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![]() ( Here’s a good place to start.) For the most part, Salomon shoes are firm, even when the company describes them as cushioned. If you like a plush and pillowy soft shoe, I’ll save you some time-look elsewhere. What to Consider When Shopping for Salomon Running Shoes I first wrote this guide in 2018, and update it regularly as Salomon releases new shoes and running shoe tech. I’ve written more about running shoes than any other category, and have firsthand experience running in models from a range of brands, including Salomon. Best Running Backpacks The Expert: I have tested running and outdoor gear for years, both as an editor at Runner’s World and as a freelance reviewer for InsideHook, Men’s Journal, and other outlets.Ready to Hit The Trail? Best Trail Running Shoes Despite the brand's focused reputation, the best Salomon running shoes have something for all kinds of road and trail runners. Its roading running designs, like the Aero Volt and Aero Glide, run the gamut from lean, peppy shoes for speed training to more cushioned models for longer runs. Though trail remains its focus, Salomon’s lineup has expanded to include a wider range of running shoes in recent years. ![]() Its flagship models, such as the XA Pro 3D and Sense Ride 5, provide the firm and responsive support you need to negotiate tricky terrain. Salomon trail shoes are known for their grippy, durable outsole tread designs. The French ski outfitter was founded in 1947, but didn’t release its first running shoe, the Raid Race, until 2001.ĭespite its late start, Salomon has rapidly risen to become a well-respected name in trail running, buoyed by its rugged trail shoes and the support of world-renowned athletes like Kilian Jornet and Courtney Dauwalter. Compared to other brands, Salomon is a relative newcomer to the running shoe industry. ![]() I used my phone's camera to scan the QR code on the bottom of the device, and the app automatically connected the Glow to the same Wi-Fi network used by my phone. I then tapped the plus icon to add a device, selected Light, then selected Amazon Echo. I plugged the Glow into a power outlet, opened the app, and tapped Devices in the lower right corner. The Echo Glow is easy to install, but you'll have to download the Alexa app and create an account if you don't already have one. In the upper right corner is a gear icon that opens a settings screen where you can change Wi-Fi settings, view firmware information, and disable the light. Tap the Create A Routine button to create schedules, have the Glow react to your phone's location, and to make it work with other smart home devices that are linked to your Alexa. There are also seasonal lighting effects for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Valentine's Day, as well as a Solid Color choice. Tap the Set button on the Color tab to select a color and tap the Mode button to select a lighting effect including Campfire, Color Flow, Disco, Firetruck, Mood Light, Siren, and Underwater. This opens a screen with an on/off button, a brightness slider, a Color tab, a Mode tab, and a button labeled Create A Routine. When you launch the app, tap Devices at the bottom of the screen, tap Lights, then tap the tab with the name of your Glow lamp. The Glow uses the same Alexa app all other Alexa devices. Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, and IFTTT applets aren't supported, however. It also supports Alexa Routines that allow it to integrate with other smart home devices that are linked to your Alexa account including indoor/outdoor cameras, thermostats, and video doorbells. ![]() The lamp supports the kid-friendly FreeTime subscription service, and it offers a Rainbow Timer that uses colors to help motivate kids to complete tasks like homework or brushing their teeth on time. However, it does have a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi radio that lets you connect it to an Echo speaker or other Alexa-enabled device so you can control it using voice commands. You can control it with the Alexa app, but it doesn't have a microphone, and even if it did, it lacks the technology that allows you to control it directly with your voice. You can also simply tap the lens-each time you tap it, the Glow will cycle through to the next color in the palette.ĭespite its name, the Echo Glow isn't an Echo speaker. There are several ways to change colors through the mobile app, with Alexa voice commands (if you connect it to another Echo device with a microphone), and using Alexa routines. The dimmable bulb only puts out 100 lumens, which is fine for use as a night-light or for subtle mood lighting effects, but not nearly bright enough to illuminate a room. The Glow can display 16 colors including a warmish white (2600K) and variations of blue, green, orange, red, and yellow. It measures 3.9 inches around and has a hardwired USB power cord and an Action button. About the size of a softball, the Glow is a round white LED lamp with a flat base and a frosted white light lens. Meanwhile, Tilly has been hijacked and kidnapped by a vengeful mycelial alien, and Saru is dying. At the heart of it all, we’ve got a new Crystalline Entity situation - a super-ancient molten space rock that’s also … alive? - infecting the ship like a virus and pushing its systems toward catastrophic shutdown. But thankfully, this time its many threads are confined to the ship, and they work together to create a delightfully cacophonous new profile that actually does pull off the “what if Discovery but also The Next Generation?” experiment. It all makes sense now! These are the biggest dorks of Starfleet, and this week we saw them in full-on geek mode as they rushed to solve a fistful of mysteries - all while feeling the biggest feelings.Īs with “New Eden” a couple weeks ago, there’s a lot going on in “An Obol for Charon” (a reference to the coin one must pay the ferryman in Greek mythology to cross the river Styx into the underworld). If the Enterprise and Voyager were Gryffindors, the Discovery is a Ravenclaw.* And this insane pacing (not to mention all the hard science that’s more rigorous than anything seen in Treks previous) is all part of the show’s earnest, eager-beaver science nerd persona. Until now, it was easy to forget that this (save perhaps Pike now) is a ship full of absolute nerds.Įvidently it took the (glorious) return of Tig Notaro’s Jett Reno and her unbelievably good scientist roasts to make me realize it’s not just Tilly and Stamets getting psyched about “the power of math, people” - relative to the rest of the Federation, the entire Disco crew is all Tillys. Discovery NCC-1031 is a science vessel has been a given from the start, but almost every episode to date has flown in the face of that designation, what with all the dimension-jumping and Klingon-battling. ![]() Time will tell, of course, but I’m pretty certain that this week’s episode has finally shown us Discovery’s DNA what this show is going to be, both in the pantheon of Treks and as its own series. ![]() Designed to be simple and quick to use, Density has three different operation modes Basic, Detune and. ![]() This unique audio plugin uses granular synthesis, applying movement, pitch and timing differences to the grains, creating an ensemble effect, like multiple musicians playing together. You can learn more about Air – Music Edition in the demo video embedded below. the density of voices in the sound field. Whilst similar effects could be achieved with careful EQing and filtering, the plugin has been developed to achieve a more natural sound and incorporates “scientifically measured frequency response values of air dampening.” The user-friendly interface is easy to use, and with one single knob, you can adjust ‘depth’ to find the ideal place for the instrument to sit in the mix. Sound Particles have developed this plugin to ‘let instruments breathe,’ giving them a sense of space by simulating distance, ultimately widening their presence in the stereo field.Īir – Music Edition will allow producers to skip the time-consuming methods of finding space for an instrument in a mix (such as lengthy EQing or muddying effects chains). This plugin will be especially useful for producers who are primarily working with software instruments and want to add a sense of ‘real’ room sound to the mix. A free Sound Particles account is required to subscribe and use the product. Sound Particles states that: “Air | Music Edition removes the sterile feel of a typical studio setting (where vocals & instruments often get close mic-ed) by simulating air absorption, making your music sound natural, organic and clear, and by simulating the acoustic effect of distance between the listener and the real-life music performance.” Explorer is a free product, you will NOT be charged. The plugin works by adjusting attenuation to simulate the distance and depth of real room recordings, breathing new life into cold and lifeless mixes. Sound Particles releases Air – Music Edition, a freeware mixing tool in VST/AU plugin formats for Windows and macOS.Īir – Music Edition is a freeware plugin developed to add depth to your mix. ![]() Some of his favorite games include Enter the Gungeon, the Infamous franchise, Assassin's Creed 2, Hades, Bastion, Transistor, Remnant 2, Bloodborne, and Street Fighter 6. Jacob has a deep love and respect for any artist in the gaming industry, especially in regard to character design or UI/UX design, since he has illustration, design, and motion graphic experience himself. ![]() He is also someone with a relatively diverse background in the creative industry, as can be seen in his portfolio website. Additionally, Jacob Buchalter is an absolute lore fiend when it comes to any IP, and will almost always have all the lore in his brain ready to gush about if ever given the excuse. After all, people who get into games love having that knowledge in their brain, accessible at any time. Dungeon Teammate 2 (Debut) Goblin Dungeon Teammate 3 (Debut). Jacob is also a perfectionist to his own detriment, as he'll almost always at least triple-check any information he puts into any article to make sure it's correct. Read Manga and Comics online free, update fastest, most full, synthesized. It has also been published in Italian by J-Pop since May 2017 and in Spanish by Milky Way Ediciones since February 2017. Once you have a room drawn, you can easily update its theme and. Add rooms until your map is exactly as you'd like it. It adds doors, walls, lighting, furniture and objects on the fly, so you can concentrate on experimenting and having fun You start by determining a map size. The series has been published in English as Delicious in Dungeon by Yen Press since May 23, 2017. Dungeon Alchemist's AI dynamically populates the rooms you draw. I find that even the basic rooms and dungeons, even with objects stripped out, while very pretty, can be very distracting. It doesnt have assets for other genres, and youre limited to the assets they release, theres no 3rd party downloadable textures and assets yet. ![]() Jacob Buchalter is a full-time writer, contract writer, and all-around creative who truly cares a bit too much about pop culture media, art, and all things gaming. Dungeon Meshi ranked first in the 2016 Kono Manga ga Sugoi for the Male Readers division. Dungeon Alchemist is great if youre only playing fantasy. Medical writers are responsible for creating medical documents that provide accurate details about medical information and products. Medical writers must combine their knowledge of science with their understanding of research and writing to present information at the right level for their target audience. In addition to satisfying candidacy requirements for some employers, pursuing an education in these areas will make the prospective medical writer familiar with the scientific concepts in these areas, which will allow them to be knowledgeable and competent in their medical writing jobs.
![]() As crew members ascend along the gantry, veteran shuttle astronauts share testimonials, setting the stage for the experience to come. The journey begins as passengers enter the Shuttle Launch Simulation Facility, a looming six-story structure that looks like the actual Space Shuttle facilities at Kennedy Space Center. On Shuttle Launch Experience, visitors strap in to the sights, sounds and sensations of a real Space Shuttle launch. Over the past 65 years, NASA has continued to rise to the challenges of space exploration as evidenced by Apollo, the Space Shuttle, the International Space Station, and now the Artemis program, paving the way to Mars and the next 60 years of exploration. launch as guests take their own exciting journey of the Space Shuttle’s rush to Earth’s orbit. Johnson Space Center: Giant Leaps Start Here. Finally, as the last Earthly stop for International Space Station hardware, Kennedy prepares these elements for their missions in space. The Center also coordinates all expendable vehicle launches carrying a NASA payload, whether the launches take place at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, or elsewhere. At Kennedy Space Center, get up close to space shuttle Atlantis, travel to the Red Planet or see a rocket launch, all just one hour from Orlando. As the world's only launch site for the space shuttle, Kennedy prepares vehicles for each mission, operates each countdown, and manages end-of-mission landing recovery activities. Kennedy Space Center is America's premier gateway to the universe. Plus, meet a space hero at Astronaut Encounter, and see IMAX space-related films. This immersive experience takes you through the launch sequence, the rattle and roll of lift-off as well as a breathtaking view of the Earth as seen only by a few hundred astronauts.Īt Kennedy Space Center, guests can see real components of the International Space Station, relive man's moon landing at the Apollo/Saturn V Center and see space shuttle launch pads. Now you can feel the heart-pounding excitement on this authentic simulation designed by NASA and a team of astronauts. ![]() Until now, only astronauts could experience the sensations of a shuttle launch. The Shuttle Launch Experience is now open at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Whether touring the Rocket Garden or visiting Space Shuttle Atlantis, visitors are guaranteed to gain a new perspective on the incredible feats accomplished by the Space Program. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex provides an exhilarating and educational experience of the Space Program. you'll spend 2 hours tops in the center.Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral Info & Attractions if you are a group of adults and don't mind paying the admission, just see the tram tour and take a quick walk around the museum. i highly recommend going if you have children. the whole place looked like a big chuck e. there was an interactive area where you could land a shuttle like an airplane, look up the biographies of astronauts, and do other video-game-like space things. ![]() the center is really geared more towards children. or having simulators that let you experience something space-like or trying an activity that astronauts do during their training. i was expecting to see more authentic exhibits like seeing real moon rocks or something like that. unfortunately, other than that, i wasn't too impressed with the rest of the museum. the tram tour was really interesting and i loved seeing the mission control room and experiencing that piece of history. the tram also stops at a hangar that houses a shuttle- saturn V, i think. there was only one tour and it went to the building that houses the original mission control room and another building where the astronauts train. we didn't get a choice of tours (other than the special behind-the-scenes tour for $79). the biggest apparent change was the tour. i don't know if there's a different price for weekdays vs. first of all, admission was only $18 and since i had printed the online coupon, i paid only $16 +tax. I just went to the space center last week (thursday, june 14) with a couple of friends and it seems that a few things have changed since the last comments were posted even though they were only a few months ago. ![]() There are a couple of payment methods for CleanMyMac X: there's a 1-year subscription plan starting at $39.95 for 1 Mac device, and a one-time purchase plan starting at $89.95 for 1 Mac. You'll also know exactly what's going on with your machine every step of the way thanks to helpful tooltips, a built-in assistant, and a progress meter. If you want to click a button or two and have more space on your Mac, CleanMyMac X is certainly the app to get it done. ![]() I recommend CleanMyMac X if you don't regularly sift through and curate your data manually. I haven't come across a similar app that matches CleanMyMac X's level of simplicity, efficiency, and lucidity. A decent all-around app for your Mac, but it's not clear what's going on in the background to speed or clean up your computer.ĬleanMyMac X is the opposite, and I laud their transparency in this regard. But where I find most of them lose my interest and garner suspicion is in how little they inform the user of what process their app is running at any given time. Mac "cleanup" apps aren't new, there are plenty available on the market. I didn't notice any major speed improvements after running CleanMyMac X because of this-but I did clear up over 11GB of disk space, get a better understanding of what my online privacy footprint looks like, and gain confidence that my Mac is running nearly as smooth as it possibly can.Īs for a comparison to similar applications, CleanMyMac X stands out for a few reasons. I tend to take decent care of my Mac, so it wasn't slow to begin with. No one wants freeing up disk space to become a multi-hour-long ordeal, which is what makes CleanMyMac X's segmented processes so convenient-if you know you only need to shred a few old files, there's no need to waste time sifting through your Safari cookies. Some operations take longer, like Smart Scan (which runs multiple processes concurrently), but most scanned and cleared up my Mac within 60 seconds. In that case, CleanMyMac X wouldn't have full disk access for long: this app is fast. If you want to grant full disk access to run a specific module like "Mail Attachments," you can enable it temporarily and disable it as soon as the process completes. You have control over how much disk access you provide to CleanMyMac X, and you can change it at any time. ![]() Still, CleanMyMac X works quickly and efficiently to sift through your data, read what it needs to, and ignore what it doesn't. HDDs aren't exactly the fastest by data read/write standards. My MacBook Pro 2016 uses a 500GB Hard Drive (HDD). Now select Activate Now and enter the license key you received-if you're interested but have yet to buy the full version, click Buy Plan to browse current deals and prices ( more on this later). If you have a license to activate, do so by clicking the Unlock Full Version button. With the beautifully-crafted and easy-to-navigate UI (User Interface) in front of you, setup is nearly complete (and already finished if you're using the free version). Wait for it to finish installing, then run CleanMyMac X. To set up CleanMyMac X, download the installer from MacPaw for free and drag the. When was the last time you cleared out your Mac's storage? If the answer is anything short of weekly, you'd benefit from the simple-to-use sanitization of CleanMyMac X. The user-friendly UI makes its host of features a breeze to utilize when you need to and easy to hide away when you don't. MacPaw's CleanMyMac X is a one-stop-shop app that keeps your Mac spick-and-span even if you're not keen on getting under the software hood yourself. ![]() I know it's kind of early, but do we have a couple of badnik sprites? They might help us determine a sprite limit for the graphics. Now that's what I'm talking about! These sprites will make the engine much easier to visualize now. Wow.for the size limit, those are extremely awesome.thus work can now be done again! I will work on Sonic some this weekend.I promise! Last edited by Guest on 08:30:06 pm edited 1 time in total Because his hands are 1 to 2 pixels big, it looks quite awkward. Sonic's hands are supposed to move when he walks, but are stationary when he runs. The latter 2 I'm still working on, as they're a still a little buggy: I also tried cutting it off like you had suggested, but I can't decide which is better:Īnyway, here's what I have done so far: the standing sprite, the running animation, the walking animation (used as Sonic is building speed), and the roll/jump. In the third frame, however, I felt the shoe only needed the pixel at the top removed, as it looked too square with it. In the fourth frame, making the 3 pixel long line wider made it look too bulky and awkward, so I shortened it. Thanks for the advice Arcane, I've fixed up the outlined areas, and rounded the feet to make them animate in a more circular motion. Last edited by Guest on 04:29:10 am edited 1 time in total (red marks areas where there should be less pixels drawn) ![]() In fact, I think the area marked red in the third frame should be removed completely.ĮDIT: and maybe make his top-left foot in the last frame a little thicker (instead of a 1 pixel thick, 3 pixels long, line) I think it'll look a lot smoother if the second and third frame had less leg/foot pixels at the back. Sweet.I was in need of sprites like that.sorry mike, but 12x16 is more workable! That looks great! Would you be able to get dynamic sprites during the game without affecting speed? That's awesome! I like the way his feet 'blur' like in the genesis games! I might work on it a little more, but I've gotten it to be a lot smoother than when I first tried it. We're gonna have to sacrifice alot of detail if we want to fit to the screen, but it will be worth it. Now that's what I'm talking about! I think the 12x16 are just about the right size for the TI screen. Last edited by Guest on 07:06:07 pm edited 1 time in total However, if you like it, I'll make a complete set for you. It's quite hard to get the proper detail Sonic requires at such a small scale and with only 2 colours. Here's a 12 x 16 sonic that I created when I was just messing around one day. Those are some beautiful sprites, however they're actually around 24 pixels high, and 16 pixels wide, aside from the running sprites, which are wider. Some were wider to show running actions, but all are under 16 pxls high. Most of my original sprites are 16x16 or smaller.? I'm trying to do a few running sprites "from scratch" with MS paint. The shrinking was so extreme, it ruined most of his detail. I haven't had much luck scaling those down. That also has stopped me.I have a demo from L-man, but inorder for me to get my walking/rolling routines done, I need to have sprites for them in a suitable size.I was thinking 8x8 tiles for the levels and 16x16 baddies and for Sonic.ideas? Plus, the rest of our map tiles would be 4 times smaller.Īnyway, I made a couple of sprites with Paint and GStudio and I'll post them up sometime this week. The reason I ask is because Mario, Metroid, and Kirby have all managed to pull off really good-looking sprites in this size range while using small tiles. Would it be possible to have a 16x16 sonic and a 8x8 tileset? The Sonic image wouldn't have to take up the entire 16x16 per se-maybe it could be 8x12 or 10x10, etc. On most Z80 machines, it would mean the screen could only be 4 tiles high, and that's gonna make things very difficult gameplay wise. I think it's fair to say the rest of us are also stuck at this point and before we can move forward much, we need to come up with a few good sprites.Īlso, I got to thinking about the tilemapping in general and I think 16x16 will be way too big to fit the screen. I was trying to come up with some game graphics last night but I realized there wasn't much I could do until we have a Sonic sprite. |
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