![]() When making decisions to cull cows act early before body condition score and the severity of the condition cause unnecessary distress and suffering. Be aware that animals can take up to 12 months to fully recover.Īnimals with a previous history of clinical FE have a lower chance of recovery than previously unaffected animals. Practical indicators of recovery include liveweight gain and improvement in body condition score (BCS). Seek veterinary advice regarding additional pain relief treatment. ![]() Use a starter drench to boost metabolic function.In addition to the above, for very sick cows Make sure the diet is balanced, with good levels of energy and protein. ![]()
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![]() ![]() To view configuration, enter set and to change any item enter: Or: set player mplayer Other Configuration To set a different player, from within mps-youtube: set player mpv With other choices so for example: 5,3,7-,-2. Select items 5 upward and -5 to select up to item 5. When selecting items for playback, removing or adding you can use 5- to Note: If the url contains & symbols you may need to quote it with “” Specifying Ranges Mpsyt dlurl to download a YouTube video by url. Mpsyt playurl to play a YouTube video by url. Mpsyt open moz to open a saved playlist called mozart. To play a saved playlist when invoking mps-youtube use the following command: Matching playlist will be opened / displayed. The first few characters instead of the whole name. When using open, view or play to access a playlist, you can enter H for help Advanced Tips Playlist Name Completion Save or save to save the currently displayed items as a View to view a playlist (leaves current playlist intact) Open to open a saved playlist as the current playlist Vp to view the current playlist (then use rm, mv and sw to modify it) New playlist will be created if the given name doesn’t already exist. Mv 1,3 to move items 1 to postion 3 Playlist commandsĪdd 1,2,3 to add items 1,2 and 3 to the current playlist.Īdd 1-4,6,8-10 to add items 1-4, 6, and 8-10 to the current playlistĪdd 1-4,7 to add items 1-4 and 7 to a saved playlist. Sw 1,3 to swap the position of items 1 and 3 Note: The commands shuffle and repeat can be inserted at the start orĮnd of any of the above to enable those play modes: eg, shuffle 1-4 or R 3 to view videos related to item 3 PlaybackĢ-4,6,6-3 to play items 2, 3, 4, 6, 6, 5, 4, 3 U 3 to view more videos from uploader of item 3 When a list of search results or a saved playlist is shown, you can use theĭ 3 to download item 3 (will open new menu)ĭv 3 to download video stream of item 3 View Uploads / Related Videos or // to search for YouTube playlists.Įnter n or p to go to the next / previous page of results or / character.Į.g., /daft punk Prefix with. Searching Enter your search term by prefixing it with a. Mps-youtube is run on the command line using the command: mpsytĮnter h from within the program for help. Upgrade pip installation: pip install mps-youtube -upgrade Usage It is recommended you update to the latest version. Install the python colorama module to get colors (optional): pip install coloramaĭownload mplayer for your CPU type from the “Build Selection table” here.Įxtract the mplayer.exe file, saving it to your mpsyt folder Upgrading Install mplayer with MacPorts: sudo port install MPlayer Windows installation notes ![]() Using pip: pip install mps-youtube Mac OS X installation notes Screenshots Search Local Playlists Playback (video) Download Installation The pafy library handles interfacing with YouTube. This implementation uses YouTube as a source of content and can play and download video as well as audio. ![]() It also uses mplayer or mpv player to stream YouTube content so you will need to have them installed as well.This project is based on mps, a terminal based program to search, stream and download music. MPS-YouTube can also convert mp3 files to other audio formats and vice versa, but you must have ffmpeg or avconv installed on your system. Support for various audio and video formats: mp4, 3gp, flv, webm, ogg, m4a, and m4.Download YouTube audio and video files. ![]()
![]() The software passed this test with flying colors. Even the engraved texts on the flag appear more prominent. And as you can see below, the software did a pretty good job. Since it had no focus and camera shake/subject blur issue, I tried the sharpen model. I started off with a simple image that had some textures that could use some sharpening. ![]() Next, to try out if Sharpen AI was any good as advertised, I ran three of my images with three different needs. I really loved how Sharpen AI feels like an arm of Photoshop and Lightroom. Hit Apply when done, and you’ll be taken back to Lightroom. If you are working with your image in Lightroom, in the Develop module, right-click on the image and go to Edit In> Topaz Sharpen AI. Hit Apply when done, and you’ll be taken back to Photoshop. When working with your image in Photoshop, just head over to Filter>Topaz Labs>Topaz Sharpen AI… This will open up the image in Topaz Smart AI software. So, when working with any software like this, whenever you need to sharpen the image, you can conveniently invoke Sharpen AI, apply the sharpening, go back, and continue working with the image for further processing. This can be quite handy if the images that you are working with are of similar nature.Īs I mentioned earlier, Sharpen AI seamlessly integrates with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom. This saves you a lot of time as you can apply the same adjustments to multiple photos at once with batch processing. ![]() You can use Sharpen AI to work either with a single image or with multiple images at once thanks to the batch-processing feature. Like with all other software from Topaz Labs, Sharpen AI too is pretty user-friendly, simple to use, and gets the job done without any fuss. Having used so many other products from Topaz Labs, I felt at home with Topaz Sharpen AI. It is one of the best photo masking software options out there for masking hair and more complex situations. If you’re having trouble masking out these areas exactly Topaz makes an advanced masking software called Topaz Mask AI (see our review here). For this, Sharpen AI has a mask tool built-in that lets you select the portion of the image that you want to sharpen. But you may not always want to sharpen the overall image and instead work on a smaller area. This can be a lifesaver for portrait photographers when the image is focused on the eyelashes instead of the eye.Īll of these models are global adjustments by default – meaning that the sharpening is done to the entire image. You can also use this model if it’s the subject that has moved and caused the image to appear blurry.Īnd finally, if the image came out soft because of a misplaced focus point or a shallow depth of field, try using the focus model. Left your tripod home when you had to take a photo using a slow shutter speed? Or accidentally shook your camera when taking a photo? If the images come out soft due to camera shake, the stabilize model in Sharpen AI is what you can make use of. Sharpen AI will analyze the image and enhance the details to produce tack sharp results. Try out this option if you feel that you have done everything right but the image still appears soft. You can go for the sharpen model if the image appears soft straight out of the camera. Based on what’s the root cause of the softness in your image, you can choose from three models: Sharpen, Stabilize, and Focus. Sharpen AI has what it calls “models” that it uses to handle the softness of an image. Check out the How to Convert RAW to JPEG with Topaz Raw to JPEG AI. If you’ve ever taken a JPEG by mistake and wanted to convert it to a RAW then Topaz have a great piece of software where you can edit JPEGS as if they are raw images. If you are a Photoshop and Lightroom user like me, you can seamlessly open up your images in Sharpen AI from there. ![]() What I also liked about Sharpen AI is that you can either use it as a standalone application or launch it as a plug-in. This is the prime reason why photos sharpened with Sharpen AI have no issues with artifacts popping up in the final images. This allowed the software to learn the characteristics of details against noise, and then just enhance the details while excluding noise. Topaz Labs claims that the artificial intelligence (AI) that powers their photo sharpening software was trained with millions of images. And no matter what the cause for your soft image is, Topaz Sharpen AI from Topaz Labs promises to help you create tack-sharp and detailed images with no artifacts and halos. The most common causes include a poor quality lens, motion blur, camera shake, and missed focus. Images can come out soft for various reasons. ![]() ![]() ![]() Over many months I was ripped off, the software they sell straight up does not work on my old ipad and you better save your receipt! Stay away from buying the stuff they sell, if you love the free stuff at Amplitube more then everything else go for it.but I see them as pure evil rip of artists and they wont be there if you have any problem with purchased software. The bad part is I had nothing but head aches dealing with customer service only with regard to the Amplitube software you get a bit of it with your purchase and can choose to buy much more. Both of these apps will send you and offer to unlock everything at a big discount pretty quick, cant remember exactly but its more then 50% off, wait until the deal comes! These work great for me and I had no need to look any further, lots out there to try. Also get Tonebridge it is awesome and gives you endless tones, endless jamtracks and tabs as well. 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IRig HD 2 comes with AmpliTube, a powerful multi-effects processor with an integrated music player, a dedicated recorder, a tuner and a vast collection of ultra-realistic digital models of some of the most famous amplifiers and stompbox effects of all time. Much like its predecessor, the iRig HD 2 has an input gain control that can be adjusted to provide optimum sound quality when using different instruments and mobile devices. THRU sends a clean signal, letting musicians use their mobile device as a tuner, recorder or other utility. An added switch allows dual-mode operation: FX lets musicians process and send their signal to an external amplifier without an adaptor. IRig HD 2 sports a new 1/4" output jack for seamless live performance integration. The next generation of superior high-quality digital guitar interfaces. Recorders, Classroom & Plastic Instruments.Signal Processors, Converters & Preamps. ![]() ![]() ![]() Then we dragged the file onto the TextWrangler icon. We saved the file - which was attached to an email message - to our desktop. Shea, Macinstruct’s resident Weekend Wonk, recently sent us a file that we couldn’t identify. We thought we’d give you one real-life example of TextWrangler in action. If you really want to learn this application, all you have to do is read their quality documentation. You’re missing out if you don’t at least glance at TextWrangler’s best-of-breed help guide. In that sense, it really is a jack-of-all-trades tool that appeals to everyone. Everybody else thinks TextWrangler is, well, just a basic text editor. System administrators and Unix gear-heads love the vi- and Emacs-like features in TextWrangler’s sweet graphical interface. TextWrangler can replace every instance of the old name with the new one. Search and Replace: Say you’ve written the Great American Novel and you decide to change the main character’s name from Bertha to Betty.We know that’s geek mumbo-jumbo, but just take our word for it. 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If you’re looking for a word processor, you better look elsewhere: TextWrangler doesn’t roll with images, charts, tables, or advanced text formatting. ![]() ![]() TextWrangler is a text editor, which means it can only be used to modify plain text files. Take a gander at this simple, efficient freeware application and you’ll be thanking your lucky stars you bought a Mac. Bare Bones Software makes TextWrangler and, true to their name, they keep it bare bones. You’ll be missing Transmit in, like, no time flat.Īnyway, all of this brings me to TextWrangler, the best free text editor for Macs. I’m talking about trying to find a halfway decent freeware or shareware FTP client for Windows that works and doesn’t look like it came straight out of Windows 3.1. Windows itself has nothing to do with this. Somebody had to say it.) I’m not talking about the operating system here. In all honesty, ninety percent of Windows applications suck. Sure, Mac users often take this software for granted, but if you really use PCs - and I mean really use them, not just play around with them at BestBuy - you’ll quickly find yourself missing the third-party Mac applications. The best thing about Macs is all of the quality freeware and shareware software. I don’t care what Justin Long and John Hodgman say in the Get a Mac commercials. TextWrangler: The Best Free Text Editor.AirPort Apple Apps Backups Developer Education Email Hardware Internet iPad iPhone Mac Music Network Photos Security TV Weekend Wonk ![]() ![]() ![]() You won’t down enemies as quickly, but you’re more apt to stay on target and you’ll have plenty of ammo to finish the job.ĭozens of Weapon Blueprints and Operator Skins On the other end, the always useful 6.5 Sakura 60 Round Drum offers a deep magazine with improved recoil control and accuracy at the sacrifice of bullet velocity, range, and damage. 30-06 Round Fast Mags for an incredibly high theoretical elimination time. If damage and bullet penetration mean more to you than proper control, slot in the larger caliber. Both configurations can be equally effective.Įquip a rapid barrel to further increase the fire rate and damage range, or add a heavyweight barrel to improve recoil control, accuracy, and flinch resistance. ![]() Your Gunsmith attachment choices will determine whether you move toward proficient handling in the way of an SMG, or toward long-range damage and control as with a traditional AR. In response, it’s got a fair kick, moving up in a jagged line through sustained fire. This spits out rounds at the highest rate of fire in the Assault Rifle category. “Accurate and reliable with best-in-class fire rate, this assault rifle can be outfitted to exceed in CQC or long-range combat scenarios.” Nikita AVT: Assault Rifle (Tier 31 of Battle Pass System) You’ll sacrifice some damage potential, but make no mistake, it’s still one powerful rifle.Ĭonsider swapping to the smaller 6.5 mm Sakura 20 Round Mags for a boost to the weapon’s recoil control and accuracy, to better ensure that your shots remain on target. Pair it with Lengthened Rounds for high-velocity shots, or with Full Metal Jacket to have it penetrate enemy cover more effectively.īreachers may instead prefer the full-auto conversion, combining power and aggression. Sharpshooters may opt for greater power using a precision barrel for firm control and one-shot headshots. Once you’ve got some weapon levels under your belt, the fun begins. It kicks hard, but recenters fast, so moderation is key. 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![]() ![]() Victory is achieved by the player whose nation has the most culture at the end of the modern age. It is very difficult to win with a large military, but it is very easy to lose because of a weak one. Czech Games Through The Ages: A New Story of Civilization Brand: Czech Games 270 ratings 13 answered questions About this item Product Type:Board Game Item Package Weight:2.282 Kilograms Item Package Dimension:7.696 cm L X25.4 cm W X36. There is no map in the game so you cannot lose territory, but players with higher military will steal resources, science, kill leaders, take population or culture. Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization Brand New 79.99 List price: 86.63 8 off Buy It Now Free shipping Sponsored Through the Ages: A Story of Civilization Board Game 2009 Preowned New Open 14+ Pre-Owned 39.95 or Best Offer +28. Technologies, wonders, and leaders come into play and become easier to draft the longer they are in play. ![]() Mechanics: card drafting, following leaders, development of technology. Players that have a weak military will be preyed upon by other players. One of the primary mechanisms in TTA is card drafting. Theme: civilization development from ancient till present. Military is built in the same way as civilian buildings. About Board Game: Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization is the new edition of Through the Ages: A Story of Civilization, with many changes small and large to the game’s cards over its three ages and extensive changes to how military works.In essence and at its core, Through the Ages is a civilization building game. While balancing the resources needed to advance your technology you also need to build a military. By using our website, youre agreeing to the collection of. In order to use a technology you will need enough science to discover it, enough food to create a population to man it and enough resources (ore) to build the building to use it. We use cookies (and other similar technologies) to collect data to improve your shopping experience. Insert compatible with Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization. Technologies, wonders, and leaders come into play and become easier to draft the longer they are in play. Note: Insert designed for game with external box dimensions of 37.0 x 25.7 x 7.4 cm. Each player attempts to build the best civilization through careful resource management, discovering new technologies, electing the right leaders, building. One of the primary mechanisms in TTA is card drafting. ![]() The game takes place throughout the ages beginning in the age of antiquity and ending in the modern age. Weakness in any area can be exploited by your opponents. Through the Ages: What story will you tell Components. For your convenience, the back page of this Handbook explains the differences between the two versions. Most of the concepts remain the same, so you should have no trouble following the Code of Laws. Each player attempts to build the best civilization through careful resource management, discovering new technologies, electing the right leaders, building wonders and maintaining a strong military. In the game Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization each player attempts to build the best civilization through careful resource management, discovering. The Original Story If you have played a previous version of this game (Through the Ages: A Story of Civilization) you do not need to read this book. Through the Ages is a civilization building game. Tom Vasel from Dice Tower Through the Ages is simply phenomenal. Deal with the Devil Pulsar 2849 Codenames: Bilingual Ukraine-Czech NON-SALE CHARITY EDITION Galaxy Trucker: Keep on Trucking Lost Ruins of Arnak: Expedition Leaders Galaxy Trucker Lost Ruins of Arnak Under Falling Skies Sanctum Through the Ages: New Leaders and Wonders Letter Jam Codenames Duet XXL Trapwords Adrenaline: Team Play DLC Pictomania Codenames Pictures XXL Codenames XXL Pulsar 2849 Tash-Kalar: Arena of Legends - Etherweave expansion deck Through the Ages Digital Galaxy Trucker Rocky Road (a novel) That's a Question! Codenames – Duet Alchemists: The King's Golem Adrenaline Codenames – Pictures Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization The Prodigals Club Codenames Galaxy Trucker: Missions Tash-Kalar: Arena of Legends - Nethervoid Alchemists Dungeon Lords: Happy Anniversary Tash-Kalar: Arena of Legends - Everfrost expansion deck Galaxy Trucker Digital Tash-Kalar: Arena of Legends Tzolk'in: Tribes & Prophecies Dungeon Petz: Dark Alleys Last Will: Getting Sacked Galaxy Trucker: Anniversary Edition Galaxy Trucker - The Latest Models Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar Goblins Inc.Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization is the new edition of Through the Ages: A Story of Civilization, with many changes small and large to the game's cards over its three ages and extensive changes to how military works. This is one of the best games of all time. ![]() ![]() It seemed rather madness to replicate this into a toy. er, chest armour, turns into a new Laserbeak. And to make matters even more complicated, Soundwave's bra. Of course, the Reaper jet is a very sleek, sleek affair, while the robot is full of details and spikes. despite the fact that he never says anything! He's a loyal Megatron supporter, he manipulates things for the good of Megatron, and when he does do battle, he lays the smackdown on other characters with ease. I immensely fell in love with the design, and even more so with the character. I wasn't sure if I'd like this iffy design of Soundwave at first, but when he actually moved on screen, oh man! And the very angular, origami-esque design transformed into a MQ Reaper Drone Jet, those awesome-looking jets seen in the first two live-action movies as a fast-response spy. And he doesn't speak, just repeats everything he overhears other people say. his arms were flat, two-dimensional affairs ending in claws, he was all angles and silvery surface, and. Transformers Prime reimagined Starscream into a lean, skeletal-yet-aerodynamic figure that screams 'sneaky weasel'. It's a rather uncreative and rather boring design that didn't translate well to toy form, in my opinion. And the cassettes turn into data disks (not included in the actual toy). ![]() The War of Cybertron retro-designed G1 Soundwave as essentially the same, but transforming into a squarish truck. Dark of the Moon finally had Soundwave adapt the Earthen mode of a Mercedes Benz SLS AMG, with Laserbeak again simply reporting to him instead of popping out of him. And he totally shot Ravage down from space. Revenge of the Fallen did the simple and creative solution of making Soundwave a cybertronian satellite that never adopted an Earthen alternate mode, and by being a satellite it can retain the whole Decepticon communications officer/hacker angle. Animated did their own spin with Soundwave, turning him into a bulky robot with a Scion van alternate mode, and the minions are. And even then it was basically the G1 design with wings that folded into an awkward-looking 'stealth jet', with Laserbeak reimagined as a bomb. So Soundwave had sat on the backburner, probably the only major first-season character not to get a new toy until 2006 (Machine Wars is a repaint and the bat/crocodile Beast Wars Mutants don't really count), during the Cybertron toyline. The problem is how to keep the minion gimmick whilst still retaining the 'communications' angle of the tape deck. While Megatron's gun mode could simply be changed into jets and tanks without much fan backlash, Soundwave's shtick was that he was able to eject his little troops out of his tape cavity which ended up on his chest. It's doubtful that any kids now even knew what a cassette is, let alone be interested in a transforming cassette player. See, G1 Soundwave turns into a microcassette player, a tape deck, if you will. While Starscreams and Optimuses can simply take whatever new jet or truck that look similar to their G1 persona, Soundwave's alternate mode has always proven. ![]() Soundwave's design has always been problematic to translate into modern media. Size Class: Transformers Prime -Robots in Disguise Deluxe Class Blackjack's Review: Soundwave Name: Soundwave ![]() |
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