![]() That brings us to machining and overall quality. What you see here are my own thoughts on the razor and I think and believe I've spent enough on razors over the years to review this as if I had just spent $285 on it. There were no strings attached nor did Timeless Razor ask to see the review before it was posted. This razor came to me as a free of charge review razor. With that out of the way let's take a closer look at the razor itself.Īs always I try to fully disclose how I acquired the razor I'm reviewing as for some people it matters and I can fully understand that. Availability: Currently (June 6, 2016) all razors are sold outīut, according to Matt the next batch will be ready for ordering already end of this week. Matt from Timeless Razor have already indicated that they will be diversifying their offerings going forward - longer/thicker handles, the ability to buy separate top/base plates, etc. (Handle alone is being sold on eBay for $60). OC razor head and handle ($285), with stand ($325) Safety bar razor head and handle ($185), with stand ($225), and That brings us to Timeless Razor that entered the wet shaving just a week ago (May 31st, 2016). It's for instance hard to throw a puck of soap these days and not hit a Mongoose-looking razor made out of stainless steel costing 100-200 dollars. With so many new introductions, that often have rather similar designs, it is becoming increasingly difficult for a company to stand out - and equally difficult for the consumer to figure out which razor(s) to spend some hard earned money on.Ĭompanies tend to differentiate their razor offerings by the key dimensions design, price and material but previously successful products will of course lead to others trying to replicate that success. The wet shaving space is getting more and more crowded with new, often stainless steel, offerings w/in DE, SE and injector razors pouring in from companies near and far.
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Tape is a great alternative, if you get the fabric stuff, or make a wrap of some sort. MATT PAINT ON SMOOTH SURFACES – Like a gun, even though it says “matt effect”, will still leave a shiny, unnatural surface because it’s smooth anyway. Wavy protruding things are bad, because no player stays perfectly still, and they’ll highlight you more easily. Aimed for the waving plant, cracked him straight in the head. A fern leaf on the side of his head started waving around as he looked for me, and of his suit that was actually the only thing I could see, the rest of it was really good. He made some noise nearby so I was alert and trying to spot him through some very thick woodland. I recall doing a sniper event once against a very good sniper, who I’ll not name. This big green leafy thing, anchored at the bottom, is usually left free to wave around in the air. Looks great (although far too many people use them in environments where there aren’t actually any ferns) but there’s a bigger problem – movement. Quite often you’ll see them on suits, attached at the base of the fern leaf. Like…įERNS – Not just ferns to be fair, but they’re a good example people are familiar with. Also pay attention to which way round they’ll be on your suit, and be careful how and where you attach them. I’ve seen plenty of snipers go crazy on ebay and buy loads of random artificial plants, that aren’t present in their environment, and just attach them all over the place. Too much makes the suit etc too busy, too much on the head and face area inhibits vision and hearing which you rely on far more than your camouflage to stay out of trouble, and looks out of place if you use the wrong stuff. But…ĭON’T OVERDO IT WITH VEGETATION – Artificial or otherwise. Get rid of as many as you can, or make wraps and covers for things you can’t bear to do. ![]() also, things like straps present very clean, straight lines. At the very least, use some spray paint, if possible add some fabric tape or 3D camouflage too. Everything, especially things with a smooth, flat surface. NOT CAMOUFLAGING ALL YOUR KIT EITHER – Straps, boots, gloves. If you’re going to use camouflage, use it on everything. NOT CAMOUFLAGING THE GUN – It doesn’t matter how much you paid for it or how cool it looks, leaving the rifle in jet black or whatever solid colour it comes in will get you spotted in no time – that long black barrel poking out from the vegetation is an easy target for anyone looking for a sniper. Especially with camouflage where obviously you can’t look at yourself, but you can see how other snipers’ kit works in an environment and learn from it. Down the years, I’ve watched plenty of snipers both online and especially in the field, where I’m happy to sit with the finger off the trigger and just observe what they do and how they do it (for educational purposes only, I’m not some kind of creep). It should be equally as useful to talk about what people do wrong as well. What I want to do with this article is highlight a lot of common mistakes, both with kit selection, camouflage, and tactics, as opposed to all the articles online about how to do things right. This isn’t one of those compilation YouTube videos, don’t worry. ![]() Roger Holland from Popmatters said "it’s “All The Things She Said - Part Dva (two)”. ![]() "All About Us" received generally positive reviews from most music critics. The video was considered controversial by critics and fans, featuring disturbing content. An accompanying music video was issued for the single, which featured the group running away from each other. Commercially, the song performed very well on the charts, charting in many European charts and managed to have success in North America and Oceania. The song was greeted with positive reviews from music critics, who many praised the ambition and was specified as a highlight on the album. The song was released as the album's lead single in September 2005 by Universal Music Russia and Interscope. The song was produced by Martin Kierszenbaum and Robert Orton. The song was written by Josh Alexander, Billy Steinberg, and twin sisters Jessica Origliasso and Lisa Origliasso of the Veronicas. The song was also featured on the group's second Russian studio album Lyudi Invalidy. ![]() " All About Us" is a song by Russian musical duo t.A.T.u., taken as a single from the group's second English language studio album, Dangerous and Moving (2005). JSTOR ( December 2011) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message).Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.įind sources: "All About Us" t.A.T.u. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Telling not just a story with words, but taking you inside it and making you feel like you are there, with their interpretation.This article needs additional citations for verification. There is a huge difference between a singer who simply belts out a song that is on a page in front of them, and someone who can convey an entire experience with their voice. So, not a song about a poor girl, but a song of hope and how you can rise up no matter how far down you started. She's the one sitting in the drivers seat at the end. She didn't let the naysayers and judgers stop her. She not only stayed alive, she turned her hard beginnings around, became self sufficient, successful and someone with respect for herself. And the powerful spirit of a poor young girl being abandoned to her future with only a red dress and her wits to keep her alive. ![]() Takes me to the deep South and the poverty of some who lived thru truly hard times. This song captivates me still, after 50+ years. But it is a completely different song than the other one that sounds slapped together in a few takes without a thought for the meaning. The only reason it was remade was to scoop up a boatload of money from a more modern and accepting audience. Just listening for the 784,654th time.and it's just perfect in every way. And that's the thing that they can't touch An early handwired 500 will fetch more money than the later versions. If you’re into high performance you may want to consider this one. It has a large oval speaker and is considered to be the best sounding/performing portable transistor radio ever. The first Royal 500 was hand wired and had a metal chassis! The fifth generation Zenith 500 was the 500H. The TR-1 and TR-1G used an odd 22.5 volt battery which can be found in limited quantities today but are pricey.Įarly Zenith radios like the Royal 500 series are also worthy of having in a collection. I found a red TR-1 at a flea market two years ago and only paid $100. It may be a few years until you find one but think of the fun you’ll have searching and the money you’ll save. If you really want to find a great deal on a Regency TR-1 I suggest frequenting your local flea markets, garage sales and antique markets. These later examples command top dollar on Ebay. The more basic ivory and grey cabinets will fetch less money than the “mandarin” red and black.įor a brief period TR-1s were released in very attractive pearlescent pink and light blue colors as well as swirled, jade green and mahogany. They can be found on Ebay ranging in price from $300 to $1000 depending on color. As a transistor radio collector I think it’s important to have one example of this historic radio in your collection. During times of emergencies, all stations except the CONELRAD stations at 6 AM would cease operations (note that some Japanese radios made by Sharp and Hitachi during the late 50’s left out the CD marks).Īmerican companies were the first out of the solid-state-radio gate with the release of the Regency TR-1 on (it sold well into 19 as the re-designed TR-1G and TR-4). CONELRAD established two civil defense frequencies, 6 kilohertz. To counteract the potential for a Russian air attack on North America the US Government enacted the CONELRAD program, which stood for CONtrol of ELectromagnetic RADiation. ![]() CD stood for Civil Defense and was taken very seriously in the 50’s and 60’s due to the communist “red scare.” These are CD marks, which appeared on all radios manufactured or sold in the U.S. One easy way to date a transistor radio to this period is to look for small triangles or circles between the 6 & 7 and the 12 & 16 on the dial. ![]() Generally, the most collectable and historic transistor radios are those made in Japan from 1956 to 1963 and America from 1955-60. There are a few exceptions which I will talk about shortly. What we’ve realized over the years is that these radios are not as rare or scarce as once thought. They predate eBay and the quoted prices are often higher than present day values. ![]() Most of the price guides on the market were released well over ten years ago during the first “wave” of transistor radio collecting. I suggest spending some time on the internet or scanning the pages of the few transistor radio price guides to research makes and models. Have fun and buy radios that appeal to your personal tastes. Sure, you’ll want some key radios but make sure you collect what you like. Although the main focus of this article is to broaden your knowledge base, make sure you don’t just collect for investment or get caught up in only possessing what are considered “must haves”. By your fourth radio you will be considered a “collector” and will be hooked! There will be no turning back from the appeal of these mid-century, technical and artistic marvels.īefore spending too much money I recommend you take some time, do your homework and educate yourself. ![]() Well, be warned! If you buy one transistor radio it will most likely grow to two, then three. Perhaps you recently saw a picture of a cool looking pocket radio from the early 1960’s and were reminded of your carefree, youthful days? Maybe it was the pastel colors or atomic aged designs that caught your eye? Or the chrome highlights that attracted your attention? Nonetheless, you find yourself actively seeking them out at the local flea market or surfing eBay for a good deal. Michael Jack, whose personal Flickr website is a member of our Hall of Fame, is a collector of vintage transistor radios. ![]() And I'm also, like, intertwined with the Dumb Blonde troop now, I mean trope. Even nowadays, though nobody seriously talks like this anymore, I've become, like, the default "vapid white girl" dialect. I'm some kind of stereotype, you know, like parroting teens in The '80s and The '90s, or some junk. Oh, and I totally know that I'm, like, not a real person in real life, or anything. Oh my God, was that like, totally deep or something? The Valley isn't like, just in the Valley. Okay, even though I'm best known for being from California, I can be, like, global, or something. Heck, give my friends and me a call, and we'll help you move. If there isn't either, you totally have my sympathies. And if there isn't a mall or shopping district to hang out, or something, there should be some good stores around to shop in. Being rich, is like, totally awesome, but you just need a good credit card. I think we all know which is more important. I mean, The American Revolution was what, like, a hundred years ago? All the available Revlon lipstick colors are around right now. But I just, like, don't have room in my head for too much. Some people say I'm dumb, and I say those people are fat.Everything has to be, you know, totally perfect before takeoff. It's like the space shuttle, or something. You can't just, like, turn the key and drive off. See what I'm wearing? Does any of it, like, clash? I don't think so! Unlike those skanky bitches on Sex and the City, I don't throw on just anything I feel like. You can do, like, degrees of it, but if I don't hear a hint of it, you're not truly from The Valley. Aside from my fabulous clothes, it's the easiest way to tell it's my hot self. The way I talk is, like, way important.Leave one out, and you just have some cheap knockoff of me, and that would just be, like, so tacky. ![]() So if you want to, like, put someone like me in a story, you need these four totally important traits. Oh, " Stock Parody Character"! I am SOOOOOO completely embarrassed! I gotta watch out for homophobes. Like, anyway, I'm what some of you, like, call a " Stalk Parody Character", and yes, there are some totally creepy guys who. Oh my God! I'm, like, so totally glad to see you!Įxcept you. 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While that might be the case, security firms looking into the recent LastPass breaches found that LastPass’ hashing system for master passwords is not as strong as it could be, resulting in some researchers suggesting that a master password could be cracked for just $100. ![]() LastPass passwords are stored on its remote servers, but they are protected using 256-bit AES encryption. ![]() Both LastPass and 1Password utilize a master password system to lock up all your login credentials in a robust digital vault. The most fundamental feature that every password manager needs to get right is protecting your passwords. That led major security outfits and researchers to condemn LastPass, and recommend that no one use it, even encouraging existing customers to migrate to other services.Īlthough LastPass is likely a better solution than not using a password manager, it is probably best to use a competing password manager until LastPass can be confirmed as a safe and secure platform for password storage again. Although none of the user password data was stolen in a readable form, its security is entirely dependent on the strength of the user’s master password and how strongly it was encrypted. LastPass suffered a series of security incidents in 2022 that lead to the theft of customer names, email addresses, billing addresses, partial credit card numbers, and encrypted user data, including login usernames and site passwords. Hackers dug deep in the massive LastPass security breach NordPass adds passkey support to banish your weak passwords Google wants you to ditch LastPass and finally switch to Chrome ![]() ![]() Can I wear my Pokémon pins, or are they just for collecting?Ī. However, if the gift recipient is already a big collector of Pokémon pins, you'll need to know what's in their collection, or you might end up giving them something they already own. Pokémon pin collector's boxes can make excellent gifts for Pokémon fans, especially if you know they collect Pokémon cards or like enamel pins. Are Pokémon pin collector's boxes good gifts for Pokémon fans?Ī. If you aren't interested in the pins and just want to play the TCG or collect the cards, you'll get a better value buying other booster boxes or individual booster packs. Pokémon pin collector's boxes are for anyone who already has a collection of Pokémon pins or wants to start one. Why should I buy Pokémon pin collector's boxes?Ī. They are generally recommended for ages six and up. Pokémon pin collector's boxes generally cost between $15 and $40, depending on their size and contents.īecause of the sharp pin, Pokémon pin collector's boxes aren't suitable for children under four. You can also find holo cards in the booster packs contained in the box. The promo cards in Pokémon pin collector's boxes are often (but not always) holo cards. They're also known as holofoil cards, foil cards, or shinies. Holo cards are Pokémon cards with shiny pictures, text, or other elements. They are playable in the trading card game, just like other Pokémon cards are. These cards aren't found anywhere but it the box, which makes them rarer than standard cards. Promo cards are special cards that often come with Pokémon pin collector's boxes, generally featuring the Pokémon that's on the pin. Anyone wishing to complete the Shining Legends set would purchase Shining Legends booster packs or Pokémon pin collector's boxes that contain Shining Legends booster packs. For example, Shining Legends is a set within the Sun & Moon series. In each series, you'll find a range of sets that usually contain a couple hundred cards apiece. Some pin collectors may wish to complete a certain collection, or they might prefer to prioritize the pins they like the best.Īll Pokémon cards belong to a series that usually corresponds to one of the generations of games in the franchise (though there are some exceptions, such as the Call of Legends series). These collections may correspond to a particular Pokémon TCG set. There are wider overarching collections, as well, such as the Sun & Moon Guardians Collection, the Shining Legends Collection, and the Mythical Pokémon Collection. Most boxes are based around one particular Pokémon and contain special featured cards with the Pokémon in question on them, a pin featuring said Pokémon, and the usual booster packs. Pokémon pin collector's boxes are generally set around a particular theme. The majority of pins feature just one Pokémon, but a handful of them feature multiple Pokémon or a team sigil. Each pin is a high-quality enamel pin, which is what makes them so appealing and collectible. The pin is the main feature of a Pokémon pin collector's box - otherwise, you might as well buy a booster box, trainer's box, or another box of Pokémon cards. However, some larger boxes contain two enamel badges and a greater number of promo cards or booster packs. You'll usually receive an enamel pin, one or two promo cards, and a couple of booster packs containing 10 or 11 random Pokémon cards. Each box has slightly different contents, but most follow the same basic rule. Considerations Box contentsīefore buying a Pokémon pin collector's box, you should check what you'll receive. All Pokémon pin collector's boxes come with a code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game online. Septem/ 2 Comments / by crwjaakko Tags: 3D modeling software, 3D software, 3D-Coat (Software), 3D-Coat 4. I hope you enjoyed this tutorial on PBR texturing in 3D Coat. Here is the video tutorial. I will just keep it as default and click checkboxes to export Color, Roughness, Normal, Metalness and AO. Now the textures are ready to go. This will export a lot of maps, including Displacement and Ambient Occlusion. specular.psd, but those dont contain any color, theyre just. We can choose several presets to export to, for example Unreal 4. Somehow exporting the specularity from 3dCoat doesnt work. The Spec-Gloss workflow is also supported. If you are exporting your textures to Unreal Engine 4 for example choose this. In Texture Export/Import Workflow I choose Roughness/Metalness. I will Export geometry, select Output mesh. And now when we erase the stencil is applied and we only erase certain areas.Įxporting options for Geometry and Texturesįinally, to export our textures, we can go to File and select Export Objects & Textures. We can then scale this by using the magnifying glass in the preview options. In the middle panel, clicl Stencils and select OT_random6. Let’s use a stencil for cracked paint effect. It’s nice to accentuate some of the worn edge effects, and also I like to use square alpha for this, changing the brush size constantly. You can scroll with the mouse wheel to change size of the brush. It’s nicer to use those without much falloff to this task since we want the transition between painted area and bare metal to be sharp. I will select hard looking alpha from the Alphas panel, and start to chip away the paint. I like to chip some parts of the paint so that it looks less uniform and more organic. Now we can further tweak the paint layer. And again I will right click our PaintLayer and select Fill Whole Model. I’m going to give this Smart Material a new name, and hit Save as New. But it does not have a rigging and animation toolset, although really it doesn’t need one. The software is popular for boutique studios and indie developers alike. I like extreme effect so I am going to choose something around 5 or 6. 3D Coat is a 3D asset creation package that focuses on modeling, sculpting, retopology, UV-mapping, and texture painting. This will allow to change strength of the Curvature Map, which means that you can choose how strongly you want the worn-edges effect to appear. We have plenty of options here, but I’d like to focus in Overall Cavity Modulator. Smart material editor in 3D Coat is easy to use. So I will right click the smart material I chose, and select Smart Material Editor. This effect is based on the Curvature Map that is automatically generated for you. Now, I’d like to edit the curvature effect more. Now, we can again use magnifying glass button in Preview options to get a nice scale of the effect. Again, use Smart Material Preview to get an idea how it will look like. I’m going to choose this beige one which I created myself. We can go to paints in Smart Materials tab and pick the one we like. Let’s Add a new layer by clicking the button of the lower right of Layers panel. You have just PBR textured a metal asset. We can preview and check our object in full PBR glory. Then, let’s double click this layer and rename it to BaseMetal. But I have to do it all over again if I ever decide to create a new Layer grouping folder in 3D coat or Photoshop.We can now right click Layer 1 and choose option “Fill whole layer”. Once everything seems stable, I can finally start working in both programs. I have to do all sorts of acrobatics in order to organise them in 3D coat, and cross my fingers for it to export properly to Photoshop. Thankfully, the paint layers are safe and sound, and I can try to reorganize in Photoshop, but if I re-import to 3D coat, the program will not take the grouping made in Photoshop. I do it inside 3D coat, and as soon as I export them to Photoshop, it will tell me that my folders are corrupted. But, i am now facing some issues with grouping of my layers using Layer Folders. ![]() psd by using the t extures/export/all layer color, which is a lot more clicks that i wish it was. ![]() So like I mentioned earlier, I now export my textures to. I`m just going to bump this up a bit, and also ask a new questions that has risen up from trying to circumvent this issue. ![]() The following are several types of Mexican meat: Asada (or asado in Spanish) is a type of roasted meat. What Is The Difference Between Asada And Carne Asada? When combined with your favorite toppings, all three of these dishes are truly incredible. The pork is grilled before being sliced and served as al pastor. For carne asada, the beef has been properly grilled. What Is Asada And Carnitas?Ĭarnitas are a type of pork dish that has been braising or slowly cooked until it comes to a fork. It is a popular choice for burritos and tacos, as well as a main course and a side dish for Mexican or Central American cuisine. This spicy, marinated grilled steak is cut into strips and is a popular dish in Mexico and Central America. Following the meat’s grilling, it is crisped and juicy in the interior, as well as tender on the outside. Grilling steak strips is made by marinating it in spicy, marinated sauce. Beef strips like sirloin or rib are marinated in a lime juice and carne asada seasoning before being served.Ĭarne asada is a Mexican dish that is popular in both Mexico and Central America. A Carnita is made with beef instead of pork, while a carne asada is made of beef and not pork. Pulled pork is less crispy, has a softer texture, and is more tender. Making pulled pork distinctive from other types of pork is all about the seasonings. Is Carne Asada And Carnitas The Same Thing? These are a great addition to any meal because they are both quick and simple to prepare. You can enjoy a good meal made with tacos al pastor if you prefer Mexican food. Al pastor tacos are then topped with a variety of vegetables, such as roasted tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. Smoke flavors are created when pork is spit-grilled over charcoal or wood, and it leaves a crispy exterior. Traditionally, the dish is made with a pork shoulder that has been marinated in achiote, a fiery seasoning made of dried annatto seeds, chili peppers, and other herbs. Tacos al pastor are not well known, but they are thought to have originated in the central Mexican city of Puebla. ![]() The mixture was made by replacing lamb on the spit with marinated pork, cilantro, and onions. Traditional Lebanese shawarma consists of roast lamb served with a flour tortilla or pita bread, with Lebanese immigrants introducing the dish to the region. They are a type of tortillas created in Puebla, Mexico, in the 1930s. The result is a juicy, flavorful taco that is a favorite in Mexico. The pork is marinated in achiote, a spice paste made from annatto seeds, and then it is cooked on a spit with pineapple. What Does Al Pastor Mean In Tacos?Īl pastor is a type of Mexican taco that is made with spit-roasted pork. Grill steak for 8 minutes per side to firm up and cook the center to a hot and slightly pink color. Grill the grate for medium heat with a light touch of oil at medium heat for about 30 seconds. Another difference is that tacos al pastor are typically served with pineapple, while carne asada is not.Ĭover and refrigerate flank steak for at least 6 hours. The pork in tacos al pastor is often quite spicy, while carne asada is more mild. ![]() Tacos al pastor are made with pork that has been marinated in a special sauce and then cooked on a spit, while carne asada is simply grilled steak. While both tacos al pastor and carne asada are delicious Mexican dishes, there are some key differences between the two. |
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