Spark notes ragtime by el doctorow12/1/2023 ![]() ![]() There aren’t even many markers of what’s happening in the outside world Jude moves to a loft in SoHo as a young man, but we don’t see the neighborhood change from gritty artists’ enclave to glitzy tourist destination. ![]() There isn’t a single significant female character, and for a long novel, there isn’t much plot. Two of them are gay, one straight and one bisexual. Yanagihara ( The People in the Trees, 2013) takes the still-bold leap of writing about characters who don’t share her background in addition to being male, JB is African-American, Malcolm has a black father and white mother, Willem is white, and “Jude’s race was undetermined”-deserted at birth, he was raised in a monastery and had an unspeakably traumatic childhood that’s revealed slowly over the course of the book. For this is a beautifully realized complex of social epiphanies, all watched over by the spirit of Scott Joplin, and as a midsummer selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club, bound to make an impact.įour men who meet as college roommates move to New York and spend the next three decades gaining renown in their professions-as an architect, painter, actor and lawyer-and struggling with demons in their intertwined personal lives. Rest assured, nevertheless, that this is a very funny novel-a high achievement in irony that hinges on distancing and if not history's revenge (the last laugh belongs to a deranged parasitic scion.), then the revenge of art. At that time "There were no Negroes.There were no immigrants" and that's the bluntly hammered-out theme that pulls it all together: the vulgarity of the wealthy and their oppression of the lower classes. Morgan, Booker Washington, Zapata and of course-the Archduke Franz Ferdinand. This is fleshed out by a succession of wildly imaginative run-ins with (or among) Sigmund Freud, Emma Goldman, Houdini, Henry Ford, J. At the heart of the story is the stultifyingly Victorian model family of a respectable manufacturer of flags, fireworks and patriotic odds and ends whose somewhat Moses-like recovery of an abandoned illegitimate black infant leads to an exemplary tale of racism, insurrection and injustice in America. ![]() Doctorow's The Book of Daniel (1971) mythified the Rosenbergs and their children, but Ragtime galvanizes the headlines and heroes of an entire formative era in a political work of even greater magnitude. After this, the national identity will never be the same. Ragtime is a great billiard game of events, ideas and personages at the turn of the century, where the real protagonist is America herself captured in the last gasps of complacency and social Darwinism-waging territorial wars abroad for God, Country and Mammon, breaking strikes and throwing charity balls at home while WW I hovers in the wings. ![]()
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Raspberry pi vs arduino robots12/1/2023 ![]() ![]() There’s no need to attach external components, so there’s no real need to learn electronics. The audio, video and internet capabilities make it the winner in this aspect. If you want to make a software project then the Pi is the way to go. However, the Arduino is not as powerful as the Pi, so there’s no audio, video or internet built it. The large amount of I/O pins let you connect multiple sensors and components, and you can remove the actual micro controller of the Arduino and embed it directly into your project with only a couple of additional components. It’s low power, cheap to buy, and the digital and analog pins add a whole spectrum of connectivity. If you want to make a hardware project then the Arduino is often the best choice. The Arduino is based on hardware control, which means you won’t get far without some components: LEDs, LCDs, resistors, motors, sensors etc., depending on what project you want to do. For the Raspberry Pi, you need no experience or components to get it working – just plug and play! If you have some basic experience in programming you should have no problem getting to grips with the Arduino. The Arduino has been around for quite a while now though and there are tons of useful tutorials around to get you started. If you have no experience in programming or electronics, you will find the Arduino a steeper learning curve than the Pi as you will have to learn both at the same time. Arduino vs Raspberry PiĪrduino vs Raspberry Pi depends on the type of project you want to make, and your experience in programming. It can however do some simple hardware control with the GPIO pins. You can run web services, scripts in different programming languages, and larger projects that require more computer power. As it is basically a Linux computer, most projects are based around software hacks, media centres and graphics/sound and multimedia. Raspberry Pi projects are often more software based than hardware based. Plug in a keyboard, mouse and monitor, and you have an amazingly cheap computer. This allows you to use your Raspberry Pi as a computer, complete with internet browsing, games and everything else you can do with a PC. It does feature some digital pins similar to the Arduino for controlling hardware components. It has a variety of different connection options, such as audio out, HDMI and RCA video output, Bluetooth, WiFi and an Ethernet port. The Raspberry Pi is on the opposite end of the spectrum – it features a fully fledged Linux operating system loaded onto an SD card. ![]() The main ATMega chip can be taken out of the Arduino and replaced easily, or embedded directly into a project after prototyping. As the board is open source, there are also lots of “compatible” boards that offer the same functionality for a fraction of the price. There are quite a few different types of Arduino boards aimed at different uses, from boards with more I/O pins, to boards that can be embedded directly in projects. The Arduino is used in many different types of projects, from musical applications and interactive art exhibitions, to robotics and gaming gadgets. It can also send out analog signals as PWM – using this you can control devices with a variable voltage, such as dimming an LED, or reducing the speed of a motor. By sending a high or low value out, you can turn on LEDs, control stepper motors, and activate relays to turn on really high power devices. The Arduino can send digital signals out of its pins. It can output data over a USB serial connection to a computer, or other serial devices such as LCD screens of WiFi modules. It is designed to read data from sensors and switches, run computations on the data it collects, and send control data back out. The only functionality is has it what you specifically program it to do. The Arduino is a programmable microcontroller. The Raspberry Pi has had 2 new major releases since then! Arduino The Arduino Uno The Raspberry Pi is a mini-computer running a choice of different Linux operating systems, and the Arduino is a microcontroller – a barebones chip designed to run only the code you have programmed for it, without the overhead of a full operating system.Įdit: This post has been updated many times since the first release in 2013. They are both pretty cheap, the same size, and look very similar, however they are very different. The questions revolve around what the two boards actually do, and the target projects they are aimed for. ![]() The Arduino vs Raspberry Pi question is something that always crops up among beginners to the maker community. ![]() Aurora skylum12/1/2023 ![]() ![]() 1 Skylum is also the developer of Snapheal, Focus, Tonality, Intensify, Noiseless and FX Photo Studio. It is most known for its photo editing software Aurora HDR and Luminar. Just drag and drop: Using A.I., Skylum AirMagic edits drone photos for youĪ.I. Skylum (formerly Macphun) is a software developing company based in Bellevue, Washington. The company began by developing iOS applications. Aurora HDR is a powerful photography program that enables you to edit images into higher quality. Two amateur photographers and video game developers named Dmitry Sytnik and Paul Muzok came together in 2008 to start Macphun. ![]() automatically replaces the sky in upcoming Luminar Skylum, formerly known as Macphun, changed its name to Skylum in 2017 to better represent its decision to adopt its Mac-only software for Windows. Two-click photo editing? Skylum Luminar teases A.I. Pre-orders are already available with a $10 discount and bonus materials. As with all the Skylum products, updates come quick and fast and usually deliver plenty of useful features that you can take advantage of right away. The update launches on October 4 for $99 (or $59 for current users to upgrade). Considering its current bargain basement price (see here), Aurora HDR 2019 really is a phenomenal deal just as a plug-in, let alone as a standalone program. Simply put, it’s HDR finally done right.” “The results are so accurate and natural that the final images appear as though you’re looking at the scene with your own two eyes. “We are incredibly excited to get Aurora HDR 2019 into the hands of photographers from around the world,” said Skylum CTO and co-founder Dima Sytnik. lab - including three years of research into that new Quantum HDR Engine, which is impressive considering Aurora HDR was first released in 2015. The update has more aesthetic choices Skylum says, and allows for textures and mask-based editing.Ī majority of the new tools inside the update stem from Skylum’s A.I. The LUTs also join the renamed Aurora HDR Looks (formerly Presets) to create specific image styles. With the new color grading tools, editors can bring out specific tones or create a different look, including black and white and film-inspired looks. The update also brings LUT mapping, a color correction tool common in video editing. The controls follow the software’s goal of creating more natural-looking images by controlling clarity and sharpness. ![]() The tool comes in the form of a panel of editing tools that allows the photographer to control the detail, structure, and sharpness. You'll love it.The new HDR Engine is joined by what Skylum is calling HDR Smart Structure. The giveaway is dedicated to the celebration of 250 000 downloads of Aurora HDR plus we really want you to try this software. You don't need to purchase Aurora HDR or any other software by Skylum to enter the giveaway, however, we ask you to download the FREE trial version of Aurora HDR. By entering your email in the giveaway, you automatically agree to receive such emails. Your email will not be shared with other parties, but Skylum reserves the right to use your email to contact you with occasional offer and product news. You must enter your email to enter the giveaway. The prizes can not be exchanged to any other product, or monetary reward. Skylum will not compensate the loss of the prize or damage during the shipping. Skylum is not responsible for any damage to the product that may occur during shipping. To get the prize, winners will need to provide their shipping address. The prizes will be shipped to the winners at Skylum expense. Winners will also be contacted via the emails they used to enter the giveaway. Winners will be announced not later than Apon the official Facebook page of Skylum: 3 winners will be chosen from all qualified entrants in a random draw by the current employees of the Skylum Team. Making improvements to one or a series of images with different exposures, thy engaging the Quantum HDR Engine. You must enter your email address to participate. Skylum Aurora HDR for Architectural Photography Learn how to use Skylum Aurora HDR to create dramatic and artistic architectural photos in six easy steps. You must be at least 21 years old to enter the giveaway. This giveaway is open to residents of all countries. No purchase of Aurora HDR or Aurora HDR Pro is necessary to participate.Įligibility. The giveaway is organized and run by Skylum Software and is open to everyone, who downloads a free copy of Aurora HDR Pro. ![]() Healthy chicken and dumplings12/1/2023 ![]() This Instant Pot chicken and dumplings recipe takes less than thirty minutes from start to finish and serves four people. These easy chicken and dumplings are extra creamy. Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits is a hearty chicken dinner recipe perfect for cold weather.
Freedom planet 2 bonus music12/1/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() With all of this in mind, we feel that we are ready to bid farewell to nostalgia and create a sequel that will define Freedom Planet's identity as a franchise.” Stephen DiDuroThe Sequel to Freedom Planet 2 Coming in 2020!Join the heroes of Avalice as they face their greatest challenge yet! An ancient terror has emerged from the depths of the ocean.Merga, a water dragon from Avalice's oldest and deadliest war, has been freed from her crystal prison as a consequence of the Kingdom Stone's destruction. We've learned what works and what doesn't, what's fun and what's frustrating, what we should expand on and what we can afford to lose. “The original Freedom Planet was modeled as a tribute to Sega Genesis platform games. Every platformer fan should grab the demo.”Freedom Planet is a combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragon girl and her friends against an alien attack force. “A breath of fresh air for indie platformers. ![]() ![]() Proper maintenance and cleaning are essential to get rid of this. Leaking, clogged filters, freeze up, wiring, and motor faults are some common portable air conditioner issues. This will help ensure that your air conditioning unit works well even after it’s recharged. Tips to Maintain Your Air Conditionerīesides learning how to recharge your air conditioning unit, you also need to learn other maintenance tips. If there aren’t any or you’ve already fixed them, then consider taking the RV to a mechanic for professional repairs. But if it’s producing warm air or not putting out the desired airflow, recheck the unit to see if it has any problems. Now that you’ve completely recharged your Dometic RV’s air conditioning unit, you may now test it out. You should only add enough amount your air conditioning unit can hold. Once installed, you’ll be able to check the refrigerant levels to know exactly how much you need to add. ![]() It may be much better to take the RV to a professional when installing the line tap and gauge. You have to be careful when setting this up because if not done properly, it will cause damage to the air conditioner. The tool will then put a small hole within the refrigerant line. Line taps are small mechanisms that open the refrigerant line to attach a gauge into. It can be difficult since in most RV air conditioning units, there aren’t areas to check the refrigerant places and you’ll need to install a line tap. Fortunately, it’s fairly easy to check with a Dometic RV, though this still depends on its model and make. When you have successfully opened your air conditioner casing, you can now start recharging it.īut before you add any refrigerant to the unit, use a refrigerant gauge to identify the levels you’re currently at. If you see any nests, hives, or insects in the unit, take safety precautions. This is normal especially when you own a rooftop air conditioning unit. If not, you can examine the unit’s exterior, checking for any clasps holding the casing.īe sure that you don’t break the air conditioning casing and that you do so carefully, watching out from insects entering your unit. Opening it up depends on your Domestic RV’s model and make, so you’ll need to check your owner’s manual. When your air conditioning unit receives no power, open up the unit. Double-check and make sure all is off, as this can be a safety concern and risk electrical shock! 3. Make sure that you switch off any breaker which supplies power to your air conditioning unit. You can find it using your owner’s instruction manual. Once you have gotten the correct refrigerant for your RV’s air conditioner, now’s the time to start adding refrigerant.įirst, locate your Dometic RV’s breaker panel. When selecting refrigerant, consider its quality, reputation, package, and budget. I do NOT recommend that you get just any type of refrigerant, as it differs depending not only on your RV brand but the model and make. ![]() If you’re still unsure of what refrigerant to by, you can also contact Dometic customer service or ask a specialist in your local store for help. ![]() You can see what kind of refrigerant the RV uses when reading the nameplate or you check it in the owner’s manual. Get Good Refrigerantīefore recharging your Dometic air condoner, identify the type of refrigerant the unit uses. While recharging a Dometic RV air conditioner is straightforward, it’s a bit more challenging compared to recharging a typical home air conditioning unit. How to Recharge a Dometic RV Air Conditioner How to Recharge a Dometic RV Air Conditioner. ![]() Gold dragon plush11/30/2023 ![]() ![]() Unfortunately we cannot deliver to BFPO addresses and some large items are shipped directly from our suppliers who ship to the UK mainland only. We deliver to all addresses in the United Kingdom (UK) from £3.99. Valid on standard delivery UK mainland orders only, excluding large items delivered directly from our suppliers. (5 cm) wide, this NINJAGO bike is perfect for both play and display This LEGO® NINJAGO set makes a fab birthday, Christmas or any-time gift idea for kids 7+ years old. Here they can join forces with their brave ninja heroes to battle the forces of evil with a fantastic collection of playsets including mechs, toy cars, jets, dragons and temples. NINJAGO toys encourage kids to put down their screens and dive into a thrilling world of fantasy action. It is crucial to ensure good triumphs over evil and NINJAGO City remains free! With the awesome golden dragon power of this super cool bike kids can save the day and win back Jay’s elemental weapon. Kids ride into battle on the back of Jay’s Golden Dragon Motorbike! They need to watch out for a dangerous crystal spider and a Vengestone Warrior snake armed with a sword who are ready to attack. The ninja vehicle toy comes with 2 NINJAGO minifigures: Golden Dragon Jay, who can be strengthened with his elemental golden nunchucks weapon and a set of golden dragon wings adorned with spikes, and a Vengestone Warrior with a sword, who is accompanied by a crystal spider figure. This NINJAGO toy motorbike toy for kids 7+ years old features a golden dragon’s head with a moving mouth golden side panels, 2 large tires and a saddle. ![]() LEGO® NINJAGO Jay’s Golden Dragon Motorbike (71768) set has everything ninja fans aged 7 and up need to recreate gripping scenes from the NINJAGO: Crystallized TV series. ![]() Itunes store backup11/30/2023 ![]() ![]() You can use symbolic links or download a third-party program to move backups. ![]() There is no official way in the iPhone device or the iTunes app that allows the user to change this. Apple doesn’t allow users to change the default location for its system backups. How Do I Customize My iPhone’s Backup Location? Following the steps can trick the iTunes app into automatically backing up to a different drive. All Apple devices, whether an iPhone, an iMac, or an iPad, use the iTunes app to back up their files. However, creating symbolic links for either Windows or Mac can bypass the situation.Īlternatively, you can copy and paste your backup folder to another drive. Apple doesn’t want you fiddling with their default settings, and it seems there won’t be any updates to change this. There is no way to change your iPhone’s backup location from the device officially. How Do I Change My iPhone’s Backup Location? Until Apple changes the policies, getting around the default limits is the only way to use another drive for backups. You can also copy and paste the files manually if you wish. One is creating symbolic links, which redirect backup files to another folder. That said, there are ways to subvert this restriction. There hasn’t been an update that allowed users to specify the backup target directory since automatic backups got introduced. Apple doesn’t allow you to mess with the location of backup folders. iTunes Backup Folder FAQs Can I Move My iPhone Backup to Another Drive? The process entails downloading another application to your computer, but if typing in directory codes isn’t your cup of tea, you have an alternative. CopyTrans Shelbee for Windows 10 and iPhone Backup Extractor for iOS can automatically switch the iTunes backup location for you. If you think using Command or Terminal codes is too complicated, you can download apps to do the job. How to Automatically Change the Backup Location in iTunes If you’ve changed it by creating a symbolic link, you can access the backup files in the new directory you created. These locations are the default backup directory. Performing a local backup now redirects the files to your specified location.Īs mentioned in the above steps, you can access your backup files by either typing in” %APPDATA%\Apple Computer\MobileSync” in the “Run” app on Windows, or “ ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync” in the Finder app for Mac. A “symbolic link” gets created in the iTunes backup directory.Type in your “admin password” when prompted.Replace “” with the address of the folder you want your backup files stored in and press “Enter.” Type in” sudo ln -s “” ~/Library/Application\Support/MobileSync/Backup" without the outside quotes.Open the “Terminal” App you can access this by going to “Applications > Utilities.”.Go to where you want to redirect your backup files, then create a “new backup folder” there. Open a new “Finder” window by pressing “Command + N” on your keyboard.You can also delete or move it, but deletion removes all previous backups. Rename the folder that you find there.In the pop-up window, type “ ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync.”.Select “Go to Folder” from the dropdown menu.The process for doing this on iOS is as follows: You’ll also have to create a symbolic link to trick iTunes into redirecting its backup files. If you’re using a Mac, the process will be similar to Windows. How to Change the iTunes Backup Location on Mac Every time you hit auto-backup on iTunes, it will send all the backup files to the target directory that you’ve created. ![]() You can right-click on the command prompt app on the search bar and choose “Run as administrator.” If you encounter an error saying that you can’t perform the operation, ensure that you run the command prompt as an administrator.Just ensure you enclose it in quotation marks. As with the previous step, you can copy and paste the folder address to the command. Replace the “target directory” with the address of where you want the backup stored. Type in the command “mklink /d “%APPDATA%\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup” “ “ with quotation marks.Navigate to the “iTunes” backup folder by typing in” cd %APPDATA%\Apple Computer\MobileSync"in the “Command prompt” and pressing “Enter.”.Open the “Command prompt” by typing in” cmd"or” command"in the taskbar search.Create the “backup directory” to send your iTunes backups.Alternatively, you can move this folder to another location or delete the folder entirely. In the folder that opens, there should be one named “Backup.” Rename this folder to save its contents a good name would be “ Backup.old” so you know what it contains.This action should open the default location for iTunes backups. Copy/paste “ %APPDATA%\Apple Computer\MobileSync“ into the “Run” window.Open the Windows “Run” window by either pressing “Windows key + R” on your keyboard or typing “run” into the “Search” bar. ![]() Fire tv screen cast11/30/2023 ![]() Once you enable the mirroring service on your Android device, your Fire TV Stick should begin displaying whatever is on the screen. Non-Amazon devices like Chromecast with Google TV and Roku appear as mirroring sources without any third-party intervention. However, other phone apps like Netflix and Disney+ may require you to scan the QR code or go to the displayed URL in the AirScreeen Amazon app to mirror your phone or tablet (not casting). Note: YouTube may automatically include your Fire TV Stick as a casting source after installing AirScreen on the Fire device-this was confirmed on Android 11 Motorola G Fast. Your Android device now gets mirrored onto the Fire TV Stick or Fire Cube, which appears on the TV. Choose from “In App content” or “Entire screen.”.Scan the QR code on your TV on your smartphone or tablet or go directly to the specified URL.Go to “Settings -> My Fire TV -> About” and select “Install System Update” or “Check for System Update.” If the visual examples in the steps above do not match your Firestick, it probably needs an update or is an older model.You’ll use one of the two on your smartphone to link them together. A new screen appears, displaying a QR code and a URL.In the Airscreen app window, select “Get.”.In the window that appears, choose the “AirScreen” app.You no longer need the “Easy Fire Tools” app to install AirScreen-it is available in the Amazon App Store. Type “airscreen” or a shorter variant into the search bar and choose “AirScreen” from the list.On the “Home” screen, scroll down one row (from the preview section at the top to the menu bar below it) and select “Find,” then choose “Search.”.Activating Android Mirroring on Your Firestick using AirScreen Here’s how to install Airscreen on the Fire TV Stick or Fire Cube and your Android/iPhone device. This situation is why you need help from a third-party application. To mirror your Android device to your Fire TV Stick or Fire Cube, the Fire device requires a mirroring app such as “Airscreen.” This app works on Android and iOS/iPhone devices, so it often becomes the app to use.Įven though Fire devices have a mirroring option like your phone, they usually don’t communicate with the default settings. Can you see the dilemma now? So much for a Miracast standard, right? In contrast, Google wants you to use their specific products and services, such as Google Pixel smartphones and Chromecast laptops. Now, Amazon incorporates a mirroring option in the “Settings” menu, but it doesn’t work with Android or iPhone/iOS devices.Īmazon wants you to subscribe to Prime Video and mirror their exclusive products, such as Fire tablets. The first step to mirroring your phone or tablet to your Firestick or Fire TV Cube is to activate the feature. How to Mirror/Cast iPhones & Android Phones or Tablets to Your Fire TV Stick ![]() Superliminal achievement guide11/30/2023 ![]() ![]() Thank you Dwaggienite for allowing us to use some of your pictures for this WT. A white icon means you have every collectible of that type in the level. You can see which collectibles you are missing in each level by selecting “Select Level” from the main menu. The only exception are fire extinguishers which can be reused once reloading the checkpoint or level. The only way to reset collectibles is by manually deleting your save from “Manage game and add-ons”. The only exception are fire extinguishers which can be reused once reloading the checkpoint or level. Solution 3: Check your achievement progress on your console Press the Xbox button to open the guide. Once obtained, collectibles remain obtained forever and can no longer be interacted with in-game. With some exceptions, each level has one constellation, two chess pieces, one blueprint and a TONNE of fire alarms and extinguishers. UPDATED - now including all six new achievements from the 4th of December (2020) update. All blueprints, chess pieces, constellations, fire alarms, fire extinguishers and sodas. There are five types of collectibles: Fire alarms, fire extinguishers, constellations, chess pieces and blueprints. Superliminal - All Achievements and Walkthrough (An in depth guide) This guide will help you get 100 achievements in Superliminal. To make an object bigger, pick it up when close, look at a far away point and drop. You can use this to make items smaller by getting far away before picking them up, or picking it up, hugging a wall and dropping. The object is then dragged as far as possible along that line as possible without clipping through a surface or being partially covered by one, whilst also adjusting its size so its size relative to you remains the same as it was when picking it up. When you pick up an object and move around while carrying it, the game casts a line starting from the camera, pointing at the object being carried. To better predict the outcome when dropping an object, it is important to understand how the mechanic works. R - Restart challenge Perception is realityĪ lot of Superliminal involves dragging and dropping objects at certain positions to affect their size and distance from you. Right click - Rotate mode (Hold)/Reset clones ![]() AuthorWrite something about yourself. 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