12/19/2023 0 Comments South african rhinoceros![]() ![]() However, while some poachers have been killed and some given lengthy prison sentences, the middlemen and leaders of the criminal syndicates, who are known to authorities, have largely gone unpunished. Rangers have risked their lives to defend rhinos. Hundreds of millions of rands have been poured into the militaristic antipoaching effort centred on Kruger National Park and millions of dollars of hitech equipment donated. Some 93% of South Africans think rhino poaching is a problem for all South Africans, according to a WildAid survey. Yet, in the past decade it has experienced unprecedented and horrific poaching - now at around 1000 animals a year. South Africa is home to 80% of the world’s rhinos and they are a key attraction for the tourism industry. If the country cannot effectively address rhino poaching, then what hope is there for drug smuggling, kidnappings, cash-intransit heists and robberies? The gutting of intelligence agencies, turmoil in the Hawks and the erosion of the capacity to combat organised crime are among the gravest challenges Ramaphosa faces. President Cyril Ramaphosa faces many challenges in moving South Africa forward, but there is a decade-long crisis that should be addressed at this “moment of hope and renewal” and which could signal a new determination and rule of law that will reflect positively on the entire nation and inspire hope for the future. White Rhino mother and sub-adult- Shannon Wild (Shannon Benson) ![]()
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12/18/2023 0 Comments Bisman online excercise bikes![]() The Yosuda exercise bike doesn’t have any programmed classes either, but you can get around this by simply watching a free Youtube workout on your phone or tablet, or using another app like iFit or Peloton to access live or on-demand online classes. There is no touchscreen or monitor and the computer display is very basic, but it shows all the core metrics you need, including time, speed, distance and calories. It’s this slightly lower tech system that also makes the bike more affordable. It is well-made and sturdy, with a simple design that makes it intuitive to use, and has a friction resistance on the flywheel that is fairly quiet and smooth. The Yosuda indoor cycling bike is a great value exercise bike for people on a budget who want a spinning style workout. Overall, the Peloton Bike offers one of the most satisfying riding experiences out there. Another big pull is the bike is quiet and intuitive to use. If you branch out and buy another Peloton product like the Peloton Tread, you can use your existing app subscription to access running content too. A subscription is, however, needed to access the app. With daily live workouts and on-demand classes via the Peloton app, one of the big draws of this bike is that you will never get bored as there is so much virtual content. The original Peloton Bike has a crisp touchscreen with all of its features hidden within the monitor - this is deliberate so that the bike itself isn’t cluttered by lots of buttons. Just bear in mind that the pedals require specific Look Delta cleat-compatible shoes, which is an extra cost on top of the bike. It’s also ergonomic so it feels comfortable and smooth to ride. It comes in Peloton’s signature black and red colors, and has a small footprint making it a good choice for people short on space. It’s not cheap, but what you get for your dollar is an extremely well-made machine with endless features to keep you motivated and on track with your health and fitness goals. Stylish and feature-rich, the Peloton Bike is a bestseller for good reason. If you're still deciding on the right piece of exercise equipment, you can check out our round-ups of the best treadmills and rowing machines. Or you can read on for our honest reviews of the best exercise bikes to help you find the right product for your home. Or, if you fancy a high-tech, app-driven experience with all your workout stats displayed on a screen, the Bowflex C7 is compatible with a variety of apps, including the Peloton app, without the Peloton price.Ī lot of the best exercise bikes come with the option of clip-in pedals if you have cycling shoes, or a toe cage if you don’t, so be aware that you’re buying the kind you need. Our testing team tested with an active recovery session, an intense interval workout, and a longer endurance piece to see how the bikes fared under different speeds and pressures.īrands like Yosuda offer a wallet-friendly alternative to premium indoor cycling brands, making the Yousda bike one of the best exercise bikes for beginners, or those on a budget. ![]() The most basic brands don't need a power source to run - you can just hop on and start pedaling - but some of the higher-end options, like the Peloton bike, do need plugging in before you start your workout for the full experience. Our team have put the best exercise bikes on the market to the test, taking into consideration a range of important factors, including a variety of budget-friendly options, space saving bikes for small apartment's and power requirements. ![]() Perfect for a fast-paced spin or gentler ride, there are a number of great machines available to get you working up a sweat. ![]() The best exercise bikes can give an easy option for getting fit from home, whether you're a die-hard fan of pedal power, or just looking to improve your cardiovascular fitness. ![]() 12/18/2023 0 Comments Adobe indesign cc 2019![]() ![]() Combine glyphs to form the flags of countries.For example, using the EmojiOne font, you can create the flags of countries or achieve skin tone diversity in your glyphs Using OpenType SVG emoji fonts, you can include various colorful and graphical characters, such as smileys, flags, street signs, animals, people, food, and landmarks in your documents.OpenType SVG fonts: Multiple colors and gradients: With the support for OpenType SVG fonts in InDesign, you can now provide multiple colors and gradients in a single glyph.You now also have the option to change the font size while previewing the font You can also select a sample text from the list of predefined text for font preview or select your own text as well. You can apply a filter to view only the recently added fonts. The Fonts panel includes various new options to provide you an enriched experience while working with fonts. You can now browse thousands of fonts from hundreds of type foundries from within InDesign, activate them instantly, and use them in your documents.You can also enable it from Window > Properties The Properties panel is available by default in the Essentials workspace.This new panel has been designed with ease of use in mind, ensuring that you have access to the right controls when you need them The new Properties panel in InDesign lets you view settings and controls in the context of your current task or workflow.Selecting a comment also highlights the section in the document where the comment is applicable You can accept comments and mark them resolved or unresolved. You can now import any marked up PDF into InDesign and easily track the feedback and comments noted in the PDF. ![]() The new Adjust Layout feature automatically adjusts all elements in the layout when the page size, page margin, or bleed of a document is changed.If you need to change the page size of a document after text and images have been added, you no longer need to manually adjust the text, images, or other elements Layout adjustment in InDesign is now quick and easy.The best part of the image is determined based on the dimensions and aspect ratio of the frame as well as by evaluating various parts of the image With Content-Aware Fit, InDesign can now intelligently fit the best part of an image when you place it inside a frame. ![]()
12/18/2023 0 Comments Baseball gay pride pins![]() ![]() No matter what your views on anything are. … We just want everyone to feel welcomed and included and cheer us on. ![]() I can’t speak for everyone who’s in here, obviously, but this is a family-friendly environment here at a big-league ball field. ![]() It’s one of those things, my parents taught me to love everyone as they are, go live your life, whatever your preferences are, go be you. Outfield Kevin Kiermaier put it perfectly: With that being said, many of the players, as well as team manager Kevin Cash, did in fact wear the rainbow during Saturday’s game. The statement is chock full of ridiculousness, namely: Hiding behind a Christian faith that at its true core actually values inclusivity and rejects judgment Denying the Pride rainbow says very clearly LGBTQ people are not welcome Being gay is not a ‘lifestyle’ And the idea that this decision is not ‘judgmental’ or that these men are ‘not looking down’ at LGBTQ people is complete and utter bullshit. But again, we love these men and women, we care about them, and we want them to feel safe and welcome here. It’s just what we believe the lifestyle he’s encouraged us to live, for our good, not to withhold. But when we put it on our bodies, I think a lot of guys decided that it’s just a lifestyle that maybe - not that they look down on anybody or think differently - it’s just that maybe we don’t want to encourage it if we believe in Jesus, who’s encouraged us to live a lifestyle that would abstain from that behavior, just like (Jesus) encourages me as a heterosexual male to abstain from sex outside of the confines of marriage. Because ultimately we all said what we want is them to know that all are welcome and loved here. From the Tampa Bay Times:Ī lot of it comes down to faith, to like a faith-based decision. Raley and Beeks both played in the 3-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox.Īdam was the apparent appointed spokesperson for the group, speaking after the game. The Tampa Bay Times has identified at least five players on the Rays team - pitchers Jason Adam, Jalen Beeks, Brooks Raley, Jeffrey Springs and Ryan Thompson - who rejected the rainbow, and in doing so rejected the LGBTQ community. Yet a number of players on the team refused to wear the rainbow or demonstrate support for the community, with a spokesperson saying they did so based on religious objections to homosexuality. The Tampa Bay Rays held the team’s annual LGBTQ Pride Night on Saturday, with many of the players wearing a rainbow on their uniform to signify that LGBTQ people are welcome at the ballpark. ![]() 12/18/2023 0 Comments Xoom exchange rate usd to php today![]() ![]() Use your bank’s ATM abroad for withdrawals where possible: If you have to exchange more money while abroad, your best bet is to find an ATM in your home bank’s network, as that can help you save on fees. While CXI doesn’t charge any exchange fees, it will charge you up to $30 for overnight shipping, ![]() Just be sure to do your research and to keep an eye out for high fees. Order currency online: If you can’t order online through your bank, you can also have currency delivered to your door by third-party providers like Currency Exchange International (CXI). For example, TD Bank charges its customers $7.50 for each currency conversion transaction. Since you have an existing relationship with the bank, it’s more likely to give you the best exchange rates. $500 USD x 54.92 = ₱ 27,460 PHP How to Buy Philippine PesosĮxchange at a bank or credit union before your trip: Exchanging money at your local banking center before your trip is likely the most cost-effective way to get the money you need. In that case, your conversion equation would look something like this: Say that you have $500 USD and you want to know how much money you would have for a trip to the Philippines. At the time of writing, $1 USD is equivalent to ₱ 54.92 PHP. However, before you can get started, you need to know the current exchange rate. The other option is to calculate the conversion manually. Individual merchants may also pass along their own fees if you ask them to convert a price into your home currency at the cash register. ![]() For example, most credit card processors and ATM networks charge a 1% conversion fee on all foriegn transactions. Keep in mind that exchanging currency typically comes with fees that won’t be factored in by a calculator. Since exchange rates change often, using a calculator will help ensure that your conversion is correct. Using a currency conversion calculator is a great way to estimate how much money you’ll have to spend on your trip. There are two ways to calculate approximately how many Philippine pesos you can get for your dollar: You can either use a conversion calculator or convert it by hand. ![]() 12/18/2023 0 Comments Osu keypad all switches![]() 【Programming by Software】The Software is only for Windows System.Sometimes Windows Firewall will issue a warning when it starts.Don’t worry,the Software is very safe!.You can control the light color and gradient mode of the case you want through the software or website. 【Other function】 You can also use other functions, such as Shortcut keys, Multi-step operation, Multi-key in one, Cut, Undo, Redo, Select all, Play, Pause, Volume, Switch song, Forward, Backward, Custom script, etc.【Default function】 The default function of three keys is cut,copy and paste(Ctrl+X,Ctrl+C,Ctrl+V).Plug and play,No software needed.Makes workflow super fast.You can connect the mini keyboard (plug and play) and a normal-size keyboard with the same computer at the same time, they will not interfere with each other. 【Portable Mini Keyboard】 2.7*1.1*1.1in/7*3*3cm ultra-small size,attached detachable Macro-USB cable,effectively saves desktop space.Cautions: For Mac OS and Chrome OS system, the Num Lock function is not available, so the number pad is unable to be locked and will stay on. 【Wide Compatibility】This 89 key mechanical keyboard is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows VISTA and other systems.【Ergonomic Comfort】The design of this mechanical gaming keyboard is based on ergonomics, the two keyboard kickstands provide comfortable angle for typing and effectively reduces the burden on the wrist.Havit HV-KB487L wired keyboard frees up your desk during work, after working sessions, you can enjoy the keyboard for gaming, or bring it with you as the size is compact and easy to carry out. 【Red Switches Keyboard for Different Needs】Perfect for office typing or playing games.Colorful keycaps can bring a more pleasant mood during games or work, decorate your space and enhance your life. 【Colorful PBT Keycaps】 Constructed from unique and high-quality durable PBT keycaps, Havit mechanical keyboard has excellent touch experience and long serving time.Press Fn+Backspace to lock/unlock the numkeys (Note: The numpad lights up ONLY when it’s unlocked, the rest of the keys don’t have lighting) 【Compact Keyboard with Numpad】Unlike bulky full-sized layout, this 85% keyboard saves more desk space but keep the numkeys which is essential.Programming keys and lighting requires Logitech G HUB software. Keyboard macros are generally not allowed in tournaments. ![]() F-key (F1-F12) programming and use requires Logitech G HUB software.
12/18/2023 0 Comments Large crossover suv![]() ![]() In British English, the terms "4x4" (pronounced "four-by-four"), "jeep", four wheel drive, or "off-road vehicle" are generally used instead of "sport utility vehicle". "passenger vehicle similar to a station wagon but with the chassis of a small truck and, usually, four-wheel drive"."large vehicle that is designed to be used on rough surfaces but that is often used on city roads or highways"."automobile similar to a station wagon but built on a light truck frame"."rugged automotive vehicle similar to a station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis".Īmerican dictionary definitions for SUVs include: It is also suggested that the term "SUV" has replaced "jeep" as a general term for off-road vehicles. American English Īutomotive websites' descriptions of SUVs range from specifically "combining car-like appointments and wagon practicality with steadfast off-road capability" with "chair-height seats and picture-window visibility" to the more general "nearly anything with available all-wheel drive and raised ground clearance". Before then, such vehicles were marketed as four-wheel drives, jeeps, station wagons, or other terms. The actual term "Sport Utility Vehicle" did not come into wide popular usage until the late 1980s. The auto industry also has not settled on one definition of the SUV. Dictionaries, automotive experts, and journalists use varying wordings and defining characteristics, in addition to regional variations of usage by both the media and the general public. There is no universally accepted definition of the sport utility vehicle. Additionally, the psychological sense of security they provide influences drivers to drive less cautiously. Their higher front-end profile makes them at least twice as likely to kill pedestrians they hit. Their larger mass increases their stopping distance, reduces visibility, and increases damage to other road users in collisions. Their higher center of gravity increases their risk of rollovers. Between 20 SUVs were the second-largest contributor to the global increase in carbon emissions worldwide. They generally have poorer fuel efficiency and require more resources to manufacture than smaller vehicles, contributing more to climate change and environmental degradation. SUVs have been criticized for a variety of environmental and safety-related reasons. SUVs are currently the world's largest automotive segment and accounted for 45.9% of the world's passenger car market in 2021. More recently, smaller SUVs, mid-size, and crossovers have become increasingly popular. During the late 1990s and early 2000s, the popularity of SUVs greatly increased, often at the expense of the popularity of large sedans and station wagons. Some SUVs produced today use unibody construction however, in the past, more SUVs used body-on-frame construction. The 1984 Jeep Cherokee (XJ) is considered to be the first SUV in the modern style. ![]() The predecessors to SUVs date back to military and low-volume models from the late 1930s, and the four-wheel-drive station wagons and carryalls that began to be introduced in 1949. ![]() A crossover SUV is often defined as an SUV built with a unibody construction (as with passenger cars) however, the designations are increasingly blurred because of the capabilities of the vehicles, the labelling by marketers, and electrification of new models. Thus, it is "a loose term that traditionally covers a broad range of vehicles with four-wheel drive." Some definitions claim that an SUV must be built on a light truck chassis however, broader definitions consider any vehicle with off-road design features to be an SUV. There is no commonly agreed-upon definition of an SUV and usage of the term varies between countries. A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a car classification that combines elements of road-going passenger cars with features from off-road vehicles, such as raised ground clearance and four-wheel drive. ![]() 12/18/2023 0 Comments Cool google chrome themes![]() Once it's done, you'll see a confirmation message that says "Added To Chrome". If you're satisfied with what you see, click on the "Add to Chrome" button to install the theme.Īfter clicking on "Add to Chrome", you may have to wait for a few seconds while the theme is downloaded and installed on your computer. It also displays screenshots that show how the theme looks like when applied to your browser. The details page provides information about the theme's author, rating, reviews, and compatibility with your version of Chrome. Once you've found a theme you like, click on it to view its details page. Simply search for "Google Chrome themes" or browse through the "Themes" category to see what's available. You can find thousands of free and paid themes on the Chrome Web Store. Themes come in different styles and designs, ranging from simple patterns to complex illustrations.ĭownloading themes is easy and convenient. They can change the background, tabs, toolbar, buttons, and other parts of the browser to give it a fresh look. Themes are essentially a collection of images that modify various UI elements in Google Chrome. In this section, we will discuss what Google Chrome themes are and how they work. These visual skins can transform your browser from a plain, generic interface into a personalized and eye-catching one. One of the most exciting features of Google Chrome is the ability to customize its appearance with themes. So why settle for a boring default browser when you can spice things up with a custom Google Chrome theme? With just a few clicks, you can transform your browsing experience into something truly unique and personalized. And best of all, installing a new theme is quick and easy – simply navigate to the Chrome Web Store from within your browser, browse through the available options, and click "Add to Chrome" to apply your chosen theme. Whether you're looking for something sleek and modern or fun and quirky, there's a theme out there for everyone. And with so many options available on the Chrome Web Store, it's easy to find a theme that suits your style. They can include background images, color schemes, and other visual elements that alter the browser's overall look and feel. Themes are essentially skins that can be applied to Chrome's user interface to change its appearance. ![]() But did you know that you can also customize the look and feel of Chrome to suit your personal preferences? That's where Google Chrome themes come in. It's fast, reliable, and packed with features that make browsing the internet a breeze. Google Chrome is one of the most widely used web browsers in the world, and for good reason. Top 10 Google Chrome Themes for a Stunning Browser Experience ![]() 12/18/2023 0 Comments Witchfire pc mega![]() I'm happy to try for a few more hours but if it doesn't click soon, I fear it's going to lose all of its hex appeal. I really want to love Witchfire but it's doing its best to drive me away with its savage difficulty. And even this approach can go completely tits up if a witch spots you and casts Calamity, which makes a fight ultra challenging and often ends in yet more tears. The only way to successfully level up in the early hours, at least, seems to be to use guerrilla tactics and fight smaller groups without alerting bigger groups, or higher level enemies, and then running away through the exit portal before you die. And this turns the game into a bit of a grind. Unfortunately, because of the difficulty of the game - which throws waves of fast, highly precise and massively aggressive enemies at you - and because of your characters' slow speed, pitiful stamina and ineffectual starting weaponry (you don't even have spells to begin with) you will die a lot. However, you do have one chance to go back and reclaim this currency where you fell. Witchfire is earned from killing enemies but if you die, you also lose that too - hence the Souls-like part. The maps stay the same but enemy placements and numbers change each time you revisit an area, as does the location of your escape portal that takes you back to your home base, where you can trade in witchfire to level up. In typical Roguelite fashion, every time you die, you lose all your good loot and have to start again. Or at least that's what I assume happens anyway, because this game is brutally hard and even after about four hours of play, I'm still getting my (m)ass kicked on every attempt. Kill them and a new map opens to explore. And that involves going into locations full of clusters of enemies towards a final boss who guards the area. In it you play as a 'Preyer', a kind of magic-wielding, gun-toting witch hunter, who's hired by the church to go to war with the witches and their phantom army. Altogether, though, Witchfire is its own quite appealing thing. It's got the aesthetic and levelling of a Souls-like, its looter-shooter loop is like a single-player Hunt: Showdown, and its Roguelite merry-go-round reminds me of Returnal. There are plenty of comparisons you can make between Witchfire and other games. Bertie Witchfire, PC Double double, toil and trouble, Ian is rubbish at Witchfire. There's a Songs of Silence demo available in Steam Next Fest now. All while characters talk to you and tell you a story you can pay attention to or not. ![]() So you see, there is some skill there if you're after it.īeyond that, it's a rich and warm world - painted in a very appealing way - for you to roam around and find powerful new items and units in. ![]() You often have the tools you need to tip the balance of a battle, it's just considered timing and placement that's needed. Likewise, whatever buffs and heals and damage abilities you might have. ![]() Your horsey units might come with a charging attack, for instance, and it's up to you to use it on a certain area when the battle is under way. ![]() It's all largely based around cards, which represent your units' special abilities and your magical powers, and in battle, it's these you play in real-time whenever their cooldowns allow you. There's army recruitment and upgrading, and making sure you've got enough reserves to manage longer campaigns and so on, and there's a rather unique take on combat. But it's not to be confused with the excellent and thematically similar Songs of Conquest.īeing a cosy game, Songs of Silence is lighter in terms of the strategical pressure it places on you, but there is still plenty of game to get hold of. It's in the same vein as something like Heroes of Might and Magic, to give you a guide. Landing squarely in this bracket is Songs of Silence, a fantasy, army-building, tactical, kingdom conquest game. They're the game equivalent of lo-fi beats to chill to, if that means anything to you, and I am all for them. I love this whole cosy game movement - games that aren't too taxing but sound nice and feel nice. Manage cookie settings There's a strong Art Noveau vibe running through Songs of Silence, and it's very nice to see. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. ![]() 12/18/2023 0 Comments Vox popoli brainstorming![]() Meanwhile, both the Wikimedia Foundation and Facebook have US Supreme Court–like structures that operate with a degree of independence, providing inspiration for both oversight and a forum for appeals-hopefully overseen by trained professionals who are more liberated from the whims of crowds. ![]() And the Tribunal offers a glimpse of how a community can come together to adjudicate on how to deal with people who disrupt the community. Estonia’s model shows how it might be possible to authenticate individual users while preserving privacy and anonymity, which could prevent repeat voting or brigading. But they gesture in the right direction toward both security architectures and models for online decisionmaking that show how things might be done. There are plenty of flaws in each: The Estonian voting system is under continual scrutiny for security flaws, while Riot Games ditched the Tribunal because it couldn’t react quickly enough. There have been all sorts of experiments in online democracy, from Estonia’s i-Voting system, which allows for online voting in national elections, to Riot Games’ now-abandoned Tribunal for adjudicating on moderation decisions. Instead, what is needed is a way of channeling our better natures. As should be abundantly clear now, no technology alone can condition humans out of such crowd dynamics. Alcuin of York’s fear of the crowd’s madness is an animating anxiety in every intellectual discussion about democracy, and whatever his ancient intent, it is an admonition worth heeding. In practice, these spaces often lead to populist grandstanding and other histrionics. There is no forum, no social media platform, no wiki, without people talking. In theory, there’s no better environment for democracy than an online forum the space is already built for deliberation, with discourse as its very constitution. Whatever else may be said of Musk’s disastrous, fascist-enabling tenure at Twitter, it serves as a reminder that the other, slightly more benevolent dictatorships that govern social media also aren’t working-Twitter’s previous incarnation, as well as Facebook and others, have led us to one disaster after another-and the resentment this builds up leaves the public vulnerable to exploitation by a capitalistic hustler using the aesthetics of democracy to disguise their own imperial power. If the internet is to have a future, then we’re going to have to figure out how to do democracy here in an orderly fashion. I don’t think social media is condemned to this, however. ![]() Musk’s invocation of vox populi after his polls is almost too perfect a callback to Network’s nightly news carnival: a poll of public opinion with no methodology to be seen, masquerading as a meaningful vote on the polity’s future. Screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky anticipated the many peccadilloes of cable news that were just over the horizon, but also a bit of social media and its impulsive, libidinal urges thinly disguised by data. ![]() In the 1976 movie Network, a nightly news anchor goes mad and finds a gold mine of ratings by becoming the “mad prophet of the airwaves.” His show becomes a veritable carnival, with one of the side acts being Vox Populi, a segment showing the latest polls of public opinion. A more contemporary vox populi reference might better suit Musk’s Potemkin plebiscites. And why wouldn’t he? He’s not a democrat. One suspects Musk might like that interpretation. ![]() |
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