1/1/2024 0 Comments Largest earth telescope![]() ![]() ![]() Ī few other high altitude observatories (such as the Lowell Observatory in Arizona and Sphinx Observatory in Switzerland) were constructed through the first half of the 20th century. Astronomical observations were also made from Mont Blanc in the late 1800s. The first high altitude observatory was constructed atop the 2,877 m (9,439 ft) Pic du Midi de Bigorre in the French Pyrenees starting in 1878, with its first telescope and dome installed in 1904. The first permanent mountaintop astronomical observatory was the Lick Observatory constructed from 1876 to 1887, at the modest elevation of 1,283 m (4,209 ft) atop Mount Hamilton in California. As air pollution from industrialization and light pollution from artificial lighting increased during the Industrial Revolution, astronomers sought observatory sites in remote locations with clear and dark skies, naturally drawing them towards the mountains. Prior to the late 19th century, almost all astronomical observatories throughout history were located at modest elevations, often close to cities and educational institutions for the simple reason of convenience. History of high altitude astronomical observatories For large observatories with numerous telescopes at a single location, only a single entry is included listing the main elevation of the observatory or of the highest operational instrument if that information is available. ![]() The main list includes only permanent observatories with facilities constructed at a fixed location, followed by a supplementary list for temporary observatories such as transportable telescopes or instrument packages. This is a list of the highest astronomical observatories in the world, considering only ground-based observatories and ordered by elevation above mean sea level. View showing several of the world's highest observatory sites in Chile, looking north across the Llano de Chajnantor and ALMA site, with the peaks of Cerro Toco (right center) and Cerro Chajnantor (right) rising above. ![]()
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1/1/2024 0 Comments Aveeno sunscreen for oily skin![]() Waiting for your sunscreen to set is basically the adult version of your parents making you wait 30 minutes to swim after you scarfed down a poolside hot dog. “ makes my skin look so dewy, goes on super smooth, and doesn't irritate my sensitive/acne-prone skin at all.” THE REVIEWS: “I'd been using Cocokind's other sunscreen for years and loved it, but the Silk Spf is a total game changer,” one tester writes. Other key ingredients: Banana flower extract (moisturizes).Type: Chemical (homosalate) and mineral (zinc oxide).TBH, I completely forgo my morning moisturizer in the summer in favor of this sunscreen, because the lightweight banana flower extract is just moisturizing enough for my oily skin but doesn’t leave my makeup slippin’ and slidin’ all over my face. This sunscreen is a hybrid of chemical and mineral filters (see: homosalate and zinc oxide) that protects my skin but blends out with a sheer, lightweight finish on my medium skin tone (and also on deeper skin tones, based on TikTok reviews). But one of my favorite clean beauty brands, Cocokind, essentially developed the antithesis of that. I’ve tested a handful of clean sunscreens for oily skin, and they often leave a white cast or a strong glowy finish that my oily skin simply despises. Doesn’t leave my face with grease spots after a few hours either.” “It has a relaxing smell and no white cast. THE REVIEWS: “It's not greasy at all,” writes one reviewer. Oil-free? No (shea butter, maracuja oil, and cucumber seed oil).Other key ingredients: Aloe, bisabolol, shea butter. ![]() Type: Chemical (avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene).‘80s sunscreen scent Vacation is known for, which makes this a legit delight to spritz on. With a blend of soothing aloe vera and bisabolol, as well as moisturizing shea butter, it also leaves my skin feeling refreshed. It does contain alcohol, which can be irritating and drying for some skin types, but for me and my oily skin, I find that it helps keep me shine-free longer. The sunscreen spray has a super-fine mist to give you even coverage and protection without leaving your skin dewy at all. I recently brought this SPF with me on ~vacation~ (hehe), and by the end of the trip, I’d convinced everyone else to order one for themselves. Our top sunscreens for oily skin of 2023: ✔️ FYI: We updated this article in June 2023 to give you the most up-to-date info on sunscreen for oily skin, including two tried-and-tested formulas going viral on TikTok, a dermatologist’s take on chemical versus mineral sunscreen, and how to choose the best sunscreen for your oily skin. ![]() But don’t just take my word for it: Board-certified dermatologists Jeannette Graf, MD Divya Shokeen, MD Mamina Turegano, MD and Ava Shamban, MD, all shared their go-to sunscreens for oily skin, along with a full guide to choosing the best sunscreen formula for your oily skin. From organic sunscreens to reef-safe sunscreens to mineral and chemical sunscreens, these 18 sunscreens never leave a greasy residue on my skin, and some even help prevent breakouts, soothe redness, and soak up excess oils. That was, until I started seeking out sunscreens for oily skin that were formulated to set and mattify my face, all while protecting it from damage.Īnd I’m willing to bet you’ve probably experienced a similar conundrum with your oily skin too, which is why I started compiling a list of my absolute favorite sunscreens for oily skin. But I’ll be honest: I spent years dreading putting on my sunscreen every day, because it made my already-greasy skin overly shiny, heavy, and sticky. ![]() Slathering on an SPF 30 (or higher) formula every single day is the key to helping prevent fine lines and wrinkles, dark spots, sun irritation, and most importantly, skin cancer and sun damage. As much as I swear by over-the-counter retinol, chemical exfoliants, and vitamin C serums, the number one step in my skincare routine is my sunscreen. ![]() 1/1/2024 0 Comments Medieval name generator city![]() Use the button to create your own Medieval Name Images This is a list of the top 10 Medieval Names for 2023. Medieval Name APIĭo you want to have Medieval Name random content on your website, blog or app with our API? Check out the Medieval Name API Top 10 Medieval Names Hit generator to generate random Medieval Name content. And as always, feel free to link back if you use our generators. Because the generators use AI to create content it is possible it may create words or sentances that are owned by other parties. Usage - You are free to use anything generated in your creative works. The Medieval Name generator generators random Medieval Name content. Want more personalized results? 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How to get started with the city name generator Simply put, these are the best free city name generators on the internet! They also work in your browser exclusively, so there’s no software to download. ![]() Our goal is to give you plenty of options so you can narrow down what works best for your project.Īll of these tools are free to use and have no limits on how much you can use them. We can give you a random assortment of names or even incorporate keywords you provide. These names can be used anywhere royalty-free. Our name-generation tools can create realistic city, town, country, district, and even street names with minimal effort on your part. It then builds a database of fictional locations that sound real but don’t actually exist. Our unique algorithm scans real-world location names and learns from them. But how do you generate fictional locations that sound realistic and fit your narrative? The best tool for this is our city name generator! If you’re writing a book, making a game, shooting a film, or otherwise creating a fictional world, you might want to set the story in a fictional place. ![]() 1/1/2024 0 Comments Free 2016 mini calendar![]() Having time to do outdoor activities on weekdays always feels like such a luxury. This week I’m meeting up with one of my girlfriends to go hiking after work-that’s right after work. This is such a great time of year! The warmer weather and having the sun stay up extra late makes it so much easier to get outside and get together with friends and family. Plus, these cards aren’t event-specific, making them super versatile! Use them as part of your “save the dates,” graduation invitations, or even just a last-minute get together. They are even small enough to fit into your handbag or put a magnet on the back and hang on the fridge or your desktop. Alternatively, right-click the To Do Bar and uncheck Date Navigator to hide the small calendar but leave the To Do Bar open. The two printable mini calendars each measure 9 cm wide x 12 cm high (3 1/2 x 4 3/4), so they are perfect to simply pop into a card or add to a small gift box. I love it when invitations or cards come with a little something extra inside: these date cards are a fun extra piece that an invitee can easily put on their refrigerator or slip into their planner as a reminder. Click the right arrow just to the left of the Date Navigator (the little month calendar) or right-click the To Do Bar and check 'Minimized'. These mini calendar cards are easy, practical, and downright adorable. ![]() If you have a special occasion or event planned, I’ve got a cute, simple printable to add some extra fun to your invites. Great for planning ahead long-term, each month in this printable 2016 calendar also features a miniature picture of the previous and forthcoming months. With spring in full swing and summer on the way, it’s officially event season! Weddings, graduations, barbecues, you name it. ![]() 1/1/2024 0 Comments Justice league actio cast![]() ![]() Everywhere we look now we get the news that some studio is planning a "cinematic universe" to create an entire slate of films and more importantly revenue. I don't remember myself, but once Marvel began spoon feeding us these tiny cameos in their after credits sequences that became films that had full fledged teams of superheroes it seems as though a hole that we had as movie audiences was filled. Honestly, did we even really know that we wanted to see more than one comic book lead in a film back then. Everything was standalone and that's the way we liked it. The idea of a superhero crossover film was taboo twenty years ago. Rating: PG-13 (Sequences of Sci-Fi Violence|Action) Despite the formation of an unprecedented league of heroes - Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and the Flash - it may be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to recruit a team to stand against this newly awakened enemy. It should be a joy to see these legends in motion, when Justice League Action debuts later this year.Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists newfound ally Diana Prince to face an even greater threat. They feel like a hybrid version of Bruce Timm’s signature style from the 1990s and 200s, mixed in with the more modern look created by Phil Bourassa for Young Justice and other DC animated universe films. Still have no idea who’s present? Well let’s make a quick list then:Īnd I’m loving the designs here. If you can’t see it properly, then let’s enhance and pretend that we have those fancy pixel-defying computers as seen on a CSI TV series: Here’s a rough look at the cast, via Bleeding Cool: DC and WB Animation know what they’re doing.Īnd for Justice League Action, what they’re doing is creating a massive cast for a series that will be built around the DC Trinity of Wonder Woman, Batman and Superman. I mean, I’d rather watch Teen Titans Go any day of the week or the surprisingly awesome DC Super Hero Girls than have to watch old jokes recycled over and over again in Avengers Assemble or wonder why Deadpool is wearing a Spider-Man costume in Ultimate Spider-Man. Look, Marvel may have conquered the big screen, but their animated efforts usually pale in comparison to what DC and Warner Bros. And that’s a format I think could work wonders. Something that works actually pretty damn well for that other series and guilty pleasure on Cartoon Network, Teen Titans Go. ![]() But finally, a new Justice League series is on the way: Justice League Action.Īs opposed to the longer narrative structure of previous series, Justice League Action will focus on 11 minute episodes to tell a story. Years have passed, times have changed and just about every movie studio sees the idea of a shared universe of spandex-clad vigilantes being the biggest money-making scheme since Scientology burst onto the scene. It’s been quite a while since Justice League Unlimited wrapped up however. Oh man, I can still hear that guitar shred as if it were yesterday. A rocking series with single-episode stories that took the structure of the more dated Justice League series that came before it, and threw an entire pantheon of heroes at viewers every week. If there’s any one cartoon from my childhood that I can easily slip into and still have a blast watching, it’s Justice League Unlimited. ![]() 1/1/2024 0 Comments Contraband in a sentence![]() ![]() The problem with the statement that youre apprehending 80 or 90 percent of drugs at ports of entry - thats like saying you apprehend most contraband at TSA checkpoints at airports, you apprehend the contraband there because thats where you have the people, the screeners. ![]() And believe me, matters can be made much worse if, for example, he's associating with the wrong prisoners, smuggling in contraband or associating with guards. You are contributing to debate and discussion, and helping to make this website a more open place.He'll be in with a much different population, and he needs to be sure he doesn't make life there worse. Thank you for following these guidelines and contributing your thoughts. 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1/1/2024 0 Comments Convertxtodvd v3.0.0.9![]() That part is very impressive as it ranges from subtitles to the audio to the image setting and even merging too.Īs a tool for video conversion, I would say it does its job well and very well at that. Also, notice all the features that are able to be implemented on the video. Now if you look at the bottom-left corner, you can see the true time the conversion took. Additionally, the video I uploaded was over 500MB, so that is also something to consider. It took around 2 minutes for my 48-second video to be completely processed, which isn’t by itself overly impressive, BUT it is faster than a lot of other services I have used before. Click convert and your files will be brought up and you can browse and choose what you want to edit. This is what you’ll see as you open the application. It really is able to be used by anyone interested in converting that video on their laptop to DVD. Simple, easy to use, and very accessible are the words I would use to describe this application. If you find that this application didn’t work out for you, but you still need a video converting software, check out these free alternatives below. If you don’t want to, then you can simply close the window and go about your day. While the app is being uninstalled, you will be sent to a webpage with a survey to be filled out.Confirm your decision to uninstall the app.Scroll through the list of installed programs until you find VSO ConvertXToDVD and click on the Uninstall button.Type “Add or Remove Programs” in the windows search bar and press the enter key.If you decide that this application isn’t right for you, uninstallation is just as easy: The installation will begin shortly thereafter, and it only takes a few minutes from there until the application is ready for you to use.However, this can be changed at any time in the settings if you realize that your conversion is of the wrong type. ![]() You then select whether you want to convert to NTSC, PAL, or automatic.From here you’ll have to accept the agreement to terms of use to move forward, select where you want the file to be stored on your computer.Afterward, you should see the window below:.However, I assure you this application is trustworthy and carries no threat to your device, as long as you’ve used the links provided in this article. Take Note: since it is being downloaded from the internet and not from the Microsoft Store, you may see a warning. ![]() Once it’s finished you will have to open the downloaded file and begin the installation process.Click on the Download button on the sidebar, and the official ConvertXToDVD website will open in a new tab.How to Download and Install ConvertXToDVD for Free However, a top feature that I noticed is the ability to convert to PAL or NTSC making it a useful and relevant tool to have worldwide.įollow the instructions below and I’ll show you how you can download it for free for 7 days. This application exhibits: quick conversions, the ability to edit as well as merging videos, an image enhancer wizard which (when done properly), can truly elevate and enhance the quality of your videos and I could go on and on. The excellence lies in its ease of use, notably making it easy to use by both a professional and an amateur, but it doesn’t stop there. ![]() ![]() ![]() This is available for both PC and Xbox.Ĭlean My Settlement Redux by Whisper (Bionicyardiff) lets you safely scrap plants in settlements. This means however that it also won't scrap things like leaf and trash piles that most users want to remove. It's safe because it will not scrap any items in a precombine. Raze My Settlement by Whisper (Bionicyardiff) is a SAFE scrap mod that automatically scraps an entire settlement for you. If you want a mod that is safe from harming your performance there isn't one see below. People usually want to know what mods are "safe" to use. Scrap mods don't have a way to add new navmesh under the items that were not originally meant to be scrapped.Ĭomments on "safe" scrap mods (will not break precombines): This way you can scrap a car and afterwards NPC's would be able to walk where it used to be. When Bethesda marked objects as scrappable in vanilla workshop mode they're given a special tag that disables the navmesh underneath that object until it is scrapped. Turrets are actually NPC's and need to be placed on navmesh (mannequins too). When you first load the settlement into memory the game engine randomly assigns your settlers to a navmeshed location. For some reason Bethesda navmeshed the rooftops of the houses in Sanctuary (so turrets can be placed) which is why you can sometimes find your settlers or brahmin up there. Navmesh is what tells NPCs where they can walk. Even placing new flooring with navmesh in those locations may not work. Removing things like the hedges or regular buildings will result in dead zones where NPCs can't walk at all. Removing the building pads will result in a section of navmesh that floats above the ground. Using Sanctuary as an example, if you use a scrap mod to remove the hedges, the building pads (left over after normal vanilla scrapping of destroyed buildings), or the non-destroyed buildings you end up with significant breaks in the navmesh of a settlement. There are problems even beyond the performance drops that come with using scrap mods. If you delete those items you can experience visual glitches that can fade in and out as you change your camera angle.Īdditional problems with using scrap mods Some examples are the tall hedges in Sanctuary, the movie screen at Starlight Drive-In, and walls without windows or openings. Lets say for example that you scrap a large item that normally blocks your view of any items behind it in game. This data is stored for a 3x3 collection of cells in the UVD files (eg: "Vis\Fallout4.esm\0000DBB9.UVD")." - Ziegfelding (Bethesda staff) ![]() It builds a visibility graph of which non-mobile uncombined refs and combined geometries are visible from different points which we then use in game for preculling the scene. "Previs is precomputed visibility data and it is calculated using the precombined NIFs. You may have heard of similar terminology related to previs such as preculling, occlusion, or occlusion culling. For the sake of performance the game's engine reads a special type of data (previs) that was generated with the Creation Kit which says if you're looking at a large item, items that are visually behind it and therefore not visible won't actually be rendered, therefore saving on the cost of rendering additional items. In addition to the performance loss that happens when you break precombines, there is a secondary problem that scrapping certain items may also cause which is breaking previs. Why do scrap mods create weird visual effects? Many users of Scrap Everything see it listed at the top of their description page and mistakenly think it's required to use but IT IS NOT REQUIRED FOR SCRAP EVERYTHING. ![]() Generally speaking it's just not a good idea to use this setting in general for any reason. This is never recommended for low to medium PC hardware. The only reason to use this setting ever is if you don't mind a significant performance drop throughout your entire game in order to be able to scrap items at non vanilla locations (whether you're using extended settlement mods, mod created settlements, or a system like Chesko's Camping mod). Use of the ini setting bUseCombinedObjects=0 ![]() 12/31/2023 0 Comments Calm vs calm radio![]() ![]() Who May Want an Alternative to the Calm App Those who are moving into an intermediate or semi-advanced practice will find great content to explore that will help build further upon their existing skills. To Keep Building Your PracticeĬalm has great meditation sessions and courses for those who already have a strong basic meditation foundation. Breathwork is an important mindfulness technique for all levels of meditators to practice and this is why Calm earned 4 out of 5 stars in the “Mindfulness” category of our scoring criteria. The is a dedicated area just for breathing techniques and it will teach you what each breath sequence is called and how to do them properly while using a visual aid. If you are brand new to breathwork and unsure what it is or how to do it properly, Calm can help you learn. There are mindfulness exercises to help you concentrate and reconnect with the passion in your work, as well as awesome ambient music playlists to help keep you focused. Helps with Workplace StressĬalm has really great content for those who are dealing with workplace burnout or stress, or for those who need more focus in their workday. There are bedtime and naptime meditations, meditation mini-courses for toddlers to teens, and classic stories that the entire family can enjoy. The kid’s section is great and has easy-to-understand meditations for all ages. Great for Familiesįamilies looking to explore mindfulness with their children for the first time should definitely check out Calm. There are longer meditation courses that can help those who are struggling to find inner quiet and calm. 2Ĭalm is great for anyone who wants dedicated meditations for anxiety or stress. The more people develop this ability, the more they experience a pervasive sense of inner peace because they learn to respond less negatively and emotionally to stressors. 1 They discovered that this tendency can be learned, honed, and practiced. In a 2010 study conducted at UCLA, researchers examined trait mindfulness, a natural tendency to keep thoughts and emotions rooted in the present moment rather than running amok in automatic negative thoughts about the past or future. When you practice mindfulness, you intentionally focus on deep breathing and turn your attention to the moment, which helps override your brain’s stress and anxiety responses. Mindfulness and meditation can teach you to slow your thoughts, reign in your emotions, and focus fully on your present moment. Scientific Basis for Mindfulness Meditation Calm really seems more geared towards bringing mindfulness into your day versus building a strict meditation routine. However, the sense of disorganization and lack of guidance on a defined place to start is why Calm earned a 3 out of 5 stars in the “Interface Design & User Experience” category of our scoring criteria. While the Calm app can feel overwhelming and a little chaotic at first, it does become a little easier to navigate the more time you spend in the app. All of these great extras are why Calm earned 4.5 out of 5 stars in the “Extra Features & Resources” category of our scoring criteria. The area dedicated to workplace well-being is dynamic with mindfulness exercises to help you focus, lo-fi music playlists to listen to as you work, and expert guidance on how to reset and rest after a long day. The kid’s section features meditations for toddlers to teens and bedtime stories from beloved story books like The Velveteen Rabbit.Ĭalm’s mood check-ins incorporate some light journaling, and the breathwork section helps you learn how to properly incorporate various techniques into your practice. There are yoga videos in the “Movement” area, celebrity audio sessions discussing mental health, a fairly large music section, and a great area kid’s section. This will allow you to explore all of the premium content, like full meditation courses, kid’s content, and more!Ĭalm doesn’t feel as traditional as other meditation apps, as much of the content in the app covers more than meditation. When you are ready, you can sign-up for a subscription and receive a seven-day free trial. This is why Calm earned a well-deserved 5 out of 5 stars in the “Cost & Free Trial” category of our meditation apps scoring criteria. While the free version of Calm only offers select meditation courses, mood check-ins, and breathing techniques to learn, it does give new users a taste of what Calm is like overall. Calm is a mindfulness and meditation app, but it offers so much more. ![]() 12/31/2023 0 Comments Best basketball moves![]() ![]() ![]() Then, in one continuous motion, Abdul-Jabbar would bring the ball up from his side whilst shielding with his other arm, before releasing with a hook shot at the very top of his reach and over his shoulder. Unlike a jump shot, the Skyhook sees you have your shoulders perpendicular to the basket, creating distance between the ball and the defender. Kareem took this shot to the next level, and worked at it tirelessly until it became a high percentage look. The hook shot was already a key move in the game, and this was thanks largely to George Mikan. The image of him shooting this amazing shot has become iconic, and all the Big Men (and some guards) have attempted to master the shot but not many have succeeded (settling for a “Baby Hook”). It is incredibly difficult to contest a 7-foot player shooting the ball, but Kareem made it completely impossible with his patented “Skyhook” move. The move had been seen before, but when Ginobli arrived from the Italian league and began using it to such effect it quickly became a popular and much imitated move. This is particularly helpful for smaller players when they come up against the taller defenders, and is a move now widely used by the likes of Dwyane Wade, James Harden and John Wall. Instead of picking up his dribble and taking the two permitted steps in a straight line towards the basket, Argentinean Ginobli takes a step in one direction, but he will then quickly take the second step in the other direction and protect the ball to create space between himself and the defender. In many cases it is a travel, but Ginobli’s version is (usually) a legal move and a great way to evade a defender and get a layup. The move is relatively new to the NBA, leaving many scratching their head wondering whether it is legal or not. Manu Ginobli may not have been the first player to utilise the Euro Step, but he certainly popularised it in North America and he has perfected the move to make him almost unstoppable when attacking the paint. Here are the top 10 trademark moves of all-time. When players get to grips with these moves, they can then tweak them and add/subtract elements to make them their own personal weapon. These trademark moves become synonymous with the player, and if you were to walk onto any court around the world then you will find aspiring players trying to recreate these signature moves which everyone loves to see. This is how these trademark moves have been developed, and there will always be new moves being created as the possibilities are endless. You can develop your own style of crossover, add pump fakes, dribble the ball around your back plus plenty more. Once you have these elements down, you can then begin to experiment and have some fun with your play. ![]() You first need to polish the fundamentals such as a jumpshot, layups, passing, dribbling, shielding the ball, rebounding and defensive positioning. The beauty of basketball is that it is an incredibly stylish and creative sport, and it is a great way for you to show off your individuality. ![]() |
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