![]() Basically, cute + cute = even cuter, and Hello Kitty fans lapped it up. Once you got 6 stamps, you could trade them for a figurine for an additional $3.90.Īnd who wouldn’t have one of these lovelies – this set featured Kitty in collaboration with Japanese-inspired Italian brand, Tokidoki. The promo required acquiring stamps by spending at least $4 at the convenience store. Back in 2012, 7-Eleven also had a set of Hello Kitty figurines to add to growing collections. McDonald’s aren’t the only ones to release Hello Kitty collectibles. To celebrate the World Cup, McDonald’s launched its popular Hello Kitty and Dear Daniel plushies dressed up as football fans from around the world.Īnd possibly the cutest part about these toys – you could turn these inside out to make them into a McDonald’s food staple, like an apple pie, fries and even a Big Mac. Image credit: will be remembered as a great one for football and Hello Kitty fans. McDonald’s World Cup Reversible Series (2002) Fights even broke out because of the highly sought-after plushies, and a glass door shattered because of the sheer number of people who were pushing to enter McDonald’s. In fact, 11-year-old me was late for school because of this. Pairs were released weekly, each one causing more chaos than the next, like traffic jams outside King Albert Park to Bukit Panjang. Yup, the couple put on astronaut suits for the first release on 1st January 2000. Hello Kitty and her boo Dear Daniel dressed up in wedding garb from around the world and even space. Image credit: yes, the collectibles that started it all. Read on for more Hello Kitty collectibles you can get your hands on. With every release of a Hello Kitty collection, we see how readily hordes are queuing up to procure anything that’s plastered with her face.įrom McDonald’s plushies that have caused traffic jams to EZ-Link charms with a resale value that’s double its original price, here are 10 Hello Kitty toys every Singaporean has gone crazy over: The charming feline that wears a bow is able to captivate the hearts of many with nary a word said. Name me a cat that’s as iconic as Hello Kitty I’ll wait.
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The skin and soft tissues become fibrotic and tight, causing the lower legs to become narrow and hard, referred to as lipodermatosclerosis. The skin becomes dry and inflamed, referred to as venous eczema. Pooling of blood in the distal tissues results in inflammation. This gives a brown discolouration to the lower legs. The haemoglobin in this leaked blood breaks down to haemosiderin, which is deposited around the shins in the legs. When blood pools in the distal veins, the pressure causes the veins to leak small amounts of blood into the nearby tissues. This leads to dilatation and engorgement of the superficial veins, forming varicose veins. When the valves are incompetent in these perforators, blood flows from the deep veins back into the superficial veins and overloads them. The deep and superficial veins are connected by vessels called the perforating veins (or perforators), which allow blood to flow from the superficial veins to the deep veins. When the valves become incompetent, the blood is drawn downwards by gravity and pools in the veins and feet. The valves prevent gravity from pulling the blood back into the feet. In the legs, as the muscles contract, they squeeze blood upwards against gravity. Veins contain valves that only allow blood to flow in one direction, towards the heart. They are also known as spider veins or thread veins. ![]() Telangiectasia refers to dilated blood vessels in the skin measuring less than 1mm in diameter. Reticular veins are dilated blood vessels in the skin measuring less than 1-3mm in diameter. Varicose veins are distended superficial veins measuring more than 3mm in diameter, usually affecting the legs. Which option is doing that? The freebuild I turned on before? My warehouses are overflowing since I no longer need anything anymore, so I really want to disable that. Like how free build is removing all prerequisites for construction. The prerequisite resources are no longer needed, allowing for crafting anything. I'm losing stuff to decay on GOG 1.03.Īlso, it would appear I no longer need any prerequisite resources to craft. Resources condition doesn't seem to work like it did on previous tables.
![]() The three-way trigger locks allow you to adjust the sensitivity of the triggers in three steps. For example, in RPGs or other games where you need a lot of buttons, you can reassign A, B, X and Y, which saves having to reach around in practice. In the end, the additional button is only a duplication of the assignment, but in some games it is an advantage. You press the Program button for 2 seconds, then the button whose function you want to reassign and then the additional button you want to assign. ![]() In addition, the programming of the two buttons is also very simple. The two additional buttons on the underside and the three-way trigger locks left a very good impression in the test and represented a clear added value in some games. ![]() The volume control also worked reliably at all times. The two rumble motors are powerful and also pleasing. They feel good, don’t rattle and we also like the pressure point very much. The control via sticks, directional pad and buttons is very precise. If you’re not a fan of the Microsoft controller, you’ll of course be just as unhappy with it. We like the original design, which also makes the Spectra Infinity fit perfectly in the hand. Those who like the Xbox controller can always switch to the PowerA Spectra Infinity and continue playing with it. Since the weight is only minimally different from the Microsoft controller and the size is almost identical, there is no need to play in with the controller. A manual driver or subsequent software installation is not necessary. This process took much longer on the PC, but the setup was also completed after a few seconds. On the Xbox, the controller was recognized within a few seconds and was immediately ready for use. Use went smoothly on both the console and PC. The Spectra Infinity Enhanced Wired Controller is compatible with Xbox Series X|S, its predecessor, the Xbox One, and the PC. Technical data SizeĢ additional buttons, 2 rumble motors, three-way trigger locks, volume control, RGB lighting Whether PowerA can convince primarily with RGB or also with the additional features and thus offers a good alternative to the Microsoft controller, we clarify in the following test. From a purely visual standpoint, the Spectra Infinity looks like a simple black Xbox controller, but it offers RGB lighting with many color variations. Also new are the three-way trigger locks, which PowerA also offers on the high-priced FUSION Pro 2. These features include two rumble motors and two additional buttons that can be freely assigned, as we already know from the Enhanced Wired Controller.
![]() *If you select and play with custom settings, it won't reflect on the Benchmark Score Page.Here you can change the settings to match the final release version. A graphics card with a significant amount of VRAM is required to use it. The resolution of shadows and textures, as well as the LOD distance will also increase under this setting. This setting will activate the high end graphical features incorporated into FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION, such as NVIDIA® Turf Effects™, NVIDIA® HairWorks™ and NVIDIA® Flow™, etc. This is the standard quality setting for a PC that meets the recommended specifications. The resolution for shadows will be low, and the resolution for Level-Of-Detail (LOD) distance and textures will also be reduced. This is a reduced graphical setting that disables light reflection and anti-aliasing calculations. The "High Quality" setting is required in order to activate NVIDIA GameWorks™. If a higher quality setting is selected then the burden on processing will also increase, so refer to the results of the Benchmark test to select the settings most suitable for your PC environment. ❿ Here you can select from"Lite," "Standard," "High," or "Custom" graphics settings. In order to exit from the application running in a loop, push the Esc key or click on the X icon in the top corner to close the window. ❾ If a tick is inserted here before initiating the launcher, the Benchmark application can then subsequently be accessed directly, without returning to the launcher, even after shutting down the application itself. The Japanese and English languages are supported. ❽ Here you can select the language to display the launcher in. ❻ This button displays the open source license for the middleware employed. ❹ This button brings up the Microsoft Store site page for FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION. ❸ This button brings up the Origin site page for FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION in your web browser. ❷ This button brings up the Steam site page for FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION in your web browser. ![]() 0.07s gpulist v4.❶ This button brings up the official FINAL FANTASY XV website in your web browser. #10 got benchmark programm data, about to get FAL images +0.01s. #8 Created sortOrder for cached benchmark data +0s. #7 Loaded cached benchmark data tx_nbc2_gpu_cache_values +0s. #6 found 2305 cached benchmark values +0.01s. #4 Cache table found with all needed fields in it! +0s. #3 Cache table for values found, checking fields. ![]() # started gpulist at took 0s on source +0s. Memory DirectX OpenGL Process (nm) Days old all, noneģDMark Ice Storm GPU 3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score 3DMark Cloud Gate GPU 3DMark11 P 3DMark11 P GPU 3DMark Fire Strike Score 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics 3DMark Time Spy Score 3DMark Time Spy Graphics 3DMark Vantage P 3DMark06 3DMark01 GFXBench GFXBench 3.0 1080p Manhattan Offscreen GFXBench 3.1 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen Basemark GPU 1.2 Vulkan Medium Offscreen Basemark X 1.1 Medium Quality Basemark X 1.1 High Quality Unigine Heaven 3.0 DX 11, Normal Tessellation, High Shaders Unigine Valley 1.0 Extreme HD DirectX Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64Bit Cinebench R10 32Bit OpenGL ComputeMark v2.1 Normal, Score LuxMark v2.0 64Bit Sala GPUs-only all, none Model Codename Architecture Pixel Shaders Vertex Shaders Core speed Shader Speed Boost / Turbo Memory Speed Memory Bus Memory Type Max. (Manufacturer, Model, Series, Codename), Connect search words with and or .Īnnounced at least months ago (>0) Show only items with known benchmark results Still available (not archived) Show benchmark bars Show single scores on hover Show Percent Show performance classes Perf. ![]() These radiant quests use randomized characters, locations and other elements and often can be repeated infinitely. The game also includes a "radiant quest system". In addition to the usual main quest line, side and miscellaneous quests have been added. If you're not able to make certain commands work, or you just want to know more about the options available, then enter help in the console command window and more instructions will follow.Fallout 4 features an expanded quest system, compared to that of previous Fallout games. ![]() Phew, with that many Fallout 4 console commands to play with that should be enough to keep you busy until the radiation finally dissipates. Kills all non-essential NPCs and creatures in the vicinity Kills the targeted NPC, as long as they're not essential Use with player.tc to stop your own character moving at the same time Switches gender of targeted NPC, prone to bugs. Replace WeatherID with the type of weather you want to activate, using fw to instantly activate it or sw for a gradual change. Replace # to alter the speed of the free camera, use 10 for half speed, 20 for default, or 40 for double speedĬhange # to determine the speed time passes at (number of game seconds per actual second), where 1 is realtime and 20 is defaultĬhange # to determine the game speed multiplier, where 0.5 is half speed and 2 is double speed etc. Take a screenshot and save it in the root Fallout4.exe directory Turn on all map markers, switch 1 with 0 to turn them all off, or 1,0,1 to turn them all on as undiscovered (no fast travel)Įnter free camera mode, add 1 to pause the game Toggle the GUI display - this also turns off the console command display, so you'll need to enter ~tm again to see what you're typing Point at a object then use this code to activate it when normally a switch or other trigger is required Point at a door, terminal, safe etc then use these code to lock or unlock them Replace # with the level to set your player to A list of PerkID s is here - note that you also need to add any preceding perks in the order they unlockĪdd the specific number of Perk Points, which can then be spent If you increase this too much then you will take fall damage when jumping, unless you also enter setgs fjumpfallheightmult 0 or enable God modeĪdds the stated PerkID to your character. Sets the height of your jump, where 90 is standard. Sets the speed of your character to the entered value, where 100 is standard and 200 is double speed Sets the stated VariableID to the entered amount to alter your stats. Use the command again with a different CellID to exitĬhange the ItemID to the item you wish to put in your inventory, and # to the amount of that item you want. Teleport to a testing room containing almost every item in the game. Teleport to the specified CellID location. ![]() Turn on No-clip mode, so you can walk in the air and through wallsĬhange your appearance - make sure your face in visible on screenĬhange your name and assign SPECIAL pointsĬlears any blood, dust etc effects from your screen Don't forget that using these Fallout 4 cheats will also disable achievements, so you'll need to stay legit if you want to keep earning those awards. For that reason, you should absolutely create a back up save before you start messing about, so you have a 'safe' state to fall back on should you accidentally send the whole world to pot. In most cases, typing in the same code again will reverse the original effect.Īs for any game where you're tinkering around with modification codes and playing in ways that weren't originally intended, it's highly likely that some of these commands (or combinations of them) can produce game-breaking glitches or crash everything. You can stack various effects by typing in multiple commands, then press tilde again once you're done to go back into the game and see what you've done. Following the standard for a lot of PC games, to apply Fallout 4 console commands you just need to hit the tilde (~) key in-game to reveal the developer console, then enter the command code with the required variables to define it. ![]() Then reblog, like, and post to your heart’s content. Sign up, fall in love with some art, follow some tags, and find your place on the dashboard. If the prospect of creating, reblogging, shipping, and curating feels a little daunting, head over to, where Cat Frazier of will take you through the finer points of Tumblr etiquette-the effervescent, the eeby, the deeby. Star Wars? Yes! Doctor Who? Doctor YOU! You get the idea: it’s all here. You can read your favorite ficcers from ao3 *and* see their OC art on Tumblr *and* discuss the finer points of lore with them. There’s fanart you’ll want to stare at, reblog, stare at again-or create yourself, and share with the community. We’ve all got that one special blorbo from our shows. Private blog? Private post? All possible here). (Unless, of course, you use our post-level reblog controls. Whatever you choose to send into our effervescent digital ether, know that it can, and will, go anywhere. Time and space, right here at your very fingertips. The reblog starts conversations for everyone, creates jokes, and continues them-sometimes across the world and over the years. We even have a pre-set chat post for all your incorrect quotes. Make an audio post of your ramblings or share your current favorite song via Spotify. ![]() When you have something to say-a hot take on the finer points of a Virgo moon, Barbie fanfic, an image of your turtle Harold that you simply *have* to share with the world: Shoot your shot with a photo, a video, or a text post. Whatever your community, you’ll find a ready-made home here. Whether you post, lurk in likes, or reblog to your personal online fridge. Your dashboard will become a tapestry of all the wonderful, nonsensical, fantastical things you like. That text post explaining the exquisite specifics of something you never realized you needed to know. That digital painting you can’t stop thinking about. That’s what this is.Ĭhances are if you’ve seen it elsewhere, it probably started here. Now picture all of the above, but on the go. Create a webcomic (have you heard of Heartstopper? Started here.) Sell prints (coasters! mugs! tchotchkes!) of your work-to an audience invested in you and actively seeking these things via our Artist Alley. Create OC art for your favorite writers on Tumblr. Discuss the finer points of your favorite brushes. Take requests and commissions or join art challenges like Goblin Week, Mermay, Julycanthropy, and Yeehawgust. Think of this as your online studio with many options: A portfolio, your calling card for your creations with in-built social engagement and community, or an online drawing board, a place to hash out ideas, share sketches, and gather feedback. If you’re an artist, you’re coming in hot to a community that will love your work. Reblog them to show the world who you are, what you love. Add to it or simply scroll through and soak it up.Įvery piece of life-changing art you discover, every waterfall GIF you gaze at in wonder, every quote you reblog, every tag you curate-that’s all you. Enough memes to knock out a moderately-sized mammal. And, in between all the art: Old internet energy. Stay for the breathtaking original offerings of those same artists. Come for the effervescent digital paintings in every flavor of fandom. Tumblr: home to your new favorite artist. In addition to helping scientists calculate the density of Pluto, this measurement confirms Pluto as the largest known object in the Kuiper Belt! Teach It Most rock has a density between 2000-3000 kg/m 3 and ice at very cold temperatures has a density of 927 kg/m 3, so we can conclude that Pluto is a bit more icy than previously believed. If you do the math, you’ll see that Pluto’s calculated density dropped from 2,051 kg/m 3 to 1,879 kg/m 3 with this new finding. A greater diameter means Pluto’s density is less than we thought. Having a more precise diameter gives scientists the ability to more accurately calculate the average density. ![]() Because of the orbital interactions between Pluto and its moon Charon, Pluto’s mass is well known and understood. This is important information for scientists because it helps them understand the composition of Pluto. Through careful measurements of new images, scientists have determined that Pluto is actually larger than previously thought: 2,370 kilometers in diameter. Over the next several years, the New Horizons spacecraft is expected to visit one to two more Kuiper Belt objects.Įven though it will take 16 months for New Horizons to return all the Pluto science data to Earth, we have already made some interesting and important discoveries about Pluto. The Kuiper Belt -named for astronomer Gerard Kuiper -is a doughnut-shaped area beyond the orbit of Neptune that is home to Pluto, other dwarf planets such as Eris, Makemake, and Haumaea, as well as hundreds of thousands of other large icy bodies, and perhaps trillions of comets orbiting our sun. Worlds similar to Pluto were discovered in the region of our solar system known as the Kuiper Belt. Pluto, famous for once being the ninth planet, was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006 after new information emerged about the outer reaches of our solar system. PDT, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft sped past Pluto - a destination that took nearly nine and a half years to reach - and collected scientific data along with images of the dwarf planet. Please join us in fondly and joyfully remembering his sharp wit, his quiet sense of purpose, and his wise perspective, gained both from looking back at Earth from the vantage of space and gazing across calm waters from the deck of his fishing boat.On Jat 4:49 a.m. We will honor his wish for us to celebrate, not mourn, that life. Yet we also know how lucky Mike felt to have lived the life he did. Mike always faced the challenges of life with grace and humility, and faced this, his final challenge, in the same way. He spent his final days peacefully, with his family by his side. “We regret to share that our beloved father and grandfather passed away today, after a valiant battle with cancer. The following is a statement from the Collins family: And his spirit will go with us as we venture toward farther horizons.” Whether his work was behind the scenes or on full view, his legacy will always be as one of the leaders who took America’s first steps into the cosmos. “NASA mourns the loss of this accomplished pilot and astronaut, a friend of all who seek to push the envelope of human potential. There is no doubt he inspired a new generation of scientists, engineers, test pilots, and astronauts. “His own signature accomplishments, his writings about his experiences, and his leadership of the National Air and Space Museum helped gain wide exposure for the work of all the men and women who have helped our nation push itself to greatness in aviation and space. Intensely thoughtful about his experience in orbit, he added, ‘What would be worth recording is what kind of civilization we Earthlings created and whether or not we ventured out into other parts of the galaxy.’ ‘Exploration is not a choice, really, it’s an imperative,’ he said. ![]() “Michael remained a tireless promoter of space. He also distinguished himself in the Gemini Program and as an Air Force pilot. As pilot of the Apollo 11 command module – some called him ‘the loneliest man in history’ – while his colleagues walked on the Moon for the first time, he helped our nation achieve a defining milestone. “Today the nation lost a true pioneer and lifelong advocate for exploration in astronaut Michael Collins. The following is a statement from acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk on the passing of Michael Collins: Astronaut Michael Collins, Apollo 11 command module pilot Credits: NASA ![]() No. We spend a lot of time and effort on each of our patterns and instructions. Interested in outsourcing or manufacturing? Email us at love to see your work and we appreciate when you tag #lowlandkids :) Yes, as long as you are the one sewing the clothes (you may not outsource to a manufacturer or otherwise mass produce the clothes). It's definitely not necessary but it is an amazing machine to have if you want your clothes to have a professional finish.Ĭan I sell clothes I make from your patterns? I also own a coverstitch machine which has been a game changer. They also sew with knits a lot better than regular sewing machines! Sergers make everything easier and cleaner. If you are really wanting to get into making clothing though, I HIGHLY suggest getting a serger. What kind of machine do I need to sew your patterns?Ī sewing machine is a must. zip format so it's best to download and save it somewhere on your desktop! ![]() You can always log back in and see your files. You will also receive an email with a link to download your files. Right after purchasing, you will be directed to a confirmation page where you can download the files. If you have any issues feel free to email do I receive my pattern? Lots of options! Be sure to check your promotions/spam/junk folders if the email with the file links doesn't come to your inbox. The confirmation email will give you the option to view your order where you can download your files. Once payment has gone through you will be able to download your files immediately! You will also receive both a confirmation email and an email with a link to download your files. If you use a knit that is pretty stretchy, you’ll want hemming tape or interfacing to help stabilize when you add the zipper.Ĭomplete with fabric/notion requirements and pictured tutorial.
![]() Using a line level, make sure you’ve maintained the desired height throughout. If your wall is longer than eight feet, drive a stake in the middle so no stake is more than eight feet apart. Tie your string to each stake at the desired height of your wall. At the ends of the wall, drive your wooden stakes. You now want to mark the area where the wall will be installed. a corrugated drainage pipe and pipe sleeve. ![]() There are so many designs to choose from, you won’t have any trouble finding a wall that perfectly matches the overall architecture of your home. In addition to the stacking blocks, most retaining wall systems also have topper blocks which create an even finish for the top of your backyard or driveway retaining wall. Precisely engineered, the lip fits into the groove, which will guide construction while also creating an interlocked joint to increase the strength of your wall. But the blocks also include a measured groove on the top and lip on the bottom. ![]() The fronts of these blocks are designed to look like hand-hewn stone or well-aged masonry. Stackable concrete blocks construct a wall that is strong, yet beautiful. If you do it correctly and don’t try to skip steps or professional insight, you’ll have a beautiful landscape or patio retaining wall to enjoy for years to come!īetter construction material design is one of the primary reasons homeowners are building retaining walls. Some concrete product suppliers even require a certified contractor to install their products on your property. There are several reasons a homeowner might decide to hire a certified professional landscaper to build a retaining wall, and that’s also the route we typically recommend. Others use retaining walls to raise areas, especially flower beds, to increase drainage for certain plants.Įither way, they are incredibly beautiful and create visual interest in any landscape design and a home improvement project many homeowners find rewarding. Those living on a property with a steep grade may use retaining walls to create terraced beds, making space more livable and making planting easier. There are many components involved in a potential landscape redesign, but an increasingly popular one is landscape retaining wall installation. Among those surveyed, 75 percent said the project increased their desire to be home, 65 percent said the project increased their enjoyment of their home and 79 percent left the project with a major feeling of accomplishment. But even if you aren’t looking to sell your home, this study also demonstrates the value of a landscape redesign to homeowners. |
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