![]() ![]() And it is our right and responsibility as Microsoft customers to complain about this behavior and seek to have it changed immediately and before legal action is required. This behavior needs to be examined by antitrust regulators in the United States, EU, and elsewhere. That’s too bad, as it places Microsoft in the same user-hostile and anticompetitive category as Big Tech competitors like Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google. ![]() When we become aware of improper redirection, we issue a fix.” “At the same time, Windows also offers certain end-to-end customer experiences in both Windows 10 and Windows 11, the search experience from the taskbar is one such example of an end-to-end experience that is not designed to be redirected. “Windows openly enables applications and services on its platform, including various web browsers,” a Microsoft statement notes. And now we’ve learned, explicitly, that this behavior is purposeful. And browser makers like Mozilla and Brave have implemented workarounds in their own products to make Windows 11 respect the user’s default browser choice.īut the new build blocks these workarounds, leading to serious questions about Microsoft’s ethics and intentions. To date, users have been able to work around this anticompetitive behavior by using utilities like EdgeDeflector. (And access back-end Microsoft services like Bing and MSN.) Instead, the user must manually undertake incredibly ponderous steps to make a non-Edge browser the default in Windows 11, and even then, certain actions, like clicking a news story in Widgets or searching the web from the taskbar/Start, will still launch Microsoft Edge. It will not.Īs I wrote on Friday, Microsoft released a new Windows 11 build to Windows Insiders in the Dev channel last week that blocks workarounds to the bizarre default web browser functionality in this OS.Īs originally designed, Windows 11 does not allow rival web browsers to set themselves as the default with a single click as with previous Windows releases. ![]() Bad news for anyone who hoped that Microsoft would do the right thing when it comes to respecting user choice in Windows 11. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Setting this control high while keeping the Gain low works well for clean sounds (HINT: make sure the Clean/Overdrive Switch is "out" if you wanna go clean!), while setting the Master Volume lower, engaging the Overdrive mode and turning up the Gain will give you a fat, distorted sound at a lower, "bedroom friendly" volume. This determines the overall volume of the amplifier. It can take your sound from warm and light, to dark and heavy and any point in-between. This adjusts the bass (low) frequencies in your tone. It can take your sound from soft and round, to bright and cutting, and any point in-between. This adjusts the treble (high) frequencies in your tone. ![]() So, if you want more gain just press this button in and let rip! And, as you'd expect, the Overdrive mode has bags more gain than the Clean mode. As its name suggests, this switch puts the preamp of the Pathfinder 10 in one of two distinctly different modes -Clean (switch "out") or Overdrive (switch "in"). turning it clockwise) will dirty things up. counter clockwise) will clean up your sound while cranking it up (i.e. In both Switch modes - Clean & Overdrive - turning the Gain control down (i.e. ![]() This control can produce a wide variety of killer tones - from clean to crunchy to crazy and all points in-between! What you get all depends on how you set this control and also how you have the Clean/Overdrive Switch (3) set. This adjusts the overall preamp gain of the amplifier. This, believe it or not, is where you plug your guitar into the amp! The Pathfinder 10 also features controls for Gain, Treble, Bass and Volume plus a Clean/Overdrive switch. Want to practice late at night without disturbing your neighbours? No problem! Just plug your headphones into the Headphone/Line Out jack and away you go – your sleeping neighbours won’t hear a thing because using this jack automatically mutes the amp’s speaker! This jack also doubles as a specially filtered Line Out which is perfect for recording your amp without having to worry about setting up any pesky microphones. With a mere press of this switch you can go from a crystal clear clean sound to our uniquely warm distortion or from a slightly crunchy bluesy tone to a high-gain, modern-rock roar. The Clean/Overdrive switch allows you to change instantly between clean and dirty sounds. At Marshall Music, you’ll get the right advice – exactly what you need to make the best possible purchasing decision.The Pathfinder 10’s powerful yet always tone-filled 10-Watt output, makes this amp perfect for home practice, backstage warm-up and recording. Family run and family owned for over 35 years, we stock a huge variety of the very best brands in the world of musical instruments, music technology, professional audio and accessories. The socket also functions as a line output, making it perfect for recording your instrument directly.Īt Marshall Music, we’re all passionate and highly experienced musicians that love what we do. That way you can practise that difficult riff or work out new ideas without disturbing others. If you want to practise in silence simply connect your headphones, which will automatically turn the speaker off too. Headphone/Line Out JackĪt the press of a button you can get the clean traditional VOX sparkle or modern high-gain overdrive. ![]() It’s perfect for practising or recording at home and easy to operate with controls for Gain, Treble, Bass and volume. This compact powerhouse is fully analogue and has a 6.5 -inch Bulldog speaker for full and crystal clear bell-like tones. The Pathfinder 10 Union Jack has the authentic warm and chimey sound you expect from a VOX. The familiar black vinyl guitar amp with chicken head knobs is still there, just now with a Union Jack speaker cloth. Just in case VOX’s Pathfinder 10 isn’t already British enough for you, they’ve stuck a British flag on it. ![]() ![]() ![]() The QuoteRush Bot was designed to allow you to get tasks conducted a lot faster and more efficiently. ![]() Double-check its adjustments and make certain itâs the correct Bot for the task you require done. Now my friends are getting back into it, but whenever I make a new account it automatically bans it. Read about it just before clicking Install Bot. I was banned from rush team a long while ago, it is a long story, and am banned for around 40 years give or take. Sets the difficulty level for the bot, where difficulty can be easy, normal, hard, or expert.Specifies the team name to assign the bot, where team can be red or blue. Tap the Bot icon in the upper right-hand corner and pick the QuoteRush Bot from the list. Gold Rush Badwater Basin Barnblitz Step 2: Console.
![]() I always wanted to start journaling but because of the lack of privacy I help myself back but this has helped me a lot, I feel safe I feel that my thoughts are safe and that I can express myself and actually write what I want to write about my life. ![]() As a kid I grew up with very strict people around me, and privacy was something I didn’t have most of the time, I’m now 18 and have a cellphone that I bought and pay each month, so there’s that just for reference. I’ve tried other apps that don’t have that, or they do have it but you have to upgrade to premium for it but not this one. What’s really great about this app is that it has a feature where you can create a passcode for the app or even choose to unlock it with your Face ID like your phone. It’s nice to write down a reflection of how your day was, a good or bad moment of your day, something that triggered you, someone that hurt you or about the past. I love to write, as an over-thinker and someone who ruminates on things a lot it’s something very therapeutic. I didn’t use any of the other features in that year so I ended up reverting back to the basic package, but I’m sure those extra features will be useful for others! I could only record a couple of minutes at a time and I didn’t end up using it as much as I thought I would. I did try out Day One Premium for 1 year because I wanted to use the video feature. Day One is a perfect judge-free zone where I won’t look back on a post 5 years later and feel deep regret for making that thought public. We all have those thoughts we just want to get out and social media isn’t always the place for that. Since it’s much more stable and reliable on iPhone it’s been a joy to use on-the-go. I’m just now starting to use it to record smaller and simpler thoughts throughout the day to replace social media and it’s doing wonders for my mental health. Over time it has expanded into several different journals. I mainly use this app as a “mind dump” whenever I feel overwhelmed and to record my dreams. I truly enjoy looking back over the years to see how far I have come. ![]() Over the years the developers have absolutely refined Day One into one of the best apps you can invest in on the App Store. When I first started using the Day One, it was limited and the phone app was incredibly buggy especially on iPhone. I have always kept a journal since I was a kid but I wanted something password protected to use on my MacBook. I have been using Day One for about 4 years now. Additional features, including unlimited photos, videos, and audio recordings are available with a Day One Premium membership.įor technical assistance or other inquiries: *Day One is FREE to use forever with unlimited entries. Share sheet allows you to add content from other apps, like Apple Photos and Safari.Siri Shortcuts provides a powerful way to automate more of your journaling.IFTTT applets allow importing data from Spotify, YouTube, Strava, Fitbit, Facebook, Twitter, and more.Time, date, weather, moon phase, and more are automatically added to every entry.Print capabilities turn your digital journal into a premium physical book.Map view quickly shows all the places you’ve journaled from.Tags, favorites, and search filters make it easy to find what you’re looking for.On This Day feature allows you to revisit past memories.The ability to text or email entries straight to your journal.Cross-platform apps available on iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac.Auto-importer for your Instagram posts*. ![]() Integrates with the Health app to track mindfulness minutes.Today view provides a summary of where you’ve been and what you’ve done.Customizable templates save time and add organization to entries.Unique, daily journal prompts help eliminate writer’s cramp.Programmable reminders through text message or phone notifications.Streaks and calendar view help keep your momentum going.Export options (pdf, plain text, etc.) ensure your entries always stay yours.Journal entries stay secure with passcode, TouchID, or FaceID.End-to-end encryption, which is a fancy way of saying your entries are 100% private.Automatic backups keep your journal entries safe.Different journals for every aspect of your life*.Powerful rich text formatting with markdown.A decade of updates and feature additions make it the most private, trusted, and easiest-to-use journaling app in the world. “Day One makes keeping a journal delightfully easy.” – Wiredĭay One is the original digital journal app. “Day One creates something so rare it feels almost sacred: A completely private digital space.” – New York Times ![]() Securely save audio, video, photos, notes, and more wherever you are, whenever you want. Apple’s App of the Year with over 15 million downloads and 200,000 5-star ratings globally, Day One has reinvented journaling, letting you record your life as you live it. ![]() ![]() ![]() On top of that, it features a built-in mopping pad, which is great to have on hand in the kitchen. It's our overall top-rated cleaner on low-pile carpet, and it boasts competitive averages on hardwood floors and midpile carpet, too. With a competitive price plus rock-solid performance and intelligent navigation, the Roborock S7 is a clear top-pick among midrange robot vacuums. That makes this highly-versatile floor-cleaner a top value pick, and an easy recommendation for the very top of our list. I also appreciated that the self-emptying dock holds up to 2.5L of dust and debris - good enough for 45 days of uninterrupted cleaning, DreameTech says - while still being less bulky (and less ugly) than some other tank-like self-emptying cleaners.Īll of that is well worth the $500 or more that you'd spend for a comparable, self-emptying, mopping-ready model from the likes of Roomba, Roborock, or any other top brand - but again, the DreameBot D10 Plus is available for less than $400. With built-in Wi-Fi, it supports voice-activated cleaning via Alexa or the Google Assistant. Its lidar, laser-aided navigation was sharp and consistent, and right on par with what we'd expect from other top brands that put that technique to work, including Neato and Roborock. It's right on par with the top robot vacuums we test on low-pile and midpile carpets, and it outperformed every other cleaner on hardwood floors except for the $1,100 Roomba Combo J7 Plus. ![]() Turns out, no! Though it wasn't the best at any of the skills in our slate of tests, it was powerful and versatile enough to keep up with the competition at just about every turn. Too good to be true? A dream, you might say? At a retail price of $400, it offers features like a self-emptying dustbin and a built-in mopping pad, while costing hundreds less than comparably equipped cleaners. ![]() I'll admit that I was initially skeptical of the DreameBot D10 Plus. Some higher-end models cost upwards of four figures fortunately, we can recommend plenty of perfectly capable cleaners that cost a lot less. You'll need to keep an eye on your budget, though, because robot vacs can set you back more than a traditional vacuum. Some have powerful suction that even rivals that of handheld vacuums. They can find their way from room to room to clean exactly where you want, when you want. They can handle pet hair and navigate intelligently around furniture or other obstacles. They can keep hardwood, tile, carpet and rugs spick and span. Shop around, and you'll find an abundance of options, including well-designed budget picks as well as models with tempting upgrades like self-emptying bins, built-in mopping capabilities and advanced AI image recognition for elite-level obstacle avoidance.Įvery home is different, so the best robot vacuums are versatile enough to handle a variety of housecleaning scenarios. Still, finding the right robot for the job is easier said than done. A good robot vacuum makes it easy to keep your floors clean at home, and after countless hours of tests, we think the Dreametech DreameBot D10 Plus is the best pick for most people. ![]() ![]() One Piece’ pirates commandeer Netflix for live-action adventure TV series (news).Black Mirror S6: a journey into the unknown hits Netflix this June 2023 (trailer).Master (2022): a film review by Mark R.The Fallen: a short scifi film (video, in full).That’s as much spoiler as you’re going to get out of me.Ī fitting end for the Capaldi Doctor although I hope he doesn’t get nicknamed the ‘drama queen’ by his later regenerations. I’m still wondering on the first word the Whittaker Doctor has said, not to mention the fate of the TARDIS. I’m grateful that ‘Doctor Who’ has been shown at an earlier time but I’m not sure if they’ll get what they have seen. Steven Moffat did a good job here although I do have to wonder if the younger members of the audience got what was going on. I should say David Bradley did a superb performance but his role seems to have been locked in here. Why should the original hog all the action. It is the tying together of events and you really do have to wonder that if we see earlier regenerations again, maybe someone can stand in for the Troughton Doctor. There are some humorous moments and some truly eye-watering moments when certain people briefly appear to remind of things gone past. Something that is playing up to Peter Capaldi’s strengths. In many respects, this isn’t really an adventure in the ‘Doctor Who’ meaning of the word but a drama. If anything, the Doctor(s) is/are looking into what is going on. It’s not supposed to be the real thing.Īll of these people are drawn into decide what they really want to be or change into and really have no say in it. There are also a lot of comparisons, especially showing the versions of the exterior of the TARDIS has grown over time. In many respects, I think ‘Twice Upon A Time’ could equally have been called ‘Transitions’ as there’s a lot of it about. We know some things, like Bill’s transformation, that the Doctor doesn’t know and that wherever they are is freezing time. Bill Potts (played by Pearl Mackie) also returns and is just happy to be there. There is always the mysterious World War One Captain (played by Mark Gattis) who is plucked from the war front and thinks his own fate is certain. We know that the Capaldi Doctor has been holding back his own regeneration. We know actor David Bradley is there to be bring the Hartnell regeneration alive one more time. ![]() ![]() Technically, for the final episode of the Capaldi regeneration, there are no surprises. ![]() Be prepared to be regenerated from here in there are spoilers! ![]() ![]() There are 126 different nether ambient sounds in total. Nether ambience plays while the player is in The Nether. Note: The sounds are very quiet, so if you can't hear it it's not audio error. Plays uncommonly while player is underwater.Ī.ultra_rare Plays commonly while player is underwater. Plays in never-ending loop as long as player is underwater. The codename for underwater ambience is ambient.underwater. The rarity of both is exaggerated in their name, and are actually derivd from their in-game code names. Additionally, "Loop Additions" are divided into three more groups: Rare and Ultra Rare. Both of these play independently of each other when the player is underwater. ![]() Underwater ambience is divided into two groups: "Loop" and "Loop Additions". They can be heard within a body of water of any size in any dimension. There are currently 22 different underwater ambient noises in total. Underwater ambience plays when the player's head is underwater. There are a total of 19 different cave noises.Ī sound as if an airplane was flying in distance.Īn Iron door slamming shut with a bell ringing.Ī Minecart tumbling down / something banging on wood with keys. The codename of cave ambiences is ambient.cave. ![]() These sounds can play in all biomes except the Nether biomes, as long as there is a cave or a dark enough area present. A dark cave in which a player may hear cave ambience.Ĭave ambience (also known as cave sounds, or eerie noises in Java Edition subtitles) are sounds that play occasionally when the player is underground or in a dark area. ![]() ![]() “Climate resilience technology is an opportunity for investors and for us all.” ![]() Investing in climate resilience solutions can deliver both financial returns and real benefits to companies, communities, and individuals,” Wagle said. One thing we do know is that companies that have smart solutions to respond to climate change will be increasingly in demand. ![]() “As investors, we know very little about the future with any certainty. “Increasing drought, agriculture stress, and supply chain disruption linked to climate change will drive demand for data and analytics to understand those risks and for the solutions to manage them.” “Climate resilience technologies are an overlooked, multi-billion dollar investment opportunity that will just keep growing,” added Koh. “Lightsmith has brought together a team with a unique combination of experience in direct investment and climate change and has secured the commitment of leading global investors to invest in climate resilience.” “Lightsmith Climate Resilience is the first private equity fund to focus on investing in solutions to the effects of climate change,” Kauffman commented. In addition, the Chairman of the investment committee for Lightsmith Climate Resilience is Richard Kauffman, the Former Chairman of Energy and Finance for New York State. The broader Lightsmith team also draws its experience from Goldman Sachs, True North Partners, Baring Private Equity Asia, IFC, and US DFC. Lightsmith founders Koh and Wagle each have more than 20 years investing experience at institutions such as The Carlyle Group, VantagePoint Capital Partners, the US Development Finance Corporation (DFC), International Finance Corporation (IFC), US Department of Energy, and New York Green Bank. Importantly, Lightsmith Climate Resilience will follow a strategy that is “committed to delivering economic returns while adhering to global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards and providing impact assessment through its Impact Measurement System (IMS),” the company explained. Initially, Lightsmith will focus on investments into six key areas related to climate resilience and adaptation: water efficiency and smart water management, resilient food systems, agricultural analytics, geospatial intelligence, supply chain analytics, and catastrophe risk modeling and risk transfer. It’s estimated that this represents a total addressable market of over $170 billion today.Ĭlimate Policy Initiative (CPI) found that Lightsmith Climate Resilience is the first private equity fund focused on climate resilience, and said that until now less than $500 million per year of private investment has targeted climate change adaptation.Īs a result, this is a huge opportunity in a sector that needs private capital and it’s a sector that has significant relevance to the global insurance, reinsurance and insurance-linked securities (ILS) industry. Specifically, Lightsmith Climate Resilience will invest its capital into growth-stage companies whose technologies can address the growing physical impacts of climate change. Lightsmith Climate Resilience is the first private equity fund to with this specific climate resilience and adaptation focus and its backers include PNC Insurance Group, The Rockefeller Foundation, Kinneret Group, Caprock Impact Partners, the Green Climate Fund (GCF), European Investment Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, KfW on behalf of the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Nordic Development Fund, the Government of Luxembourg and other investors. Yesterday, the company announced the final closing of its fund, Lightsmith Climate Resilience Partners SCSp RAIF, with $186 million of commitments from backers including some very well-known institutions. Good friend of Artemis, the Lightsmith Group, has announced the successful raising of a $186 million investment fund focused on climate resilience and adaptation, including risk transfer related opportunities.įounded by Jay Koh, a previous speaker at one of our insurance-linked securities (ILS) conferences in New York, and Sanjay Wagle, Lightsmith Group is a private equity investor with a unique focus on climate resilience and adaptation, deploying its managed funds into growth-stage technology companies that address the effects of climate change. A little outside of the typical Artemis wheelhouse, but this is news we feel our investor community will appreciate and it is also highly relevant for any readers seeking growth equity funding for their risk modelling, analytics and risk transfer businesses. ![]() ![]() ![]() Songs from the Apple Music catalog cannot be burned to a CD. Shopping today for special price Story Reader Video Plus Box Set. The story reader video is in great condition and has new batteries and tested and ready to go for that new little reader. Story Reader Video Plus Learning System Video Console With Books Cartridges Bag Item Information Condition: UsedUsed Price: GBP 29. It can be used 3 ways, read on the go, plug it into the tv and watch animated stories, or play educational games. ![]()
![]() Each bring their own unique personal why and call to action but have a common message for us all: bold steps can be daunting, but the risks of inaction far outweigh the risk of failure. So, what’s stopping us from accelerating meaningful progress? Jelani Cobb will join a diverse mix of outdoor leaders to reflect on relevant data and trends shaping our future and explore the ethical and business imperatives for addressing climate, equity and inclusion in the outdoors and beyond. We know our customers, employees, retailers, and investors increasingly expect business to do more for people and planet. Lipman Professor of Journalism.ĩ:10 AM Panel discussion: What do equity, inclusion and climate action have to do with each other, and why are they vital to securing our shared outdoor future? Jelani Cobb is a staff writer at The New Yorker, writing on race, history, justice, politics, and culture, as well as Columbia University’s Ira A.Cobb will tell us why he believes the levers of justice are in our hands, and how we all - in particular, outdoor leaders working in partnership with communities - can move them in the direction we see fit. Historian and award-winning journalist Jelani Cobb will break down the complex dynamics of race and racism in America - relating the country’s history of inequality to today’s issues, including climate change. Jaylyn Gough, Founder/Executive Director, Native Women’s WildernessĨ:35 AM Welcome remarks from OIA Executive Director Lise Angeenbrug and Outdoor Foundation Executive Director Stephanie Maez.In doing so, we show appreciation for the culture and contributions of all Indigenous peoples - past, present and future, and welcome our responsibility to consider what it means to acknowledge the history and legacy of colonialism as a nation, as a community and as individual leaders. We will honor the Indigenous peoples who were traditional stewards of the land where we’ll gather in Washington, D.C., which sits on the ancestral lands of the Nacotchtank (or Anacostans), and neighbors the ancestral lands of the Piscataway and Pamunkey peoples. Co-create a shared vision for our future outdoor ecosystem that is inclusive, equitable, and climate positive, commit to meaningful action and lay the groundwork to hold each other accountable to deliver progress.įacilitator: Amy Horton, Senior Director, Sustainable Business Innovation, Outdoor Industry Association.Build leadership capacity for candor and risk-taking to deepen relationships, develop trust and spur innovative approaches within and across our organizations.Amplify the leadership power already evident in the work of outdoor community-based organizations and forge new win-win partnerships.Empower and equip outdoor executives to lead on making progress toward these outcomes: identify opportunities to expand audiences, connect with customers beyond the transaction, and demonstrate our industry’s values and capacity for doing good.Learn about the inextricable links between climate change, equity, and inclusion, and why they are vital to securing the future for our families, communities, businesses, and society.In this meeting, leaders across the outdoor ecosystem will come together to make bold commitments toward a shared future that is inclusive, equitable and climate positive. The Summit will convene outdoor business executives, community-based partners, policy makers and other influential voices for an intimate two-and-a-half-day event to collaborate and commit to act on the most pressing issues – and greatest opportunities – of our time: climate change and outdoor equity, with intentional focus on the intersections between the two. Now is a pivotal time for outdoor business leaders to unite, and ally with our partners in social justice, climate, and outdoor equity to seize the opportunity to demonstrate leadership and build authentic purpose-driven value. These are societal and business imperatives we all seek to address but cannot solve alone. Climate change is among these barriers – threatening a healthy outdoor experience for all and in particular, marginalized communities, who shoulder a disproportionate burden of climate impacts, and may not have equal access to the benefits of climate action. All people deserve equitable access to the joy, wonder and benefits of the outdoors, yet barriers persist. ![]() |
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