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![]() Looking through keyholes, causing small distractions, and manipulating the AI are all key, especially since combat really isn't an option. Rather than navigating through one large area that gradually unlocks, "Splinter Cell" features a more traditional level-by-level format, with different gadgets and loadouts available. The gameplay zooms in much closer than "Metal Gear," both in terms of the mechanics and the actual camera angle. Starring famed character actor Michael Ironside as superspy Sam Fisher, "Splinter Cell," the story is a twisting maze of global geopolitical operations and backroom betrayals. While "Splinter Cell" clearly owes much of itself to the "Metal Gear Solid" franchise ( as designer Clint Hocking himself will tell you), it takes a different angle on the world of stealth action. "Underground" is proof that experimenting with new ideas can pay off, even in a franchise that's already huge. Other great additions include the "Create a Trick" mode, which gives players the ability to edit specific animations and movements and give their character a clearer identity, as well as the "Create a Park" mode, which allows players to place ramps and rails wherever they desire. In a sense, the player is getting a feel for the road to pro skater-dom, taking them from unknown street wannabe to ultimate pro (per Running Shine). "Tony Hawk's Underground" asks the player to create their own character and start from the bottom. ![]() NPCs hand out challenges, collectibles are hidden throughout, and your character's journey ties it all together. "Underground" carries the same formula, but places it in a more fully-realized world. For the most part, these challenges took place within timed missions that could be endlessly replayed. Players can perform a bunch of tricks in succession and chain them together to increase their high score. The "Pro Skater" games capitalized on their arcade gameplay. "Midnight Club" has since been in deep hibernation for well over a decade now - which is a shame when games like "DUB Edition" are so good. Launching off of ramps at top speeds or crashing into other cars is just as enjoyable as ever.Ī lot of praise has been aimed towards the game's different abilities - Roar, Zone, and Aggro - which offer heightened armor, speed, and even time manipulation. They're goofy, unrealistic mechanics, but they are well-implemented. A free roam mode is available in-game, making "Midnight Club 3" feel right at home with other Rockstar offerings. ![]() Where "Gran Turismo" dominates more of a hardcore simulation space, "Midnight Club" excels at a more casual offering. Players could tweak performance and cosmetics, adding abundant vinyl, tints, paint, and decal options.Īnd of course, racing is solid as ever. Because of this, car customization became a driving point (no pun intended), as players worked to make real cars feel more like their own. ![]() "DUB Edition" was the first entry in the "Midnight Club" series to feature licensed cars. ![]() ![]() ![]() If you’re confused about whether something is a need or a want, simply ask yourself, “Could I live without this?” If the answer is yes, that’s probably a want. Get tips, advice and student discounts on our cost of living support hub. Also, with help of this calculator, you can easily start planning your finances and savings. We are currently working on a new budget calculator which will be released shortly. It simply means being more conscious about your money by finding areas in your budget where you’re needlessly overspending. It can be used to calculate monthly or even annual expenses. And if you discover that you’re spending too much on your wants, it’s worth thinking about which of those you could cut back on.Īs a side note, following the 50/30/20 rule doesn’t mean not being able to enjoy your life. Using the same example as above, if your monthly after-tax income is €2000, you can spend €600 for your wants. Entertainment subscriptions (Netflix, HBO, Amazon Prime).Wants are defined as non-essential expenses-things that you choose to spend your money on, although you could live without them if you had to. With 50% of your after-tax income taking care of your most basic needs, 30% of your after-tax income can be used to cover your wants. ![]() ![]() ![]() He did say that "the toilet flange is old and rusted," that "a tile is missing," and when the bowl caps are installed the smell dissipates. ![]() Then hit straight down through where the holes make a straight line. Drill holes no larger than 1/8" - 1/4" wide at a time, get them as close together as possible. ![]() Make absolutely sure that you are wearing eye protection! Spending $10 for safety goggles is a lot cheaper than paying thousands of dollars to try to save your eyesight. The drill method will take you a lot longer, maybe 20 minutes to half an hour. Once you have it in two or four pieces it should be easy to crow bar, or pry bar, it out. Just drill slowly and methodically (you don't want the drill to go into the wood, for example.) Once you get a straight row of holes a slight lift from below the flange should break it off, or you can it with a screw driver blade between the holes. See the picture in that link? There are at least four places where they can be drilled. Think at least $500 to repair.Ĭast iron is usually easy to drill. That typically means cutting a concrete block in my house, ripping out wood flooring for you, maybe removing a joist, etc. If you do - imagine the plumber having to dig down about a foot, so that he can put a cast pipe cutter around it. You do NOT !!!!!!!!!!!!! want to crack the cast iron pipe. You will need to make some sort of barrier to hold back the cement as it dries, like using a jig saw to cut a round piece of wood that can follow the contour of the rest of the tiles and be the same distance from the flange. No, you don't want to cement all th way to the closet flange. Otherwise you will need to spend the $5 for a 50 pound bag at your Home Depot or Lowes. If you don't have any cement your neighbour may have some in an open bag. If I couldn't get the same tile, I'd at least fill it up and even with the rest of the tiles with cement. I would replace the toilet closet flange, use new screws to hold it down, and get the right size closet flange bolts from Ace Hardware, along with a new wax ring. Since the closet flange is rusted there is no sense pushing wax all around the closet flange and in the empty spaces around the closet flange bolts. I'm willing to bet that the gas is escaping from under the flange, traveling around the bowl bottom and escaping through the missing tile gap and the flange bolt / toilet caps. Perhaps I need to intall a new flange?Īny help would be greatly appreciated. There is no water coming from there but perhaps a small enough gap for gas to escape?ģ. There is a slight gap near the rear of the toilet where a tile is missing. The flange bolt caps are off and once I cut the bolts down and install them the odor will dissipate.Ģ. (Everything is level as well from the flange, to the seat, to the tank).ġ. Despite this, I am still detected a slight odor. There is no water present around the base of the toilet and everything seems to be in working order. Everything seemed to seal up nice and I there is no rocking whatsoever. I put down the toilet over the flange and pressed down. I figured that I must not have gotten a good seal with the wax ring so I bought a thicker ring (with an attached gasket) and took care to make sure it was on right. Everything seemed to work out well, but later on that day I detected a sewer odor. I replaced an old toilet (probably from early 80s) with a new one. I'm new to the forum and have read threads that have similar problems but none seem to exactly fit. ![]() ![]() ![]() She's dressed in yellow, she says "Hello Come sit next to me, you fine fellow" You run over there without a second to lose And what comes next, hey bust a move. Your movie's showin', so you're goin' Could care less about the five you're blowin' Theater gets dark just to start the show And then you spot a fine woman sittin' in your row. You run over there without a second to lose And what comes next hey, bust a move If you want it, you got it If you want it, baby, you got it, (just bust a move) If you want it, you got it If you want it, baby, you got it In the city, ladies look pretty Guys tell jokes so they can seem witty Tell a funny joke just to get some play Then you. ![]() You're on a mission and you're wishin' Someone could cure your lonely condition Lookin' for love in all the wrong places No fine girls, just ugly faces.įrom frustration, first inclination Is to become a monk and leave the situation But every dark tunnel has a light of hope So don't hang yourself with a celibate rope. Uh, hey, ya, uh, uh, hey, ya Just bust a move Uh, hey, uh, ya, uh, hey, ya, uh, uh. Next day's function, high class luncheon Food is served, and you're stone cold munchin' Music comes on, people start to dance But then you ate so much, you nearly split your pants.Ī girl starts walkin', guys start gawkin' Sits down next to you and starts talkin' Said she wanna dance 'cause she likes the groove So come on, fatso, and just bust a move. Fueled by a sample-heavy production, Flea’s popping bassline, and infectious rhymes written in a University of Southern California dorm by economics major Marvin Young, Bust A Move helped. Okay smartie, go to a party Girls are scantily clad and showin' body A chick walks by, you wish you could sex her But you're standin' on the wall like you was Poindexter This here's a tale for all the fellas Tryin' to do what those ladies tell us Get shot down 'cause you're over zealous Play hard to get, females get jealous Whether youre in a theater or at home on a couch, a movie can be a great moment to instigate physical contact. ![]() ![]() ![]() Much like the previous reviews we saw many types of deer, zebra, rhino and giraffe. We bought 4 bags of food which was also costly. The cost was steep but I attributed that to the cost of taking care of all the animals. We arrived at 3:30 knowing and accepting that we had limited time in the park. We really enjoyed our visits and looked forward to this one. We have visited the ranch a couple times in the past 10 years. It's just way to expensive for what you get (or don't get). Everyone is feeding the animals the same little pellets ($4 per bag) so the animals are not to eager to go to every car they are probably tired if the same food being tossed at them (some animals didn't budge at all when trying to entice them with food). The lines are ridiculously long because if by chance an animal does come to the car, the person's car in front of you takes forever to move from the animal which causes a traffic jam on the tiny road. Some of the animals are behind bars / gate (giraffe). We drove through 3 sections without seeing ONE animal (not a single one). The deeper we drove into the tour, the more scarce the animals got. ![]() In the beginning of the ride, the animals are plenty (most all the same animals in the deer family but still plenty). It just seems to me that it should be a set fee PER car NOT a fee for each person in a car I found it kind of odd that we had to pay INDIVDUALLY but could only get ONE book PER car. My son and his 2 kids) I was told it was one per car or $3.50 for an extra. When I ask for another booklet since it was 5 in the car (2 different families should have gotten 2 books, my husband and I. ![]() Our car was about $125 total for the experience. My grand kids are 6 and 7 and we had to pay $19 for them each. $29 for each adult and $19 for each CHILD. We left feeling like we paid well over a $100 just to feed goats. I’d suggest going elsewhere if you want more interaction with the animals. For the admission price, the wildlife ranch was a bit overrated & disappointing. We did see giraffes & goats & monkeys in viewing/petting area. Also, workers drove around in ATV’s with food & animals would run off following them. We saw most other animals from afar as they had hay and food in feed troughs and didn’t want the food we were offering. We fed goats, deer, an emu, & a couple of ostriches. There were a couple of areas where we saw no animals. However, we were quite disappointed with the few number of animals we were able to feed and even saw while driving through the ranch. The landscape and facilities were nice & well maintained. Having been to other wildlife places in Louisiana, Georgia, & Tennessee, we purchased 9 bags of food & received 1 complimentary bag of food. The admission was $24.50 per person & a small bag of food was $2.50. My husband, son, girlfriend, & myself visited the wildlife ranch while touring in San Antonio. If you want something better, be responsible by planning better and expect to pay more. Tl dr - if you want to pay a zoo price, go to a zoo. I have a strong inclination to believe these are the kinds of people leaving “too expensive” and “didn’t even see any animals” reviews. I saw people letting their children smack the animals that came up to their cars, scream at them, and throw the food at their faces without reprimanding them. It’s irresponsible for people to complain when 1) you can’t go over 5mph because animals cross the road and going faster frightens them 2) they’re accredited by multiple conservation agencies and are literally helping bring species back from the brink of extinction 3) the San Antonio Zoo is notorious for poor animal welfare so those who use it as a basis for comparison blatantly do not know what they’re talking about. It’s like complaining about the wait times for rides at Six Flags when you showed up at 2pm. You have to make an effort to work with their natural behavior if you want a good experience. These animals are not in stuffed into small exhibits so people can see them at all times like they are in a zoo, they’re free to roam. We arrived on a hot, cloudy Sunday at 10am. It’s $4.99 for a bag of food, my husband and I both got one and it lasted us two go-arounds with almost every species coming up to us. Go in the morning when the animals are being fed or on a cloudy day when the heat doesn’t force them under the trees, and then eat/shop during the hot parts of the day. NBWR cares for and fosters the natural breeding of critically endangered and extinct in the wild species! That is a HUGE deal! How many places can you have an ostrich peek in your window or a wildebeest come right up to your car? I’m sure those who arrived and were frustrated didn’t take basic animal behavior into account. ![]() I can’t believe people are calling this place overpriced! They must be spoiled rotten. ![]() ![]() Remax and Other Large Agency Websites: The pros and cons The photos can also leave a lot to be desired. Listing descriptions are often minimal: Because OLX is widely used by private sellers, it’s not uncommon to see listings with descriptions that looks more like a text message you’d send an acquaintance.Lacks menu in English and automatic translation: This can take some getting used to because you need to first figure out what each menu category means.(Select “Particulares” in the filters page.) This means that you are more likely to find real estate listings by private owners in OLX that don’t appear in any of the other websites. It’s favoured by private sellers: Because OLX is widely used to sell second-hand goods, users are more familiar with it than with other sites.It even includes jobs wanted and job offers listings. It lists homes for sale and rent, as well as cars, pre-loved furniture, clothes, etc. OLX is Portugal’s largest online second-hand marketplace and functions as Portugal’s answer to Ebay. This is because it takes you to the top of the list and you have to find your place again. Slow navigation: Moving from each listing back to the list page can soon become annoyingly slow.You will need to copy and paste each listing into Google Translate, which can be laborious. Lacks automatic translation: Imovirtual does not automatically translate listings to English (unlike Idealista), even after you select the English option on the menu bar.(For example, if you are looking for homes with guaranteed fast internet you can type in “fibra optica”, ie, fiber-optic internet). Keyword filters: Another way you can filter your search is by writing a keyword in the “Part of description” in the More Filters menu.(Check the “only private offers” box under the More Filters menu). Private seller filters: In Imovirtual you can apply several filters to your search, namely the handy listings by private owners mentioned above.The renting section is similarly comprehensive and includes rooms for rent. Imovirtual lists all types of properties for sale, including warehouses and garages. Imovirtual is owned by OLX Group, which also manages Portugals biggest second-hand marketplace (OLX.pt). Pin it to your Portugal Pinterest board! Imovirtual: The pros and cons (In Portugal, property owners can easily place a for sale or for rent ad in any of the platforms.) Limited filters: Idealista lacks a filtering function that lets you search for private seller listings.Because of this, you will sometimes see property descriptions that appear truncated because the listings were compiled from other sites. Truncated listing descriptions: The vast majority of the listings in Idealista appear in the other Portugal real estate websites such as Imovirtual where they were originally posted.(As you gain familiarity with the names of region’s parishes, neighbourhoods and “bairros”, you can apply this new knowledge to other websites that don’t feature a map.) Clickable map: If you are moving to a large Portuguese city with many neighbourhoods such as Lisbon, and you’re not sure what the different areas are called, Idealista features a handy responsive map feature.It has an equivalent for Spain – where it originated – as well as for Italy. Idealista has enjoyed a rise in popularity in the last couple of years and is fast becoming Portugal’s go-to real estate website. Websites Aimed at Foreign Buyers – eg, .uk.Portugal’s best real estate websites to start your search This post covers the 5 best websites to start you off, while highlighting their pros and cons. Navigating Portugal’s real estate websites takes a bit of know-how. Having lived in several countries around the world, I know how searching for the right home is the first priority when you’re planning your move. Bigger agencies such as Remax also have their own nationwide websites. These include Idealista, Imovirtual and OLX. Instead, it has several real estate websites where realtors and private users alike list properties to sell or rent. Portugal doesn’t have a Zillow or its equivalent. But fear not, Portugal has several widely used real estate websites that can give a good feel of what homes are available at your budget even before you arrive. Portugal lacks an online platform with a nationwide database of homes for sale and for rent that also offers an estimate of the property’s value. ![]() ![]() ![]() Kevin Spacey says grabbing a man's crotch is 'generally not a first move' and tells sex assault trial that one alleged victim is lying for 'money, money and then money'.Politically-Correct Companions? First pictures of new Disney live-action remake show princess walking with diverse band of merry men and women after row over using dwarf actors Stonehenge road tunnel is approved in long-running battle over £1.7billion project previously quashed by the High Court.Yes Minister and Casualty star John Nettleton dies aged 94: Tributes are paid to 'much-loved stage and screen actor' who played Sir Humphrey's predecessor in hit political satire.Phillip Schofield 'made a mistake and one accepts that' says his This Morning colleague Gyles Brandreth as he insists the show is 'one of the happiest places I've worked'.'People around me didn't know what to do': Myleene Klass recalls the terrifying moment her drink was spiked at the height of Hear'Say fame. ![]() 'One day the dawn will break for us': Barnaby Webber's devastated mother breaks down in tears during heartbreaking and brave eulogy for son, 19, who was killed in Nottingham attacks - as mourners fill church with minute of heartfelt applause.Plane passenger reveals he refused to move to allow an elderly couple to have more leg room because he had paid for the seat - so, who do YOU think was in the wrong?.Man released after being quizzed over fatal stabbing of 41-year-old woman is now charged with her murder - and killing second woman, 48, who disappeared last month.Revealed: Ioan Gruffudd and Alice Evan's teenage daughter LOSES bid for domestic violence restraining order against her father - as actor's friends say he's 'very relieved' by the outcome.Another TWO Brits test positive with bird flu amid unprecedented outbreak sweeping the world.my kids are relying on this holiday': Desperate mother pleads with Just Stop Oil to get out the road as she races to the airport - but they STILL refuse to move The Wales squadron, reporting for duty! William, Kate and all three children attend the Royal International Air Tattoo in surprise visit - and little Louis delights the crowds with his signature wave.The mission is to provide top-notch sound effects and source recordings in high definition. Each and every sound is high quality recorded and the libraries come for a very clear budget.Īll BOOM Library products are royalty free, which means you get unlimited sync rights with every purchase. Both sound professionals and beginners appreciate the BOOM products. 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The Sentimental Man (make him cry Christmas morning) Fitting up to 12 credit cards and a cash clip on the front your guy will have all he needs while still looking good. This one is for your man that likes it slim and stylish. This sentimental high-quality personalized minimalist wallet will keep your guy's cards and cash secure while giving him a sweet reminder of how much he is loved.This slim body minimalist wallet comes with military-grade RFID protection, perfect for protecting his pants and his identity. Also included is a well-placed bottle opener, no more using his ring. This engraved wallet is made with durable Carbon Fiber and Aluminum and comes with a clip on the exterior for holding his cash securely in place. No more losing cards and money with this sleek-looking minimalist wallet. This wallet is hand-made with split leather and has 5 card slots, a cash stash pocket, and a magnetic money clip 7. Even better, he will also keep your special message on it at all times so he has you with him all the time. This money clip/wallet duo is perfect for a man who just wants to keep things straight and simple, but still is looking for some style. This gorgeous gift may also be personalized with 2 lines up to 15 characters per line with his name or initials. Give him this simple yet elegant looking stainless money clip that will keep his money secure. Let his big bulky wallet go with all the stuff he needed to give up. His retirement can also mean giving up what has been accepted for a very long time. Made of full-grain American leather, this engravable wallet is perfect for your man to use on your special day. This Leather Money Clip comes with space to hold 3-4 cards comfortably, and a spring-tension clip to secure your cash. ![]() Plus, there's room to spare for receipts and coupons. Let him have the ease of carrying his credit card, while still having room for the cash that’s usually crumpled in his pocket. ![]() This flashy executive-style Personalized Wallet & Money Clip - Leather trumps the competition. With a smooth brown leather exterior, monogrammed clip, and orange stitch accent this personalized gift organizes his cash and credit cards like no other. Personalized Wallet & Money Clip - Leather Personalize it with a classic monogram (in order of first initial, last initial, middle initial) to make it extra special. It has room for cards on both sides of the wallet for easy access. The inside of the wallet is made with genuine leather that is soft to the touch. This Personalized Metal Pin Money Clip and Wallet comes with a metal pin clip to hold all your cash in a safe and secure spot. Personalized Metal Pin Money Clip and Wallet This money clip bars are cut, stamped, oxidized and finished by hand and measure approximately 1'' wide by approximately 2'' long. These handcrafted money clips are sure to be treasured for years to come! The inside/back of the money clip can hold a short message or date (12 spaces on 2 lines) if the upgrade is elected. This Custom Money Clip is the perfect traditional 10th Anniversary gift. Any guy will be thrilled receive this billfold and use its with pride for years to come. Made from genuine spent bourbon barrel wood your guy will swear he can still smell the hint of whiskey. When he loves his whiskey just about as much as he loves money this bourbon barrel money clip is for him. Personalize it by placing dad’s initials on this fabulous looking Father's Day gift. Who wouldn’t be impressed with this art-deco inspired monogramming in genuine leather? This cash clip has room enough to carry all those cards and cash and stay in style. It also comes in four colors with personally engraved initials. It can securely hold his money and cards in place. This combination accessory comes in buttery-soft vegan leather and is small enough for easy carrying. He will never lose his wallet again with this Personalized Rawhide Money Clip & Wallet. Perfect for a friend who is a man of style and loves being organized. You also have the option to choose the color between black or brown. It can be personalized with 1 line up to 10 characters or 3 initials in the order of first initial, middle initial, last initial. This Personalized Wallet and Money Clip is made from Vegan leather material. Here are 17 of the best personalized money clips that you can choose from: 17. A sleek and simple gift will definitely be a welcome addition to his daily accessories. Let this gift make things more accessible to him. After all, money clips are designed for carrying cash and plastic cards in a sleek and discreet fashion. Find him a well-made option that will make him carry it with pride. What's more you will help him stop overstuffing his walletwith a money clip gift. ![]() ![]() ![]() The following images show how you can exaggerate the vertical dimension of a scene. The vertical exaggeration of terrain (see graphics below).The coordinate system and extent for the scene.You can also change the properties of a 3D scene to set the following: You can use 3D symbols to add realism to the display of your GIS data and create high-quality animations to distribute the results.ĪrcScene offers the capability to view a scene from multiple viewpoints using different viewers or change the properties of 3D layers to use shading or transparency. The ArcGIS 3D Analyst extension allows you to drape images or vector data over surfaces and extrude vector features from a surface to create lines, walls, and solids. You start the process in SketchUp, where you optimize the model for viewing in Google Earth. Import to Sketchup Open Google Sketchup® and choose a template that is in the same units as your projection in ArcScene (i.e. Textures add realistic materials, such as carpet, tile, grass, wood, glass, and anything else you can capture as a digital image. With colors, textures, and photos, you can add details that make a 3D model look realistic and complete: Colors are like paint. Reducing ArcScene's view extent using the Area of Interest toolįunctional differences between ArcGlobe and ArcScene Visualizing 3D data Previewing a SketchUp model in Google Earth is great way to see how your model looks in the context of its surroundings. Applying Colors, Photos, Materials, and Textures. Reducing the 3D view extent using coordinates Reducing the 3D view extent using a layer The models look fine in ArcScene the issue is only in the exported web scene. The models were made in Sketchup 8 and exported to COLLADA, then dropped in ArcScene. Common tasks performed in ArcScene include A random sampling of buildings are missing textures. Much of the functionality of ArcScene is shared with the ArcGlobe 3D display environment, though there are several key differences between the two 3D environments. ArcScene is also fully integrated with the geoprocessing environment, providing access to many analysis tools and functions. Data with different spatial references will be projected to a common projection, or data can be displayed using relative coordinates only. Features are placed in 3D by providing height information from feature geometry, feature attributes, layer properties, or a defined 3D surface, and every layer in the 3D view can be handled differently. Then right click on your texture and Make unique texture. ArcScene is a 3D visualization application that allows you to view your GIS data in three dimensions.ĪrcScene allows you to overlay many layers of data in a 3D environment. You first need to set up your default image editor in Sketchup’s System Preferences. ![]() |
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