![]() ![]() I also love the IF DSP, which allows for multiple filter selections. You can even hook up an external monitor for those with poorer/aging eyesight. The display is clear and very easy to read. The radio does have multiple menus for its settings, but after awhile they become very intuitive, although I'm not sure I would want to operate this radio while mobile. 10m is HOT right now in case you didn't know. I worked more than a hundred fifty stations during the last contest with it, most of them deep in Europe. The RX seems much quieter than my older 746, (NON-PRO), and yet hears equally as well. Had my IC-7000 in the shack for about 6 months now. I just hope I won't have to use them to often. The first radio also had the output power on 70cm drop by half, this is caused by one of the output transistors giving up as well as the speaker connector going intermittent, apparently all common faults.įortunately Icom in Australia gives a 5 year warranty on their amateur ratio equipment, although the turn around time is very slow. Again, just before another long trip and it appear to be the same problem as the first IC7000 with the transmitter driver stage doing into self destruction mode. The second IC 7000 has just gone up in smoke, most distressing while driving. One of the greatest lack of foresight is the DTMF, it is very difficult to use and it makes RLIP links a real headache. It only detect the external antenna tuner on power up, meaning, the the antenna tuner needs to be turned on first. The spectrum scope is just a toy and is virtually unusable due to the sweeping noise out of the speaker. The the microphone gain is too low to get good deviation on FM or 100% modulation on AM. The receiver on the IC7000 overloads on the HF bands very easily and I have found this to be a problem using it as a base station. When comparing it to my IC756PRO3 the main weaknesses are: I have also used it on the digital modes where its very easy and cheap to interface to my laptop using a $15 dollar after market USB cable. The speaker auto is clean and of good quality. The noise blanker/limiter is great, the variable dsp bandwidth adjustment is really good, it small, easy to mount in the car. I do like IC7000 to use as most of the feature work very well and the menus I find intuitive. May be in retrospect I should have stayed with Kenwood as I have never had any problems with their radios. The second was bought when first IC7000 went up in smoke, just a day before our trip to Western Australia, a road trip of some 5000 Mile. ![]()
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Alphabetical Theme Naming: All 3 girls (plus Bullet, Bunny and Bliss) have names that start with a B and have double consonant.Also, in "Town And Out" when they move into Citiesville, until they decide to move back to Townsville. All of the Other Reindeer: At first in the movie.All-Loving Hero: Arguably zigzagged at times, but the fact that the girls showed concern for Dick Hardly after he swallowed a whole bottle of Chemical X and then even after he tried to lethally drain them of the rest of their supply of said chemical and enslave their father/creator shows how good-hearted they are even to their most despicable adversaries, to say nothing of those more obviously worthy of their affection. ![]() ![]() Action Girl: They fight to the degree that it's a rite of passage for kaiju to get beaten by them.Even several of said villains respect the Girls, with it being considered a rite of passage for kaiju to attack Townsville and survive a bout with them. 100% Heroism Rating: They're universally beloved by the citizens of Townsville, with the various criminals and supervillains being the only ones who hate them. ![]() ![]() ![]() eBay is not affiliated with or endorsed by Native Instruments. MP3, Audio CD, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC (non DRM), Ogg Vorbis.Ĭontent provided for informational purposes only.Supported versions, compatible file types, and minimum system requirements are as follows: The Traktor X1 can be used on systems running Windows or MacOS operating systems. The TRAKTOR KONTROL BAG is a sturdy and slim solution for DJs on the go, designed to be a snug fit with TRAKTOR KONTROL X1, F1 and Z1. What are the Traktor X1’s system and file type requirements? An ultra-intuitive layout puts browse, cue, sync, and. As a PC peripheral, it does need to be connected to a computer to work. TRAKTOR KONTROL F1 can easily be integrated into any TRAKTOR-based DJ setup, designed to work seamlessly with the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 controller and the S2 and S4 all-in-one systems, as well as DJs using timecode control, the F1 will ideally complement any DJ setup. Traktor Kontrol X1s eight knobs and buttons control up to three effects on two of the four effect units. The controller is powered via USB 2.0 connection and does not require a dedicated power supply. The F1 can be used as your only controller for both the Track Decks and the Remix Decks, with a useful overlay for the former workflow, and there’s even a Midi mode for mapping to other software entirely. Get the ultimate in performance control when juggling cue points and controlling TRAKTORs Remix Decks with TRAKTOR KONTROL STAND. A single touch-sensitive browse rotary provides browser control for both decks, with independent load buttons to choose which deck the file should be loaded to. The TRAKTOR KONTROL STAND elevates your F1 or X1 to industry-standard height its extruded profile aligns perfectly with turntables and DJ mixers such as TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2. The strip panel doubles as a seek function or needle drop when the deck is stopped. The Mk 2 model also features a digital LCD display that shows loop length, and a touch-sensitive strip panel that can be used to control pitch bend, create loop rolls, and control filter effects. What are the main differences between the Traktor X1 Mk 1 and Mk 2?īoth models are very similar, but the Mk 2 model has a different rotary layout for file browsing and looping. To delete a stored loop, press shift and then press the hot cue button that the loop is assigned to. You can now press an unassigned hot cue button to assign the loop to that button. Next, use the loop rotary to select the loop length, then click down the rotary button to enable loop mode. You can navigate to any part of the loaded track you want to loop by pressing the shift button and turning the loop rotary, which will perform a needle drop at the selected position. How do you control looping with the Traktor X1? Track browsing and selection is achieved via endless step rotaries, and you can find an affordable Traktor X1 on eBay. The 16 transport control buttons allow you to cue and sync tracks, and these buttons also function as cue triggers when the hot cue function is enabled. Simply snap on the cover and slide the controller into the STAND “ its elegant design fully covers the surface of your controller, providing total protection for your TRAKTOR KONTROL F1 or X1s most important controls.Keep the Party Jumping with a Traktor X1 DJ Controllerĭespite the Traktor X1’s compact footprint, this DJ controller provides comprehensive 2 deck control. The TRAKTOR KONTROL STAND also doubles as a rugged, protective case. Get the ultimate in performance control when juggling cue points and controlling TRAKTORs Remix Decks with TRAKTOR KONTROL STAND. Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol X1 Gig Bag Visit the Native Instruments Store 51 ratings 7 answered questions About this item Soft, felt-padded inside and protective outer coating. TRAKTOR KONTROL F1 can easily be integrated into any TRAKTOR-based DJ setup, designed to work seamlessly with the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 controller and the S2 and S4 all-in-one systems, as well as DJs using timecode control, the F1 will ideally complement any DJ setup. The TRAKTOR KONTROL STAND elevates your F1 or X1 to industry-standard height “ its extruded profile aligns perfectly with turntables and DJ mixers such as TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2. The TRAKTOR KONTROL STANDs rugged aluminum frame provides a solid base for yourTRAKTOR KONTROL F1 andX1 when performing Rubber locating pins keep your controller locked to the stand while its large rubber feet assure slip-free stability on any surface, keeping your F1 or X1 under your fingers at all times. 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![]() ![]() ![]() Musically, The Resistance has been described as featuring art rock, progressive rock, symphonic rock, space rock, alternative rock, and arena rock. ![]() However Bellamy later clarified that his 2010 statement had been misinterpreted, explaining that Rubin had never been involved in the recording sessions for the album, despite having influenced the band's "hands off" production style. įollowing a comment Bellamy made at the 2010 Music Producers Guild awards, several sources reported that the band had originally hired Rick Rubin to produce The Resistance, but eventually had grown unsatisfied with the result, thus deciding to scrap the recordings in favour of producing the album themselves. In March it was confirmed that Muse were to tour in the autumn, as well as with Irish band U2 in the United States in September, suggesting that the recording process was moving toward a conclusion. The band released three videos of recording footage, including a session in a lavatory. In 2009, an "insider close to Warners" revealed that Muse would release their new album in September and begin touring shortly afterwards. The news of the possibility of a three-part 15-minute song also came with the revelation that the band had begun recording and were loosely aiming for a late-2009 release. We just wanted to get started this year, to get the ball rolling a little bit rather than wait for a year doing nothing then get in the studio, and go, 'What do we do now?'." The previously mentioned "15-minute space-rock solo" was discussed further late in the year, as Bellamy explained, "There is a new song in three parts, more of a symphony than a song, which I have been working on sporadically for many years." Despite this, Muse "warned fans not to expect a new album too soon," with bassist Christopher Wolstenholme quoted as explaining "I don't think there's anything that we're ready to record yet. It can happen much more organically." As of mid-2008, it was revealed that Muse had been writing a number of tracks, with more on the way in September. It's just the way the world and technology is evolving, it's presenting a canvas to do whatever you want and just release music as and when it is ready to release. The move away from releasing a conventional album was further discussed, with drummer Dominic Howard quoted as saying "It's not that we're against the concept of releasing an album in the traditional format at all. In October, music magazine NME reported that Muse were "planning an ' electronic' album" and that the band "had 'loads of ideas' for their fifth record already." As touring came to a close, ideas and rumours began circulating more frequently – common themes were the inclusion of a "15-minute space-rock solo" song, the rejection of the 'conventional' album format and a possible series of singles on, NME reported that the band had begun writing songs for the new album, quoting frontman, vocalist, guitarist and pianist Matthew Bellamy as saying "What will come out of that is impossible to say." The talk of a follow-up to Muse's 2006 album Black Holes and Revelations began in 2007, during that album's touring and promotion. The Resistance has sold over 5 million copies worldwide, including diamond certification in France with over 900,000 units sold and platinum in the United States with over 1.2 million units sold, making it the band's most successful album to date. The record earned the band a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album in 2011. The band also made a number of live appearances promoting the album, including The Resistance Tour. ![]() The album was promoted with three commercial singles: " Uprising", " Undisclosed Desires", and " Resistance", with "Exogenesis: Symphony" receiving a Record Store Day vinyl release. It was later certified platinum in a number of countries, including the UK and US. The album reached number one in 19 countries, and the top five in the United States and several others. The album was compared favourably to the works of Radiohead and Queen, although some critics found its material overblown and clichéd. The Resistance received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its concept, instrumentation, influences and Bellamy's vocals. Lyrically, it is a concept record, as well as a continuation of the themes from their previous records, being influenced by politics and more oppressive subjects. The album also saw the band craft a three-part, 13-minute long symphony piece titled " Exogenesis". Musically, the record is similar to some of the band's previous material, mixing orchestral elements with rock and electronic music. Produced by the band and mixed by Mark Stent, the album was recorded from September 2008 to May 2009 at Studio Bellini in Lake Como, Italy. The Resistance is the fifth studio album by English rock band Muse, first released on 14 September 2009 through Warner Bros. ![]() ![]() As always, the Game Threads will start flowing approximately an hour before kickoff, so we hope to see you here then.© 2023 THE TENNESSEE TITANS. That should be all of the relevant information you need to follow all of the action from Lambeau Field on Sunday afternoon between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers. Don’t be one of those troll accounts that we get here every so often that we ban across the entire platform. Promoting such things is grounds for an immediate and permanent ban. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO illegal streams here on the Daily Norseman. And if you have to miss one for any reason, you can use the 50 hours of DVR to record and watch later. The platform has ESPN, NBC, CBS, FOX, and the NFL Network this season, allowing you to stream every Green Bay game live. In the spirit of the legendary Bob Casey, there will be no illegal streams here on the Daily Norseman. Free Trial: 7 days DVR: 50 hours Hulu + Live TV offers Packers fans a ticket to all the action. Heck, you can even get Sunday Ticket on your PlayStation or XBox, if nothing else. I believe a lot of the cord-cutting services offer some sort of streaming option, and there’s always NFL GamePass if you don’t have any of those. Since this is a FOX game, there aren’t any legal streaming options on their site or anything for this one. It’s gonna be cold and breezy for this one, my friends. There won’t be any precipitation to be seen, but the temperatures will be just slightly above freezing by the time things kick off and the winds are going to be howling out of the northwest at 20-25 miles per hour. This is one of the few games on the Vikings’ schedule this year that weather might play a factor in, and there will definitely be some weather at Lambeau Field tomorrow according to our friends at WeatherNation. This will be the second time this season the Vikings have seen Kemp’s crew, as his group did the Vikings’ 28-11 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2. ![]() Referee InfoĪccording to Football Zebras, the officiating crew for this one will be headed up by Alex Kemp. If you’re using the SiriusXM app, the Vikings’ permanent home there can be found on Channel 820. If you’re traveling around an area where there’s an affiliate or you just prefer the radio to the television, check out their site and find the affiliate in your area.įor those with satellite radio, you can find the Vikings feed for this contest on either Sirius Channel 82 or XM Channel 383. Once again, the Vikings Radio Network and all of its affiliates will be bringing you live broadcasts of every Vikings game for 2020. That translates to 1300L on Monday for viewers in Central Europe, 1630L on Monday for fans in Afghanistan, and 2100L on Monday for everyone in Japan and Korea. The game will be aired on Monday at 1200Z. The game won’t be shown live, but rather on a replay on AFN Sports. If you’re one of our fine men and women serving in uniform overseas, you will be able to watch this one on the American Forces Network.eventually. ![]() If you’re going to use your DirecTV Sunday Ticket package to watch this one, you’ll have to tune in to Channel 711. The Vikings/ Packers game is represented by the red area. If you’re wondering whether or not you’re in the broadcast area for this one, here is the map from the good folks at 506 Sports. The play-by-play will be handled by Kevin Burkhardt and Daryl Johnston. The game will be broadcast on FOX, including KSTP-9 in the Twin Cities. This game, much like nearly every other Vikings game for the rest of the year (as things stand right now) will take place at the best time for NFL football, with kickoff at noon Central on Sunday afternoon. How can you follow along with all the action? Well, let’s help you figure that out. On Sunday, they’ll conclude their home-and-home series with the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, hoping to get a better result than they did when these two teams met in the season opener. The bye week blues are gone, and it’s time for the Minnesota Vikings to get back on the field. ![]() ![]() ![]() Here is a look at some driver mistakes that can damage your vehicle. 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See your mechanic if you’re still having problems, and continue reading for a closer look at why your car might not be shifting gears. The good news is that this doesn’t necessarily mean that your transmission is fried, and you might just need to replace your fluid. If you find that it’s becoming more and more difficult to switch gears or keep your vehicle in a certain gear, then there’s a good chance you’re experiencing transmission problems. A transmission problem can cause a wealth of problems that affect your whole vehicle, which is why you should be in touch with your transmission shop in Bethesda, MD. In many ways, your transmission is like the heart of your car. This also comes back to the way you drive your vehicle, as abrupt starts and stops can cause your torque converter to overheat. If you want to keep yours in shape, it’s especially important to avoid abusing it. Without your torque converter, you’d be going nowhere fast. If you’re worried that your clutch is starting to wear out, see your transmission service professional for a second opinion. ![]() “Riding the clutch” is somewhat synonymous with aggressive, erratic driving, which is a practice you should always avoid. Unfortunately, the clutch can wear out over time and lead to transmission failure. Your clutch is essentially what you use to control your transmission if you drive a manual vehicle. ![]() Look out for patches of liquid on the surface of your driveway and call your transmission repair pro for help. At this point it won’t do a good enough job of cooling down your transmission, which can lead to overheating and a multitude of other problems. You can tell your fluid is dirty and in need of changing when it takes on a darker brown color. Depending on the transmission fluid you use, it might be colorless or bright red. You can take care of your vehicle and prevent transmission problems by making sure you have the right amount of transmission fluids and ensuring that the fluid is clean. When it comes to the healthy functioning of your transmission, you need the proper fluids. Keep reading and explore the common causes of transmission failure.Įvery component of your vehicle needs to communicate and interact with other components. A bad clutch or problems with your torque converter can also set the stage for transmission disaster and end up wearing out other components of your car. Your transmission needs clean fluid to run properly, and it needs the right amount. Without regular manual or automatic transmission service, you’ll run into problems that can run you off the road. You need to swing by your transmission shop in Rockville, MD occasionally, or your whole vehicle will pay the price. ![]() ![]() ![]() I am having a similar issue after changing the Cache drive my appdata folder was on. Here is also a screenshot from my logs with HDR Tonemapping on. (I reverted the changes to value /dev/dri/) I also tried Adding HardwareDevicePath="/dev/dri/renderD128" to the Preferences.xml but nothing changed. the HDR Tonemapping stopped working via QuickSync the normal Transcoding works fine. I started all my dockers and also Plex and than I was wondering why my CPU is near 100% when I am watching an HDR/DV Movie/Series on my Tablet. Than I switched to a new Cache NVMe, so I moved the appdata folder from the old NVMe to the new one. I switched my hardware from an old 7700k with GTX1650 to a new i5 13500.Įverything worked fine with the additional value for the container: /dev/dri/, HW Transcoding and HDR Tonemapping, I had no problems. Not sure what I'm missing here but hopefully I'm just overlooking something. Nothing seems to actually get the Plex docker container to use the iGPU but switching my extra parameter back to "-runtime=nvidia" and hardware transcoding works fine again. I still have my Nvidia Quadro P400 installed in my system as I'd like to keep using that for Tdarr and just have Plex on the Intel iGPU Only thing that I can think of is ls in /dev/dri populates card0, card1, card2, renderD128, and renderD129 I've tried adding the extra parameter "-device=/dev/dri" in multiple different types of ways from every thread I could find with no luck. Edited February 20 by DemoRicįor some reason I can't seem to get this to work for me. This easy tutorial wouldn't be possible without your work. Chaz with his video showing how to do this for linuxserver's PLEX app. Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Thanks b3rs3rk, ich777 for your work on the Apps, and Cpt. If you're using ARC or multiple GPU's you may have to do some additional changes (see thread below) On UNRAID server go to Settings, and then click on GPU Statistics in the User Utilities area. Then on the left panel go to Settings > Transcoder. Enable "User hardware acceleration when available" Then go to settings (the little wrench icon at the top right). Use PLEX's WebUI and login to the admin account. Then "Add another Path, Port, Variable, Label or Device", name it (whatever you'd like Intel iGPU or -device /dev/dri it doesn't really matter) and give it the value: /dev/dri/ On your UNRAID Server, Goto DOCKER and left-click on the PLEX icon and select Edit. Once you've configured PLEX to work already you will need to add the ability to use hardware encoding. GPU Statistics (GPU Statistics isn't required but is nice to have)ĬONFIGURE PLEX ON UNRAID: (I won't cover everything on how to install PLEX, just how to enable QSV hardware encoding.) Install the following apps on your UNRAID server: As Intel and Microsoft work together to bring these new AI-enabled features to millions of PC users, they aim to assist their partners in delivering cutting-edge experiences that leverage the power of AI.NOTE: Not all intel CPU's have QUICK SYNC encoding capabilities (most do, but you'll have to check) ![]() Integrating AI capabilities into PC platforms enhances the user experience and opens up new opportunities for the broader PC industry partner ecosystem. With Meteor Lake's AI capabilities, features like auto reframe and scene edit detection become accessible, allowing users to automate tasks and enhance their multimedia editing experience. One notable example is the integration of AI capabilities into Adobe Premiere Pro. This neural VPU enables the efficient execution of AI models and empowers the PC with enhanced multimedia capabilities and more effective machine learning. ![]() One of the key features of Meteor Lake is its built-in neural VPU (Vision Processing Unit), a dedicated AI engine integrated directly into the SoC. Microsoft Studio Effects including background blur, eye automatic-framing, voice focus.More effective machine learning on WinML/DirectML for acceleration of neural VPU and GPU.Leveraging developer tools, including ONNX Runtime support enabled through OpenVino-EP and DirectML-EP.Meteor Lake developers can look forward to: ![]() ![]() ![]() "We get leisure travelers, people just looking to get a separation from the airport environment." "It's not just the business traveler," Andolino said of Escape's core customer base. They also get free drinks and are treated to a variety of seating options, including couches. For $45 at the door, Escape customers get access to a hot and cold buffet of what Andolino calls "heavy hors d'oeuvres," such as salmon and locally inspired soups and salads. The same could be said of Escape, which has set a goal of having 20 lounges by 2020, said Rosie Andolino, the CEO of Escape's parent, Mag USA. The Club lounges vary, but the one I went to in Orlando featured free drinks, a buffet of light appetizers, comfortable seating and friendly service.ĪLD hasn't finalized any future lounge locations yet, but Knipp described its growth plans as "very aggressive." ![]() In fact, the number of Priority Pass customers at The Club lounges increased by 86%, she said. Knipp said that in the fiscal year that ended in April, business at The Club lounges was up 70%, with the majority of usage driven by Priority Pass. Priority Pass can be purchased for as little as $99 annually, though many users get the pass through their credit card. Many regular travelers are also taking advantage of the Priority Pass, which offers access to more than 1,000 lounges worldwide. One reason that choosing a club has gotten easier is the app Lounge Buddy, which enables flyers to locate and purchase access to roughly 300 airport lounges worldwide. The Club Lounge at San Jose Airport features an expansive seating area as well as a shower and an area to freshen up. "It's a lot easier for customers now to be able to choose a club experience without having to commit to a particular airline," said ALD senior vice president Nancy Knipp. and Minneapolis, with a Reno, Nev., lounge coming in the winter.Ĭhicago O'Hare has an outlet of the U.K.-based Swiss-port, and at Cleveland, San Diego and New York Kennedy customers can pay a daily fee of just $20 to $25 to access Airspace lounges. airports under the name The Club.Įscape Lounges operates spaces at Oakland, Calif. lounge at DFW in 2006, has now opened 15 lounges in 11 U.S. Airport Lounge Development (ALD), which opened its first U.S. In addition, they partner as well as compete with new offerings from the airline alliances, such as the well-received Oneworld and Star international lounges in the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles Airport (LAX).ĭaily-fee and shared-use lounges have also joined the fray. mainline competitors are, of course, also competing against international airlines. "If you look at the customer-care industry - if you look at any industry - if you do not get better, you fall behind."ĭelta and its U.S. "In everything, you have to stay up with the competition," Roussel said of Delta's entire lounge overhaul program. Meanwhile, American and United have launched or reimagined separate lounge lines for international business and first-class travelers, called the Flagship and Polaris lounges, respectively, and Delta is planning a differentiated offering for its Delta One business-class customers, as well. In March of 2014, Delta turned to the hospitality industry's Claude Roussel, a longtime operations director with the China Grill restaurant chain, to head up an overhaul of all 54 of the carrier's Sky Club lounges.Īnd last year, United embarked on a $260 million multiyear program to refresh or in some cases completely overhaul its 52 United Clubs. ![]() airport lounge space.Īmerican Airlines has embarked on $200 million worth of work to upgrade its entire network of 60 lounges. airlines have all embarked on ambitious lounge-overhaul programs, while new independent players have also begun moving into the U.S. Since the launch of that DFW Centurion Lounge, the Big Three U.S. Hot meals, better liquor offerings and more stylish interiors were among the improvements, he said. "There is an arms race in the quality of lounges, and it was set off not by an airline but by American Express," said Brian Karmizad, director of the website, a website that offers advice on airline loyalty programs. Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection.Saks Fifth Avenue and the art of clienteling Blending experiences and material goods, the luxury store has set up a program for select travel advisors to give clients.Advice from ChatGPT is advice from you Tread carefully if you use ChatGPT to generate information for your clients.Are we past the tipping point? Without fail, nothing divides traveler opinion more dramatically than the topic of tipping.Training the leaders of tomorrow Program director Heather Kindred shares the four-step learning process that makes Internova's Travel Leaders of Tomorrow. ![]() |