You, as Alice, must tap around this haunting cabin and solve puzzles galore in order to walk out the front door. Yes, the plot has more than a passing resemblance to Tesshi-e's oeuvre of "locking someone into a confined space so they can have fun puzzling their way out", only with more moody atmospherics and less wobbly pictures. Being that she has difficulty retaining memories (Memento much?) Jason has tried to help by making the entire cabin a series of mind-benders in order to keep Alice's cognitive functions sharp. Jason, the protagonist of the aforementioned series, has left Alice alone in their vacation cabin. No spoilers here, but Cabin Escape fills in a significant blank in the story, as well as being a wonderful stand-alone gem. If you've played Forever Lost: Episode 1 or Episode 2 (and why haven't you, they're fabulous) you know at least some of the story. Now comes their latest effort, Cabin Escape: Alice's Story, the fabulous prequel in the form of a classic room escape. ![]() Glitch Games knows this, which is why memory and its gain and/or loss is at the heart of their fantastic Forever Lost series of point-and-click (or point-and-tap) adventures. ![]() Memories are what defines who we are, so the idea of slowly losing them can be terrifying, which is the basis of many a great movie, television show, and adventure game. We spend millions on backups and storage and have been known to run back into burning buildings to save the family photos (after saving the kids and pets, of course, we're not monsters). ![]() Golden Ears Park is about 25 miles northwest of the US-Canadian border.Memories are amongst our most precious possessions, next to our flat-screen TVs. It’s not clear how Wang was separated from her group. Mehat said at a Friday news conference that Wang was tired but uninjured with the exception of some mosquito bites when she was found, according to CNN affiliate CBC. “They are very thankful for this outcome and request privacy at this time.” “Esther’s family has expressed sincere gratitude to all first responders and Search and Rescue groups,” RCMP Superintendent Wendy Mehat said in the release. Keith Schendel, according to CNN affiliate CityNews 1130.Īfter being checked by emergency medical services, Wang was free to go home with her family Thursday night, police said. “Her parents had still been there from the day’s rescue efforts – they’ve been up there fairly continuously for the last couple of days – and she walked pretty much right into their arms,” said RCMP Staff Sgt. on Thursday, authorities said Wang walked out of the East Canyon trail area on her own. ![]() “We used as many resources as we could,” Ryan Smith, a spokesperson for Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue, said in the release.Īt around 9:30 p.m. Sixteen teams worked to find Wang during the 54 hours she was unaccounted for, police said in the release. The group’s leader then alerted park officials, who contacted the RCMP, according to a news release. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said Friday that Esther Wang, 16, was healthy, happy and reunited with her family after getting lost in Golden Ears Park.Īuthorities reported that the teen lost her way along the park’s East Canyon trail Tuesday afternoon and her hiking group and its leader were unable to find her. A teen hiker who became separated from her group in one of British Columbia’s largest parks has been found safe after going missing for over two days, Canadian authorities announced.
0 Comments
![]() ![]() We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our site. Please be aware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent. Whole Foods Market works with job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to promote opportunities at our company. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs. Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.Įxposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.Įxposure to temperatures: 90 degrees Fahrenheit.Ībility to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.Ībility to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.Īt Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling. In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours, sitting 1-4 hours. Physical Requirements / Working Conditions High School diploma or equivalent diploma Willingness to work in other departments of the store as required, e.g., customer service, cashier, grocery, etc.Ībility to lift up to 40 pounds, stand/walk for at least 6 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach with or without reasonable accommodation Team Members receive their schedule up to 3 weeks in advanceĬomfort using handheld technology (mobile) device to fulfill ordersįulfills online orders efficiently, accurately and with a sense of urgencyĭetail oriented, paying attention to product and order accuracyĮagerness to learn product knowledge, customer service standards, and store operationsĪbility to keep staging area organized and free of clutter If you are a talented individual who wants to bring your passion for food and a remarkable shopping experience to the FoodMaxx team, we want to hear from you. We especially need Team Members who like to work on Saturday and Sunday – our busiest times of the week! Shoppers with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays are preferred. FoodMaxx is looking for people who care about their communities and who want to make a difference in their workplace. Having a flexible schedule is key to meeting our customer’s needs. While our offerings will continue to evolve, you’ll shop throughout our store for everyday goods including food, household items, and so much more. We think you’ll agree that it’s a great time to join #TeamWFM.Īs an In-Store Shopper, you’ll work on the Store Support team supporting Prime Now customer orders, preparing them for delivery and/or pickup. ![]() This is a fast-growing program and candidates who are passionate about our quality products and great customer service will be a great fit. At Whole Foods Market, we’re committed to providing record-setting grocery delivery services to our Prime Now customers. Canadian taxes and brokerage fees are paid at the time of purchase (brokerage is included in the shipping price) for all orders shipping to Canada based on the order total and ship to province. This allows us to simplify the purchasing process for our Canadian customers, reduce delays at the border and prevent unexpected charges at time of delivery.
![]() Uses: outlining cookies, lettering, detailing/filigree, piping borders 20-second icing It should hold a soft peak that doesn't spread when piped. This is best described as medium-consistency icing. Uses: flowers/succulents/other intricate shapes that need to hold their form, brush embroidery Piping icing ![]() ![]() This icing holds a very stiff peak and has a spreadable, frosting-like consistency. Jump to:Īs the name implies, this is the thickest/stiffest consistency of icing. So if you're new to royal icing and don't know where to start, this is a great place to be! Let's take some of that guesswork out of your decorating endeavors. These were just a few of the things I wondered when I started working with royal icing and boy, I didn't even know where to begin! But after decorating with it for over 6 years, I've learned a lot about how to make it, use it and what NOT to do. meringue powder? How do I store it? How do I use it? What's all this talk about consistencies? Should I use raw egg whites or meringue powder? What about powdered egg whites vs. But for a beginner, making and decorating with royal icing can feel pretty intimidating. I think we can all agree: When it comes to cookie decorating, it's hard to beat the level of detail you can get with royal icing. I recommend all of the products included in this post because they are products I love and trust. Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links and I will earn a commission if you purchase through those links. It has a sharp blade and a nice wide runway. This handheld tool won’t set you back a bundle and can easily be stashed in a kitchen drawer. Most home cooks will enjoy having the Prepworks by Progressive Adjust-a-Slice Mandoline in their arsenal for the occasional time when they need to slice evenly, perhaps to put out a pretty array of tomato slices for a buffet or slice onions for French onion soup. All of the parts except for the blade cover and case are dishwasher safe. However, at about the size of a DVD player, it’s a bit bulky and will take up some room in a cabinet or closet. The julienne blade comes in a slim protective case, too.įor storage, the food pusher and the extra blade in its case can be snapped onto the back of the mandoline so you only have one item to store and don’t have to scrounge around for the parts. There’s also a plastic cover that snaps over the blade as an extra precaution. When it’s on the zero setting, the blade is level with the cutting surface making it hard to accidentally cut yourself. There are a few other safety features, too. Because the guard is so easy to grasp, you’re likely to use it, protecting your hands from the risk of injury. It fits comfortably in the hand, making it easy to push food forward over the blade. The KitchenAid includes a large handguard with prongs that grasp food securely. To cut strips or fries you need to change the blade, which is done easily without risking a cut finger. ![]() There are also settings for waffle slices as well for thin julienne strips and French fries. To adjust the slice thickness, there’s a large knob with five settings, clearly marked in fractions of an inch from 1/16 to 5/16. The stainless-steel blade and runway are housed in a black plastic casing that has a large handle and a leg that unfolds, stabilizing the mandoline while you’re working. As we worked, food virtually glided over the wide and smooth stainless-steel cutting surface. It cut everything from ripe beefsteak tomatoes to plump eggplants to pickle-sized cucumbers into uniform thin, medium, and thick slices, leaving little waste behind. In our tests, the sturdy KitchenAid Mandoline Slicer really had no competition for either great results or ease of use. ![]() ![]() If you’re looking for an inexpensive tool that you can stash in a drawer, our top choice is the handheld Progressive by Prepworks Adjust-a-Slice Mandoline ( available at Amazon). However, it’s large and somewhat pricey for a kitchen gadget. To find the top mandoline, we sliced, julienned, and waffled bushels of vegetables and can say with confidence that the KitchenAid Mandoline Slicer However, these devices can just as quickly and easily nick your fingers, so it’s important for a good mandoline to come with safety features that help protect you while assembling, slicing, and cleaning. Need to create uniform vegetable slices for your favorite salad or ratatouille? A mandoline can quickly and easily cut almost anything you throw at it, including potatoes to make a mound of ultrathin chips or tomatoes to create thick slabs to pair with mozzarella for a Caprese salad. You may remember Wollnashorn from their role in overhauling the Vulkan pipeline cache. Vonchenplus continues to work on making the code match the information NVIDIA has made public ![]() We compared High GPU accuracy in Mainline 1407, and Normal GPU accuracy in Mainline 1421.Īll tests are done at 2X resolution scaling, and using mods to disable dynamic resolution when possible. Here are some stats of some of the most popular games. No option needs to be enabled to take advantage of all of this, just switch GPU accuracy to Normal if you haven’t already.
![]() Not all applicants will qualify for the lowest rates or larger loan amounts, which may require a first lien on a motor vehicle not more than ten years old titled in the applicant’s name with valid insurance. Any stated APR represents the cost of credit as an estimated yearly rate, and each applicant’s APR will be determined based upon state of residency, credit at the time of application, subject to state law limits, and individual underwriting. Loans greater than $15,000 or less than $1,500 are funded through our branch network. Loans between $1,500 and $15,000 may be funded online. ![]() †We offer personal loans from $1,000 to $25,000, with minimum and maximum amounts dependent on an applicant’s state of residence and the underwriting of the loan. Your repayment amount must be in the form of cash or certified funds.Ĭalifornia Residents: Loans made or arranged pursuant to a California Financing Law license. **15 Day Satisfaction Guarantee: If, for any reason, you are dissatisfied with your loan and repay it in full within 15 days we will waive all finance charges with no penalties. This “hard” credit inquiry may impact your credit score. If you continue with the application process online and accept a loan offer, or are referred to a branch and continue your application there, we will pull your credit report and credit score again using a “hard” credit inquiry. *The process uses a “soft” credit inquiry to determine whether a loan offer is available, which does not impact your credit score. We may also ask to see your driver’s license or other identifying documents. As a result, under our customer identification program, we must ask for your name, street address, mailing address, date of birth, and other information that will allow us to identify you. To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. ![]() Not all rates and loan amounts are available in all states. Specific interest rates and fees are determined as permitted under applicable state law and depend upon loan amount, term, and the applicant’s ability to meet our credit criteria, including, but not limited to, credit history, income, debt payment obligations, and other factors such as availability of collateral. We offer personal loans from $1,000 to $25,000, with minimum and maximum amounts dependent on an applicant’s state of residence and the underwriting of the loan. ![]() PNG is perfectly fine for a "transport" data format. The information suffers no distortion and is as precise as when you rendered your scene in the first place. OpenEXR is a format that has been designed to store linear data and has no issues with values larger than 1. The values will have been re-mapped yet again to a point that will not reflect the proper scale of the distances represented on the Z depth information. Even on 16 bit where you can have a much larger different gradations from black to white (4096) you might find that values that are close together are no longer represented.īut the main reason not to use display referred formats like PNG is that those formats presume to be encoding values in sRGB, that is not a linear format anymore, but has a transfortmation curve in which 3+3 might not equal 6 anymore. Saving to an 8bit format will result in 255 possible values, greatly reducing the precision of the information. ![]() But when you save as an image format you are re-mapping those values yet again to a very limited number of values. Normalizing the image to make it fit on a 0 to 1 scale is really not the problem (because even though normalizing has moved the values for the scale, it has kept the values linear). Normalize only when you want to make sure that the Z pass is working, or to use it on programs that cannot deal with the Z channel properly and need the information as an image in grayscale. Inversion is a reversible (invertible) operation ( source)īecause the information contained can then be viewed as an image, since it has values from 0 to 1 that can then be expressed as an image. ![]() All other numbers in between are also inverted. The maximum value is set to 0 and the minimum value is set to the maximum value. The values for absolute distance are converted in relative values and from then on you have to do conversions to find what the real values are. The real effect of doing this is that the scale is both compressed and offset from the real values. The minimum and maximum values are set as 0 and 1 respectively and all other values are spread in a linear scale in between. What happens when you normalize the Z pass? The main issue is that Z depth information, will generate values larger than 1 and image formats cannot deal with values larger than 1 (where 0 is black, and 1 is white) The Z depth values work in a linear scale, meaning that 6 will be twice as far than 3 and one half of 3 will always be 1.5 The minimum and maximum value are clipped according to the camera's start and end clip distances. The camera is the 0 on the scale and the units used for its values are the working units set for the scene (blender units, meters, cm, inches, etc). The Z pass is the absolute distance from the camera to objects in the scene for every given pixel on the image. The Z pass should not be thought of as an image, since its values do not fall into the parameters set for most image formats. Long Answerįirst let's separate the apples from the oranges: Just plug the Z information to a file output node, and save as OpenEXR. The only way to get a Z depth pass without distortion is by avoiding any kind of processing except inversion or normalization. OpenEXR is the only format that will allow you to use the linear information from the Z pass. If you are looking for accuracy, Do not save the Z pass as PNG or any other display referred format. ![]() The plan was simple we would pack our bags full of snacks and simply stay on the wall until we got it done. Deciding to gamble on the whole notion that it doesn’t rain in California, we forged onwards, the only change of plans was to now bring a tent instead of an open bivy. Of course when we checked the weather forecast it was showing a 30% chance of rain and high winds. I immediately texted Billy that all systems were go and that we should start racking. One morning I woke up and checked out YOSAR’s high tech scheduling device, aka a chalkboard, and saw an open block of days I could X myself out on. As a result, I ended up hanging around the Valley floor, stewing in the heat, waiting for my pager to go off while Billy quietly slipped off to the Eastside and made a quick solo car-to-car lap on the Evolution Traverse.Īs the weeks rolled by and September faded into October, I found myself getting restless and unsure if I would get a chance to head up on Freerider before the season ended. ![]() The month of September ended up being incredibly hot and not the most conducive to big wall free climbing. I think the only time he rests is when he can’t find a warm body to belay him. Billy is almost certainly one of the most dedicated climbers I know. My good friend and climbing partner, Billy Brown, turned up in the Valley sometime around early September and right off the bat wanted to know when we were getting on El Cap. However this past October I somehow found myself standing on top of El Cap having just made a ground up free ascent of Freerider (5.12d VI). Needless to say it was a dream I was not expecting to achieve anytime in the foreseeable future. ![]() A goal that on cold mornings or overwhelmingly hot afternoons makes you get out of the tent and try hard. It was one of those abstract, far off goals that you make mostly to convince yourself that a life dedicated to climbing has some sort of purpose. Free climbing on El Capitan has for the longest time been one of my ultimate goals. So, it is best advised to use only fire-resistant material for such purpose, moreover, one should avoid unnecessary cupboards and wardrobes in the house if a fire is a concern. Most cupboards and wardrobes are made from wood and wooden materials, and they are more likely to catch fire immediately. Use only fire-resistant carpets and as minimum as possible. Having too many carpets means a higher risk of fire spreading, and concrete or stone floors can avoid fire but not carpets. However, if your house is more prone to fire or you live in any fire-risk area, it is best to use only required carpets and rugs. Avoid too many carpets and rugs in the house:Ĭarpets and rugs increase the beauty of your house. When you plan for fire-proofing, the roof plays a vital role, and you must use recommended fire-proof material to build the roof so that the shield of your home is safe for a long time against fire. The roof is the shield of your home, and an armoured roof is all you need to stay extra safe and resistant to the fire. Try to use fire doors in your house so that if your house ever catches fire, the door can resist the spread of fire, and you get enough time to escape and save your precious possessions and your family. These doors are specifically built to hold fire for more than an hour and keep the area outside the door safe. Fire doors, a way to escape a fire:įire doors are highly advised in houses that are prone to fire. ![]() A dual-pane window keeps the fire away from easily entering your house in case of any nearby fire. ![]() Even if one layer gets broken, you still have the time to save your house from fire. A double-pane window can be pretty helpful. Consider remodelling them if your house is already built and you do not find windows too strong against fire. So, if your house is built near wildfire-prone areas, you must pay extra attention to the windows. However, these windows are also prone to break in case of excessive heat from the fire. Windows are meant to protect your house from dust, debris, and excess sun rays. You can either do so on weekends or hire a professional for this job. They are highly flammable and can quickly help in spreading fire. If shrubs and greenery surround your house, make sure you chop them off from time to time and remove all the dry and dead vegetation. Greenery is good and healthy but only till it's green and alive. Make sure you keep inspecting the functionality of the fire extinguisher from time to time, so it does not fail to perform when needed. Everyone in the family must know how to use the tool so anyone can shut the fire in such a situation. No matter the size of your home, you need to have a handy fire extinguisher at a reachable height and place. In the worst case, if the fire spreads in your house, the first and the primary thing you need is a fire extinguisher. Keeping your home well protected can not only help you keep it safe but will also help save a little on the home insurance cover premium as well. Fire-resistant rugs and carpets can help prevent fire spread to a great extent. Instead, you can use concrete, tiles, etc. Also, as wood can catch fire too fast, it can be smart if you avoid using wood in your interior. Try to use fire-resistant curtains as curtains can be at the forefront of spreading fire to your entire house. When you are planning the interior of your house, it is essential that you take care of the safety as much as the aesthetics. It can be easily fitted on the ceiling and would install a seamless protective layer without much effort. There are different types of fire alarms, and they do not even require too much space in your house. ![]() It gives you an early sign of any fire-related threat, and before it spreads, you can have control of it. A fire alarm keeps you alarmed:Ī fire or smoke alarm is one of the most valuable tools when it comes to fire-proofing your home. Let us understand some ways to fireproof your home with the help of this guide: 1. If you haven't yet thought of it, now is the time to do so and take the first step. Hence, smartness lies in blocking those ways from spoiling your house and destroying any precious possession in the house along with your family. Though a home insurance cover might be sufficient to give your home a safe feeling, adding fire-proof layers is equally essential.įire is something you cannot avoid using inside the home, and there are several means through which fire can go wrong in your house. A fire in the house sounds like one of the scariest things one can experience. While putting up that extra brush of paint will beautify your home, you need to make sure that you also address the safety issues. With a house comes immense responsibility and the responsibility of keeping it safe. A house is one of the most precious possessions anyone has. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |