12/11/2023 0 Comments Component diagramSkin Parameters are not documented extensively and I was able to find the proper one SequenceGroupBodyBackgroundColor through this page. This was not easy to find, but PlantUML skinning supports alpha channel and the background can be set through the skin. You could use the #Transparent but then the entire group’s background becomes transparent and when big the context is lost. This is annoying when the group overlaps many verticals and becomes one massive big white background. Problem is that every one of the Grouping message features ( group, alt/else, opt, loop, par, break, critical and group) are rendered by default with a white solid background which hides the color of the box. I like to group my participants in boxes and color code them because when the sequence is long, you can quickly identify the scope of the vertical you are looking at even when the participants are out of view. A -> B #Green : text) and possibly add a legend at the responseMessageBelowArrow trueīob <- Alice : Authentication transparent group backgrounds in sequence diagrams In this case and depending on the case, I use color coding with each arrow (e.g. Sometimes, I want to have multiple flows within a component diagram. Multiple and options flows in a component diagram It is a bit strange, but order in rendering seems to follow a reverse order of appearance in the script. l->) but when that doesn’t work, I try to achieve an optimal layout by reorganizing the appearance of the components, especially when they are nested with e.g. You can try to provide some guidelines to the rendering component by adding directions in the arrows (e.g. When using the component diagram, often the layout seems to have a mind of it’s own. With this post I want to share some tips and tricks from my experience using it. Also, it is great for Confluence when the PlantUML Diagrams for Confluence add-on is enabled. The fact that the format is in text is so powerful in software engineering because it can be attached to any process with change management over source control. It has it’s limitations but if the size and the complexity of the diagrams can be contained, then it offers great benefits.
0 Comments
12/10/2023 0 Comments Blue indigo snake eats rattlesnakeNot every kingsnake species has been tested against every venom, but we do know that there is variation in which species are immune to which venoms. Vipers also exhibit flipping, jerking, “body bridging” and other escape behaviors as a defense against kingsnakes-suggesting, since they do not try to bite kingsnakes in defense, that their venom is essentially useless as an anti-kingsnake defense mechanism by now and that kingsnakes have “won” this arms race.Ī milksnake constricting a Dekay's brownsnake On the other side, vipers that had venom with toxins that were, for example, slightly more painful or fast-acting, might have been more likely to survive a predatory attack. Eventually, all the kingsnakes without these venom resistance traits had been killed by vipers that they tried to eat, and only the resistant ones remained. Kingsnake predators that were slightly better able to tolerate the effects of the venom were more likely to survive. Vipers would sometimes be killed and eaten, but many predators later died from their bites. At first, their predators were probably not very good at resisting the effects of the venom, especially if the predator’s physiology was similar to that of their prey, and venom would have made a very good defense mechanism. When vipers were first evolving their front fangs, defensive bites became a new option for them. A kingsnake and a copperhead biting one another 12/10/2023 0 Comments Mac iterm move by wordI have updated the gist of my profile here. DefaultPromptSuffix = $ ( '`n❯❯ ' * ( $nestedPromptLevel + 1 )) # This is to prevent an issue where iterm2 throws an error every time the prompt is run if ( $ env : LC_TERMINAL -eq "iTerm2" ) DefaultPromptAbbreviateHomeDirectory = $true $GitPromptSettings. Import-Module posh-git Import-Module oh-my-posh $gitpromptsettings. The other two aliases are pretty self-explanatory. There are a few things that I have had to add to make my life easier when switching between bash/zsh and PowerShell so that I have consistent commands available to me.Ĭls is too engrained and quicker to type so that has to go in there. I also tend to stick to bash for Azure CLI too for the tab completion and speed it offers. I am now finding that I am using zsh as a primary shell over PowerShell for day to day interaction especially when interacting with git. I have not really played around with this beyond my initial setup which I am quite happy with. I am using PowerLevel9k for my theme which offers some nice customisations. This has changed slightly as I am now on MacOS in the fact that I am now running two different profiles for bash/zsh and one for PowerShell. It comes bundled with thousands of helpful functions, helpers, plugins & themes. Oh My Zsh is a delightful, open source, community-driven framework for managing your Zsh configuration. There are probably more but these are the ones I can remember adding. Move End of Selection Forward -> Move by Word ITerm2 > Preferences > Profiles > Keys Key Combination The rest of my keyboard shortcuts are listed below (that I can remember adding). Pressing ESC to clear the whole line in the terminal which is familiar behaviour for me and one of the muscle memory options that I want to keep. You can install homebrew from the command line too!Įcho "set completion-ignore-case On" > ~/.inputrc Switching from Windows where I used Chocolatey for my software installation needs, I had heard about homebrew and was keen to make a start with using a decent package manager from the start. Make the dock appear faster when using auto hide.Unfortunately I do have to keep an Azure VM handy for the very odd ocassion that I may need something Windows specific. The multiple desktops and the trackpad/gestures is an awesome experience. I thought the switch to MacOS was going to be more difficult than it initially was but once I sorted my muscle memory out (mainly for copy and paste) it was a pretty seamless transition. Some stuff won’t have changed too much because, well….there was no need but my way of working has shifted slightly and I spend more time with a split terminal between bash and PowerShell. I have since moved from a Windows laptop to MacOS so I wanted to make a note of customisations and changes so I had a place to track all of them but other people may also find some of them handy. I previously wrote a post on this which was very popular as I tried to document all of my productivity hacks and shortcuts that I use on a daily basis to assist in writing PowerShell. You can tailor your audio to suit your listening style by tweaking your EQ settings. Customise by genre: For hip-hop, crank up the bass, or accentuate the vocals for a soulful ballad.Adapt to different environments: No matter whether you’re blasting tracks in your car, wearing headphones, or using a home theatre system, EQ settings let you adjust the sound to suit your environment.Fix audio imbalances: If you come across a song where one instrument is overpowering the others, an EQ setting can help level the playing field.Smooth out the highs: By turning down the treble knob, you can make those high notes sound less like a screeching cat.Boost that bass: It’s like having a subwoofer in your trunk that shakes the whole neighbourhood when you turn up the bass slider.Fine-tune your sound: This feature allows you to tweak and adjust your audio according to your personal taste, like having a mini-concert in your ears.There are many benefits to the equalizer settings of your head unit for the sound quality of your car. Benefits of Equalizer Settings On Your Car Stereo: However, if the EQ settings aren’t up to the mark, you won’t get the desired sound in your car, no matter how good the speakers or head units are. If you set the EQ settings well, you’ll get a sound quality that you really like. The EQ settings of the head unit greatly influence the sound quality of your head unit. Every head unit comes with EQ settings so that the user can easily set the bass, treble, and other aspects of the voice according to their liking. What are Equalizer Settings?Įqualizer settings, which you also call EQ settings, are basically the settings that you use to adjust the sound quality of your head unit. So, stay around with me till the end of this article. I’ll also tell you how you can set the settings step by step. So, what are the best equalizer settings for Sony car stereos? That’s what I’ll tell you about in this article. Then what’s making the sound quality so poor? It’s the equalizer settings of your Sony car stereo. You’ve checked the wires, speakers, etc., but everything seems to be working fine. So you just got a new Sony car stereo, but you’re getting very poor sound quality in your car. 12/10/2023 0 Comments Anylist for windowsIn case you just gotta have the exact item, you can add item photos to remove potential confusion. There’s also recipe scaling and meal planning. This allows you to manage the ingredients in your lists including recipe photos. The cost entitles you AnyList for the Web (a nice web-based app) and a Mac app. You can use the iOS mobile app and desktop browser extensions to import recipes from popular websites. And the renewal is not automatic, so you stay in full control. Individual accounts are $7.99 per year and Family accounts are just $11.99 per year for everyone. And you can tweak the colors of individual lists to help visually differentiate them. Thoughtful convenience features are also available. You can keep your device from powering off while AnyList is open. You can set to double-tap to cross off a list item which can prevent accidental cross-offs when your finger mindlessly touches the edge of your screen. And this edit is available to anyone with whom I share the list. For example, I added Coffee and then sorted it so it would appear after Breakfast & Cereal. And you can add categories and sort them as you see fit. So Dairy, Meat, and Product are in the Grocery Category Group. As you type, autocomplete offers quick, tappable suggestions.ĪnyList manages categories in groups. The built-in database contains most grocery items, and you can add items if you prefer specific brands or product types (like Vanilla Oreos). Meanwhile, your partner can maintain her or his own separate lists. This allows you to share with your partner without having to also share your account. You can also share individual lists among other user accounts. You can create and edit lists and synchronize them among your own devices. The basic features of AnyList should work for most. Note: Currently, there are no Android or Windows Phone versions of AnyList. We’ve been using it for a while, and it’s working well. I was skeptical, but AnyList’s features and its freemium model won me over. I’d been looking for an updated app for syncing shopping lists for a while. I heard about the AnyList app on the Daily Tech News Show podcast during the Today’s Pick section. 12/10/2023 0 Comments Cat moods based on tailWhen Bella gets startled, she jumps backwards and her tail instantly goes full vertical and all the fur stands on end. Photography ©PeopleImages | DigitalVision / Getty. Cats who get scared or startled may get the exclamation point tail. I call this a “tail hug” and I melt every time it happens. When Thomas climbs into my lap while I’m sitting at the computer, he either drapes himself over my arm or settles in for a snuggle and wraps his tail around my wrist. Photography by Dan Kosmayer / Shutterstock. I interpret this as the cat tail language equivalent of a teenager’s smart-ass comment and reply with, “Don’t you twitch your tail at me, young lady!” A cat with a curled tail. When I scold Bella for getting on the counter while I prepare her food, she hops onto the floor and does a single whole-tail twitch. If you see the tip twitch, you should heed this polite request. If you’re petting your cat and you start seeing the tip of her tail twitch a little bit, that’s an early sign that your cat is getting overstimulated and wants you to back off. If your cat’s tail twitches, it’s time to take a break from pets, cuddles and other affection. As soon as you say something like, “Hello, darling,” and reach out a hand, the tail straightens out and you’re greeted with head bonks and love. May I come to you?” I saw this a lot in my shelter cats, and my own kitty roommates do that when guests come over to visit. Question mark cat tailĪ cat that approaches you with an erect tail with a tiny hook at the end is saying, “I’m friendly and I’m also just a tiny bit tentative and curious. Photography by mimagephotography / Shutterstock. It’s a sign that needs little translation. Nothing says, “OMG, I love you so much and I’m so happy to see you!” quite like high-tailed kittens. This would quickly be followed by purrs and head bonks all over my shoes. When Sinéad and Siouxsie were kittens, they’d come running up to me with their tails held high the minute I opened my apartment door. Here are the facts behind some of my favorite cat tail signs and what they mean. Even the most obtuse of humans can learn the secrets of this behavior - “cat tail talk,” if you will - with a little observation, and your cat will love you even more if you can interpret her special sign language. Not only is it an anatomical wonder, it’s an excellent tool for feline self-expression. A cat tail is an amazing and beautiful thing. 12/10/2023 0 Comments Arctic thunder ps2 bios romThe Xbox version of the game is not currently compatible on the Xbox 360 or Xbox one. This will be followed by a third game, Arctic Thunder Blizzard, which will feature yet even more content than the previous games and be the final installment in the series. A sequel, Arctic Thunder Avalanche is currently being planned, and will feature new avatars, new tracks, new power-ups and new tricks, some of which were previously featured in the home version. This is the third game in Midway's Thunder series of racing games, which also includes Hydro Thunder its sequels Hydro thunder Hurricane and Hydro Thunder GO, 4 Wheel Thunder, and Offroad Thunder. Sony Playstation 2 Europe 1/3 A-GNote:Archives are arranged by regions or foldersIf page exceeds 1TB, it will span across multiple pagesSmaller files are. The arcade version of the game features a vibrating seat and fans that blow cold air in the player's face while he or she plays the game,opting for a more realistic experience. In 2004,Betson Enterprises released an upgrade of the original arcade version,titled Ultimate Arctic Thunder,which featured two avatars and two tracks which were previously exclusive to the home version. Both ports were developed by Inland Productions. The home version features more avatars,tracks,power-ups tricks,and options than the arcade version. The following year,the game was ported to the PlayStation 2 and Xbox consoles, being a launch title for the latter.The graphics in the Xbox version match that of the arcade version, while the graphics on the PS2 version are significantly lower. The Playstation 2 is still the king of best selling game consoles at over 155 million units (just barely beating out the Nintendo DS).Īnd with nearly 2000 game titles in its library, there is no shortage of awesome content to keep you busy for a lifetime.Arctic Thunder is a snowmobile racing video game developed and published by Midway Games and released for arcades (like ones at family fun centre) in 2000. Take a look at our list of the 50 best PS2 games for some reminders.īut as we all know, game consoles become obsolete, unavailable and increasingly expensive as they age.įor retro gaming fans who do not still have the classic console in their entertainment setup… emulation might be the best option. There are a couple emulation programs available for the Playstation 2, but we gave PCSX2 our number one spot on our list of the best PS2 emulators.Īnd for good reason… with open source applications available for Windows, Linux, and MacOS… PCSX2 has all bases covered.Īnd while PCSX2 does make emulation extremely easy for players, it will need some tweaking to get it working perfect. To hopefully make the process as easy and fast as possible, here is our guide for how to setup PCSX2 BIOS the right way. To get your copy of the PCSX2 program, all you have to do is a quick google search. For legal reasons we cannot link to this website or file. If you have ever downloaded and installed a program to your computer, this is gonna be familiar territory for you.įind your operating system on the Downloads page, grab the program, install it to your computer. “In computing, BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is firmware used to provide runtime services for operating systems and programs and to perform hardware initialization during the booting process”įor those who are not super tech savvy or do not understand big words… that basically means that certain hardware needs specialized firmware to run properly.Īnd gaming consoles like the Playstation 2 use their own BIOS.įor PCSX2 to properly know how to behave like a real Playstation 2, and interpret the games exactly as intended on the original hardware… using the Playstation 2 BIOS is a must.ĭon’t worry… once you install it, you will not have to think about it.ĭownload the ZIP file and extract its contents to a folder on your computer. 12/10/2023 0 Comments One signal web push internet explorerAt the top, you’ll find a slider to activate push notifications.Select “ Notifications” in the app settings.From the list of apps, open the app you want to activate push notifications for.You can just as easily display push notifications for the apps you use on Android. How to enable push notifications in apps ¶ How to enable push notifications on Android ¶ You can enable JavaScript from the browser’s website settings. To receive push messages, you must enable JavaScript. Websites must be added to the notification list by including them in “ Sites can ask to send notifications” using the appropriate URL.Īdd individual URLs in Chrome’s notification settings.Manage website push notifications within the “Site Settings” in Chrome. You can manage all notifications via the corresponding subitem and activate push notifications from here.In the Chrome browser, select the “Site Settings” menu item below “Privacy and Security”. In Chrome, for example, select the menu item “ Privacy and security”.Launch the browser Settings, such as Chrome, Firefox or Edge.You can manage web pages you wish to receive push notifications for manually. You can agree to push notifications via a simple click which gives a page permission to send updates via push notification. This is made possible, among other things, by enabling cookies in the browser. This is particularly common among news websites. When you visit a website for the first time using a browser such as Chrome or Firefox, a pop-up window usually appears requesting to send push notifications. Try them now! How to turn on push notifications in a browser ¶ Got a website but still looking for the right hosting solution? IONOS offers web hosting solutions to suit your needs. You can resolve this by checking which apps are enabled for push notifications and disable push notifications you don’t wish to receive. However, too many incoming push messages can have the opposite effect and quickly result in information overload. App providers use push messages for a wide variety of purposes. Once you activate push messages, you’ll be kept up to date on traffic reports, weather data, grocery offers, etc. These messages are prominently displayed in a designated area on a smartphone or PC, on the lock screen, for example. Push notifications are a bit like a news ticker alerting users to in-app or website news. This can take the form of a simple text alert such as “New message from XYZ” or include more complex information, for example “Your train is delayed by 20 minutes”.
12/10/2023 0 Comments Black strappy wedge heelsIf you can’t stand the idea of anything below 2 inches, look for block style heels like the ones offered by Aerosoles ($135). Higher heels generally mean more pressure on calves, ankles and feet. No one wants to deal with sweaty, squished feet, right? The reason for this is that they tend to be more breathable. Heels with a round or square toe, for example, may be preferable to those that are pointed. Regardless of your personal style, there are some key things to consider when selecting a shoe you’re going to be standing all day in. What are comfortable heels for standing all day? You can still look fabulous without ending the day with blisters, sores, welts and red toes. Whenever your introduction to the painful world of heels was, it may have made you forever fearful of any shoe over one inch tall.īut fear not, because beauty is not pain. Or maybe you first experienced the agony when you wore a sundress and those strappy heels on a first date. Maybe it started at 15 when you were walking into the school gym wearing your prom dress. We know the pain of uncomfortable heels all too well. The fall and winter edit: 21 best women’s sweaters of 2023, from cardigans to cashmere I do planks above $2K of Hermès lipsticks - it’s motivation to stay in shape Heels pair well with maxi dresses as they give you the extra height you need to keep your dress up off the floor, while a shorter midi dress will show off your shoes in style.Allison Bornstein takes stress out of getting dressed: Her ‘3 Word Method’ revealedįashion designer reunited with clothes allegedly stolen by non-binary ex-Biden official Sam Brinton claims they are not ‘either wearable or saleable’ A pair of black patent pumps can elevate a mini dress for a special occasion without overshadowing it. If you want your clothes to do the talking, choose a neutral pair of shoes such as nude heels, white heels, black heels or clear heels. When you feel like you’ve conquered your swagger, upgrade to a higher, thinner heel if you like! What Type of Heels Will Suit Your Outfit? The best heels for you are low heels, mid heels or wedges, which will give your foot more support and balance. If you’re used to wearing flats, slides and sandals, it can feel strange trying to walk in heels. Heels come in all different shapes and heel heights.
12/9/2023 0 Comments Crete heat panelsProviding an R-10 rating, the Crete-Heat ® Insulated Floor Panel System is 2 7/8″ in overall thickness, with 2″ of solid EPS foam. These installations can be in but are not limited to, basements, garages, main floor slab on grade and above grade installations where concrete or gypcrete is normally used. We offer complete radiant floor solutions for DIYs and contractors including: EZ-Route, a floor-to-wall radiant line routing tube system manifolds Pex and customized hydronic heating panels designed specifically to meet your heating requirements.The Crete-Heat Insulated Floor Panel System is an easily assembled modular board, insulation, vapor barrier (10-mil polystyrene film), and radiant floor tube holding grid that allows for simplified installation of hydronic radiant floor heating systems. with holding knobs for 3/8", 1/2" or 5/8" radiant tubing (standard panel) OR 3/4" and 1" radiant tubing for larger installations in thicknesses of 1", 2" and 3". Each interlocking panel covers up to 8 sq. Our panels are available in a variety of R-values and thicknesses as required for your application. Customized notes specific to your job will be added onto the 11"x17" laminated plan to aid you in the installation process. We will work with you determine your heating zones and manifold locations to create a design that best fits your home design and desired system, considering your budget constraints. This design provides the layout and length of each radiant line to ensure even heating for your project. Clearly the EPS foam found in our foam insulation panels is a superior product that will save more money over the years than other types of foam insulation. This significant difference translates into using increasingly more fuel year after year to heat with XPS insulations versus staying consistent from year to year if you use EPS. Essentially it takes 4 inches of XPS foam to equal the same long-term R-value protection as 2 inches of EPS. Both insulation types will start out with an R-10 insulating value for a material thickness of 2 inches, but over time the XPS foam will lose about 48% of its R-value rating while the EPS foam will only lose 6%. EPS foam has a 94% heat retention factor while XPS has a 52% retention factor. Our radiant foam insulation panels use EPS foam insulation while typical pink or blue board-type foam panels use XPS foam insulation. Applications include: basements, garages, driveways, main floor slab-on-grade, slabs over existing slabs and above-grade installations where concrete or Gypcrete is normally used. Effort-by providing a true "walk-in" installation method of simply walking the lines into the knobs, you'll save hours of back-breaking work on your knees. Money-by reducing installation labor costs and, unlike XPS foam, no additional fuel will be needed each year to maintain the same temperature. Time-by reducing installation labor by as much as 2/3. Replacing the separate products of radiant foam, line holding grid, ties and staples, these panels greatly simplify the installation of concrete radiant floors saving you time, money and effort. It is a modular insulation board and radiant tube holding grid all-in-one product that lays right on top of the gravel or sub-floor. Our Insulated Floor Panel Systems simplify the hydronic ra diant floor installation process. Radiant Foam Insulation Panels for Under Concrete Slabsīenefits of Insulated Floor Panel Systems Home > Radiant Heating Products > Radiant Floor Insulation Panels |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |