![]() Then add furniture and accessories, switch to 3D and add windows and doors. Start by adjusting the floor shape, size, materials and colours. Getting started couldn’t be easier either. ![]() What's especially great about this software is that it works on iOS, which means you can create plans on your phone or iPad while you’re on the move. With Planner 5D you’ll be able to start from scratch or use a template which is perfect for throwing together a quick floor plan if you don’t have the time or don’t want to make a complex design. Like the free version of Sketch Up, this tool is immersive, which means you are able to explore your design with your feet virtually on the ground. Whether you’re building an extension for your home, a treehouse, or conceptualising your debut on Grand Designs, the thoroughness of this software will help you bring every aspect of your design to life.Īccording to Cory, Planner 5D is the best-looking home design tool. The free version is perfect for hobbyists, while the pro version is more suited to professionals in architecture, construction, engineering and commercial interior design. This powerful home design tool is immersive enough to make it seem like you are moving through your future home, while being flexible enough to make it feel as if you’re working with pen and paper. SketchUp is the most comprehensive free 3D design software you’ll find on the web, says Cory. Dreaming up a new home has never been more fun. ![]() Here's our pick of some of the best interior design apps currently available to home designers and interior decorators. 'Using a room planner or design app is the most accurate way of fleshing out your ideas visually,' says Cory Powell from DBS Bathrooms, who talks us through some of the best free interior design software, alongside some tried and tested apps and tools by the House Beautiful team. ![]() Regardless of what home project you're working on – and the tradespeople you choose to hire – you’ll want to communicate your ideas with everyone involved as accurately as possible, from the layout of your room to the paint colours for each space. Of course, planning, budgeting, moodboarding and the like, is essential to any home renovation project (whether you're planning an extension, new kitchen or bathroom, or finally getting round to landscaping the garden) but designing your dream space isn't as daunting as you think, thanks to plenty of professional home and interior design software that's readily available, user-friendly, affordable, and in many cases, free. It's one thing moving into a new house but it's another actually designing a home. ![]()
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![]() ![]() The reference point for the dBu measurement was chosen so that 0dBu = 0.775 volts. We like to call that “signal”, as in “Do you see any signal on that channel?” We typically measure this signal in volts. When we pass signal through our studio gear it’s all done by bothering electrons. That’s 1,000,000 times more pressure, represented as a change of 120 decibels. In comparison, the threshold of pain is 120dBspl, and that is equivalent to 20 pascals of pressure. This is what dBspl is measuring sound pressure level referenced to pascals, where 0dBspl = 0.00002 pascals. ![]() The force that a specific sound enacts on said air molecules is called Sound Pressure Level, and we measure that force in Pascals (named after Blaise Pascal) Our ears pick up sound through the vibration of the air molecules bouncing into our tympanic membranes (that’s a fancy name for ear drums). Now that we have a better understanding of how decibels work, let’s look at the different things we measure with decibels. The change between any one decibel and the next is never the same as the change between another, different, two decibels. But what if your ruler’s marking got closer together as you moved to the higher numbers? That’s what a logarithmic scale is doing.Įven just understanding this much will help you realize how much variation there is within the decibel scale. On a ruler the distance between markings is consistent all the way up and down the ruler. It’s a bit confusing, but if you think of it like a ruler it might help. The logarithmic scales also change as you move away from your reference point. Decibels are measured on a logarithmic scale, which is a way to express large data ranges in a compact way. That is to say that the difference from 1dB to 2dB is not equal to the difference between 10dB to 11dB, even though they are both represented by a 1 decibel change. So the first point to make is that decibels are not measured on a linear scale. Before we do, we need to understand something about scaling, and how it relates to decibel measurements. Fortunately for us, those that have come before us have done all the hard work of figuring out those references and how they all relate. So the reality is, when talking about decibels, we need to know what reference we’re dealing with, and what we’re actually measuring. Since the decibel is one-tenth of the Bel, it’s a simple way to measure smaller increments without all those nasty decimal places. It was named after Alexander Graham Bell (scientists and engineers like to name things after their heroes). A Bel is a unit of measurement that measures the ratio of a source against a known reference level. You see, the word decibel simply means one-tenth of a Bel. We’ve all said things like, “Hey, can we bring that down a dB or 2?” or, “Bring that up about 3dB,” but what do we really mean? Or, even more to the point, what does that really mean? I mean what is a decibel, really? ![]() ![]() ![]() The bottom line is that the Tokyo Disney Resort of today is still very different from the Tokyo Disney Resort of 2019. Staffing shortages are an ongoing issue, restaurants and retail remain closed, entertainment is reduced or modified, and more. ![]() This is actually the dynamic throughout Japan, not just at Tokyo Disney Resort. parks in their ‘phased reopening’ progress. More broadly, the way to think about operations at Tokyo Disney Resort is that they’re about 18-24 months behind the U.S. You also won’t be made to feel uncomfortable or disrespectful by not masking–it was a pretty common practice (albeit not nearly to this degree) in Japan even pre-pandemic. It’s even lower in touristy places, such as theme parks.Īccordingly, you won’t be out of place if you don’t wear one. The percentage of people masking regularly has dropped precipitously. Although ~60% of Japanese still wear masks at least “sometimes” ( per the latest NHK polling), that number is trending downward and the percentage is (ballpark) usually around one-third of people at any given time. However, it wasn’t until mid-2023 when Japan downgraded COVID–the country’s reopening has been much slower than the United States. Although most official policies and protocol have been abandoned, you’ll still see plenty of face masks throughout Tokyo Disney Resort and Japan, as a whole. You may wonder why we’re commenting on this in a planning guide for 2024, as it’s possible this hasn’t been a daily consideration to you for a few years at this point. Most businesses in Japan have also removed plexiglass barriers and other antivirus measures. Tokyo Disney Resort has dropped all face mask rules, both indoors and outside. While Japan is still not 100% back to pre-2020 normal, it’s ‘close enough’ to the point that this should no longer matter to anyone planning a trip.Īlmost all health safety policies and protocols have been abandoned. Even since we were last there, a lot has changed. We’ve already returned to Tokyo Disney Resort to experience everything that’s new and see how the parks have changed as compared to pre-closure. It’s now been over a year since Japan reopened to individual travelers. There’s plenty of precedent for a slower first half of 2024–it’s exactly what happened when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (Disney’s last colossal new land) debuted in the U.S. ![]() We discuss the likelihood of this dynamic in When to Visit Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea in 2024. If you do travel to Japan in the first half of the year, one consolation prize could be lower crowd levels as Japanese locals postpone visits to Tokyo Disney Resort until the new Fantasy Springs opens. That blockbuster new $2 billion expansion is the eighth themed port of call at Tokyo Disneysea, and is sure to draw massive crowds upon opening. If you’re debating when to visit, you might want to hold off until Fantasy Springs opens, as it’s the biggest expansion to any existing theme park ever. The next blockbuster addition is Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea, which will officially open in June 2024. See What’s New & Next at Tokyo Disney Resort in 2024for a more detailed look at what else is new and coming soon. Whether you’re eager to take your first visit to Japan or make a return visit for Tokyo Disneyland’s 40th Anniversary, we are here to help you start planning! The “Dream-Go-Round” celebration is the current big event at Tokyo Disney Resort, but far from the only thing happening or on the horizon. We have tips & tricks, where to stay, how long to visit, must-eat food & snacks, best attractions, touring plans, avoiding crowds, and other things to do. Our 2024 Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea vacation planning guide offers info for the two Disney parks, resort hotels, and ‘downtown’ district in Japan. ![]() ![]() ![]() Data provided through the use of this store and this app may be accessible to Microsoft or the third-party app publisher, as applicable, and transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or any other country where Microsoft or the app publisher and their affiliates or service providers maintain facilities.Please refer to Microsoft's EULA for Terms of Service for Microsoft 365 on Android. A subscription cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period.This app is provided by either Microsoft or a third-party app publisher and is subject to a separate privacy statement and terms and conditions. You can manage your subscriptions in your Play Store account settings. 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![]() To drive an even bigger impact, we’ll soon expand this same technology to third-party developers through Google Maps Platform. and Canada, eco-friendly routing has helped remove an estimated half a million metric tons of carbon emissions - the equivalent of taking 100,000 fuel-based cars off the road. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory and data from the European Environment Agency. ![]() Recently, we launched eco-friendly routing in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, which uses a new routing model to let drivers see and choose the most fuel-efficient route to their destination, using insights from the U.S. Helping companies and developers operate more sustainably ♻️ Search with Live View starts rolling out in London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Paris and Tokyo in the coming months on Android and iOS. We'll show you business hours and how busy a place is, and you can tap on any location to view more details, like what services the barber shop down the street offers. You can also spot different places - including coffee shops, grocery stores and transit stations. With search with Live View, simply lift your phone to search and instantly see the ATMs in an area. Say you’re heading to an outdoor market and need to take cash out. Now, we’re expanding the underlying technology - the first of its kind to be available broadly - to launch a new feature called search with Live View, which helps you find what’s around you more intuitively. Three years ago, we reinvented the way people orient themselves while walking with Live View, which overlays arrows and directions right on top of your world so you don’t get lost. Neighborhood vibe starts rolling out globally in the coming months on Android and iOS.īeyond helping you experience a place before you visit, we’re also changing the way you explore it in the moment. To determine the vibe of a neighborhood, we combine AI with local knowledge from Google Maps users who add more than 20 million contributions to the map each day - including reviews, photos and videos. ![]() Say you’re on a trip to Paris - you can quickly know if a neighborhood is artsy or has an exciting food scene so you can make an informed decision on how to spend your time. Soon, with our new neighborhood vibe feature, you’ll be able to select a neighborhood and see the most popular spots come to life thanks to helpful photos and information from the Google Maps community right on the map. If you’re visiting a new neighborhood, it can be hard to figure out what's worth exploring, what’s new, and what the local gems are. At Search On, we shared how we’re reimagining Google Maps yet again, with a visual and intuitive map that allows you to experience a place as if you’re there - all thanks to the newest advancements in computer vision and predictive models. Features like live traffic transformed how people get from point A to B, and insights like busyness information changed the way people make decisions about where to go. Google Maps has always pushed the boundaries of what a map can do. ![]() ![]() ![]() “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style” I’ve run a game on everybody and they’re going to find me out.” I have written eleven books, but each time I think, ‘Uh oh, they’re going to find out now. “Each time I write a book, every time I face that yellow pad, the challenge is so great. “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.” “Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future and renders the present inaccessible…We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” “I don’t trust people who don’t love themselves and tell me, ‘I love you.’ … There is an African saying which is: Be careful when a naked person offers you a shirt.” ― Maya Angelou Maya Angelou Quotes On Woman That some people, unable to go to school, were more intelligent and more educated than college professors.” ![]() “My mother said I must always be intolerant of ignorance but understanding of illiteracy. “I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. “Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently.” “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” “When someone shows you who they are believe them the first time.” “I did then what I knew best, when I knew better, I did better.” ![]() “If I insist on being pessimistic, there is always tomorrow. “You can only become great at something you are willing to sacrifice for” ― Maya Angelou, Wouldn’t Take Nothing for My Journey Now “Since time is the one immaterial object which we cannot influence-neither speed up nor slow down, add to nor diminish-it is an imponderably valuable gift.” “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Here we are sharing a collection of Maya Angelou Quotes on love, life, change, education, freedom, success, courage, friendship to celebrate the life of a legend. She has left so many wise thoughts and lessons for her to learn which we will cherish and always be thankful for. ![]() Maya Angelou’s life is the symbol of confidence, contribution, and perseverance. She was not only an author but was a memoirist, essayist, poet, journalist, historian, songwriter, dancer, stage and screen producer, director, performer, and singer. She has written several books in the queue. Those 7 autobiographies focus on her childhood and adult experiences. First of her seven autobiographies, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969) was one of the most popular of her work. Maya Angelou has lived a long and storied life. In 2010, she was praised by one of the country’s highest honors, Presidential Medal of Freedom which was given by President Barack Obama. Her hard work was rewarded in 2000 when she received the National Medal of Arts. That makes her the first poet in the history since 1961 to deliver an inaugural recitation. In 1993, Maya Angelou was invited at Bill Clinton’s inauguration to recite her poem “On the Pulse of Morning”. She has received dozens of awards, over 50 honorary degrees for being an inspirational figure of America. Maya Angelou born with the name of Marguerite Annie Johnson was born on April 4, 1928, was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She was one of the most celebrated poets and authors of America. These famous Maya Angelou quotes on Love, Life, Woman will teach a way to enjoy life despite the challenges. ![]() ![]() If the original invoice was in Canadian dollars and the memo is issued in US, you will need to convert the credit memo amount.
![]() ![]() If your life circumstances have changed since the last time you reviewed your estate plan, you may have to make changes when it comes to the beneficiaries, appointed agents and executors.The biggest and, sadly, the most common, estate planning mistake is not doing it at all. You can also ensure that your estate plan is entirely up to date and in compliance with any state and federal regulations. Regularly updating your estate plan can help you to avoid common estate planning mistakes. ![]() Regular Check-Ins Keep Your Estate Plan Healthy You may also want to change specific gifts or recipients. Because laws surrounding gifts can change over time, it’s essential to review any gifts and update them accordingly. Gifting opportunities are another critical feature of your estate plan. If you have an irrevocable trust, confirm that the trustee properly carries out their duties like administration, management, and annual tax returns. You should review your state’s estate and inheritance tax limit. While most of us will not face estate tax issue based on the current exemption amounts, many of us could have state estate or inheritance tax issues at a much lower net worth level. You should also check your estate and inheritance tax burden. If you have a revocable living trust, you should review trustee and successor appointments. If you have minor children, you should also name guardians for them and confirm that your plan includes trust provisions to support and protect your children adequately. You should review the details of your will, including your executor, the allocation of your estate and inheritance tax burden, and the plan for any digital assets and information. Your last will and testament is one of the essential pieces of your estate plan. You should also affirm any clearly expressed wishes regarding your end-of-life treatment options. It’s also good to make your wishes clear about do-not-resuscitate (DNR) provisions and clue your health care POA in on your decisions. If you plan to undergo any health procedures shortly, you should review the medical institution’s Health Care POA form. ![]() ![]() In most cases, it makes sense to appoint someone who lives near you to be your agent for this role. You should also review and update your health care power of attorney. If you need to revoke a power of attorney, you will want to put that in writing and notify the proper parties. If you’ve revoked the general power of attorney from a prior agent, keep thorough written records. You should also review your appointed agents and confirm that your successor agents are good backups. You should make sure that this designation is up to date and accurate. Have you designated a general power of attorney? This is the person you authorize to act on your behalf to make business, personal, legal or financial decisions if you become incapacitated. over 20+ years as was allowed in the past. There is a significant tax difference on withdrawing money from an inherited IRA in just 10 years, vs. For example, with the SECURE Act recently eliminating the stretch IRA, many should be revisiting their estate plans. In some cases, you may want to update your plan in light of recent law changes. You should review your estate plan to see if it has been affected by changes to any state or federal laws like exemption limits, gift tax, probate and more. You should also update your address and keep your family and adviser(s) informed about where your documents are held. so it’s a good idea to review your estate plan to make sure that it complies with local laws and regulations. Have you moved to a new state recently? Estate laws vary in different states - the status of marital property, rules on executors and powers of attorney, etc. Here are a few things to keep in mind when updating your estate plan. marriage, divorce, family, move, etc.īefore you continue reading, grab this free workflow: What Issues Should I Consider When Reviewing My Estate Planning Documents? Estate Plan Update Checklist You should also update your estate plan if you’ve experienced significant life changes, i.e.Change in tax law? Haul out your estate plan.It’s a good idea to update your estate plan every few years. ![]() ![]() ![]() Doctors say her teeth, hidden here behind her pursed lips, are horrifically decayed due to the years she lived in the. In some places the cellar was no more than 5 foot 6 inches high. Haunted: Elisabeth Fritzl as a fresh-faced teenager and how she looks today. It had a reinforced concrete door, concealed behind shelves. Like everyone else I wanted to know how Fritzl had managed to hide his daughter and three of her children for so long in the specially constructed bunker. Yes, the cellar is down there by the back, and no, I am not going to let you see the entrance to it. AFP PHOTO / CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION POLICE DEPARTMENT OF LOWER-AUSTRIA HO - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - (Photo credit should read -/AFP/Getty Images) - / LOWER-AUSTRIA CRIMINAL POLICEĪt the low metal gate to the back of the block, a policeman bored with answering the same tiresome questions gave me a wary look. The case came to light when one of the children, now 19, was admitted to hospital in critical condition. The incestuous relationship allegedly produced seven children. Elisabeth, 42, has told police her father drugged her in August 1984 and kept her in the cellar of the family home, regularly abusing her over two decades. Perhaps the worst fears are for Elisabeth. This disturbing story of incest and imprisonment shocked the world, and raised pressing questions about the man behind this brutal. Austrian Josef Fritzl, 73, who was arrested on April 26, 2008, is accused of holding his daughter Elisabeth captive for 24 years and fathering seven children. A seventh child, Alexander's twin, died three days after birth, his body incinerated by Fritzl in the house's furnace. In 2008, the world learned the horrifying story of Josef Fritzl, an Austrian man who’d imprisoned his own daughter Elisabeth for 24 years, raped her countless times, and forced her to bear seven of his children. This handout picture released on Apby the Criminal Investigation police department of Lower-Austria shows one of the underground rooms in the Fritzl family house in Amstetten, east Austria, in which Elisabeth Fritzl, and her children were allegedly held prisoner by her father, Josef. Over three days we learned how Fritzl had burnt the body of one child in a furnace after it died soon after birth, how he had forced his daughter to write a letter saying not to look for her, how the walls of the basement were decorated with paper stars. Many people were helpful, like the hotel manager dismayed to find out I wasn't in Amstetten on holiday but there to litter her lobby with notes. ![]() ![]() ![]() There’s no need to sit there and play as one character for hours on end in order to master their special moves and hit combos. There are typically a few characters that can do quick teleports or insane flips that aren’t humanly possible, but for the most part, the combat is based on real world techniques.Įach character’s moves vary, but there are a set of common combinations that make jumping from one character to the next very easy. While there’s not much in the way of realism when it comes to a Soulcalibur game, it is more grounded than most others. Like most Japanese games that involve females, they’re all sporting what appear to be huge sacks of liquid, awkwardly tacked on their torso. But unfortunately, Ivy isn’t the only culprit in the gigantic tits department. Ridiculous, is probably the best word to describe Ivy. ![]() But there’s a limit, and Ivy crossed it 10 times over. ![]() Someone got a little carried away with the boobs on that girl, and not in a good way. Let’s get Ivy out of the way right off the bat. I was glad to see Soulcalibur IV kept the good stuff in tact, however it’s been a bit of a battle between love and “ this is just silly” from the get-go. Once I got a feel for the controls, I was able to use any character and do well with them. But best of all, moves are performed by combination of tapping and holding buttons, while pushing in different directions. The combat was a little more grounded, in that no one could shoot giant fireballs out of their wrists or freeze an opponent in mid-air, and it revolved around the use of weapons and various fighting styles. When I first experienced the Soulcalibur series on the GameCube with the release of Soulcalibur 2, it was like a breath of fresh air. Trying to remember 25 hit combos and countless special and finishing moves for dozens of characters isn’t something I consider fun. I spent many, many quarters on Street Fighter 2 and Mortal Kombat back in the day, but when things started getting crazy complex, I lost interest. I don’t play many fighting games, although I have in the past. ![]() |
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