12/20/2023 0 Comments Mastodon clandestiny lyrics![]() In true Mastodon fashion, the album’s protagonist attempts to communicate telepathically with African and Native American tribes in hopes that they’ll make it rain on his behalf. But this time, the band took a page from Crack the Skye to spin an elaborate yarn about the passage of time, using sand as a metaphor for mortality but also as a window to set the story in the deserts of ancient Arabia. Like The Hunter and Once More ’Round the Sun, each of the songs on Emperor of Sand stands alone, musically speaking. That’s not difficult to do now that Mastodon have finally mastered the art of writing 11 tracks that flow together as one. Nevertheless, if you’re partial to Mastodon’s longer, classical-influenced songs, you’re not going to see Emperor of Sand’s appeal-unless you zoom-out and take the album as one complete work. But the hooks had been lurking all along. The transition to concise songs on 2011’s The Hunter might have come as a shock if you were a fan of the 13-minute rollercoaster suites that incorporated death, thrash, Southern, and traditional heavy metal. The band’s three lead vocalists-Hinds, bassist Troy Sanders, and drummer Brann Dailor-began to exchange death metal howls for increasingly melodic singing. By 2009’s Crack the Skye, a concept album that revisits Tsarist Russia via Stephen Hawking, Mastodon’s lyrics had grown as lofty as the music. At the same time, Crack the Skye contained hints that a more tempered approach was coming. Over their first three proper full-lengths-2002’s Remission, 2004’s Leviathan, and 2006’s Blood Mountain-Mastodon flexed their chops almost like a sports team that had more to prove the more successful it got. But unlike the last album, Emperor of Sand’s balance tips back to what Mastodon built a reputation on. And if you’re wary of returning Crack the Skye producer Brendan O’Brien-famous for helming ’90s blockbusters by Pearl Jam and Stone Temple Pilots-you should know that, as usual, O’Brien smooths out some of the band’s angular edges. Second track “Show Yourself” starts out with a bouncy, almost danceable boogie-rock hook before reverting to one of Mastodon’s zig-zagging riffs. Be warned: If you see clean singing as a concession, you’re going to have issues with this album. Opener “Sultan’s Curse,” for one, is a trademark Mastodon gallop that again shows guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds doing his best impression of Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell. That’s not to say this new album isn’t stuffed to the gills with melodic singing-you can expect to hear a bunch of these songs on commercial radio this summer.
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12/20/2023 0 Comments Localization xbenchThere are so many tools for file naming so that it is difficult to pinpoint which one is the best. It can be an alternative to ‘Beyond Compare’ for those who don’t want to use the paid one. The view window of ‘Beyond Compare’ (Source: Musai Studio)Ī free comparison software provided by the company that created ‘Xbench’. ![]() It is also possible to print a report after analysis. As for localization engineers, it is used when they check that the translations are entered in the correct location within the text file with maintaining the parts that shouldn’t be modified. Localization PMs compare the file or folder structure of the localized files to the source before delivery by using this tool. It is a tool that can compare anything you can think of such as comparison folder by folder or file by file, etc. If you are a localization manager at game companies, please make sure that this kind of ‘false-positives’ case that appeared in the QA process should be excluded when you give QA feedback to localization companies to avoid confusion. For this reason, it is best to apply the QA results by the lead linguist who fully understands the project. In terms of consistency, there are many cases where translations are intentionally different for same source segments, so you should never apply all the result of the QA report as they are. Project Checklist of ‘Xbench’ (Source: Musai Studio)įurthermore, in the case of games, there are things to be careful about during the QA process. The QA items in the ‘Content’ section of ‘Xbench’ (Source: Musai Studio)Īs in the case of ‘Example 3’, if there are special conditions or requirements for each project, it is possible to check after writing the project checklist. The basic QA items of ‘Xbench’ (Source: Musai Studio)Īlso, as you can see the ‘Example 2’ below, you can check all common error types that can occur in localization work you may think ‘check all these things for real?’. (However, it is charged from 3.0.) Like as ‘Example 1’ below, items such as untranslated segments and consistency in both source and target can be checked in the basic section. There are a few other localization QA tools out there, but personally I don’t think there is a tool better than ‘Xbench’ in many ways. To be specific, the localization team performs QA in the CAT tools and uses an additional QA tool if it is still insufficient before delivery. However, each localization team works hard to minimize the error rate and using QA tools is a part of that effort. Therefore, ‘0% of error rate’ is considered impossible. Localization is a process done by a human being. Now, let’s take a look at the types and purposes of tools. As you deal with a diversity of projects, the name of tools introduced in this article may pop up in your mind one day and help you to improve the efficiency of your localization process.Ĭhoose a Proper Tool Depending on Your Purpose! You don’t have to go into the details right now, but I hope you look through this article at least. On the other hand, the ‘auxiliary tool’ can be helpful for a localization manager at game companies or a PM at localization agencies who are working on a localization project with a large number of files, a complex structure, and frequent updates. If you are a freelance translator, the QA function built into CAT tools will be sufficient to check and verify the translation work assigned to you before delivery to LSP. As CAT tools developed, various functions, especially QA functions, were added. In the last article, I mentioned that CAT tools have developed tremendously compared to the past. (I would like to inform you that I am out of all relation to the company of the tools introduced below.)ĬAT tools, which are mainly used in localization, are not just tools simply for translation. Therefore, in this article, we will look at ‘auxiliary tools’ that can improve efficiency in addition to the main translation tools. However, additional tools are occasionally needed when the number of files to deal with is large and even the structure of text files is complicated due to variables or tags. The CAT tools introduced in the last article are mainly used for game localization. Which CAT tool is the Best for the Game Localization? ) ![]() In that sense, we discussed which CAT tool is suitable for game localization in the last article, and many people gave feedback that the information was helpful. Now that there are a lot of different software for translation in the market and using a proper tool became an important factor to achieve efficiency. ![]() However, in fact, it is also an area that requires the ability to use various tools and software including CAT tools at your command. When you think about game localization, you may think ‘isn’t it enough to have a good translation skill or language skill?’. 12/20/2023 0 Comments Wavepad or audacityFor convenience, these figures may also be expressed as 1 nautical mile in 12.4 μs or 1 kilometre in 6.7 μs. A simple calculation reveals that a radar echo will take approximately 10.8 μs to return from a target 1 statute mile away (counting from the leading edge of the transmitter pulse ( T 0), (sometimes known as transmitter main bang)). While the radar transmitter is active, the receiver input is blanked to avoid the amplifiers being swamped (saturated) or, (more likely), damaged. Pulse width also determines the radar's dead zone at close ranges. At any range, with similar azimuth and elevation angles and as viewed by a radar with an unmodulated pulse, the range resolution is approximately equal in distance to half of the pulse duration times the speed of light (approximately 300 meters per microsecond). Pulse width also constrains the range discrimination, that is the capacity of the radar to distinguish between two targets that are close together. Therefore, pulse width constrains the maximum detection range of a target. The amount of energy that can be delivered to a distant target is the product of two things the peak output power of the transmitter, and the duration of the transmission. The pulse width must be long enough to ensure that the radar emits sufficient energy so that the reflected pulse is detectable by its receiver. If the pulse is not a perfect square wave, the time is typically measured between the 50% power levels of the rising and falling edges of the pulse. The pulse width ( τ ) (or pulse duration) of the transmitted signal is the time, typically in microseconds, each pulse lasts. Although obvious when described, this point is often missed when pulse transmissions are first studied, leading to misunderstandings about the nature of the signal. Note that with pulse modulation, the carrier is simply switched on and off in sync with the pulses the modulating waveform does not actually exist in the transmitted signal and the envelope of the pulse waveform is extracted from the demodulated carrier in the receiver. Most systems use pulse modulation, with or without other supplementary modulating signals. In simple ranging radars, the carrier will be pulse modulated and in continuous wave systems, such as Doppler radar, modulation may not be required. ![]() The carrier is an RF signal, typically of microwave frequencies, which is usually (but not always) modulated to allow the system to capture the required data. 12/20/2023 0 Comments Funny rage comics trollThey even made it to real life at one point, with them being featured on t-shirts. The Daily Dot reported that the beginning of the end for rage comics came when meme-sharing websites like 9Gag and Reddit began to integrate animated GIFs into their websites, allowing people to post more than just rage comics and express themselves through GIFs better.Īdditionally, rage comic makers may have contributed to the comics' decline through oversaturating the internet with them. These comics became popular because of their relatability and its ability to generate a positive response from the audience through their punchlines, which further added to their virality according to Liz Lawson, Adonis Jones, Colt Franklin, Greg Pace, Huiyun Wu, Jake Block, Jack Karlov, Paul Paskevicius' study titled " Memes in Media, Culture, and Society." Decline and Obscurity The rage faces were even featured in a YouTube video on February 25, 2012, thanks to the efforts of YouTuber PistolShrimps and his video titled "Rage Comics - In Real Life." These websites include the Memebase Ragebuilder and Dan Awesome's Ragemaker, per Ars Technica. ![]() Certain websites, which are called "rage makers," also became popular on the internet as they let people create their own rage comics using the various rage faces and characters known to man. It now has the "Y U NO" guy, the forever alone dude, "Like a Boss" man, Me Gusta, Derpina, the LOLs character, Freddie Mercury Rage Pose, Yao Ming face, or the "B*tch please" face, and most importantly, the troll face, among others. For some people, these two websites became their entry ticket to the world of memes in the early 2010s.Īlexander Ninth's Troll Face Stickers Pack for iMessage.Īt this point, the rage comics cast has expanded to more than just three. Rage faces would soon be posted on other websites such as 9Gag, and those that are dedicated to such comics, such as Ragestache. Read More: Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Is Back To Let 'Er Rip - How did it Get Revived? This subreddit allowed users to submit their own rage comics, which gave way to the addition of new rage faces such as the "F*ck Yea" and the "everything went better than expected" characters. The format would soon leave 4Chan's /b/ board and spread over the internet thanks to a Reddit forum under the r/FFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUU subreddit (or f7u17). The comics based on the rage guy usually depict him in a situation wherein he has no other choice but to release and express his rage with a FFFUUUUUUU. The first rage comic dates back to 2008 when a 4Chan user posted on the /b/ board with the introduction of FFFUUU Rageguy 4-panes. The rage faces became so popular that people created websites to create such comics. These comics usually tell stories about real-life only to have a comedic twist in the end as its punchline. The meme has continued to spread on Memebase and Tumblr under the tag "troll science." As of July 2nd, 2012, a Facebook page for "Troll Science" has accumulated over 27,000 likes.The rage guy - the first of many rage comics characters and faces.Īccording to Know Your Meme, Rage comics are a series of webcomics that feature characters or "rage faces" that are often created with simple drawing software like MS Paint. On January 30th, 2012, the app "Troll Science" was uploaded to the iTunes store, including 90 troll comics for viewing on a mobile device. On December 27th, the tech news blog Geekosystem published a post titled "21 Vital Lessons in Troll Science", featuring a slideshow of notable examples of the comics. ![]() Here's His Reaction", in which the New School natural science professor David Morgan explained the fallacies inherent in several troll science comics. On October 25th, the Internet culture blog Urlesque published an article by Will Zweigart titled "We Showed 'Troll Physics' Comics to a Physics Professor. October 17th, YouTuber Cidwel uploaded a video titled "Troll Physics Explained – Today: Infinite Car Power!", showing footage of a functioning magnet car in the Nintendo DS game Scribblenauts. The same day, a thread featuring several troll physics comics was started on the BodyBuilding Forums by member Vorian. The next day, another Tumblr blog was created titled "Fuck Yeah Troll Science." On October 3rd, a thread titled "Troll Physics" was posted on the Newgrounds Forums, where its members were encouraged to create their own versions. On October 1st, the "Troll Physics" blog was created on the microblogging site Tumblr. On September 30th, the website Troll Science was launched, which served as a database for troll science images. 12/20/2023 0 Comments Postal 4 armory codes![]() ![]() ![]() (2) Construct.-The term "construct" includes preliminary planning, engineering, architectural, legal, fiscal, and economic investigations and studies, surveys, designs, plans, working drawings, specifications, procedures, and other similar actions necessary for the construction of a public building. (B) repairing, remodeling, improving, or extending, or other changes in, a public building. 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Availability of Federal building project information.Ģ021- Pub. ![]() Our ultimate goal has always been to create 'the perfect head-to. Get ready to enjoy a brand new soccer experience that only eFootball 2022 can offer A New Engine for a New Era. This change signals a new era of virtual soccer, with enhanced graphics and gameplay. Again, these are just educated guesses on our part. PES, the iconic soccer game series, has been rebranded to 'eFootball' this year. PES 2020 mobile release date should be before December 2019. For context, PES 2019 mobile released only in December, but that was also because of a new engine. There's no word on PES 2020 Android or iOS versions, and you shouldn't expect to hear anything before October. If you enjoy the demo and are interested in pre-ordering the game, eFootball PES 2020 price starts at Rs. Steam just states you'll need “a 64-bit processor and operating system”, which essentially feels like a placeholder given most games need that. PES 2020 demo PC system requirementsĪgain, Konami hasn't announced anything. Having played the demo, we can tell you that the three stadiums in the PES 2020 demo are Bayern's Allianz Arena, Palmeiras' Allianz Parque, and the fictional Neu Sonne Arena. Konami says you can carry over those edit files from the PES 2020 demo over to the main game. Also, there’s some info regarding the new gameplay features that will be coming in this year’s edition. In a lengthy post, the Japanese videogame powerhouse has also revealed the release date for the game. This is the first time that the Edit mode is coming to the demo, which gives fans extra time to play around with creating their own kits, editing teams, et cetera. Konami has announced that the upcoming eFootball PES 2020 soccer simulator game will also be coming to the mobile platforms. That means you can play single-player or multiplayer versus AI, and multiplayer alongside and / or against a mix of AI players and human players.īut this time around, Konami is also including the Edit mode in the PES demo, which will only be available on PS4 and PC. You'll get access to Exhibition Match, Co-op Mode, Online Quick Match, and Online Co-op. Like last year, the PES 2020 demo will allow you to play both offline and online. The 13 teams in PES 2019 demo are spread across seven domestic leagues. ![]() Valve has yet to reveal PES 2020 demo download size on Steam. The download size of the PES 2020 demo is 5.3GB on PS4 and 5.9GB on Xbox One. Update: It's out now on PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store. On PC, you'll need Steam to download and play it. The demo for PES 2020 will be available Tuesday, July 30 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. There are a few promised changes in gameplay, which we'll talk about in more detail in our impressions piece after the demo is out, but for now, here's all you need to know about the PES 2020 demo. And with exclusive partnerships with the likes of Juventus and Bayern Munich, in addition to new partnerships with Manchester United and Arsenal to add to its long-term deal with FC Barcelona, the PES 2020 demo does have something to show off after all. What we do know is that the new patch will focus on fixing the issues already reported, and a full list is expected to be shared later this week.The release date of PES 2020 - or eFootball PES 2020, as it's now officially called - is still a month and a half away but Konami is so excited to showcase what it has made that it's releasing a demo of its latest football sim earlier than ever. The new eFootball update will not fix all the problems currently in the game and it could take a long time until everything is to fan liking. With the FIFA 22 release date (opens in new tab) on October 1, and PES games traditionally launching a couple of weeks before its historic rival, I’d be surprised if eFootball didn’t hit. There are a lot of questions and it may take around 10 minutes to complete, but with your feedback we will focus on the improvements that matter most to the players.” “To efficiently gather as much feedback as possible, we have created a Gameplay Survey that anyone can complete. “With the forthcoming v0.9.1 update fixed for early November, we are now working on future updates, and the team would appreciate your support in helping us understand what we should prioritise. A message from Konami has confirmed that this will be the first of many patches being released for the game, telling eFootball fans this week: Player numbers have dived since it was first released but there will be plenty ready to jump back in after signs of improvement. Following its panning by review scorers, Konami pledged to start improving the game this year, and while they had to delay the first major patch, they have now confirmed it will be arriving later this week.Ī lot could ride on what happens next for the game with the release of the new eFootball 2022 update this week. 12/20/2023 0 Comments Base one international![]() At present there are 73 undergraduate programs, including 26 programs selected as national or provincial first-class undergraduate programs, five national-level programs of distinction, two national-level pilot programs, two nationally recognized pedagogical teams, four nationally recognized courses (two superior courses, one national online open course, one national top E-course ). Īt present, two disciplines in AAU are listed among top 1% in ESI, and there is one national key discipline in process, 19 provincial key disciplines, 1 provincially funded project for world-class discipline development, one for national first-class discipline development, five post-doctoral mobile research stations, five A-level and eight B-level PhD programs, as well as 1 7 A-level master's degree programs, and 8 special doctor’s programs. Besides, AAU possesses one part-time academician, 18 national talents and 94 provincial talents. Among this group, 889 work as PhD and master’s students’ supervisors. ![]() Among the 1986 staff, 804 are professors or associate professors. AAU currently has 19 schools, with a full-time enrollment of 25898 students (including 1 56 international students), of whom 5564 are postgraduates. 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Located in Hefei, the capital city of Anhui Province of China, Anhui Agricultural University (AAU) is a key university, with a long history specializing in agriculture and forestry. ![]() ![]() If you have tried to find out the speed rating of a disk by checking a manufacturers website, you#39 re likely to find yourself stumbling through a. Blackmagic Disk Speed Test is one of the free disk benchmarking tools available for your Mac and can help you get the low down on the speed of your Mac#39 s disk, and help you to speed things up a bit. There are more than 10 alternatives to Blackmagic Disk Speed Test for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and Self-Hosted solutions. 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Task killers in of themselves aren’t harmful nor is it dangerous to want to manually free up memory by closing apps you are no longer using. So, then, how can both crowds be right? By something called compromise. using CPU to achieve basically nothing) and Android does have a process management system that frees up memory when needed. It makes sense that closing apps that just turn back on is a waste of battery life (i.e. This argument, the one of the anti-task killer crowd, is also valid. Android has the ability to intelligently manage apps, closing apps when they are not needed to free up memory.In fact killing apps that will just turn around and re-open wastes battery life because of the excess CPU usage that occurs in the process of opening/closing. It is pointless to kill apps that will come back on by themselves.The anti-task killer crowd’s argument is two-pronged: This argument is valid: There are some poorly coded apps that stay on in the background, using CPU, when they are not needed and some apps do slow down the phone even when you are not using them. The pro-task killer crowd’s argument is some apps continue to run in the background, sometimes slowing down the phone and often using CPU and therefore wasting battery life. The truth is actually somewhere in between.īefore I delve into the explanation of why task killers can help and hurt, I would like to clarify that I personally use a task killer however I don’t do any autokilling, and you will understand why after I am done explaining. Others think of them as the satan of Android: A hugely misguided category of apps that do not improve battery life, but rather waste battery life. Many people swear by them, claiming they help improve battery life by closing apps running in the background. Task killers on Android are a controversial topic. Out of this relentless, undoubtedly Windows-inspired, desire to close/exit/kill apps, task killers – also known as task managers – were born. Google, of course, responded with some technical jargon how Android intelligently manages apps, blah, blah, blah, how there is no need to “exit” apps, blah, blah, and some more blah but users still were not satisfied. When Android first came out, users were dumbfounded how they is no “exit” button to close apps. 12/19/2023 0 Comments Forgot password wizard 101![]() Just remember, the reset will affect all services using the CNA password. If you forget your CNA password and have registered for the Password Portal, you can reset your password on your own. 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