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![]() ![]() The object is displayed in a box, where it can be rotated and observed from any angle. ![]() Helicon’s “ 3D viewer” utility, which is included into the Helicon Focus installation, is designed to visualise 3D models. The video above shows how a 3D model is created The data in the image file are then exported to create a 3D model with just one click. Once the z-stack has been created, the rendering process can be started. The objective lenses are also available without a tripod. Thanks to its modular construction, it is extremely flexible and enables a multitude of magnification combinations (3x -> 18x), depending on which configuration of tube elements is used. The LM macroscope has a central optical path and is thus considerably more powerful than comparable systems with a dual optical path or conventional stereomicroscopes. The image above shows an LM macroscope with Cognisys StackShot system. Achieving maximum resolution is a key aspect in the design of our devices. With our LM macroscopes and photomicroscopes, which are equipped with objective lenses that are optimised for this technique, it is possible to achieve the best possible image quality for each individual image. It takes just a few mouse clicks and minutes of your time to create the finished image, which translates into significant improvements in workflow efficiency. Because the image collection process is automated, all the images in the z-stack are captured with the same step size. The finished z-stack, which contains more than 100 separate images, is then merged into one frame using the Helicon Fokus software. These z-stacks can also be created by using a motorised focus rail ( StackShot) and the Helicon Remote software. We used a simple coin cell battery, available everywhere batteries are sold, for this process. With a specialised software, a composite image is then created, based on the sharpest regions from each of these separate photos. Over 100 separate photos are taken by gradually incrementing the focusing distance across the subject (this is the “z-stack”). Especially at higher magnifications of 30x, where, due to physical limits, the depth of field is very low, photographers often use focus stacking to improve depth of field. In microscopy and macroscopy, focus stacking and the corresponding software tools are increasingly employed to extend the apparent depth of field of a photograph. Low budget 3D microscopy: how to create fascinating 3D transformations of a z-stack image series in microscopy and macroscopy How can I visualise surface features such as wear and tear or surface roughness? How can I capture an image of an object under the microscope that makes it look as if it’s popping out from the screen? ![]()
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Gawker hypocrisy8/8/2023 ![]() "This is not only his victory today, but also anyone else who's been victimised by tabloid journalism," Hogan's lawyer David Houston said outside the courtroom. The jury, who spent less than six hours mulling over the case, ruled against the freedom of press argument, ruling that Gawker had indeed violated Hogan’s privacy by publishing the video, and awarding Hogan $115m in compensation, a sum that the website will be hard-pushed to bounce back from. Daulerio and founder Nick Denton might have been distasteful, the concept of freedom of the press was more important to uphold. The appeals court has previously addressed that structure and has not bought Hogan’s arguments that there is something questionable about it.The defense argued that while the actions of former Gawker editor A.J. We’ve been fully transparent about both our finances and the corporate structure, to him and to the courts. “Hulk Hogan is imagining that there is something to uncover here. Gawker has responded in court papers that a major international law firm, Mayer Brown, “analyzed the appropriate arm’s-length pricing for the royalty payable by Gawker to Kinja with respect to the intellectual property. Yet its own pitch book for investors reveals a rosier future: Gawker’s growth plan is to increase its operating income from $6.7 million in 2014 to $43 million in 2019. Gawker has claimed that the $140 million jury award would be “ruinous” to its business, in a bid to get the judge to slash the amount to less than $2 million. ![]() Gawker has refused to give up a document called a “transfer pricing study” that would determine whether the fees are inflated, citing lawyer-client privilege, according to court papers. GMGI is valued at $267 million Denton has a $117 million portion of it. In a Florida courtroom in March, the jury was told that Gawker is worth only $83 million, while Denton’s net worth is $121 million - largely based on his shares in Gawker’s parent company, Gawker Media Group Inc. Denton continues to cloak himself in the Constitution while it also appears he’s expatriating great sums of money to Eastern Europe, potentially to avoid taxation and creditor issues,” Hogan’s lawyer, David Houston, told The Post. “In my opinion, it’s very hypocritical that Mr. The gossip site and its owner, Nick Denton, last month were ordered to pay the pro wrestler $140 million for violating his privacy by posting a sex tape involving him and a then-friend’s wife.īut Denton may try to get out of paying a required $50 million bond and the final judgment by lying about his and the company’s worth, the documents charge.ĭenton, who is Hungarian and British, appears to have hidden millions of dollars in Gawker profits through inflated licensing fees to a Hungary-based sister company, the documents charge. Gawker’s stated net worth of $83 million seems as phony as a WWE bout - and Hulk Hogan’s lawyers want access to confidential documents to try to prove it, according to court papers. Gawker begs readers to have an 'open mind and heart' in quiet relaunchįirebrand writer tapped to bring Gawker back from the dead News, gossip site Gawker shuts down - again!ĭeadspin owner G/O Media buys business news site Quartz ![]()
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Macro trading post8/8/2023 ![]() ![]() Both regulatory risk at 5% and climate risk/greenwashing at 7%, scored lower. ![]() This was closely followed by misinformation/data risk and cybercrime at 14%. It’s more likely that hedge funds would want data on auto loan delinquencies and credit card debt, which is more of a signal that the consumer may be in trouble, he said.Īccording to a live poll on the webinar, geopolitical risks and market risks tied as the top risks selected by 19% of attendees, while 17% cited the economic impact of recession as the main concern. “Traditionally hedge funds didn’t care about this data because consumer health wasn’t tied to a specific stock,” said Petrescu, adding they had to read individual company reports. stock market indexes suffered severe declines as it suggested that consumers were changing their spending habits. Other earnings reports showed that consumers were spending more money on food and basic essentials due to rising prices. 21, when home improvement retailers released a forecast of lower profits for the year, this showed that consumers were spending less on expensive goods such as big appliances and home remodeling. “Even if they’re not a macro-hedge fund they still need a view of the health of the consumer and interest rates,” he said. “Hedge funds are asking about more macro data sets,” said Chris Petrescu, CEO of CP Capital, a data consultancy to hedge funds, who spoke on the webinar,” in a follow-up interview. ![]() When searching for opportunities on Chinese stocks, Clark advised investors and traders to look at shipping data, corporate event data, and P&L data on various exporters and shipping firms. “I agree that macro is relevant, but coming into 2023, I see this much more of an active stock picker’s market,” said Mehta.ĭoug Clark, Managing Director of Equity Market Design at TMX Group, said data on the China reopening trade and inflation were two opportunities for equity traders to focus on. While quant hedge funds who had exposure to the value sector did well in 2022, Mehta predicted that more than one style effect would be drivers of performance in 2023. 12 webinar “Data Minds: Navigating 2023’s Bear Traps Using Data-Driven Signals.” But what happens in 2023 with Fed policy is going to be more nuanced,” said Asha Mehta, Managing Partner and CIO at Global Delta Capital, a systematic investment manager, who spoke on the Jan. “It’s certainly been a macro-driven market for several years. 14 showed that the consumer price index (CPI) had cooled off slightly at the start of 2023 from its peak to 6.4% in January with energy, housing, food, and other items, keeping up the pressure on prices, reported the WSJ. economy grew more than economists expected in January, which made investors concerned that the Federal Reserve would continue to keep interest rates higher for longer.įor example, a report from the Labor Department on Feb. With signs that inflation has cooled off, many were betting the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates in the second half of the year, reported The Wall Street Journal.īut a series of recent “hot” data points released in February on consumer prices, supplier prices and the tight labor market, suggested that the U.S. Investors kicked off 2023 with optimism that stubborn inflation had eased, which drove a significant stock market rally in January. interest rates.Ī big issue has been the inflation rate. ![]() New releases of macro-data have caused traders and investors to adjust their expectations, sparking volatility in markets and anxiety about the path of U.S. Financial markets are reacting to macro-events and news much faster than in the past, prompting hedge funds and other buy-side firms to hunt for new signals in data feeds.Įxperts on a recent webinar hosted by Wall Street Horizon (WSH) said that hedge funds and other buy-side trading desks are coping with faster reactions and market reversals in response to data releases and earnings sentiment. ![]()
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Two hand pinochle8/8/2023 ![]() My family generally plays with a single round of bidding.
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Movies about pickpockets8/8/2023 ![]() ![]() Whitacre calls himself "0014" because he's "twice as smart as 007." "The Informant!" is a quirky, off-beat hidden gem that more than earns the exclamation point in its title. Original Czechoslovak poster (58×81 cm) for THE PICKPOCKETS aka VRECKARI. ![]() "The Informant!" is rife with terrific narration from Damon, and the film pokes a lot of fun at the ridiculous nature of a random executive becoming an informant for the FBI. PICKPOCKETS original movie poster 1967 GREAT EXAMPLE CZECHOSLOVAK SIXTIES DESIGN. A young woman (Jessica Lundberg) remembers a fantasy honeymoon with a rock guitarist. Cruikshank Pickpocketing is a form of larceny that involves the stealing of money or other valuables from the person or a victim's pocket without them noticing the theft at the time. Some are just seconds long, none longer than a couple of minutes. Okay, that may make the film sound a lot heavier than it is. Article Read Edit View history 'Dandy PickPockets Diving: Scene Near St. This labyrinthine web of fiction threatens to destroy his once stable life. The 22 sexiest queer movies of all time, including 'Call Me By Your Name,' 'Cruel Intentions,' and 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The story of a young man living as a lonely man. Unfortunately for Whitacre, he becomes a little too committed to the thrill of being a spy and can't help himself from lying. Pickpocket influenced Paul Schraders film works Taxi Driver, American Gigolo, and Light Sleeper. While initially rather terrified of the idea, Whiatcare becomes more comfortable with it, eventually becoming fully absorbed into the role. Whitacre finds himself embroiled in an effort by the American government based on a price-fixing claim, in which he gets pressured into working for them as an informant for the FBI. His mother dies shortly after his release, and against the misgivings of his lone buddy. ![]() The film stars Matt Damon as Mark Whitacre, an executive for a large agricultural business. Michel takes up pickpocketing on a whim and is shortly imprisoned. ![]()
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Kevin smith he man netflix8/8/2023 ![]() Jeff Matsuda (The Batman, TMNT) and Susan Corbin (Voltron) will also serve as produces for the series, while animation will be provided by House of Cool and CGCG (Trollhunters). The newly-announced CG series will be executive produced by Adam Bonnett (Descendants), Christopher Keenan (Justice League, Batman Beyond), and Rob David (Masters of the Universe: Revelation, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). Netflix's Vampire Comedy Day Shift Gets August 12 Release Date, New Trailer.Netflix's Geeked Week Goes Behind The Scenes Of Action-Packed Interceptor.Ryan Gosling And Chris Evans Get Into An Explosive Brawl In First Gray Man Clip.Paul Feig's School For Good And Evil Gets Netflix Geeked Week Trailer.Netflix's Resident Evil Series Gets Horrifying New Trailer. ![]() "The entire team at Mattel is excited to introduce the world of He-Man to a new generation and, together with the talented team at Netflix, to reimagine the classic characters in a way that appeals to kids and families today, while also resonating with the fans who grew up with them." "Masters of the Universe is one of the most iconic global franchises of all time, with a 30-year history and a passionate fan base," explained Mattel's senior vice president of content distribution and business development Fred Soulie. It features the titular character holding up the Power Sword, completing his transformation from Prince Adam to the ever-powerful He-Man. ![]() In the end, who will become Master of the Universe?"Ī new poster for the upcoming series was released, which you can check out below. A new generation of heroes fighting for the fate of us all. The official synopsis for the series reads, "On the planet of Eternia, a young lost prince discovers the powers of Grayskull and transforms into He-Man, Master of the Universe! The classic battle between He-Man and evil Skeletor rages to new heights as both hero and villain forge new and mighty teams. Mattel TV and Netflix have announced another new series titled He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.Ī new CG animated series will be hitting the streaming service in the near future. Alan Oppenheimer, who played Skeletor on the original series, is returning as the voice of Moss Man.Netflix is headed back to Eternia to explore the world and the lives of its inhabitants, and no, we're not talking about the Masters of the Universe: Revelation series of which Kevin Smith is the showrunner. “We’re playing with the original mythology and characters, and revisiting and digging deeper into some of the unresolved storylines,” Smith said.Īlong with Wood, Hamill, and Gellar, the voice cast is stacked with talent, including Lena Headey as Evil-Lyn, Liam Cunningham as Man-At-Arms, Stephen Root as Cringer, Griffin Newman as Orko, Diedrich Bader as King Randor and Trap Jaw, Alicia Silverstone as Queen Marlena, and Justin Long as Roboto. While the original series was pitched to children, Smith’s take is aimed squarely at the adults who remember the show fondly, including using Mattel’s original Masters of the Universe toy line as inspiration for the look of the series. He-Man’s compatriot Teela ( Sarah Michelle Gellar) - who undergoes the most dramatic visual update on the series - is tasked with reuniting her old friends in order to save Eternia and the universe. The first episode revolves around a life-changing battle between He-Man (voiced by Chris Wood) and his lifelong nemesis Skeletor (Mark Hamill), after which the planet of Eternia is left broken and He-Man’s compatriots fractured and estranged. “Revelation” picks up where the original series left off in 1985. There’s a lot of reconciling with secrets, betrayal, trust, acceptance, love, and ultimately, loss.” This series explores destiny in a fresh way. ![]() It’s a really classic, universal action-adventure epic about growth, discovery, magic, and power. But even if you’ve never watched a single episode of the show or don’t know this universe at all, you can jump right into the story. “So many of us were touched by these stories and these characters early in our lives and were so happy to come back to Eternia. “So much of this show has been possible because of the love and affection for this world at every level of production and the fandom surrounding this franchise,” Smith said in a statement. ![]()
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Mario golf super rush speed golf8/8/2023 ![]() ![]() Designed for new players and seasoned pros alike, you can choose to play via the intuitive motion controls or buttons. 0:00 / 17:04 Mario Golf: Super Rush - Speed Golf Multiplayer (2 Players) Mario VS Luigi Silent Savage 3.6K subscribers Subscribe 7K views 1 year ago MarioGolfSuperRush Speed Golf Multiplayer (2. Mario Golf: Super Rushis just a few weeks away from launching on Nintendo Switch, and it looks like it could be a perfect pick for families and groups of friends to enjoy together. Feature Article Mario Golf: Super Rush's Speed Golf Mode Looks Chaotic In The Best Way Nintendo's new Mario Golf game for Switch injects even more action into the sport. Throw in that iconic Nintendo charm and comprehensive multiplayer and you're left with a hole-in-one. Grab your family and friends and tee off on a fun-filled adventure, as you drive, chip and putt your way to victory! Take on a RPG-like golf adventure in story mode, or test your skills in a rapid game of Speed Golf. 91 With its frantic new modes and spot-on gameplay, playing Mario Golf: Super Rush is the most amount of fun I've had with a sports game in a very long time. ![]() In Speed Golf, each player must tee off, and then physically run to their next shot. Hit the golf course with Mario and friends in Mario Golf: Super Rush. Mario Golf: Super Rush a variety modes offering different takes on your traditional game of golf. ![]()
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Pillars of eternity 2 romance8/8/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Lack of information about her sexuality or flirting might be simply the consequence of time constraints.
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![]() ![]() New default for both is server + channel + client.Īdded confirmation when deleting an Identity via the remove button.Īutomatically close "ban client" and "serverquery login" dialogs when disconnecting.Īdded limit of 40 characters in phonetic nickname field in channel dialog.Īdded character limit to name field in server/channel copy dialog.Īdded copying Server IP to clipboard from server connectioninfo dialog.Īdded a dialog to make sure the user will be informed about old USB device hotkeys. Plugin API: printMessage and printMessageToCurrentTab are now executed in the GUI thread, fixing a crash in the Arma plugin.Īdded "Channel" to Receive/Sent Poke notification. ![]() ![]() Stored URLs from previous versions will expire. Reworked URLs storage hopefully fixing crash on loading corrupt data file. Server 3.0.8 requires client 3.0.11 to connect.Īdded C++ runtime libraries to Linux deployment Added required counterpart of this functionality to the client. Protection against DOS attacks was added to server 3.0.8. The default_chat.qss is also the fallback if _chat.qss does not exist.Īdded "Classic" theme for users who want the old chat color scheme back. Please notice the default_chat.qss in styles/ folder for example. The chat- and poke messages are now styleable too. You can always overwrite it with the latest version from. If we cannot get the USB device name from the system, we will try to read it from a local file. Fixed issue running 32 bit Linux client on systems without SSE2 CPU support.Ĭhanged the platform string for the Mac OsX platform from "Mac" to "OS X"Īdded (Windows only) hotkey support for multiple USB devices. Fixed possible crash in client/server log highlight dialog. Fixed infinite file access caused by animated images. Fixed possible crash in direct input hotkey system. While you can manually switch itīack to Direct Input again, we don't recommend to do so. To removing Direct Input in a later release. * Direct Input Hotkey is now automatically changed to "Default" in preparation Overlay plugin is available and maintained on the authors webpage: Updates to the overlay plugin no longer depend on a TeamSpeak release. * Removed the overlay plugin from TeamSpeak installer and autoupdate, so future Moreĭetailed information will be available in the near future. Possibility to control TeamSpeak from another application running on the sameĬomputer, similar to the clientquery plugin. Running Overwolf (can be disabled in Options/Design). ![]() Bundled Overwolf mini installer in TeamSpeakĪutoupdate and installer, which downloads the actual Overwolf installer.Īll platforms: Added Overwolf icon in TeamSpeak tree to indicate clients Windows: Overwolf can now be installed and started from the TeamSpeak client Fixed issue running 32 bit Linux client on systems without SSE2 CPU support.Fixed possible crash in client/server log highlight dialog.Fixed infinite file access caused by animated images.Fixed possible crash in direct input hotkey system.While you can manually switch it back to Direct Input again, we don't recommend to do so. Direct Input Hotkey is now automatically changed to "Default" in preparation to removing Direct Input in a later release.Removed the overlay plugin from TeamSpeak installer and autoupdate, so future updates to the overlay plugin no longer depend on a TeamSpeak release.This is part of a project offering the possibility to control TeamSpeak from another application running on the same computer, similar to the clientquery plugin. These icons require TeamSpeak Server 3.0.9 or later. Added Overwolf icon in TeamSpeak tree to indicate clients running Overwolf (can be disabled in Options/Design). Bundled Overwolf mini installer in TeamSpeak autoupdate and installer, which downloads the actual Overwolf installer. Overwolf can now be installed and started from the TeamSpeak client via menu and toolbar actions. ![]()
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Large rectangular photo reflector8/8/2023 ![]() ![]() The white surface provides natural-looking and neutral-colored light. White reflectors are ideal for fill light, which means they can be used to soften or eliminate shadows. Here’s a rundown of the standard colors and what they can do. Many photography reflectors feature removable covers that provide multiple color options. Photography light reflectors come in a variety of colors that can provide different lighting effects. Different Types of Reflectors for Photography Photography Reflector Colors So let’s take a look at some of the different reflectors you can get and how to best use them. Most photography reflectors are also durable and easy to transport.īut there are many different types of reflectors for photography available, and they’re not all created equal. They are versatile pieces of equipment that can be used in natural or artificial lighting to add, remove, or diffuse light. And even if you have a great set of lights, reflectors will still come in handy. If you’re looking for a simple way to start, reflectors for photography offer an affordable option that can help you manipulate the lighting in your shots. ![]() Some examples of that equipment are speedlights and studio strobes, but that kind of gear can be expensive. It can give you more control over your photography and help you achieve better results. Having some proper lighting equipment is a key part of taking professional-looking photos. ![]() |