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![]() With figures like that floating around, it's no wonder Rovio head of Business Development Peter Vesterbacka thinks console games are dying. The success of the series has seen not only further iterations of the original, like Angry Birds Seasons, but also merchandise in the form of plush toys, board games, and even a spoof movie trailer.įans aren't the only ones who've taken notice, given the recent investment of a hefty $42 million into Rovio's future projects. It's safe to say that Angry Birds is no longer just a game, but a brand in itself. ![]() The blatant promoting has no doubt angered some iOS gamers, but clearly not enough to stop Angry Birds Rio from having a 5-star rating in Apple's App Store. It's hard to believe that in reality, Angry Birds Rio is little more than promotional material for the animated movie Rio, which has seen the inclusion of advertisements in the game's pause screen. The barn-storming success of Angry Birds is showing no signs of letting up, and now has another milestone to accompany the recent accolade of hitting 30 million downloads on Google's Android operating system. ![]() Rovio's latest release, the movie tie-in Angry Birds Rio, has notched up a massive 10 million downloads in just 10 days since it was released on March 22, shattering the record set by the original game in 2010.ĭeveloper Rovio revealed via Twitter that Angry Birds Rio had broken the mark set by the original Angry Birds, which took 10 months to accomplish the same monumental task last year.Īngry Birds Rio is top of nearly all App Store charts, including the just-launched Amazon App Store for Android, where the game is still free for a limited time. ![]() Angry Birds is a gaming juggernaut that will simply not be stopped, by anyone, or anything. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() And I'd love to play the game at best capacity. I must admit I'm guilty of not getting what most of the emulation settings I chose there do, but I think I tried to favour speed over precision. Gaius's second phase was barely playable, with lows at around 15-20%. And that's why I'm here to seek help: with the settings linked up there, I'm getting huge slowdowns whenever I'm getting close to a colossus (especially its feet). But according to the wiki, some weaker hardware (CPU GHz) runs the game "perfectly fine" and the beefiest CPU in there, which runs at 4 GHz, doesn't even needed speedhacks. I Shall Send You Back To The Depths Of Hades - God Of War (PS2) The very. I know SotC is one of the most intensive PS2 games to emulate, both CPU-wise and GPU-wise. Gray Conjurer Clever Shadow Broad Falcon Magnificent Cricket The Wise Watcher. 16 Go RAM (largely enough, from what I understand).The visual overhaul is stunning, thoroughly enhancing every facet of Wander and Agro's excellent adventure. My hardware is a bit old, but should be good enough to run the game mostly fine: Shadow of the Colossus is a tremendous journey, and one well worth taking and retaking. Shadow of the Colossus is a majestic journey through ancient lands to seek out and. ![]() Anyway, I'm running the game with the settings as can be seen in those screenshots. See how well critics rated all PlayStation 2 video game releases at. Incredible game so far: if I didn't know better, with the quality brought by the high resolution, I wouldn't believe it's a PS2 game. This is the USA version of the game and can be played using any of the PS2 emulators available on our website. The uneasy task of defeating a Colossus relies on intelligent puzzle solving and action oriented gameplay. With a trusty horse at your side, players explore the spacious lands and unearth each towering Colossus creature. I finished Ico yesterday, and following that I've started Shadow of the Colossus for the first time, using PCSX2 v1.5 (yesterday's nightly, to be precise). Description Have fun playing the amazing Shadow Of The Colossus game for Sony PlayStation 2. Shadow of the Colossus is a majestic journey through ancient lands to seek out and destroy gigantic mythical beasts. 100% new around here, but I hope I can get some help. It was also going to be horror-themed and even have Shadow of the Colossus type encounters. ![]() ![]() ![]() It doesn’t matter whether you are into pentesting or not – it is very cool to run Kali Linux and Metasploit on this type of a device or, for instance, transform it into a network bridge for a network analysis/taping purposes. The device can be easily shipped to a remote location, and then simply just plugged into the network. ![]() If you’re still wondering why would someone use Raspberry Pi as a penetration testing device, consider the fact that its price, size and both basic and extended functionalities make it perfect for performing remote pen testings. The book ends with a chapter on different security projects that could run on Raspberry Pi, from known projects such PwnBerry Pi, to cool things such as flight tracking by using PiAware (will definitely try this with my RTL-SDR!). The authors’ experience comes quite handy here. The system has its processing and memory restrictions and therefor a number of tools have their particularities when running on Raspbery Pi. Regarding my earlier expressed doubts: a lot about Kali/Metasploit will seem familiar (if you are working in this field), but the authors provide an array of Raspberry Pie specifics that will definitely make your life easier if you are playing pentester with this device. The majority of the book is focused on penetration testing – setting up Kali Linux on the device and doing the whole circle from reconnaissance to report crafting. The intro is followed with some technical aspects of setting up networking on your Raspberry Pi – from hardware options (WLAN, 3G modem) to software (SSH, stunnel, etc.). Raspberry Pi 2 Model B saw the light of day soon after the book was released, but all of the aspects covered in the book can be translated to this model as well. It was released in January 2015, so the model used in the book was B+. The book starts with a primer on Raspberry Pi. I was curious whether there was enough Raspberry Pi specifity that would justify a whole book on this topic. Over the years, I have read a handful of books related to penetration testing on different systems and devices, so I was worried that a big part of the book will be a typical Kali Linux/Metasploit textbook. As I recently bought a Raspberry Pi, it seemed logical to read and review a book that marries this interesting piece of hardware with information security aspects. The device is cheap, powerful (for its size and limitations) and, as this book clearly shows, it can be easily transformed into a penetration testing system. Originally built as a low cost computer device for helping teach computer science in schools, it soon became an inspiration tool for building projects ranging from media centers to voice-activated coffee machines and embeddable computers for DSLR cameras. Raspberry Pi is a small and portable single board computer that gained a lot of traction in the past couple of years. Joseph Muniz is a consultant at Cisco Systems and security researcher.Īamir Lakhani is a cyber security architect, senior strategist, and researcher. Raspberry Pi is a small and portable single board computer that can be transformed into a penetration testing system. ![]() ![]() ![]() Contrary to what you might think, you aren't stuck to Apple's displays. In addition, Mac Minis, and Mac Pros do accept any display that supports VGA or DVI. This usually is too little real estate for an effective second display, but for some it may be the quickest solution available. If you output the video of that Mac to an S-Video connector, you can view its video on the Elgato capture screen in 720 x 480 resolution. ![]() If you use Firewire over IP on Mac OS XĮlgato makes Firewire compatible capture devices which can capture S-Video. The speed of your network though can make such solutions appear too slow for words. no second screen necessary) using one of these solutions: If you have a second screen to initially setup a Mac as a server of some sort you can make it "headless" (i.e. If you need the drivers of the other Mac to do some sort of installation, it may not work right, or if you need it to run specific software.ģ. You do have to be careful with this, only the Mac that is currently booted to an active screen has its drivers enabled. Target Disk Mode lets you treat the hard disk of one Mac as an external drive to another. For people who want the processing power of multiple Macs together, there is ![]() The truth is complicated because you have to consider who is doing the processing, and who has the drivers for the work being done.ġ. Here's a user tip which hasn't yet been finalized which may have sufficient info for your needs:Ĭan an iMac/iBook/Powerbook/MacBook act as a display for another Mac since they all have a built-in display? ![]() ![]() ![]() But if you already have a favourite RSS reader either on iOS or Mac OS X, and you’re just interested in using NetNewsWire 4 for Mac or NetNewsWire iOS, then the single apps, taken alone, aren’t quite as strong. Taken as an ecosystem, NetNewsWire works well and is a decent, inexpensive offering. This way you get a coherent experience across your Apple devices. I think that to get the most out of NetNewsWire, you have to go all-in and get the whole package. ![]() The new NetNewsWire is presented as an ecosystem: there’s the Mac OS X app, the Cloud Sync service, and the iOS app. A system tool with not a very distinctive personality, so to speak. An adequate, honest app for the average user, no more no less. When I’m in NetNewsWire 4, the feeling I get is to be using a built-in Mac OS X RSS reader, if Apple had one. This is why apps from Omni and Panic have esoteric features, and in Omni’s case lots of customization options. This is why BBEdit has so many esoteric features. One can argue that most people don’t use smart folders, and few people script apps with AppleScript - but that’s exactly why there’s an opportunity for a paid app that does support such things. It doesn’t support the system share menu. There’s no meaningful AppleScript support. ![]() It still has the “lite” feature set, nothing like my beloved NetNewsWire 3. įeature-wise, NetNewsWire 4 has the essential functionality to get the job done and that’s it. But I was annoyed that the unread articles count was not maintained after the import: all subscriptions were imported with the last 30–40 articles marked as unread. Not a really big deal: I exported my subscription as an OPML file from Reeder, and NetNewsWire 4 imported everything very quickly and without troubles. As I suspected, given that NetNewsWire has its own sync service, when it was time to set up NetNewsWire 4 I could not just add my Feedly account, but had to either add feeds manually or import an OPML file generated from another reader. Readers like Unread, ReadKit and Reeder can handle accounts created with those alternative services, so it’s easy to set them up, and I can use any RSS reader on Mac OS X and iOS that’ll handle my Feedly account, and all the blogs and sites I follow, and the articles I’ve read or yet to read will be kept in sync. I found particularly easy to transition to Feedly by associating the same Google account I used to fetch RSS feeds. It feels like a minor update of NetNewsWire Lite, with a few refinements here and there, and little else.Īfter the discontinuation of Google Reader, a few alternative RSS services appeared, such as Feed Wrangler, Feedbin, Newsblur and Feedly. Still, four years have passed between NetNewsWire Lite and this new NetNewsWire 4, and while I’m sure that a lot of work was carried out behind the scenes (a new iOS version and the NetNewsWire Cloud Sync service have been released simultaneously), and that there may have been periods without development, the fact is that, when compared to NetNewsWire Lite, NetNewsWire 4 doesn’t really feel the “Pro” version of the same software. One can argue that basically all RSS readers out there have similar layouts because how else are you expected to present news and articles? Pulp for Mac tried the newspaper metaphor and associated skeuomorphism, and it’s indeed a fun UI, but this one is more practical for long reading sessions. Speaking of NetNewsWire Lite, here’s its interface: Other RSS readers I have on my Mac are Vienna, Pulp, and of course I downloaded NetNewsWire Lite as soon as Brent Simmons released it on the Mac App Store in March 2011. It’s fast, it has a good set of features, it shows a thoughtful design and UI. My current RSS reader for Mac is Reeder and I also bought ReadKit sometime ago. I’ve actually been a NetNewsWire user since the early days, and on my vintage Macs I still use version 2.x and 3.x. Since there isn’t an Unread for Mac (but there should be), on the Mac I’m a bit more flexible. I haven’t checked out the iPhone app because frankly I’m an enthusiastic user of Unread and it’s unlikely I’ll change RSS reader on my iOS devices anytime soon. I was excited when Black Pixel announced it, and I respect all the work that’s been done on it since version 3, but so far I’m rather unimpressed. 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They are also highly predatory towards small animals and pocket pets and it’s not recommended allowing them in a room together unsupervised. Unlike terriers, they get along well with other dogs in their “pack” or family, but can become quarrelsome with new dogs. However in the right situation, they can thrive in such events as agility, fly-ball, and even small dog weight pulling. Their high drive, energy, and instincts can make them less than perfect for every family setting, as boredom coupled with high energy will often find an outline in problem behaviors. If provided enough exercise and sensory stimulation, they also serve as excellent companions. They are notoriously silent once they find a track. The dogs are energetic and enjoy daily outings where they can exercise their senses and hone their hunting skills. TemperamentOne of the last true hunting dogs, the Feist is heavily instinctual and reliant on sight, sound, and scent. Dogs that exhibit any sign of breathing or locomotive difficulty shall be disqualified from the show ring. The width between the forefeet when extended should be approximately equal to the width between the hindfeet when extended, indicating balance, good reach, and good drive. Good reach of movement in the front allows the forepaw to extend out in a line with the nose. From the side, the topline should remain firm and level. As speed increases, the forelimbs and hindlimbs will converge to the centerline of gravity. From the rear, the back pads should be visible when the rear legs are extended. When viewing movement from the front, the forelegs should remain parallel, with elbows and paws moving neither in nor out. ![]() The characteristics of healthy structure are evident: when moving away, the forelegs and rear pasterns should remain parallel to one another. MovementThe movement should be balanced, springy, lively, tireless, effortless, efficient, and energetic. Large patches or amounts of white indicating homogenous merle genotype/phenotype are undesirable. Any unprovoked aggressive or fearful behavior toward people is incorrect for this breed.Ĭoat Color or Pattern: All coat colors and patterns are equally permissible. Temperament: One of the last true hunting dogs, the Feist is heavily instinctual and reliant on sight, sound, and scent. The feist was used in the development of the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier and the Rat Terrier breeds. ![]() Dedicated hunters and breeders keep dogs that are true to the original purpose, and have little regard for appearances, therefore, there can be much variation within a single feist breed. Within each breed there are several strains or bloodlines. Today, there are several different types (or breeds) of feist. These little dogs were developed to serve several purposes, including hunting, pest eradication, and companionship. The word feist is of German origin from the word fice, or fyst, meaning “to stink,” or “a foul smell.” How these dogs have come to be known as such is believed to be a result of their early name of fisting (or fysting) curres, which meant “stinking dog.” Hunters in their truest form, unspoiled by the gleam of conformation shows or celebrity fad, they are bred and kept by those who still use them for their original purpose: hunting and companionship. The feists are a family of dogs developed in the Southeastern United States from old-time hunting dogs brought over by German and Irish immigrants. Click here for FULL BREED STANDARD Origins ![]() ![]() ![]() THE ORGANIZER'S FIRST COMMERCIAL WASN'T EXACTLY PROGRESSIVE. In 1992, The New York Times reported that an official at Plano said the company "now sells far more makeup boxes than it does tackle boxes," and that "nearly 80 percent of the teen-age girls in the country are aware of Caboodles." Eventually the line grew to 70 products, which retailed between $5 and $40. They were a runaway hit, selling 2 million units in the first two years. The first boxes, called "on-the-go organizers," hit the market in 1987. THEY HIT THE MARKET WITH THE TAGLINE "THE WHOLE KIT 'N' CABOODLE GOES INTO A CABOODLE!" As she was checking out, she told a clerk who was curious about why they were buying so many hair dryers that they were for her new product, Caboodles-it was the first time she had named her idea out loud. To come up with just the right ones, Mateer and the manufacturer visited "a local discount store where I chose four brightly colored plastic hair dryers in peach, yellow, pink, and purple," she writes. Just as the name had to be colorful, so did the boxes themselves. "I came across 'Caboodles,' which had a definition of 'a collection or clutter of things.' How perfect, I thought, for an organizer box." 5. "I was sitting in my bathtub reading a huge Oxford English Dictionary," she recalled. "I knew that the name needed to be colorful if it was to appeal to my target audience-teens," Mateer writes in Blueprint, and she wanted it to be a C word. SHE CAME UP WITH THE NAME IN THE BATHTUB. I became an employee of this company." Later in Blueprint, she acknowledges that she gave the idea away: "I was given something that money cannot buy-hands on experience … I often say that Caboodles was my college education." Mateer left Caboodles in the early '90s to start a competitor, Sassaby, that was purchased by Estee Lauder she did eventually return to Caboodles as a consultant. "As I didn't have the capital required to launch a full product line, this manufacturer immediately took ownership of the brand and the products and invested all the capital required to create, market, and sell the product. " initially hired me as a consultant to create the line, market and develop the brand, set up the rep force and sell the product to the retailers," Mateer writes. The second manufacturer Mateer called ( Plano Molding, though she doesn't name the company in her book) was interested, and hired her to launch Caboodles. ![]() The first company she approached offered to use their tools to create the boxes, then backed out. ![]() Mateer writes in her book, The Caboodle Blueprint : Turn Your Idea Into Millions, that she began by researching all the companies that made tackle boxes. ![]() THE FIRST COMPANY MATEER APPROACHED REJECTED THE IDEA. When she relocated to California in the 1980s, Mateer wanted to start a business she recalled that she had once seen a model arriving to a photoshoot with a tackle box to organize her cosmetics, and an idea was born. THEY WERE INSPIRED BY TACKLE BOXES.Īlthough company legend has it that Caboodles were inspired by a 1986 People magazine photo shoot where Vanna White used a fishing tackle box as a makeup organizer, Caboodles were actually the brainchild of New Zealand native Leonie Mateer. (If you had one, you probably grew up to be the kind of person who hangs out in The Container Store for fun.) Now, the vintage organizers are back in stores. Yes, the same makeup organizer all of us ’90s kids used to decorate with Lisa Frank stickers way back when.Teen girls in the late '80s and early '90s had to have a Caboodles organizer-the bright plastic cases filled with trays for organizing their makeup. As senseless and time-consuming as it was, I stayed set in my ways until divine intervention arrived in the form of a Caboodles case. So each morning when I'd go to do my makeup, I'd scavenge through heaps of shimmery liners and shadows I'd been saving for nights out, just to end up with the same roster of basics- a black or brown eyeliner, shade-matched foundation, cream blush, and lip balm. For years, I would store it all beneath my bed or stockpiled in various makeup bags under my bathroom sink-no rhyme, no reason. To give you some context: As a beauty editor with privileged access to samples, I try to be as scrupulous as possible with what I hold onto, but inevitably end up with an excessive reserve of pencils, pigments, pots, and palettes I just can't bare to part with. I've pared back my wardrobe (well, ish), streamlined and feng shui'd my living room, and most determinedly, taken my substantial makeup collection to task. Ever since I started spending all of my time at home during the pandemic, I, like so many, have reevaluated my relationship to the many physical things taking up space in my tiny, cramped apartment. ![]() ![]() ![]() Many times, offices will use the same envelope and just cross off names of the previous owner. The durable material allows this envelope to be used over and over. This way documents can lie flat and not have to be folded in half, which can create creases. What makes these envelopes so great for business is that they typically come in sizes similar to a standard size piece of paper. Eventually the folders were sealed at the two ends creating an envelope perfect for housing documents. These were used to transport important documents to ensure they would not get damaged. Creators of this paper would produce thick card stock and fold it in two, creating a folder. So the mystery is solved, the manila envelope gets its name from the hemp in which it is made from.Īt first the manila envelope was not an envelope at all, but a folder. ![]() The hemp is then used during the paper making process, similar to how Kraft paper uses wood pulp. The Manila hemp is derived from a species of banana originally from the Philippines, whose fibers are tough. The main element that makes up this durable style of envelope is the Manila hemp. So why are they called manila envelopes and when should you use them? They are used in offices all across America. You have used them to transport important documents between departments and to mail out contracts. Why are They Called Manila Envelopes and When to use ThemĬhances are that if you have worked in an office, you have probably come across these tan colored envelopes more times than you care to count. ![]() |