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Not even a lot of time: Just this past weekend, a Hong Kong legislator invited SEC-targeted U.S. regulators’ hostility to crypto isn’t already benefiting other jurisdictions’ efforts to get a slice of the action as the industry develops, just give it time. could not have offered a clearer bellwether of gainers and losers. The fact that USDC stablecoin issuer Circle was granted a license to operate as a major payment service provider by Singapore’s central bank in the same week as the Securities and Exchange Commission was busy bringing the roof down on crypto in the U.S. We are seeing that play out as U.S.’s regulatory assault on the cryptocurrency industry intensifies. It’s often said that one person’s loss is another person’s gain. That’s the mood halfway across the world from the chill that is only deepening in the U.S. Much was discussed, plans were laid, and opportunities were seeded. The Web3 industry crowd in the city of 7 million was excited and the room was buzzing. We held the event in the trendy Sheung Wan district and we had double the capacity than we had expected. Have you sent a transaction to the wrong network, like Binance Smart Chain or forgot to a memo or tag? Check out our guide on how to recover Binance transactions.Last week, I was in Hong Kong as Forkast Labs announced our partnership with The Sandbox to index the metaverse. So, I will show you how if you’re looking to close a Binance account or just disable it. ![]() It’s too early to say if this is the beginning of a trend, but regulation is coming if we like it or not, and they will be coming for the biggest exchanges. This has scared a few of their customers, making them want to close their accounts completely. There have been some negative articles in the UK regarding banks such as Barclays and Santander banning deposits and withdrawals from Binance. I believe customers do have the right to delete and remove their personal information. Although I like Binance exchange and personally use it to buy crypto, I find this a little concerning. I don’t know the full reasoning behind this, and hopefully, it will be addressed as they are receiving some pressure from the FCA. ![]() ![]() ![]() Then you can easily move the converted Spotify songs to the folder in GTA 5 for playing. It is an easy-to-use yet professional music converting program that allows you to download music from Spotify and convert them into your desired audio format. So, first off, you will therefore have to involve a third-party tool – Tunelf Spotibeat Music Converter. But there is a DRM protection that limits you from playing Spotify music elsewhere without authorization from Spotify. Firstly, you will have to download music from Spotify before playing it in your GTA 5. However, GTA 5 only supports playing a few sound formats including MP3, M4A, and WMA. ![]() So, you only need to know how to add your own music to a GTA 5 for playing with its built-in music player. But worry no more since self-Radio is the music player in GTA 5 which allows you to play your own music files on GTA 5. Unfortunately, Spotify doesn’t offer the feature of playing music directly to a GTA 5. Best Method to Get Spotify for Playing on GTA 5 ![]() For more, check out GameSpot's roundup of all the big GTA 6 rumors.Part 1. However, the media player wont activate and will remain unusable until players find at least one of the four media sticks. It appears as a radio station on the radio selection wheel. The game is said to be set in a modern-day Vice City. The Los Santos Tunersupdate, which was launched on July 20, 2021, added the Media Player to GTA Online. A recent report said it might launch in 2025 and feature a Fortnite-style map that evolves over time. In addition to GTA V for new platforms, Rockstar is believed to be working on Grand Theft Auto 6. GTA V for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S was originally set for release on November 11, but Rockstar recently shifted the game to Mato give the team more time for "polishing and fine-tuning." A new trailer for the game shown during the PlayStation Showcase event didn't wow fans, however, and it became massively downvoted as a result. The studio is calling the new edition of GTA V an "expanded and enhanced" version. We know this includes 4K resolution and 60fps gameplay, among other improvements. ![]() GTA V for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S will have a "range of technical and graphical improvements across the entire experience." This includes performance enhancements for some cars in GTA Online "and so much more," Rockstar says. The game will also support cross-progression via a "one-time migration," bringing both your single-player progress and your GTA Online progress to either the PS5 or Xbox Series X|S. Typically $40, the Xbox Series X|S version is currently $20 prior to launch, while the PS5 version is $10 prior to launch, accounting for the free GTA Online inclusion on the platform. Because of this, pricing varies between the systems. While GTA V on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S may not be a free upgrade, Rockstar will release the new GTA Online standalone edition for free on PS5 for the first three months after launch starting in March 2022. With GTA V continuing to sell exceptionally well-it sold 5 million copies in the April-June quarter, propelling the game to 150 million sold overall-it stands to reason that Rockstar and parent company Take-Two will continue to ride the wave for as long as it makes commercial sense to do so. Now Playing: Grand Theft Auto 5 PS5 Trailer | Sony PS5 Reveal Event By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's ![]() ![]() Perhaps the primary attraction is the relatively big & simplistic icons on the GUI. The latest version (v0.10.0, released: ) doesn’t even support something as basic as loading the input video via drag-&-drop.Īs such, I don’t understand the concept behind the said program. The pointless re-encoding is even more peculiar, considering how FFmpeg.exe itself natively allowing lossless video output via “–vcodec copy” & “–acodec copy” parameters.įurthermore, I can’t find any other function in Simple Video Cutter. NET Framework v4.x requirement (which might not be found on all systems).Īll of the above just to preview & trim a video between 2 selected points, & then NEEDLESSLY re-encode it to get a lossy degraded output video segment of the SAME format & scale ? Plus the not-mentioned additional triple-megabyte MS. The separate 64-bit FFmpeg.exe binary occupies another 65 MB after extraction (from the 200 MB download). Simple Video Cutter’s extracted 64-bit package occupies a grand total of 164 MB - 125 MB of which consists of VLC Media Player plugins (LibVLC DLLs). ![]() > DrKnow: “65Mb for a program that basically passes parameters to FFMpeg and you have to download FFMpeg… Choice is good but providing substantial worse choice isn’t!” I think it can be a good solution for editing videos that you shoot on your phone, and since it retains the quality, you can share the videos online too. It's user-friendliness is truly the best feature of the application. To fix it, I had to re-select FFMpeg's path in the program. I forced the EXE to close, and it resulted in blurry videos. Note: If your edited videos end up blurry, it may be because of issues with FFMpeg. So, it was pretty much a lossless editing/conversion process and it took just a couple of clicks. ![]() The video resolution, frame rate and audio sample rate were preserved accurately. The process was quite memory intensive, but that also depends on the quality of the video you are working with. You can view the progress in the tasks panel. Use the enqueue option and SimpleVideo Cutter will begin the trimming process. There are absolutely no output settings to tinker with at all, so the program does live up to its name. Use the clear selection button if you're not happy with your choice and start over. You can preview the selected duration using the "Play range" option. You'll notice the timeline highlights the portion of the video that is selected. This is your starting point, similarly pick an end point. let's say you want to edit a video you took on a vacation or at a party, and you find that the first 5 seconds of the video are shaky or that something is blocking the view-finder place the cursor at a frame after 5 seconds (use the timeline). Select a start position in the video using the "Set Start" option from the side-bar. Mouse over the timeline to get a preview of the frame to pop-up, you can use this to decide the start and end positions. ![]() The vertical line on the timeline bar indicates the current position of the playback. The video should begin playing in the video pane, and you can pause it anytime you want to by hitting space or using the mouse. SimpleVideoCutter supports the following video formats: MOV, AVI, MP4, WMV, RM and MPG. Open a file that you want to edit to start the cutting process. Once you have downloaded it, select the path to the FFmpeg.exe in the settings video of the video editor program. I used the Windows 64-bit Static version. SimpleVideoCutter requires FFmpeg (also open source) to be installed, for converting video files. A status bar is visible on the bottom of the window that displays the volume level and file selection status. ![]() The small panel at the bottom of the video pane is the timeline graph that you can use to view frames. The program's GUI consists of a menubar at the top, a side-panel to the left with editing tools, and a video preview pane. Just download the latest version from the project's GitHub website and extract the archive to a directory of your choice. ![]() ![]() Be sure to obtain current information about usage regulations and examine a current product label before applying any chemical. Individuals who use agricultural chemicals are responsible for ensuring that the intended use complies with current regulations and conforms to the product label. A&T State University nor discrimination against similar products or services not mentioned. The use of brand names and any mention or listing of commercial products or services in this publication does not imply endorsement by NC State University or N.C. Recommendations for the use of agricultural chemicals are included in this publication as a convenience to the reader. A&T State University of the products or services named nor discrimination against similar products or services not mentioned. The use of brand names in this publication does not imply endorsement by NC State University or N.C. R Resistance to this group of fungicides has been reported in North Carolina. For the latest fungicide recommendations for early blight, consult the Southeastern US Vegetable Crop Handbook.Įxample products for control of early blight in tomato. In general, apply on a 7-14 day interval except where the label specifies otherwise. In addition to the cultural practices listed above, there are several products that are effective at controlling the disease. In general, bacterial spot will be smaller (~1/16 in), may be water-soaked on the underside of the leaf, and the center of the lesion may fall out.ĭisease Control for Conventional Growers Skip to Disease Control for Conventional Growers Bacterial spot also may be confused with early blight when the early blight lesions are young and small or when both are present. ![]() Late blight will occur all over the plant including young leaves, whereas early blight would be found primarily on the lower leaves. Late blight produces lighter tan colored lesions that typically have a light green halo. Also, most hybrid tomatoes have resistance to gray leaf spot however, most, if not all, heirloom varieties lack this resistance. Gray leaf spot also produces smaller and lighter brown lesions than what you would see with early blight, and the center of the gray leaf spot lesions tend to crack. Septoria leaf spot produces smaller lesions with tan or light gray centers. ![]() Look alike diseases: Several fungal diseases occur on the foliage of tomato and can make identification difficult. Spores may be abundant on lesions on any part of the plant. Lesions can expand to cover the entire fruit and are typically sunken, leathery, and dark brown to black with concentric rings. In later stages, lesions may appear in the upper leaves and defoliation may occur in the lower part of the plant leaving the fruit susceptible to sunscald.įruit may become infected through the calyx around the stem attachment and are susceptible in the green or red stage. The area surrounding the lesions may become yellow and, as disease progresses, the entire leaf may turn yellow. Lesions first develop on lower leaves as small, brownish-black spots which can expand to about 1⁄ 4 - 1⁄ 2-inch in diameter with characteristic concentric rings in the darkened area. The disease is more commonly observed in the field, however, seedlings in the greenhouse can be affected by collar rot (also caused by species of Alternaria). Symptoms of early blight can occur on the foliage, fruit, and stem at any stage of development. ![]() ![]() ![]() Season with more salt to taste, remove from the heat, and stir in the basil.īoil the penne until marginally undercooked. The tomatoes should taste fresh, but no longer raw. Boil fairly briskly until the sauce has a little body (you will see the bubbles get a bit bigger) but is by no measure thick. ![]() Add the red pepper flakes followed by the tomatoes and 3/4 teaspoon salt. That would be fun."ġ 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakesĢ 1/4 pounds ripe tomatoes, pureed (seeds and all)įry the garlic in the olive oil for a few moments until cooked, but not yet colored. We quite like the idea of making some very, you know, for example hexagonal forms, or octagons - things like that, where there are lots of edges. "I feel that there might be some more geometric shapes to explore. I feel that there are some sort of spindle shapes with pointy ends that have never been done, sort of fat in the middle and pointed either end," she says. While Kenedy is thinking of recipes, Hildebrand says she's constantly thinking of pasta shapes. And again with the mouth feel, it works very well - the oysters have this slightly silky, wavy texture, when they're cooked, as does the pasta." "And there's a risotto I make quite often with oysters and Prosecco - very light - and I adapted that into the pasta. And I made it, and I tried making it a number of times and playing with it, and it did come out completely disgusting every time I tried to make it - it was far too '70s," he says. And we found one from the '70s with oysters in a bechamel. "I was looking for recipes that somehow spoke of the time they came from. "Many a priest has probably met his fate at the hands of strozzapreti."įor the dischi volanti, or flying saucers, Kenedy says he struggled to come up with a recipe for the pasta that dates from the '70s. "There are a number of different theories as to why they've got the name - possibly because they're so delicious and priests stuff their faces with them, or down to the intentions of the woman who made them," Kenedy says. "They're also used with a pumpkin it's lovely in them."Ĭhef Jacob Kenedy created the recipes for the book - and says he struggled with some of them, like the dischi volanti. "I quite like them with a fairly light filling, with a ricotta and chicken, or something fairly, fairly light," Kenedy says. Cappelletti, cappellacci and tortelli are pastas with folds. There are pastas whose names come from industrial words to make the industrial shapes, including eliche (screws) and fusilli (spindles).īeyond the industrial shapes, canestrini are little baskets used in soups. And the idea that the Industrial Revolution inspired pasta shapes is kind of wonderful." "I mean, probably incredibly difficult, and I know some people have tried and failed, but I think they are very exciting. "I think one of the most amazing opportunities that could ever befall a designer would be to design a pasta shape," she says. "They may not all be different shapes, but there are at least 1,200 names - and counting," Hildebrand says. In doing the research for the book, Hildebrand and Kenedy identified more than 1,200 names for pasta. Jacob Kenedy, chef and co-author of 'The Geometry of Pasta' And they all have a different 'mouth feel' that works differently with a different sauce. It had great toothsinkability.Some pastas are ridged or quite rough on the outside, which makes them catch a sauce quite well, and others are smooth and slippery. We tasted the variations that we were able to find and were pleasantly surprised by how well it held sauce - and I particularly liked biting into it. “The first option, vesuvio, was more familiar to us and appeared to only be available at a few shops in America. “We started by reading through pasta books and catalogs to select shapes that looked interesting and that were not readily available here in the U.S.,” he says. Those not only hold more sauce, but create a noticeable textural sensation in your mouth, which is not the case with all ridges." The process was slightly different for the vesuvio pasta, as Scott Ketchum, co-founder and CEO of Sfoglini, shares via email. I tasted it for the first time just a few weeks ago and fortunately, it was as good as I thought it would be, especially with the ridges I decided to add. Almost nobody makes it, even in Italy, where it's called cinque buchi. "I had never seen anything like it, but I couldn't get my hands on it. “In the case of quattrotini, there was no taste test process - I saw a photo of it and became obsessed with it," says Pashman. The part of the equation we’re most interested in? The taste test. The Quattrotini, Cascatelli and Vesuvio pasta shapes. ![]() ![]() ![]() Lack of technical support from the developer and guarantees of proper functioning of the product. It endangers the information security of the company. There is the risk of infection with computer viruses (from partial loss of data to complete loss of the contents of the hard drive) or other malicious programs. Most often, this entails negative consequences. When both private users and entire enterprise want to save money, they begin searching for unlicensed Final Cut Pro free download. Insecurities of Using Pirated Final Cut Pro Version Many people love this program not only because it has many features and tools, but also for its ease of use. 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Twenty schools responded, saying they had added at least 42 NCAA championship or emerging sports since 2016, including at least 32 sports since 2020 alone. Earlier this year, The Associated Press contacted 46 Division I and D-II HBCUs and five conference offices about the trend. Tennessee State is following a trend of HBCUs adding sports outside their more traditional offerings of football, men's and women's basketball and men's and women's track and field. ![]() “And 10, 20, 30 years from now, my kids or grandkids are going to look at this and say: 'Wow! Look what we did right here in Nashville," Henry said. The first team will practice at one of the rinks opened and operated by the Predators in recent years around Nashville. The next step will be the women's team, then getting to Division I for both teams. He said the announcement gives him goose bumps thinking of how this could change hockey. Sean Henry, president of the Predators, said they were talking about helping raise $1 million in scholarship funds in a month when the subject turned to ice hockey in January 2020. colleges and universities interested in exploring the addition of Division I men’s and women’s programs. Since 2017, the NHL and the players' union have sponsored feasibility studies for U.S. Subban, I want the next Ryan Reaves, the next Willie O’Ree,” Allen said. The mighty Southeastern Conference has many members who field club hockey teams. ![]() Now they will use TSU's history, Nashville and this partnership to grow hockey from the ground up, and Allen believes the Tigers will be attractive to recruits nationally. Allen noted TSU has a full complement of other sports including a football program currently coached by former NFL star Eddie George. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman sat in the front row for the news conference at Bridgestone Arena, which is 4 miles from TSU.Īthletic director Mikki Allen said the program will help diversify hockey with a partnership helping embrace inclusivity and diversity. ![]() The Tennessee State program has been created in partnership with the National Hockey League, the National Hockey League Players' Association and the Nashville Predators. “It is our hope that while TSU is the first HBCU to start an ice hockey program, we certainly won’t be the last,” university president Glenda Glover said at a news conference before the NHL draft. The school on Wednesday announced plans to have a men’s team playing at the club level in 2024, with a goal of fielding Division I men’s and women’s teams “in the near future.” ![]() ![]() ![]() “As a matter of fact,” he added, “Fish and Wildlife gave us a glowing report last Thursday.” Department of Agriculture, and California’s Department of Fish and Wildlife. To stay open, Safari West is required to pass annual inspections by the U.S. While its endorsement is prestigious - it “helps with reputations,” said Hornbostel - the AZA has no power to shut any facility down. Only 10% of those are accredited by the AZA, which describes itself as “the gold standard for modern aquariums and zoos.” Hornbostel estimates that there are some 2,400 licensed facilities with exotic animals across the country. This does not set us back in any way,” he said. We have a great welfare program for them, and have been taking care of them for 30 years. We will continue to show animals that are in good health and in good order. “For the most part, it’s business as usual. How does the AZA’s decision effect Safari West’s day-to-day operations? Very little, said Hornbostel. ![]() But AZA membership is conditioned on adherence to our accreditation standards - the global “gold standard” for modern aquariums and zoos - and our independent Accreditation Commission has determined that Safari West has failed to uphold those standards. “It is always disappointing when AZA loses a member,” said Ashe in his statement, “especially a longtime member like Safari West. If the denial is upheld, Safari West will be eligible to apply for AZA accreditation again in September 2022. Safari West has 30 days to appeal the decision to the association’s Executive Committee, which will then have 45 days to decide whether to grant the appeal. It was very premature on their part,” he said. “We believe the AZA made a mistake by sending out that news release. Hornbostel, the executive director, agreed. She expressed frustration that the Association of Zoos and Aquariums had issued a release, announcing its decision, before Safari West had a chance to make its case in an appeal. The AZA did not make any officials available for comment on Friday.Īsked what specifically the association might have been referring to, with its mention of “veterinary practices,” Safari West communications director Aphrodite Caserta said that, while it is now searching for a full-time staff veterinarian to hire, the preserve does have 5 veterinarians on contract, “all within Sonoma (County), all very well acquainted with our collection.” “Some positive changes were noted, and noteworthy, but the Commission felt that additional time and effort will be required to fully meet AZA accreditation standards.” “I am hopeful that the owners and leadership at Safari West are taking these matters seriously,” he added. 1, following a virtual hearing held by its Accreditation Commission.Īfter a “meticulous on-site multiple-day inspection” of Safari West by “an independent team of trained zoological professionals,” the association’s inspectors noted “serious concerns with veterinary practices and care, and acquisition and disposition of animals,” said the association’s CEO and president Dan Ashe in a release. The association made the decision to not extend that accreditation on Oct. Safari West has been a fully accredited member of the AZA since 1988. “We look forward to going through the appeals process, and feel confident we will overturn the decision.” “We were shocked by their decision,” said Keo Hornbostel, executive director of Safari West, the 400-acre, self-described “Sonoma Serengeti,” roamed by close to 1,000 animals, many of them exotic. That Maryland-based nonprofit is an accrediting organization “for the best zoos and the best aquariums in America and the world,” according to its website. Staff at Safari West, the popular wildlife preserve in the hills above Santa Rosa, were blindsided by a recent decision to deny its continued accreditation with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. ![]() |
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