![]() With at least 400 pounds of body weights more than the Trax to get moving, despite having more powerful engine options, the Ford Escape offers almost identical performance to that of the Trax. With the seats folded, those numbers increase to 48.4 cubic feet in the Trax and 68 in the Escape. ![]() Space is also much greater when it comes to the cargo area, as the Trax only has 18.7 cubic feet of volume in the back, while the Escape is almost double that at 34 cubic feet. With a starting price of $24,105, the Ford Escape is also less thrifty a purchase than the Trax, but that extra money spent on a bulkier car gets you approximately three inches more legroom in the front and nearly two inches in the back. Naturally, due to its greater size and heft, the Ford Escape is much more cavernous, allowing bigger loads to be carried about but, it is also less economical on gas due to its size and 2.0-liter or 2.5-liter engine options. Overall, the EcoSport is the more economical option, the better-equipped vehicle, and has more potential to avoid causing buyer's remorse.Īlthough a considerably smaller vehicle, the Trax is generally bought by people who want similar things to buyers of the Ford Escape. Starting at $19,995, it's $1,305 cheaper than the base Trax, yet offers just that much more. Where the EcoSport truly shines is when tallying up how much it affects your wallet. The EcoSport has the benefit of offering a 2.0-liter powertrain on its SES trim, for those who want a little more oomph. Despite a much smaller 1.0-liter turbo three-cylinder, the EcoSport manages to outdo the Trax with vastly better mpg scores, although it does suffer from about 15 horsepower less at entry point to the range. The EcoSport and Trax are both quite on par in terms of convenience features and infotainment, with both offering excellent standard elements like satellite radio, heated seats, and a leather steering wheel, although the Trax offers this up only in the Premier edition. The EcoSport also comes out on top when comparing cargo space, with 20.9 cubic feet available before folding down any seats, in comparison to the 18.7 available on the Trax. In terms of interior space, the margins are very narrow here, with the EcoSport winning on legroom but losing on headroom. ![]() Although the Ford EcoSport has been around for a while now, its styling is still relatively fresh and holds its own. Looking at the evolution of styling, the Chevrolet Trax certainly has come a long way in terms of looking more like the "hip" city vehicle it aims to be. However, if you're shopping in this segment, handling dynamics are likely to play less of a role as a deciding factor than things like daily usability and ergonomics. That being said, combined with its stopping power and its relative agility in the bends, the Trax is not entirely unenjoyable. While it's not the most uncomfortable drive, the road noise coupled with the rough harmonics from under the hood make it a less than enjoyable road-trip companion over longer distances. Although some others in its class can be more fun to drive, the agile Chev competently holds its own here. Its steering is quick, albeit a little dead in terms of feel, and the ride is stable, but some bumps may feel a little choppy despite its height, the Trax never feels like it is top-heavy. Due in part to its independent front suspension, the Trax starts to come alive in the corners. The brakes and chassis on the Chevrolet Trax are among its strong points – the rotors are larger than those of most of its competitors and allow you to make the most of your momentum when you finally get up to speed, inspiring confidence and allowing you to brake later. Prices range from $21,300 - $29,100 - but does the Trax leave enough of a trail to stand out in this segment? ![]() Much needed driver-assistance options are also few and far between. With plenty of standard infotainment features, including a touchscreen system with Wi-Fi, potential buyers won't be forking out anything extra here but, most won't be overly impressed either, as the cabin is rather plasticky and bland. However, the Trax goes all in, armed with an impressive arsenal of standard features - a point which is always a big positive for buyers. In this segment, competition is fierce, and many of the little Chevy's rivals have been putting out quality offerings for some time now, refining them for what the consumer wants. It wades into battle with only one engine option – a 1.4-liter four-cylinder turbo making 138 horsepower. The 2019 Chevrolet Trax is one of many offerings available in the subcompact-crossover segment, and it goes up against competent rivals like the Mazda CX-3, Ford Escape, and the Kia Soul. ![]()
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![]() ![]() They make a threatening, growling, hissing sound to ward off enemies.Giant Constrictors: Biological and Management Profiles and an Establishment Risk Assessment for Nine Large Species of Pythons, Anacondas, and the Boa Constrictor, estimates the ecological risks associated with colonization of the United States by nine large constrictors. Large mammals like jaguars, birds of prey like different eagle species, and reptiles like caimans and crocodiles are known to feed on boa constrictors, especially the smaller, younger ones. The tiny hooked teeth that line the jaw help with both hunting and swallowing. They can open their jaws wide enough to fit the whole prey into their mouth. They do not eat anything else during this whale period. It takes about a week to several months to digest it due to its slow metabolism. Once it’s dead, the snake swallows the prey whole. However, they may become active predators in places where food is scarce.įirst, they grab the prey with their teeth and wrap themselves around its body to cut off the blood flow and oxygen supply to kill it quickly. Since they are ambush predators, These snakes usually wait for their prey to get near enough to strike. In some parts of their distribution, they play an essential role in controlling rodent populations. Apart from being popular exotic pets, these snakes are also caught and killed for their skin. Still, with their generally peaceful nature, they do well in captivity and are commonly kept as pets. However, like all other snakes, they tend to be more defensive when molting, as they cannot see well during that period. Those from South America are much easier to tame. The Central American specimens are usually more aggressive, so they hiss loudly and repeatedly strike when threatened. But they may bite if threatened or cornered, and their bite can be pretty painful, though not deadly. Are they Dangerous to Humansīeing constrictors, these snakes are non-venomous and hardly ever attack humans. The males have longer tails to accommodate the hemipenes and longer pelvic spurs - both used for mating and reproduction. Unlike many colubrids, these boas have a vestigial (non-functional) left lung along with the large and functioning right one. So, they use the heat sensors in their mouth and their excellent vision to understand their surroundings, much like other snakes typically do. Another triangular marking lies between the snout and eye on both sides, continuing behind the eyes and running down towards the jaw.ĭespite being a large snake from the Boidae family, they do not have labial pits in their head. A dark line runs from their nostril to the back of their head. Their arrow-shaped head, with distinctive markings, is one of their primary identifying features. Since these constrictors are one of the most popular snakes species to be kept as pets in the US, as well as around the rest of the world, there are several amazing color morphs, with the following being relatively common: Some of these are no longer considered, while others, like Boa nebulosa, Boa sigma, and Boa imperator, have become individual species. Many other snakes have been suggested as subspecies to Boa constrictors based on appearance or their distribution range. Argentine boa ( Boa constrictor occidentalis).Peruvian long-tailed boa ( Boa constrictor longicauda).Red-tailed boa (Boa constrictor constrictor). ![]() Here are the 4 recognised subspecies, with the red-tailed boa being the nominate subspecies. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() At this time, our investigators believe Mr. The Atlanta Police Department released this statement on the shooting hours after Von was confirmed to be one of the deceased victims: "It is our understanding Dayvon Bennett, aka King Von was shot and killed during this morning’s shooting and we are seeing rumors being spread indicating he was shot and killed by APD officers. Moments later, he is picked up by a black car, which speeds away. Several men scatter and a man in the video who is believed to be Von can be seen lying on the ground with a red stain on his white T-shirt. Surveillance footage of the incident shows a chaotic scene outside the club, with a brawl spilling into the streets before shots are fired. ![]() Two police officers reportedly attempted to intervene following the gun battle but were not injured. After the dust settled, six people were shot, three of whom died from their wounds. According to authorities, a fight broke out between a group of men Von was with and another group of people in the parking lot around 3 a.m. “The homicide of Bennett is closed with this arrest.”Īs previously reported, Von, born Dayvon Bennett, was shot and killed following a brawl-turned-shooting outside the Monaco Hookah Lounge in downtown Atlanta on Friday (Nov. Leeks is in police custody at Grady Hospital where he is undergoing treatment for a gunshot wound,” Atlanta police spokeswoman Marla Jean Rooker tells XXL. 7), the Atlanta Police Department revealed they have arrested 22-year-old Timothy Leeks and charged him with felony murder in King Von’s death. There is still at least one person in critical condition. The original statement provided by the APD that three people died was incorrect.Ī suspect has been arrested for the murder of 26-year-old Chicago rapper King Von. 10, the Atlanta Police Department confirmed that only two people died in this incident, one being King Von. ![]() ![]()
![]() ![]() There is probably no commercial application as uniquely destined to be revolutionized by drone technology as aerial mapping. 3D Insider is ad supported and earns money from clicks, commissions from sales, and other ways. You can read more about the pros and cons of these two systems here. RTK is more prone to issues, however, you get accurate positioning data in real-time. So which is better? PPK is more reliable but requires a longer processing time post-flight. In comparison, real-time kinematic systems do this correction in real-time as the drone is flying. Post-processing kinematic systems, as their name suggests, do this correction as part of post-processing. Both methods use a base station that consistently records its position to help correct and improve the accuracy of the drone’s location. PPK and RTK systems are both more recent technological developments and aim to eliminate the need for GCPs. However, placing multiple GCPs out across a mapping area can be time-consuming, and isn’t possible in every scenario (e.g. The more GCPs, the more accurate the geographical positioning of the orthomosaic. ![]() They provide a way to check and correct the georeferenced accuracy of the orthomosaic. GCPs are points on the ground with a known position. GCPs are the traditional method for improving the positional accuracy of drone mapping. To get better accuracy, you need to use GCPs, PPK, or RTK systems. While all drones come with a GNSS (including GPS) receiver, they’re usually only accurate to a few meters. It’s always worth doing a test flight to check you’re getting good quality data before doing any big mapping missions.Īccurately geo-referencing your mapping mission You can read more about how to get the right resolution for your mapping mission here.Įvery time you map somewhere new or map under different conditions, you might need to tweak the methods you use. If you need to distinguish small features you will need to fly lower, or use a higher resolution camera. The higher you fly, the larger the area you can map in one flight, but the lower your image resolution. Less overlap and sidelap will mean you can map a larger area in one flight, but you’re more likely to have issues in post-processing.įlight altitude will impact how much area you can map in one flight, and the resolution of the final orthomosaic. If the area that you’re mapping has many distinctive features, you might be able to reduce overlap and sidelap. That being said, to get the best output from your drone mapping, it’s good to be flexible. Overlap is measured between sequential photos, while sidelap refers to sequential flight lines or runs. Outputs from drone mapping can therefore be used to create digital replicas of real areas for analysis.Īs a general rule, we recommend 80% overlap and sidelap. Photogrammetry software can also determine 3D characteristics in an environment. This means that it’s possible to make measurements associated with location, distance, and area. All the objects and features in an orthomosaic are scaled and can be georeferenced. Through a process called photogrammetry, these many images are then turned into a single complete image, called an orthomosaic. Drone mapping allows a level of highly detailed data collection across a large area that isn’t possible through satellite images or traditional ground surveying.ĭrone mapping works by taking many aerial images of an area of interest. ![]() As it’s name suggests, it involves mapping an area of your choice with a drone to produce all kinds of useful outputs like an orthomosaic, digital elevation models and 3D models. So what is drone mapping and how can you use it?ĭrone mapping (sometimes called drone surveying) is a fairly straightforward way to collect data with drones. From real estate, to environmental science to mining, drone mapping has been a game changer and as technology advances, it’s becoming useful in more and more fields. While drones can collect data in many different ways, one of the most widespread methods is drone mapping. Part of what makes drones such a valuable technology is their ability to collect large volumes of data. ![]() ![]() ![]() Installing Spore Mods for XP/Vista with a Steam download: The Spore.app is an application package, so you’ll need to control/right click on it and select “Show Package Contents” from the contextual pop-up menu, which will then open a window where you will then see the “Contents” folder, so navigate the rest of the path mentioned above. /Applications/SPORE/Spore.app/Contents/Resources/transgaming/c_drive/Spore/Data/.The location to place the package files is as follows – based on a default install of Spore: ![]() Place the file in as shown above and you are ready to play spore with mods! Installing Spore Mods for Mac: It does not need to be in your folder, just place your. NOTE: Improvedcomplexity is an EXAMPLE of a mod. This is what it should look like inside the Electronic Arts folder. This will show you were your spore game is installed, if it is not like this, it may not be possible to properly install spore mods, and we advise you uninstall your spore game (this may result in loss of game). You can see the first pathways from the desktop at the top of the bar. C:/Program Files/Electronic Arts/Spore/Data/improvedinterstellerdrive.package.C:/Program Files/Electronic Arts/Spore/Data.įor example the file pathway for the installed package would be:.The data directory is typically located in: package (eg improvedinterstellerdrive.package) file into Spore’s Data directory. Installing current generation Spore mods is simple enough, simply copy the. NOTE: if you downloaded from steam, it is a different address, read below for more. We do not yet know where it will go for a Mac, if you find out, please comment below.Īny mods which do not work for Galactic Adventures should be reported in this thread: C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\SPORE_EP1\Data.Place your mods in the following place for PC’s: exe file, and file structure to the game, the location where you need to install mods has moved. Installing Mods for Galactic Adventures:Īs Galactic Adventures brings a whole new. We now also have a Youtube channel focusing on geek parody music videos including Doctor Who, The Hobbit and Game of Thrones videos. Check out this video, and if you enjoy, please subscribe!. However we have made an index of all the content on this website for your easy convenience, though mods are no longer supported by us. food and drink vending machines on Will Wright wants underwater stage. ![]()
![]() It's nice that they've become super-pals with Croteam. You might remember them from the Lands of Dream games, and Jonas wrote on Talos too. Then, get two connectors from the first floor and throw them to the bottom. First you must use the axe to unlock the blue transmitter on the left side of the tower. Last we heard, Jonas Kyratzes and Verena Kyratzes had signed up as writers for it. First star can be found in the hub at the bottom. ![]() unless they're pulling some serious japes, rolling deep in the bants with the lads on a Friday, it's probably legit.Īt the complete opposite end of the first-person game spectrum, Croteam have also been working on Serious Sam 4. That'd be a pretty indirect announcement for me to post about, but Croteam's own Twitter account retweeted that so. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Yes, "Talos Principle 2 is going to happen" confirmed by on stage 2016! /lAMXaMJk4s This chap, Damir Đurović, saw Ladavac's Talos Principle talk at Nordic Game today and apparently the end of the talk included a cheeky mention of a sequel: Now, the chain of this announcement is a bit messy. Sigils are no more.The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. But the Serious Sam gang followed it up with a fine expansion in 2015 and evidently all is right in the world, because a sequel is coming too. The Talos Principle arrived in December 2014 so, although the philsophical first-person puzzler is pretty great, it got a little lost in the usual December busyness. ![]() Croteam's Alen Ladavac confirmed it during a talk at the Nordic Game conference this morning, and that's all. ![]() ![]() ![]() When the VM has rebooted you should have guest additions working. Then we disable recovery mode and restart the VM. This is to sign Oracle software as authorized. Here are some ideas of how to substitute the functionality that guest additions may have offered. I have seen some hacks posted that are suppose to work, but I have never found one that works with a Big Sur guest. You can change it in the last line of the update code. Best Answer You can not install guest additions when using Big Sur. Note: the default resolution is set to «1280x1024». Either run the lines with vboxmanage from the script below (add your virtual machine name under $vm_name), or save the full script and run it. Now we need to run a few vboxmanage commands for additional settings. Note: if you can’t see USB 3.0 you might need to add your user to the vboxusers group In «Display => Screen» increase the video memory to 128MB and enable 3D acceleration /videos/searchqvirtualbox+guest+additions+macos+big+sur&qpvtvirtualbox+guest+additions+macos+big+sur&FORMVDRE Instalar macOS 11. In the processor give more CPU if you can spare Give it a bare minimum of 25GB (I would advise on at least 50GB if you can spare the space)Įdit the machine, go into «System => Motherboard» and disable floppy boot and change the chipset to PIIX3 VirtualBox will automatically set the Type to Mac OS X and Version to Mac OS X (64-bit) based on the name entered for the VM. Give it enough memory so the install will run faster. For a multi-disk PC, pick a disk with at least 100GB of free space. Virtualbox host kernel modules for Arch Kernel Local/virtualbox-host-modules-arch 6.1.6-1 The official VirtualBox Guest Additions ISO image Powerful x86 virtualization for enterprise as well as home use I’m hoping you already have this part covered and you are coming here only because you had issues getting macOS installed, but just in case, make sure the following packages are installed (Arch): $ pac list virtualbox To make full use of all supported memory we can issue the following command in a terminal: VBoxManage modifyvm 'Name of VM' -vram 256. This can not be set using the slider of the Virtual Box Manager. I will not be covering these steps here, but there are plenty tutorials online. Virtual Box supports up to 256 MB of video RAM. You will need a computer running macOS and you will need to convert the installer to an ISO. Start by downloading a copy of the installer from the App Store. then you set up the Virtual Machine as Debian Buster 10 i386 x86-32 Guest.This document will provide instructions on getting a macOS Catalina install working with Guest Additions on VirtaulBox 6.1. I added `pi` to group `vboxsf` but this doesn't really do anything. I don't know what the deal is if it's just Raspbian freaking out, me doing something wrong, or this software isn't compatible with Raspberry Pi OS. ![]() I install the Guest Editions, but whenever I reboot, I'm thrown into Emergency Mode. So I try to look up solutions and changed the contents in fstab so I can run things from the ISO. I changed the permissions so it can be executed as a program, and ran the file as the root user. So I tried to run autostart.sh and I get permission denied. I went to pcmanfm and found the ISO was there, and I browsed the contents. ![]() I was expecting the auto-run prompt to show when I inserted the Guest Editions ISO, but nothing appeared. ![]() But I have trouble with this, and I don't know why. Now I'm trying to install guest additions on this BigSur virtualized environment. Nov 2020, 22:21 I have installed BigSur on a virtual machine. I have no problem whatsoever installing this on different distributions like Ubuntu, Mint, Arch, Kali, etc. BigSur installed on virtual box does not allow me to install virtual guest addition fxPlus 25. Open the Terminal app and use the following command to navigate to the VirtualBox app directory: cd /Applications/VirtualBox.app/Contents/Resources/VirtualBoxVM. There are some shared folders and clipboards I want to do, so I have to install the Guest Editions software. macos-guest-virtualbox. I downloaded the latest release of Raspberry Pi OS Desktop ISO image, and I successfully loaded and installed it in VirtualBox. So, I have the latest version of macOS Big Sur on a MacBook Air, with the recent release of Oracle VirtualBox (6.1.19). ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() You can still create awesome rustic farmhouse shelving with less work. *Now, if you feel like cutting these corbels/brackets seems to daunting, you can find some pretty great options at your local hardware store. I have used it on my DIY X bench, my open shelves in the kitchen, and on my vanity in my master bathroom. This is a stain I have made up myself and I use of so very often in my home. I then stained/washed the wood with my favorite weathered wood stain. Then I used a hammer to beat them up a bit. Once I had all the brackets cut, I gave them all a good sanding. It was still done exactly the same way, I just made it taller. I cut them at 7 1/2 inches long and cut the angle 3 inches down the post. I decided to make the one above my tub slightly larger, thus I made a larger corbel. The plan was to make some for my toilet room and one for above my bathtub. Next, I cut the wood piece on that line with the miter saw set at 51 degrees. Once they were cut, I then measured down 3/4 inch and marked it. We cut the pieces of the post down to 4 2/3 inch lengths for the toilet room shelves. My miter saw was set to the sharpest angle which was about 51 degrees. I used this wood to cut my corbels out of. There are many options to creating these brackets, but being creative and using what I had, I found an old post that was about 6 ft long and was approximately 4 inches by 4 inches. Creating something original is such a fun way to personalize your home. Now, I want to preface this and state that there are so many different ways to make rustic wood shelves and you may have different sizes and shapes. Cordless drill and impact driver(I have this set and it is amazing! Especially for girls who may not have enough back behind them to really drill something into the wall, this has alot of power).Mine was an old scrap post that was actually 4×4, but you could use larger or smaller depending on the shelf size. So lets talk about how I made my reclaimed wood shelves… Supplies you need to make rustic wood shelves: I wanted simple brackets that had a little bit of heft to them. I wanted something that had a rustic look, but still refined enough to look clean in my master bathroom. Now, all we had left were a few blocks of wood, but I knew I could make them work with a little bit of imagination. The rustic wood shelves was the last project from one of our old beams and I knew I could use the little scraps we had left to create something lovely. Yes, we multi-purposed all of it! It is so satisfying. we also used some of it to build our new vanity. We ended up using some more of the beams in our master bathroom remodel by installing one real, very real and very heavy beam in the ceiling and wall. These beams are well used and well loved! It is a stark change from their former home, rotting in a trash pile. Last we turned some into butcher block counter top in our laundry room as well. Next, I was able to turn some of this wood into shelves in my laundry room and my dining room. We first used them as benches, nestled in the woods for the wedding. We spent hours and hours sanding the paint off of them in order to use them at my sisters outdoor wedding that we put together near our home. They were painted dark brown, and I swear there had to be at least 10 coats of thick brown paint on them. You see, we lucked out a few years ago and came across some old wooden beams that were originally used at a hotel as part of the stairs. One weekend, after many late nights working on the bathroom, I decided it was time to get working on the rustic wood shelves. The space is light and bright and so functional! ![]() With everything else that was going on, the shelves were the easiest part! We re-tiled the whole room including the shower, shiplapped the walls, built a new vanity and new built in storage. One thing I knew is that I wanted to add some rustic wood shelves to the space. I mean, I had a plan, and knew exactly what I wanted but it is hard to predict that it will all go as planned. Last year when I remodeled my master bathroom, I had no idea how it would end up. I am now excited to share it with my readers as well. Making easy reclaimed rustic wood shelves is easier than you think! Read on to see how I added farmhouse rustic charm to my bathroom for mere pennies! ![]() ![]() ![]() Chapter 4: Intro to Raster Data in Python.SECTION 3 INTRODUCTION TO RASTER DATA IN PYTHON.- Processing Spatial Vector Data in Python.Chapter 3 Processing spatial vector data in python.An extensive, free, online book based on the US Army Field Manual: "Map Reading and Land Navigation" that includes many of the skills presented here, but also many others.is a very basic introduction to topographic maps.Some basic instructions on reading topographic maps.One of many sources for free downloadable topographic maps.If you feel like you need more help, or more information about topographic maps, here are some links to help you think about topographic maps on the whole. You can complete the pages linked above with no extra help. Create a topographic profile across the summit of Mount Wenner.Plot elevations along the line A-B, connect the points with a smooth line to construct a topographic profile.The following are examples of types of questions that you might see in a typical question that asks you to draw a smooth line. Parts of this module will walk you through the steps to making a topographic profile, something geoscientists do often. This helps them to see hazards, draw conclusions about the strike and dip of the geology beneath the land, among other applications. Why would you want to draw a profile of the landscape? Many geoscientists like to visualize the shape of the land as if they had sliced through it. Parts of this module will walk you through how to calculate the slope of a hillside or groundwater table surface or anything for which you know the distance and difference in elevation.ĭrawing a topographic profile is related to slope and understanding the shape of the land. It also influences volcanic hazards, limits permissible land use (such as farming and development), and much more. Why would you want to calculate the slope of a hillside? The slope can tell us whether this is a good site to build, whether a road will become covered with debris, or how difficult it will be to hike to that peak. One of the most practical exercises found in geoscience textbooks involves calculating the slope of a hillside or other part of the ground surface. Parts of this module teach you about how to read topographic maps so that you can complete other applications that these types of contour maps are used for. Geoscientists make and use them to construct geologic maps, to find the best building sites, to estimate where flooding will take place, and to determine the best sites for archeological or paleontological digs. Topographic maps are used to understand the shape of the land, whether a slope will fail, how glaciers are changing, and geologic history, among many other things. The ability to read and interpret topographic maps is considered a basic skill for all geoscientists and geoscience students. They are also commonly used by field geologists for a variety of applications. Topographic maps will be familiar to those of you who are hikers or outdoor enthusiasts they are used to understand the landscape over which you will hike (or rock climb or ski, etc). Why should I become familiar with all aspects of topographic maps? ![]() This module is designed to give you experience examining and reading topographic maps, understanding scale, calculating slope and drawing topographic profiles. Although these can be mathematically derived, most geologists create them by measuring the elevation (and position) in the field (or on an aerial photo), plotting elevation on a map and connecting lines of equal elevation (much like connect-the-dots except that all the same numbers are connected, rather than in sequence). ![]() Topographic maps show the three-dimensional shape of the landscape by representing equal elevation with lines on a two-dimensional map they are in essence a type of contour map (also used in meteorology and oceanography). ![]() |
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