![]() ![]() Metro subway trains were ordered to bypass the Pentagon due to a police investigation. I just stayed in my car because I didn’t know what else to do.” “I didn’t know what was going on until I saw a cop go by.I see one cop car go, then I see about six others follow that one. “I was trying to find parking and the next thing you know, I hear about eight gunshots go off, kind of by the Metro station,” said Lewis. Ralin Lewis, 20, was in a parking lot outside the Pentagon at about 11 a.m. The lockdown was lifted about an hour later, although the entrance to the building closest to that area remained closed off by police. The facility is just steps from the Pentagon building, which is in Arlington County, Virginia, just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.Īt 11 a.m., the Pentagon Force Protection Agency announced the facility was on lockdown due to “an incident at the Pentagon transit center.” The incident occurred on a Metro bus platform that is part of the Pentagon Transit Center, the Pentagon Protection Force Protection Agency tweeted. The Arlington County Fire Department reported “multiple patients,” but it wasn’t immediately clear if they had been shot or the extent of the injuries.Ī police officer was among those injured, according to two law enforcement officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they not authorized to discuss the investigation publicly. The facility was placed on lockdown, but that has now been lifted. ![]() Tuesday morning as gunshots rang out near the entrance of the Pentagon. You certainly want to express that gratitude.”Įlected officials took to social media to express their condolences. “They are an exceptionally professional skill group of men and women who protect this reservation and the tens of thousands of people that work here every single day. “First thing did is go to the operation center for the Pentagon police to check up on them,” Kirby told reporters. However, upon his return to the Pentagon, Austin made his way to the Pentagon Police’s operations center to ensure their welfare. Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby noted that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was attending a weekly briefing at the White House with President Joe Biden at the time of the incident. The FBI issued a similar statement, confirming only that it was investigating and that there was “no ongoing threat to the public” but declining to offer details or a possible motive. ![]() The FBI is on scene, leading the investigation,” Kusse said. “The incident is is over, the scene is secure, and most importantly, there’s no continuing threat to our community. Instead, Kusse, the Pentagon police chief, told reporters that the incident produced “several casualties,” and the Pentagon was now secure. 6 riot at the Capitol.ĭuring a Pentagon news conference, officials declined to confirm the death of a Pentagon Police Officer, citing that the investigation is ongoing and fluid. But the episode on a busy stretch of the Washington area’s transportation system jangled the nerves of a region already primed to be on high alert for violence and potential intruders outside federal government buildings, particularly following the Jan. The circumstances remained unclear even hours after the violence had ended. A spokesman for the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Lanz had been previously held at the agency’s detention center but referred all other questions to the FBI’s field office in Washington.Īn attorney who represented Lanz in the Georgia cases didn’t immediately respond to a phone message and email seeking comment, and messages left with family members at Lanz’s home in the Atlanta suburb of Acworth, Georgia, were not immediately returned. ![]() The charges against him were still listed as pending. The same day, a separate criminal case was filed against Lanz with six additional charges, including two counts of aggravated battery on police, a count of making a terrorist threat and a charge for rioting in a penal institution, the records show.Ī judge reduced his bond in May to $30,000 and released him, imposing some conditions, including that he not ingest illegal drugs and that he undergo a mental health evaluation. Lanz was arrested in April in Cobb County, Georgia, on criminal trespassing and burglary charges, according to online court records. Marine Corps in October 2012 but was “administratively separated” less than a month later and never earned the title Marine, the Corps said in a statement. ![]()
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![]() ![]() The player can then continue, as the creatures both block the exit. In both instances, the player must activate multiple switches around the area before activating an ultimate sequence to kill the creature. Both creatures are similar in their shape and behavior, and both reside in tall cylindrical chambers. The Pit Worm obstacle is very similar to the Tentacle puzzle in the Half-Life chapter Blast Pit.After that, Shephard merely has to activate the bridge previously blocked by the Pit Worm, and cross the Toxic Disposal Basin room to proceed further, in sewers leading to ruined hangars in Sector G. To do so, he must activate the steam vent (located near the creature), the main pressure valve (also located near the creature, and to be accessed thanks to the hand-held Barnacle and Spore Launcher spores on the wall, since the ladder to access the valve is broken) and the primary pump gearbox (located in Waste Station 02, another area, and by using an emergency override button) to unlock the toxic waste arrival, then release the toxic waste with the waste flush button, flooding the room with chemical waste and eventually dissolving it. As traditional weapons only upset the creature without killing it, Shephard must use toxic waste to his advantage. In the next chapter, Pit Worm's Nest, Shephard reaches the Waste Processing Area 3 and finds all the soldiers dead (although many were likely killed by Pit Drones infesting the area), and the Pit Worm standing in the Toxic Disposal Basin. Half-Life: Opposing ForceĪt the end of Opposing Force's eighth chapter, Vicarious Reality, Shephard picks up a radio transmission from a group of HECU Marines fighting the Pit Worm. The Pit Worm hitting Shephard with its eye laser. If one manages to run into one of the many passages leading into other rooms, the Pit Worm will screech angrily and swipe viciously at the entrance of the passage taken. Like the Gene Worm, only one individual of that species is ever seen in-game. The Pit Worm makes bird-like vocalizations. If it is shot in the eye with most weapons, it will recoil, shielding it with its claws for a few seconds before striking aggressively at the player. If enemies get too close, the worm also has large claws to strike out with. The Pit Worm's eye is its primary weapon, capable of firing a searing energy beam at nearby enemies and the player. Its body is likely longer than seen, although it is unknown how much. It is found in the Waste Processing Area 3's Toxic Disposal Basin, a large room partially flooded with hazardous water, where the creature came from the ground (like an earthworm, hence its name). The Pit Worm's caterpillar-like segmented body supports a head dominated by a single large eye with two vertical eyelids, and a twelve teeth mouth under it. ![]() ![]() ![]() (See Package files.)ĭocument in InDesign CS5, in InDesign CS6, If you’re saving a document in order to bring it to a prepress service provider for final output, InDesign can automatically collect all necessary files, such as linked graphics and fonts, in one folder. For information about storing documents in other file formats, see the Index. The Save, Save As, and Save a Copy commands store documents in the InDesign file format. The other metadata (fonts, colors, and links) are updated whenever you save a document. You can control whether to update the preview when you save by using a preference setting. ![]() You can view this metadata in Bridge and in the Advanced area of the File Info dialog box. For example, you might want to search for all documents that use a particular color. This metadata includes a thumbnail preview, fonts used in the document, color swatches, and all metadata in the File Info dialog box, all of which enable efficient searching. Saving a document also updates the metadata (or file information) that is part of the InDesign document. ![]() A template can contain settings, text, and graphics that you preset as a starting point for other documents.
![]() We did have some sets that were full, like a windowsill or the glass tabletop for the skating sequence.įilmmaker: The level of detail and interactivity between Marcel and his surroundings was amazing to me, even down to the shadows, which would be soft if he was in a soft source or hard if he was in a harder source, like the scene where he’s riding on the car dashboard.Ĭline: That car shot was a pretty tricky one, especially filming it with a GoPro. We just drove around, then picked out the best portions for shadows and sunlight and such and Eric had to match to that.Īdkins: We looked at Bianca’s shots and analyzed each frame to be able to say, “Oh, the car is going into a daylight fill here for a long period, then here’s a dapple of light, then all of a sudden we are in the broad sunlight with an arcing bend.”Ĭline: The trickiest thing from my end for that scene was how to photograph something as small as Marcel that close with a GoPro. We did a bunch of tests to figure it out. Those cameras are not designed for being up close, so we had to get macro adapters, like tiny diopters, that we could put on the GoPros. When those cameras are that close to something you also see a lot of jiggle. We had to use three of the suction cup to hold the camera. ![]() GoPros are really meant for wide-angle action photography, to be far away from people. So, trying to make them work for this and make it feel like we’re filming was difficult. ![]() That was always kind of a theme on the movie. ![]() ![]() ![]() Even for the experienced users, they may also get lost when trying to uninstall a problematic, stubborn or even malicious application. ![]() In the latter case it is quite necessary to clean out those junk files from your Mac for complete removal.įor some novice users, they may have no idea how to remove PortraiMatic 2.0.5 in a proper way. These vestiges can be very small in size, thus leaving them alone may not affect your Mac performance, yet they can also be a large chunks of useless files that occupy a large portion of your hard drive space. However, a fact is often neglected that, even the stand-alone software may might still leave its configuration and preferences files on multiple system directories after you carry out a basic uninstall. Generally speaking, most Mac applications are separate bundles that contain the executable and any associated resources for the app, and therefore users can easily remove any unwanted software (if they are installed properly) from their Macs. In normal cases Mac users just need to simply drag and drop the target app to the Trash and then empty the Trash to perform the standard uninstallation. Uninstalling applications in macOS/Mac OS X is quite different from that in Windows operating system. Things you should know about Mac app removal: How to uninstall PortraiMatic 2.0.5 on Mac computer? If you encounter problem when trying to delete PortraiMatic 2.0.5 as well as its associated components, read through this removal tutorial and learn about how to perfectly remove any unwanted applications on your Mac. How Can I Uninstall PortraiMatic 2.0.5 from My Mac ![]() ![]() ![]() With this early edition of the router, configuration is achieved entirely through the smartphone app. It’s good to see all types of connection supported, since it means that the Betterspot can be used anywhere. You’re not limited to using wired networks, since Betterspot will also connect to any 802.11n 2.4GHz network, making it fully wireless. One is a WAN port, for connecting the router to a network the other is for a separate wired client, such as a laptop. My sample shipped with a cable with the plastic chipped away to make the USB connector longer, but I’ve been told that this will be fixed for the final version.Īround the rear of the device are two Ethernet ports. With this early sample, the Micro USB port was too far recessed, so a regular cable wouldn’t stay in place. A Micro USB port provides power, so you can use any external adapter or even a USB port on a computer. Its square 79 x 79 x 20mm body is little bigger than your palm, so the router is easy to slip into any bag. I got my hands on an early sample to see how it’s shaping up.īetterspot is designed to be carried around with you everywhere. Betterspot is funded via a Kickstarter project, with final samples set to ship in January 2017. This little router runs the Betternet VPN, encrypting all traffic that passes through it, so you can run multiple devices at the same time and connect any device that won’t let you install a software VPN client. Secondly, your VPN provider usually limits the number of connections you can have, so you can’t always use your phone and laptop at the same time, for example.īetterspot from Betternet aims to solve both of those issues. Firstly, to use a VPN you need to be able to install a client on a device, which isn’t possible with everything, such as media streamers. Hands-on with the Betterspot portable VPN routerĪ VPN (virtual private network) is a brilliant way to access blocked services, keep your internet browsing private, and even to make it look as though your computer is in a different country. ![]() ![]() ![]() Now that you know what’s what, let’s get into the comparison!į.lux is compatible with PPC G3, G4 and G5 (Mac OS X 10.4 or higher) and every Intel Mac since. Night Shift of course does the same as f.lux. The Mac received the Night Shift feature in macOS 10.12.4 in March 2017. Suddenly it becomes clear why Apple has been blocking f.lux from the App Stores, they ripped the idea off and made their own version. The only way to get f.lux on an iOS device is through jailbreaking it.įorward to somewhere in 2016, Apple releases an update to iOS 9 which featured Night Shift. Users were able to get f.lux on their phone through sideloading briefly but that ended when Apple ‘asked’ them to remove that code from the f.lux website. You can dim the brightness but it doesn’t take away the blue light, and that’s what’s messing with your sleep.į.lux has tried to get into the iOS App Store for years but have never gotten the green light from Apple. These screens have not only gotten brighter but as of 2012 also bigger in size, emitting even more light. I’ve gone from iPad Touch to iPhone by now and each generation of i-device since my first Touch has gotten a brighter LCD in it. This is for a lot of people the year where sleep quality started taking a hit □Ī year later the iPhone App Store launched so these devices became even more interesting. Suddenly a bright display is with me everywhere, including in bed as I tinkered around with it before I fell asleep. Basically it filters out blue light from your display so that your natural sleep rhythm is not as impacted. The earliest reference I can find is from 2009 but I am confident I was using this (or something like it) long before that. I want to say 2005/2006 maybe when I started using it, an early iteration of it or an app that did something similar. If you are not familiar with these terms, here’s a little history.į.lux is an application that I’ve been using for as long as I can remember. ![]() ![]() ![]() Thunderbird is an open source project, which means anyone can contribute ideas, designs, code, and time helping fellow users. Īre you a member of the press who would like to ask us a question about Thunderbird? You can reach our team at. A gigantic bird was sighted in Alaska in January 2018 by a woman driving, having a wingspan nearly as wide as the road, and in Pennsylvania on May 26, 2013, when two friends were walking through the woods near Bryn Athen Castle and were startled by something extraordinary. thunder has 1 job listed on their profile. If you select the Security checkmark before you submit, then only members of our security team will have access to your report.Īre you interested in partnering with the Thunderbird project? Do you provide services that could improve the experience of using Thunderbird? Do you deploy Thunderbird at scale and want to provide a better experience for your users? Please send us your proposal at. View thunder birds profile on LinkedIn, the worlds largest professional community. To report a security issue related to Thunderbird, describe the issue in a new Thunderbird bug report on Bugzilla. Matrix support in Thunderbird Chat is coming soon! ![]() Lightning was believed to flash from its beak, and the beating of its wings was thought to represent the rolling of thunder. By its work, the earth was watered and vegetation grew. You can log onto Matrix by following instructions on the wiki. thunderbird, in Native American mythology, a powerful spirit in the form of a bird. You can chat with other users and members of the Thunderbird team on the #thunderbird channel on Mozilla’s Matrix chat server. Remember to be courteous, as most of the people providing support on this site are volunteers and fellow Thunderbird users like you! It is considered a supernatural being of power. You can ask a question on the support website. The thunderbird is a legendary creature in particular North American indigenous peoples history and culture. There you can search for articles, ask questions, and read tutorials. The best place to start looking for answers if you have questions about Thunderbird is the Mozilla Support website, specifically the Thunderbird page. However, to say that they are the greatest birds of all is far from true: there is a creature imbued with power undeniably far beyond them. ![]() ![]() ![]() Restyled and streamlined user-friendly interface and workflow. Top-quality support for audio & MIDI VST plug-ins. Includes hundreds of inspiring instruments and effect patches. Deep modular editing lets you build your own synths and effects, including nice -front panels. Integrated world-class synths, samplers and effects. Option for modular routing of all mixer signals resulting in ultimate flexibility. Effective support for slicing and recycling sampled drum loops. Automation parts let you easily automate any parameter in the modular tree -structure, even the deepest nested ones. Advanced integration between composer and sound engine. Flexible tracks and sub-tracks support audio, MIDI and automation parts. Highlights: -Creates, records, edits and plays multi-track audio & MIDI. MuLab is an easy, effective and rock-solid tool designed to create, record, and finalize Your Music! VocRider is available for free download via KVR Audio (1.99 MB download size, ZIP archive, 32-bit VST plugin format for Windows, made with SynthEdit).MuLab is a top-quality sound and music production system for Mac OSX and Windows, transforming your computer into an inspiring modular studio. You’ll be able to download the latest version of the plugin from there, as well as to get in touch with the developer if you have any questions and/or bug reports. ![]() It seems that Terry West’s website is down at the moment, so I’m linking to the official KVR Audio forum thread in the downloads section below. So, if you have a nicely compressed vocal track which gets masked in the mix by a guitar track or a backing vocal track, VocRider will make your life easier by adjusting the main vocal’s volume throughout the arrangement, so that it doesn’t get covered by those other tracks. Apart from this fundamental feature, the plugin (which was updated to v1.3 yesterday) also comes with a handy “de-harsher” module to smooth out the higher frequency content, a simple 2-band EQ and a main output volume control. What it will do however is to automatically control the level of your vocals so that they stay on top of other elements of the mix (which are sent to VocRider through the side-chain input). To avoid any confusion, VocRider won’t automa gically level the volume of your vocal tracks in Waves Vocal Rider fashion (in other words, it won’t level out your vocalist’s performance). Hook up the vocal channel to the plugin’s left input and connect the side-chain signal (which will be used to ride the volume level of the vocals) to the right channel. I was able to set everything up in 30 seconds (literally) in MuLab due to its modular nature. ![]() The download pack includes a text document which explains how to set up VocRider in Cubase, however the setup process will be more or less complicated than that depending on which DAW you’re using. See also: Best Freeware Compressor VST Plugins! The plugin was built on a concept similar to the vocal riding workflow in Cubase which was described in Sound On Sound magazine ( here’s the actual article if you want to take a look), except that Terry West’s latest freeware creation will work in any VST plugin compatible DAW (as long as it’s a 32-bit Windows application and it supports basic side-chaining). VocRider is a freeware vocal rider VST plugin developed by Terry West, providing smooth leveling of vocal tracks in relation to the backing tracks and the rest of the mix. ![]() ![]() ![]() What distinguishes the BMW X1 sport from the xLine? Leather seats, heated front seats, and LED headlights are added to the kit seen in SE and Sport models starting at PS15,000. What does a BMW X1’s xLine package include? In addition to various metal-effect body trims, a metal scratch guard on the rear bumper, more comfortable front seats, and a bigger fuel tank, vehicles in xLine grade come with larger 19-inch alloy wheels than SE models. The chrome trimmings under the fog lights on the front-x line were the main cause. The difference was about $2,000, so I chose the m package for the front and side trims that looked different, the aerodynamic kit, and the m software on the transmission and suspension. I had x line and m package prices for my week 41 order. You’re probably paying around $2k for the cosmetics, which IMO look way better, unless you really plan to off-road the car and need/want the off-road pack. According to how I see it, the above represents about $3k in options for the base Xline, leaving the remaining cost essentially for some improved suspension functionality (not air) and cosmetics, such as a black steering wheel, painted and different exterior trim parts, etc. Sensa Tech is not an option, hence the latter is currently a $1450 credit. Do I have something missing? What do you receive for $6k? Even though I got 20″ wheels, the cost was only $600 extra.Īdditionally, leather rather than sensa tech is standard instead of the comfort package. Since M Sport starts at $6k higher and seemed primarily “cosmetic,” I didn’t really look at it. I presently drive a 2016 F15 with an xLine. When I calculated the cost of mine with xline, I discovered that msport cost only a few thousand dollars more and, in my opinion, looked far cooler.Įven though I have an xLine build in the works, it appears that most of you have ordered M Sports. You receive the 20-inch wheels, $1,000 worth of merino leather, and other items that I can’t recall. Do I have something missing? What do you receive for $6k? Even though I added 20 wheels, the cost was only $600 extra. Because it starts at $6k higher and seemed primarily cosmetic, I didn’t look at M Sport very much. Although I have a preproduction xLine model in the works, it appears that the majority of people here have ordered M Sports. The xLine equipment package is completed by stainless steel finishing on the loading sill and a car key with satin-finish aluminum detailing. All additional fine-wood trims and fine-brushed aluminum inside trim are also options. Exclusive high-gloss Dark Copper inside trim is stylish and sophisticated. Leather upholstery in Savanna Beige, Saddle Brown, and Oyster are also options. They come in black with grey contrast stitching, mocha with active red contrast stitching, and ivory white with sport red contrast stitching. Nevada leather headrests with applique and “X” embossing on the backrest are also available. A comfy interior is promised by the Carve cloth/leather seat upholstery in Amber/black with Active Red contrast stitching. Passengers are welcomed by door sill finishes bearing the letters “BMW xLine” when they open the doors. The sleek modernity of the xLine equipment package fascinates drivers. Exclusively offered with the xLine are 18″ light alloy wheels in Y-spoke type 607 and 19″ light alloy wheels in Y-spoke style 608 with mixed tyres. The B-pillars and C-pillars, on the other hand, are high-gloss Black. While the side sills, tailpipes, and BMW kidney grille are made of satin-finish aluminum, the window frames and tailpipe trim are made of aluminum. They give the front and rear underbody protection, as well as design components in the right and left air inlets, a unique appearance. The xLine exterior equipment package particularly stands out because to its remarkable Aluminum and satin-finish Aluminum components. At first glance, the lavish finishing touches for the interior equipment, Bicolor light alloy wheels, and aluminum-look exterior features strengthen the overall high-quality impression. Your BMW X3’s typical SAV character is highlighted even more with xLine. In addition to various metal-effect body trims, a metal scratch guard on the rear bumper, more comfortable front seats, and a bigger fuel tank, cars in xLine grade come with larger 19-inch alloy wheels than SE models. ![]() |
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