![]() ![]() Some rivers completely transform between rainy and dry seasons. During these seasonal floods, water spreads over riverside floodplains and creates seasonal wetlands that provide critical habitats for fish and birds. Natural rivers have small floods nearly every year, usually during the rainy season. FloodsĬolumbia, SC, Riverfront and washed out roads during the 2015 flood event Giving rivers room to move is our best protection against floods and is a great way to help keep rivers healthy. Healthy floodplains are nature’s flood protection. The fish, wildlife, and plants that live in or along a river, or floodplain, often need floods to survive and reproduce.ĭuring big floods, healthy floodplains benefit communities by slowing and spreading dangerous flood waters that would otherwise flood riverside communities, harming people and property. Small floods are very important to the health of a river and the land around it. Giving rivers more room provides a number of other benefits including clean water open space for agriculture, recreation and trails, and habitat for fish and wildlife.įloodplains are an integral part of healthy rivers and floods are a natural occurrence on rivers. Restoring floodplains to give rivers more room to accommodate large floods is the best way to keep communities safe. When we manage rivers wisely, we can keep communities safe and enjoy all of the benefits healthy rivers provide. ![]() Small, regular floods that inundate riverside floodplains are essential to a river’s health and provide a wide variety of benefits to wildlife, fish, and people. LARGE FLOODS CAN BE DOWNRIGHT DISASTROUS.
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![]() The coiled lanyards will usually make it through a year-long deployment, and their flexible, retractable characteristics mean they won't get tangled up with the rest of your gear, compared to a "straight" nylon lanyard. Blackhawk! also makes a pistol lanyard which is made of a coiled, black rubber-coated steel cable, with NSN 4020-0. NSN 8465-0 is green nylon, and 8465-0 is white. These aren't just useful for your M9 (or other pistol), they can be used to tie down ANCD's, PLGRs, and other sensitive items. It will easily keep a battalion TOC (roughly 3-4 SICPS tents attached together) 60 plus degrees when it is sub-freezing outdoors.Ĩ. The large tent heater is manufactured by Hurricane Heaters. Tent Heaters - One of the few models that are actually approved for use inside Army tents. LIN / SUBLIN Substitution Table (Used for matching LIN and Substitute LIN in supply-constrained environments)ħ. ![]() Master LIN Table (Has over 240 LINs listed) also, another LIN Table (Caution - you will need to check with your unit S2 regarding SARP ordering and storage policies before building a bench stock.) Small Arms Repair Part bench stock listing. This is about the longest and most comprehensive list that we have seen. MISCELLANEOUS LISTS NEW: Class IX NSN's (Hundreds)Ĭlass IIP and IIIP items, including Mil-Tec weapon lubeĬlass IIIP (Packaged POL Products). Ultimate list of Combat Vehicle Crewman (CVC) helmets includes "guts" and "shell", VIC-1 / VIS-3, and new Kevlar shell NSN'sĦ. Shows everything from complete radio sets to individual cables and minor repair parts.) (Also see this versionand this one.) COMMO EQUIPMENT Every NSN a SIGO Needs to Know(over 600 items, extremely comprehensive. Medical Controlled Subs List (Obviously, these are for ordering and use by qualified and certified medical personnel only)ĥ. MEDICAL SUPPLIES NEW: Warrior Aid and Litter Kit Printer Cartridges (original list) NEW Additional Printer Cartridge NSNs (hundreds more constantly being updated)Ĭomputer Equipment(this list is a few years old)Ĥ. Tape: (Mostly Duct Tape) / / Ĭomputer Printers(mostly HP models some other companies too) NEW: Training Gear (Pugil sticks Combatives / Boxing equipment etc) UNIT SUPPLIES NEW: Training Ammo (Paintball Ammo for military weapons etc) ACU UNIFORM ITEMS ACU Uniforms (Coat / Trouser)ģ. Gen III (Extended Cold Weather Clothing System, Generation 3) NSN'sĢ. OCIE (Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment) also see this (Wiley-X goggles, sleeping bags, ACH Helmet, etc.)Ĭlass A Uniforms, Shirts, Shoes, Patches, and Insignia Replacement parts for Individual Soldier RFI items. Multi-Tools: Leatherman, Gerber, SOG COMPLETE LIST (Knives / Multi-Tools) INDIVIDUAL SOLDIER GEAR NEW: Army Combat Shirt (ACS) Soldiers and leaders should use official channels to the maximum extent before spending their own money to purchase these items.ġ. Contact Us for larger quantities or items that you're having a hard time finding. Alternatively, PR&C's could be used, or for small-quantity orders IMPAC / GPC cards could work as well ( via the ArmyProperty Store or other vendors). How to Acquire: Unit-level supply personnel should use the Class II / IX supply system to requisition these items, using the provided NSN's. Contact Us if it's an urgent NSN request. Use the forums to submit an "NSN Search" request.Ĥ. Newly found NSN's (which are not on this list yet).ģ. Run a search our site (use the box above). If you can't find the NSN you are looking for:ġ. Below you will find lists of NSNs sorted by major category. To find information on any NSN, part number, technical manual, nomenclature, or CAGE code, use the search bar above. ![]() You need the right tools to get the most out of your 3D printer. This roundup includes the latest announcements and updates regarding the Ultimaker platform. This beginner’s guide will help you take your first steps into the world of stiff and strong materials. Get a white paper to learn more about 3D printing with steel. In some 3D printing applications, such as replacement parts or tooling, materials that reduce the risk of burning or ignition are essential. You will find details about the new Intent profiles and a variety of security enhancements. We will continue to support it as long as our amazing community will.įind out how Ultimaker S3 can help you innovate faster by providing robust desktop 3D printing. This is where we started our 3D printing journey. This covers all aspects of 3D printing, from the design of the models to post-processing. FFF is a process of 3D printing that builds layers upon layers. This blog and the accompanying webinar will show you how to use FFF 3D printing, as well as how it compares to other manufacturing methods. Understanding the best practices of FFF 3D printing is essential before you choose it as your manufacturing method. It can be difficult to know which material to use, given the number of options. To create a final product, all 3D printers need material. This handy guide will help you determine which one is which. This award is a great recognition of our commitment to delivering the best 3D printing experience possible. Ultimaker Cura was awarded Software Tool of the year at the 2019 3D Printing Industry Awards. You can also integrate Ultimaker Cura with CAD software to make it easier. Prints can be created in a matter of seconds. Ultimaker Cura, the most trusted 3D printing software in the world, is used by millions. It offers a simplified workflow and a faster way to 3D print. Many companies incorporate 3D printing into their daily workflows to create prototypes, tools, and end-use products.ģD printing allows you to quickly create prototypes and make tools and products. Ultimaker has the largest 3D printing market compatible material selection. Ultimaker Marketplace, our digital distribution platform has reached a significant milestone with 1 million downloads of plugins and print profiles. Our wear-resistant print core CC Red 0.6 is now available for printing with composite materials. Ultimaker has released optimized printing profiles to print world-leading materials with the latest version Ultimaker Cura. This improves user experience when using multiple printers and 3MF files. Load project files improvements You can now choose which type of printer you wish to open a project file when you load it. If an object is located below the build plate, it’ll be displayed in a different color. The definitions of Ender 10, CR10s4, and CR10s5 have been updated. ![]() It contains Creality definitions CR10 Mini and CR10s Pro as well as Ender 2, Ender 4 & Ender 5. It adds many print profiles to Creality printers. This version includes the Creawsome Mod, created by touch. You can also take advantage of Ultimaker Cloud, Ultimaker Community, and valuable user feedback. Ultimaker Cura 4.2 can be used with an Ultimaker account for the best experience. Ultimaker Cura 4.2 is available today to keep your 3D printing workflow current with the industry. This is designed to help drive innovation in your company and beyond. Keep up with the latest news from Ultimaker Digital Factory. Here is a video showing you how to print a temperature tower.The Ultimaker print core CC allows you to print high-strength, high-quality applications by making use of multiple nozzle sizes as well as composites within the Ultimaker ecosystem. I would recommend printing a temperature tower and adjusting the profile based on the results. *Note: I have the temperatures set to work with the filament I use (typically HATCHBOX from Amazon). This profile will use more filament and print at a lower temperature, so I only use this if I am printing a Minifigure, which isn’t too often. I made a lot of little tweaks to help make the Minifigures turn out better, but they do take a while to print. This profile is geared towards Minifigures and has a resolution of. I only use this profile for about 10% of the prints I do. 16mm, which will increase the print time. This is the profile I use if I am printing an object with more detail and can benefit from increasing the resolution. Its geared towards larger prints with less detail or mockups. I have three base profiles that I use and swap between them to meet my printing needs. ![]() If you guys have any questions or suggestions, you can leave a comment here or reach out to me on my YouTube channel. I plan on providing profiles for different purposes and will update them when I make changes. Here are the Cura profiles that I use with my printers. ![]() Redditors responding to the unusual glitch seemed amused by the clip, with one response joking that Atreus was “getting those wind sprints in. The video, posted by a Redditor named ArthurMorgan9, captures Atreus bouncing endlessly back and forth between two ledges very quickly, with Kratos fighting an enemy in the distance. Together, father and son must put everything on the line as they journey to each of the Nine Realms. Join Kratos and Atreus on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnark arrives. Despite years of polish and a steady stream of patches, even AAA game developers can’t smash every single bug, as this hilarious clip shows. From Santa Monica Studio comes the sequel to the critically acclaimed God of War (2018). ![]() This includes the addition of a New Game+ mode, which was released earlier this month. God of War Ragnarok’s latest update, version 4.02, brings fixes for some bugs still present in the PlayStation title. God of War Ragnarok Story and Plot Summary Preparing for Ragnarok Continuing the story, God of War Ragnarok begins in Midgard place three years after the previous game. Facing impossible odds and an elaborate plot, Kratos must rise from the darkest depths of Hades to scale the heights of Mt. Latest update fixes bugs but the hilarious Atreus glitch goes viral (Image Credit: Sony) The story of God of War III is the epic conclusion to Kratos’ Greek trilogy as he seeks to end the rule of the gods once and for all. Kratos is aided by his son Atreus, who also takes a starring role in solo missions throughout the game. Sonys PlayStation 5 console just got a rare discount, and the deal includes the epic God of War Ragnarok. The long winter is nearing its end, and the beginning of the great warRagnarokis drawing near. The game takes players on an epic journey through all Nine Realms of Norse mythology, filled with gods, monsters, and other magical creatures. PS5 God Of War Ragnarok Bundle Gets A Nice Discount At Amazon. God of War: Ragnaroks main story begins with the duo trying to survive in the now frigid Midgard. Released for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in late 2022, God of War Ragnarok is the ninth action-adventure outing for the demigod Kratos. This recent glitch is just one of the many that several players have encountered in the game, but it certainly makes for one of the funnier ones. God of War Ragnark Launch Edition includes a voucher code to redeem all God of War Ragnark pre-order digital bonuses. ![]() A new video posted on Reddit shows Atreus, the son, and sidekick of Kratos in the God of War Ragnarok game, stuck in a hilarious loop of jumping back and forth between two ledges. Lyin’ on our backs and countin’ the stars While on the surface, the song is clearly about fishing, the chorus could just as easily describe a sexual encounter under the light of the summer stars: We’ll be fallin’ in love in the middle of the night Today, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band consists of Jeff Hanna, Jimmie Fadden, Bob Carpenter, for years known as 'the new guy,' and Jim Photoglo, a friend of the band whose credits include cowriting 'Fishin in the Dark', as well as touring and recording with Carole King, Dan Fogelberg, and Vince Gill. Newest members Jaime Hanna and Ross Holmes also. It feels so good to be with you Chorus to the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s “Fishin’ in the Dark”. In this case, we would imagine the two fishing poles stuck in the dirt while the lovers lie on their backs, perhaps on a blanket but likely just in the grass, making love. Jeff Hanna was in high school, a holding zone where hormones and anxiety are left to fester until they explode like Langston Hughes’s dream deferred. So, they are indeed fishing, but they aren’t exactly paying attention to the fish. Suddenly, a sound burst through the middling morass at laser speed, deflating the balls of. That doesn’t matter, though, because all you need is that special person by your side and it’s a good night, even if the fish aren’t biting. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Hold On cover art.Īccording to a 2015 interview that songwriter Jim Photoglo did with the Tennessean, the song came out of a melody that Jim had been working with in the mid 80s, inspired by a few visits to Nashville earlier that decade. Jim showed the melody to Wendy Waldman and she was the one who suggested that they write a song about fishing. Listen to Fishin' In the Dark: The Best of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on Apple Music. He was hesitant at first, but he relented, and the beloved “Fishin’ in the Dark” was born.Īnd the first thing I thought was, “I want to run away screaming, because I love my song.” But she said, “No, fishing in the dark.” We started messing around with it, and it just happened, you know? We did it for fun. ![]() Fishin in the Dark / Keepin the Road Hot, a Single by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. We weren’t trying to be like any other song. 7-28311 Vinyl 7).Genres: Country Rock, Urban Cowboy Country. Jim Photoglo on the origins of “Fishin’ in the Dark”. Interestingly enough, the songwriters make no mention of the song also being about sex. Perhaps we just have dirty minds here at Extra Chill, but we think the lyrics speak for themselves. 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![]() To set environment variables on Windows use: The default location for mini crash dumps created by Windows Error Reporting (WER) is: The environment variable MINIDUMP_DIRECTORY can be used to change the location where PA crash minidump files are saved and will also generate more detailed (and larger) minidump files similar to the new -enable-detailed-minidump command line option. The default location for crash dumps generated by PA is now the logs directory in your Planetary Annihilation data directory. When reporting crashes it also helps if you include the crash ID from your logs (same as the filename of the generated minidump): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx.dmp PA generated crash reports with logs (and dxdiag on windows) are usually automatically uploaded to our crash reporting system. ![]() May cause no sound, stutter, static, etc and may also freeze when launching on a second display with NVIDIA drivers.Ĭ:\ProgramData\A-Volute\A-Volute.Nahimic\Modules\Scheduled\Configurator\BlackApps.dat May cause no sound, stutter, static, etc. May cause connection failures and crashes.ĭisable or add exceptions for SSL / protocol scanning / filtering for PA.exe, server.exe and CoherentUI_Host.exe May cause network lag resulting in unit stutter / jumps with both online and offline servers. Windows Incompatible Software ASUS / ROG GameFirst
![]() It also features a great start up animation each time the fog lights are turned on. The fog light brightness is increased and your fog lights will also blink sequentially with amber LED's. The install is the same if you have a Performance & LR or Standard Range. ![]() We have designed a new harness that plugs directly into the headlight power. While these fog lights fit all models, there may be a bit of confusion as to what your car supports. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.Our replacement Fog Lights upgrade your M/3 LR & Performance and also Model 3 & Y Standard Range stock fog light's intensity while adding a sequential amber colored turn signal light all while increasing visibility. Toyota does not authorize any person to create for it any other obligation or liability in connection with Toyota Parts or Accessories. The performance of repairs or the replacement of the part are the exclusive remedies under this warranty or any implied warranty. This is the only warranty authorized by Toyota. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. Incidental or consequential damages resulting from breach of this written warranty or any implied warranty (such as telephone calls, loss of time, lost opportunities, inconvenience, or commercial loss) are not covered.Īny implied warranties, including those of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the applicable duration of this written warranty. Service adjustments, such as calibration or alignments are not covered.įailures or damages resulting from improper installation, removal, repair, misuse, negligence, accidents, or modification of the part or the accessory are not covered. Labor, parts, and other costs (such as all lubricants) connected with recommended maintenance service are not covered. Labor for removal from vehicle and reinstallation of a part or accessory sold “over-the-counter” is not covered. This Limited Warranty does not apply where the vehicle mileage cannot be determined or has been altered.ĭamage to a Toyota part or accessory caused by a non- genuine or unauthorized part or component is not covered. Service Part Warranty - The warranty for Toyota Genuine Parts purchased and installed by an authorized Dealer on the applicable Toyota or Lexus model vehicle, is 12 months, regardless of mileage, from the install date or the remainder of any applicable New Vehicle Limited Warranty, whichever provides greater coverage. Parts Purchases - With the exception of 12V batteries, Toyota Genuine Parts purchased over-the-counter or online from an authorized Toyota Dealer, but installed by a third party on the applicable Toyota or Lexus model vehicle, carry a 12-month parts only warranty from the date of purchase. Toyota Genuine Parts are defined as all Toyota parts and accessories that are either manufactured or specifically approved by Toyota Motor Corporation and sold by TMS or its authorized Private Distributors to authorized Dealers. This warranty applies to new or remanufactured parts which are Toyota Genuine Parts. Toyota* warrants that it will either provide a replacement part or repair any Toyota part or accessory that is defective in material or workmanship. ![]() If on the other hand you like the game but aren't 100 % sure, Black Friday and then Christmas will only be a few months after launch so pricing should at the very least stay competitive. The advice I've given to friends is basically that if they like what they see till launch (we do have weekly Dev Diaries, monthly Q&A, videos, gaming site reviews etc so it's really not a blind pre-order) and know they will be playing the game and getting the various DLCs, the Royal Edition acquired through third parties actually lets you save quite a bit to the point that not even earlier sales might match that price. You can check the details here on IsThereAnyDeal, but the gist of it is that the Royal Edition checks out at something like $55-57 which is a solid deal. If you know you'll be buying even just the first major expansion, the Royal Edition lets you save some money while also giving you a few cosmetics.ĭon't forget that if you aren't looking to buy CKIII via the Steam store because you might want to refund it, the game is way cheaper to get through authorized third party sellers. CK Royal Pre-Order (1 expansion + 2 region DLCs + Abbasid cosmetics + HRE cosmetics): $75.CK3 + Expansion Pass (1 expansion + 2 region DLCs + Abbasid cosmetics): $85.CK3 + gameplay DLC only bought separately (1 expansion + 2 region DLCs): $94.CK3 + all DLCs bought separately (1 expansion + 2 region DLCs + Abbasid Cosmetics + HRE cosmetics): $100 (same in Euro).In terms of pricing, the Royal Edition should be a good deal if you plan to get all the gameplay content Paradox will be putting out in the first year or so. Because of this they'll also release smaller DLC ($7) focused on regions in-between major expansions. Currently, /r/CrusaderKings is operating its seventh communal game.Īs far as DLC goes, Paradox basically said that expansions will be bigger compared to CKII ones, making them longer to develop and also more expensive ($30). That information can be found in the hub post for the most recent game.Where can I find information about the subreddit's communal game? ![]() Websites and WikisĬlick here to get rid of memes on this subreddit Communal Games If you post a screenshot of the game, please point out what you want people to look at in the image or explain in the comments. Don't be racist, discriminatory, or otherwise a dick.ĥ. This rule is being enforced at the time of posting, rather than us having to go through the sub and remove a bunch of old posts.Ģ. If you just want history related memes, go to /r/trippinthroughtime or /r/Parado圎xtra. A picture of a crusader doing something silly? Not related, and it will be removed. The actual content of a post - not just the title, or the general idea - needs to be related to Crusader Kings. Engage in courtly intrigue, dynastic struggles, and holy warfare in mediæval Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, India, the Steppes & Tibet.Ĭan you achieve fame and fortune for your noble family, or will your names be forgotten to history? NEW ANNOUNCEMENTġ. Hover your mouse over any of the boxes below to view relevant information.Ĭrusader Kings is a historical grand strategy / RPG video game series for PC, Mac & Linux developed & published by Paradox Interactive.Arrange marriages, champion the faith and establish new empires in this modern classic - unlike any other strategy game you’ve ever played on console.Beginner's Guide DLC Guide Mods CK2 Wiki CK3 Wiki Paradox Forums Discord NEW PLAYERS! README! Play a master of the battlefield, conquering your enemies, or play a subtle seeker of secrets, using plots and poison to advance your agenda - all in the same game. As one ruler dies, they are replaced by an heir who may have very different abilities or interests, forcing you to adjust your long term plans. If you already own Crusader Kings III, you can purchase the additional content separately or in the Expansion Pass.įinally on console, you can live the life of a medieval ruler in Paradox Development Studio’s award winning strategy role-playing game, Crusader Kings III! Assume the leadership of a medieval noble family, increasing its power and reputation through the generations. You’ll also receive, on their release, the upcoming Northern Lords flavor pack, the upcoming Royal Court expansion, as well as an unannounced upcoming flavor pack. Govern your realm in style with the Crusader Kings III Royal Edition, including the base game and the Fashion of the Abbasid Court clothing pack. ![]() ![]() Many people would expect a quote from the Buddhist scriptures at this point. Wonder what the disillusionment of not finding suitable employment and the subtle and not so subtle racism that they will encounter will bring? Maybe an outcome similar to the knife wielding “terrorist” who attacked innocents in a shopping mall in Auckland, or worse. Meanwhile, the West is welcoming thousands of Afghans who in turn expect a land with pavements of gold and the realisation of all their dreams. Let the West find ways to feed them, medicate them and find them employment. Surely, the Taliban should spare their own countrymen? If they want to get out and the West is willing to take them let them go. Hundreds of people remain trapped in Afghanistan. ![]() Now, it looks like it is the Taliban’s turn for revenge. They also seem to have armed and equipped a dangerous and uncontrollable foe with equipment and arms left behind during this hasty withdrawal. America has wasted billions of dollars on what was essentially a project to gain revenge for the destruction wrought by 911. ![]() This is what has kept the Taliban going and has now resulted in them gaining back control of the whole country. Apparently, all they saw was a huge surge of corruption and total decimation of their values and standards. How the people expected deliverance but got nothing of the kind. There are many insightful articles on just how badly the Americans got it wrong in Afghanistan. Surely not the Taliban in its present form? The Taliban that so many British soldiers have died fighting against, isn’t this another level of ridiculousness? I saw somewhere that the British PM has said that Britain intends to work with the Taliban. Therefore, until some form of rational thinking can be displayed with a degree of credibility by the Taliban, acknowledging their regime will only serve to promote extremism within the countries that acknowledge that regime. Has there been any solution that can be accepted at any level?Recognising the rule of ANY power that relies on religious extremism is wrong. He was elected to rectify this and other situations. On the other hand, this can spark off an ideal situation for selling even more American weapons which have always been the driving force of the American economy.The brutality and the sheer lack of mercy (undoubtedly exaggerated by the western media) displayed by the Taliban can be attributed in part to frustration stemming from the rape of their country that was carried out by the USA and other western forces, but can it be justified? The geriatric president may have made a huge mess of things but saying that it was not a situation instigated by him is no excuse. Covid is still rampant but less talked about in that country and the complete disaster that has been the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan is utterly ridiculous, isn’t it? This disaster is even worse than the last debacle that the Americans concocted in Vietnam. With abject apologies to Tom Paine, who in the Age of Reason (1794), coined the phrase from the sublime to the ridiculous, the situation in the Pearl and indeed the world today, warrants the additional descriptive words that I have used when paraphrasing!Sublime could be construed to mean serious or worth considering therefore the pseudo sublime situation that came to the USA and the world with the voting in of a geriatric president should be looked at. |
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