![]() Volunteers clocked 3,000 hours of French broom removal in 2012-2013 fiscal year. Volunteers are given orange weed wrenches to remove the pieces that won’t come out by hand. She explains that it’s important to get the whole root out because if you break it, the plant just grows back more aggressively, and with multiple stems. Suzanne reaches down and pulls all the way to the root. The volunteers range from middle-school age to almost 70. “It is expanding faster than we can remove it.” “We’re making progress in strategic areas - we are not winning,” says Whelan. Volunteers have clocked 7,000 hours in the last year alone, and the broom is still spreading at a rate of 50 acres a year. Photo: Autumn Sartain.įor the past 12 years, the Marin water district has been working against all odds to get rid of the thing. French broom is a pretty ornamental perennial and a ferocious invader. Genista monspessulana has taken over an estimated 100,000 acres in California since its mid 19 th Century introduction as an ornamental, growing at a rate of more than two feet per growing a season. In the case of French broom, a woody perennial shrub that comes dressed up in attractive yellow flowers, removal has been a focus of native plant restoration efforts for many years around the Bay Area. As we reflect on the compounding problems facing the planet, as individuals it may seem like the best we can do is keep pulling the weeds we see in our own backyards, however intractable they might be. That might as well be the motto for Earth Day 2014. ![]() She laughs: “What are you going to do? Whatever you can.” One of the volunteers tells Whelan that the effort is “analogous to reclaiming the Sahara with watering can.” And yet, volunteers put in about 3,000 hours on Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) land during the 2012-2013 fiscal year in habitat restoration, much of it involving removing the “No.1 weed in Marin County.” Pulling weeds is not glamorous or easy work. ![]() She cautions them about the hazards of the job: ticks, poison oak, sunburn, uneven terrain, bees and general exhaustion from the heat. Suzanne Whelan stands in front of a thick patch of French broom and addresses a group of 17 volunteers who traded in last Saturday to help remove this invasive plant from the Mt.
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![]() Check the batteries of the clicker keypad and replace them if necessary.Ensure that the clicker keypad is within range of the Genie garage door opener signal.In case you encounter any issues during the programming process, here are some troubleshooting tips to help you: ![]() Test the programmed PIN code by entering it on the clicker keypad and operating the garage door opener.Wait for the LED light on the Genie garage door opener motor head to blink, indicating a successful programming connection with the clicker keypad.Press the “Learn” or “Smart” button once.Within 30 seconds, locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button on the back of the Genie garage door opener motor head.Press the “Up/Down” arrow button on the clicker keypad to send the programming information to the Genie garage door opener.Press and hold the “Program” button on the clicker keypad once again until the LED light blinks.Enter the PIN code of your choice on the clicker keypad.With the clicker keypad in programming mode, you can now proceed to program it to your Genie garage door opener. Press and hold the “Program” button on the clicker keypad until the LED light on the keypad turns on.Now that the memory is cleared, you can put the clicker keypad into programming mode. This action clears the existing memory of the garage door opener. Press and hold the “Learn” or “Smart” button until the LED light next to it turns off.Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button on the back of your Genie garage door opener motor head. ![]() To clear the memory of the clicker keypad, follow these steps: Step 1: Clearing the Memory of the Clicker Keypadīefore programming the clicker keypad, it is important to clear the current memory to ensure a successful connection with your Genie garage door opener. In this article, we will provide you with a detailed guide on how to program a clicker keypad to your Genie garage door opener. With a few simple steps, you can easily sync the clicker keypad with your Genie garage door opener and enjoy the added convenience and security it offers. Programming a clicker keypad to a Genie garage door opener can be a straightforward process that allows for convenient access to your garage. 3.1 Related posts: How to Program Clicker Keypad to Genie Garage Door Opener It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
![]() However, there’s no sticky residue or the need to use a specific case with Peak Design’s tripod. All of the MagSafe stands, wallets, chargers, and other accessories I’ve tried eventually fell off if I applied enough force. While MagSafe accessories like these are convenient, they won’t be as sturdy as something securely snapped onto your smartphone or a smartphone case. There are plenty of more affordable MagSafe phone stands, such as Moft’s Snap-On Stand and Wallet, which props up your iPhone while holding a few credit cards, Anker’s MagGo phone grip, and the now-ubiquitous PopSockets. Any MagSafe iPhone locks onto the peripheral, maintaining a solid hold on this mobile tripod whether in use or folded away. You also don’t need to shell out for a Peak Design case to ensure it works, although it does feel more solidly connected if you do. Apple finally waves goodbye to the notch in favor of the Dynamic Island on all phones in its new lineup, and on the iPhone 15 that versatile screen technology is paired with new materials, lovely. This makes it an excellent stand for your phone even when you’re not trying to shoot video or photos. Better still, it can firmly attach, magnetically, to the phone in both vertical and horizontal orientations. With a solid micro-ball head, you can adjust the angle of your iPhone while it’s in tripod mode. You’re paying a premium for the build design and quality, with a tiny hex key even built into the tripod legs for tightening them, if needed. Peak Design’s iPhone tripod is a solid, well-designed aluminum frame that folds into a credit card-sized shape. $35 at Amazon $29 at Walmart Anker Bio-Braided USB-C to C cable It’s magnets are nowhere near as strong as those on the Apple MagSafe charger - so you definitely shouldn’t pick up your iPhone by this cable - but it’ll power up your handset and stay put while doing so. We rounded up the best that you can buy in 2023. ![]() I only wish the cable were longer than three feet so that you had more leeway to use your iPhone on the couch or in bed while powering it up.Īpple’s MagSafe charger accessory comes in at $39 (although we’ve seen it go on sale a few times), but if you want to spend a bit less, Spigen’s $25 ArcField magnetic wireless charger is a decent dupe. Flip phones have always been the go-to for talk and text but todays flips have games, apps, and web surfing. ![]() The magnets only attach to the latest iPhones, but it will still charge older models wirelessly, going back to the iPhone 8. The charging plate itself is about a quarter-inch thick so it barely adds any heft to the iPhone. Not only can you safely pick up your handset and use it with the disk still attached, but the iPhone can dangle by the charger’s cord without falling off. Like all other MagSafe accessories, this charging pad uses magnets to attach to the back of the latest iPhones and it’s surprisingly strong. There are often better and cheaper alternatives to Apple’s first-party accessories, but the company’s MagSafe wireless charger is worth considering if you have a new iPhone. Smooth mode relaxes the interior geometry, while respecting the border edges (they remain locked in position). This is ideal for when you don't want to individually select a point/edge/face to move and edit, but wish to position a general area, for example. Brush mode lets you move an area of geometry based on the size of your brush, while being “shrinkwrapped” to your templated surface (most likely your high res mesh that you are rebuilding a low resolution of). ![]() Learn how to work with MLOPS, the free and Open Source Machine Learning Plugin for Houdini developed by Paul Ambrosiussen and Entagma, Licensed and Distributed by Bismuth Consultancy BV. Split mode allows you to add a point along an edge, split edges manually from edge to edge and also holding down SHIFT key, drop down edge loops. You can also join the Discord server to work with Paul and Moritz to expand and enhance this toolset. I mean if software X is good at doing Y, and Houdini is going to implement Y one day, I hope Houdini to learn from the good parts of software X. This talk is at capacity but a few days after the event, SideFX will post a video recording for the whole community. There are additional controls within Build mode, which give you options to straighten your selection, evenly space points along an edge and convert selection to a circle. 'Note: On October 25th, SideFX is holding a Houdini 20 Keynote. By default, TopoBuild starts off in Build mode, which allows you to drop down geometry (guide points and then create polygons from them). in the Karma XPU: A Houdini 20 Preview by Brian Sharpe SIGGRAPH HIVE 2023 he said 'we'll be releasing version one gold (of Karma XPU) and Houdini 20 later this year''later this year' is a subjective term, it could be 3 weeks or 3 months from now. This video will go over the 4 modes within the TopoBuild tool – Build, Split, Brush and Smooth. ![]() For example, if your source is 720p, convert to 720p and the same for 1080p. However, if you are able to capture supported HD sources, try maintaining the same resolution. If you are converting your movies from a SD source, we would recommend you to convert your movies to Home Theater profile as this would keep the same resolution from the source. You should be ready to convert your movies. DivX Converter should read the contents of the folder automatically, and load the files that will be able to be converted. It will sort the contents of the folder by size.ĭrag only one – the largest VOB – file into DivX Converter. To find the largest VOB of your DVD folder, choose Details then click on Size. The third step is to drag the largest VOB into DivX Converter. So we will copy and paste our DVD folder into our desktop for this tutorial. ![]() Second Step: We recommend you using your default C:\ drive for any conversions. Now to the Fun part: How to convert your DVDs using DivX Converter DivX Converter even together with the MPEG-2 plug-in will not rip or decrypt commercial DVDs that is outside of what our products are capable of. Our software is not capable of encoding commercial DVDs into the DivX video format because these DVDs are protected by encryption designed to protect copyright holders, which our software will not decrypt. Our software is capable of encoding several video formats (including formats used for home made DVDs or DVDs from your Camcorder) to the DivX video format. You should see the status of the 'DivX MPEG2 Plug-in' change from 'trial active' to 'registered' after entering your serial number(s). Simply enter the serial numbers you receive in your order confirmation email into Start-> Programs-> DivX Plus-> Register Products, and the Plug-in will be enabled for you automatically. We offer a 15 days full featured trial including the MPEG-2 plugin here: Free Full Featured DivX Bundle TrialĪfter purchasing the Plug-in you do not need to download or install any additional software. Batch video conversion to convert multiple videos at once. Universal video converter supporting all popular formats. Convert or compress video files within minutes. The MPEG-2 plug-in is integrated on your download of the DivX bundle. Prism is one of the fastest, most stable and comprehensive multi-format video converter available and is very easy to use. You will need the MPEG-2 plugin in order to convert Home Made DVDs.DivX Converter within the 15 days free full featured trial or a registered version of DivX Converter.The issues usually arise due to the DVD in question not being supported, or have some type of Digital Encryption.Ĭheck here for all the supported DVD formats by the DivX Converter: This should be a straight forward process, without any problems. This FAQ is designed for those looking to convert their home made DVDs to DivX using the DivX Converter. Through the live video option, you can also see your boo's face as they react to the movie, which is a delightful lil feature. TwoSeven brings you together (virtually) and is accessible through a variety of services, including HBO Max and AppleTV+. TwoSeven was created by a long-distance couple who clearly get what it feels like to be separated from your ride-or-dies. Depending on your Hulu plan, you could pay anywhere from $5.99/month to $64.99/month for this. ![]() It's online-only, but you can always cast it to your TV to make the experience feel more movie theater-like. The Disney-owned service has its own version of a watch party, allowing subscribers to stream video playback with a group chat. Hulu couldn't miss out on all the fun, duh. ![]() By the way, Scener is FREE! (Though sometimes hosts require you to pay for a ticket or you might have to shell out for a specific movie rental.) WATCH NOW Hulu Watch Party You can have a watch party with up to a million guests, which is, um, obviously probably a few more than you really need, and you can say hello to your pals via your webcam and everyone's video will play in sync. It allows you to use any streaming service you want to co-watch. Scener, which bills itself as a "virtual movie theater," is probably the most flexible option on this list. If you have an Amazon Prime membership, then you already have access to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Watch Party. To access Watch Party, you have to join Amazon Prime Video, which costs $8.99/month. Either way, it's a good option, especially if you're in a sorority or a marching band or have a super large extended family, etc. Do you even actually *like* 100 people? Yeah, me neither. You can add up to 100 (one! hundred!) people to stream content using Amazon Watch Party. (Okay, so maybe now I get the rebranding decision.) Almost forgot to mention the best part- it's free as can be to use. It's also available to use via Hulu, HBO, and Disney+. ![]() It synchronizes the video (important so you all stay at the same pace-NO SPOILERS!) and the best part is you don't have to stream Netflix content only. (Yeah, I don't get what they're up to, either.) Using a Google Chrome extension, you can communicate in the group chat while streaming the same show/movie. Yep, it's the exact same thing as Netflix Party but without the Netflix branding. So, quick: Text the group chat and set a date and time to have a movie night-maybe even a double feature! Teleparty The most popular option is probably Netflix Party, which recently changed its name to "Teleparty," and then there are a few other streaming services and third-party websites-all of which make streaming a movie together remotely a breeze. The good news is that there are several easy ways you can simulate watching a movie together.while apart. Then the pandemic happened, and the same activities that gave us refuge from our busy lives and breakups and whatnot became sources of danger and anxiety. My friends and I used to all pile into one person's apartment and split bottles (and bottles) of wine and stream our fave movies for the 693rd time. Anyone else miss movie nights with friends? Just me? Nah, I know you do too. ![]() By using this site and associated materials, you acknowledge and agree that you personally assume responsibility for your use or misuse of this information. Crystal Healing is not an independent therapy, but one that is part of a holistic healing approach. 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