![]() ![]() ![]() You’ll use it if a specific game is having trouble-the Dolphin Wiki can instruct you on the necessary settings. Hacks: this tab is mostly for adjusting settings based on performance for individual games.Sterescopy is only necessary for users with 3D monitors. Click “disable fog” if you’re having trouble seeing in-game objects at long distances. Anti-aliasing and anisotropic filtering will help with “jaggies,” visible edges of 3D models, and the levels at which they’ll affect graphics performance go up as the variables increase. If your computer doesn’t have a discrete graphics card, you’ll want to set the Internal Resolution setting to either “Auto” or “Native.” If you have a more powerful graphics card, you can try 2x or even 4x for sharper, clearer graphics. Enhancements: this tab lets you add some cool extra effects, if your computer is powerful enough.Enable the “Use Fullscreen” option to show the games like a television, and disable V-Sync if you’re seeing slowdown. You may need to switch between them for the best results. The Aspect ratio is particularly important: most GameCube games default to 4:3 (for “square” TVs), but some Wii games can display natively in widescreen 16:9. General: here’s where you select your adapter (graphics card), your main resolution and aspect ratio (use whatever’s default for your monitor), and a few other tweaks.Even still, a 1TB external drive can store over 300 games. Each game can take up to an hour to rip, and can be anywhere from 1GB to 5GB, though double-layer disks like Super Smash Bros: Brawl can be 8GB in size. After that, you can use USB Loader GX to rip your game disks to an external hard drive. These can both be long processes, and may differ depending on what system version you have. To go this route, first homebrew your Wii, and install USB Loader GX. In the case of emulation, homebrewing allows you to install games to a hard drive, which can be then be connected to a computer to be used with Dolphin. This is worth doing anyway, as it lets you turn your old console into a DVD player, run emulators, and install games to a hard drive. The process is a little complicated, and involves installing the Homebrew channel on your Wii. RELATED: Is Downloading Retro Video Game ROMs Ever Legal?Įmulators are commonly used to pirate games, but they can be used without downloading ROMs, too-and in the case of Dolphin, you can rip your own games to your PC using a Wii. How to Get GameCube and Wii Games Legally All versions support the vast majority of Wii and GameCube games, though newer versions fix a lot of bugs in older versions and run better on current hardware. The latest official version is 5.0, and it’s quite stable on most PCs with discrete graphics cards (some integrated graphics can run it, but you’ll have to try it out to see). It’s compatible with Windows and macOS, with an older release available on Linux.ĭolphin is not without its problems there are still games that do not emulate properly and have bugs or glitches, but there is excellent community support in their forums, and new releases come out every few weeks which include bug fixes.ĭolphin is open source and is available at their download page.You could also use a GameCube Controller, but you will have to buy a USB adapter. You can use Wii Remotes with Dolphin, along with any other gamepad, including Xbox 360 and One Controllers.This can also be done by installing USB Loader GX on the Wii, which is actually required anyway to legally get your game disks to play on Dolphin, but it is still an advantage over a regular Wii. All your games will be in one place and load extremely fast.There are also many community made texture and shader packs which improve the look of the game substantially. There are hacks that let games run at 60 frames per second. In fact, even games for the GameCube, which had a maximum of 480p and were stuck at a 3:4 aspect ratio, upscale very well to full widescreen HD or even 4K. If you have good hardware, you can crank up the graphics settings on older games.Why do this if you already have a Wii? Let me count the ways:
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![]() Though valuable for assessing any new opportunity, the real beauty of a priority matrix comes into play when you are considering multiple opportunities or initiatives. Have leadership or the board determine how many points an opportunity should score in order to be considered. The total points available is always 100 times the number of criterion you have chosen. That total score indicates how closely a particular initiative or opportunity aligns with your priorities as an organization. For each criterion, multiply the you gave the criterion by the weight you assigned it.You should have a 1-5 score for each criterion when done. Evaluate the degree of alignment between an opportunity and each criterion, using the standards you defined for the criterion.Here are the steps in giving a priority score to an initiative or investment opportunity. Now a bit of math comes in as we put the components of the priority matrix together. Again, for the restaurant, you might assign weights as follows: type of food – 40 points, location – 10 points, wait time – 15 points, noise in the restaurant 15 points and price of a meal – 20 points. Simply assign more points to the criteria that “carry more weight”, i.e. To determine weights, imagine you are given 100 points to divide up between your criteria. The last piece of a priority matrix is a weighting scale for to the criteria. We don’t typically get that specific when going out to eat, but the theory and the way that we think through the alternatives is very much the same. The standards clarify the degree of alignment between a criterion and a strategic initiative, allowing you to assign a score of 1-5 for each criterion based on that degree of alignment. Continuing with our restaurant example, the standards you define for wait time might be a score of 1 if you are waiting over 2 hours, score of 2 for a wait from 1-2 hours, score of 3 for 30 minutes to an hour, 4 for 15 to 30 minutes and a 5 for less than 15 minutes. Standards are then developed for each criteria. When selecting criteria, we ask our clients to consider what they want their assets to do for them/the organization. Common criteria include level of risk, return on investment, alignment with vision, etc. ![]() The board or leadership team determines the criteria that are critical to the organization when selecting a strategic initiative, growth opportunity or investment. Likewise, some of those criteria may carry more weight than others, i.e., have a greater influence on the final choice.Īn organization’s priority matrix works the same way. When you are choosing a restaurant for dinner, the criteria use might include type of food, location, wait time, noise in the restaurant and price of a meal. We all use a version of a priority matrix frequently. ![]() What is a Priority MatrixĪs quoted above, the priority matrix is a tool that spells out the criteria and standards an organization can use to consistently evaluate new opportunities and their fit with the organization’s unique criteria and standards. In our next post, we will focus on when, why and how to use it. This first post briefly describes a priority matrix and how to create one. ![]() So much so, we decided to write a couple posts focused solely on that tool. There was quite a bit of interest from readers on more details regarding the priority matrix. We then discussed the tool we use both for ourselves and our clients, the Priority Matrix. This methodology also bridges the language gap between software developers and management and gives management the ability to customize how software maintenance and development cycles are prioritized.In a recent blog ( Weighing Risks), we wrote “we recommend that leadership develop and adopt a policy on the criteria and standards it will use in considering new investment decisions”. Key elements used in the priority matrix were the frequency of algorithm use, potential safety impact of the algorithm, algorithm length, overall agreement between software recommendation and triage nurse, and asymmetry of nurse overrides of the software recommendation. The prioritization matrix, a quality improvement tool, was used to prioritize triage algorithms at Ask Mayo Clinic, a national triage call center. Stakeholders in management and software development need a shared and mutually agreed on framework to prioritize the development and maintenance of CDS software. 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"We won't go down that route here, but it does affect a whole lot of issues in schools and elsewhere in our society. "There are of course issues, which are important, about young people who are confused about their sex. "But I do think it's a big issue about the attitudes. "People saying this on this programme undoubtedly will resolve in me getting a huge amount of hate mail - it always does. He went on: "Well, unfortunately, you can't say this publicly, but this is one of the big problems. And progressively it's gotten into this argument that people will now accuse me of being transphobic."Ĭhallenged that others say people can change sex, the former Vice Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University doubled down on his views. "And we are very confused about this, unfortunately. "I will say this categorically - that you cannot change your sex, your sex actually is there in every single cell in the body you have a chromosomal sex you have genetic sex you have hormonal sex, you have all sorts of psychological brain sex, they're all different. The biologist, who is professor of science and society at Imperial College London, warned Question Time host Fiona Bruce that producers would need to edit the program after he aired his views.ĭuring a debate about universities' ability to simultaneously promote free speech and protect their diverse student body, the discussion inevitably swung to Kathleen Stock - a professor of philosophy at the University of Sussex who has faced calls to be removed from her position amid accusations of transphobia.īacking her academic colleague, Lord Winston said: "I'm about to say something that will mean you'll probably want to edit the programme when I've finished. Lord Robert Winston has said he fears he will be inundated with hate mail after backing a professor in the eye of a trans storm by saying people "can't change sex". The wine is velvety, supple and rich with a long, satisfying finish. ![]() Trione Zinfandel Flatridge Ranch is made from 100 percent Zinfandel.Īromas of briarwood and pipe tobacco give way to blackberry pie, toasted macaroons and plums. Clove and cedar accents give it savory contrast among a tautness of texture that takes time to resolve in the glass. Tannic and powerful in condensed black fruit, this is a taut, oak driven wine of tremendous density. Expressive yet nuanced, this wine delivers a full- bodied lush core with layers of spice, and a touch of earthiness. Smooth and round on entry the Merlot in this blend offers a juicy fruit-focused core that balances the big flavors that we expect from Oakville Cabernet. The wine offers bold, ripe fruit aromas with some spice and dried herb notes. The tiny block of Merlot and a small block of Cabernet Franc were planted on the west side of the valley at the base of the Mayacamas in the south station in 1990. ![]() The North Station is adjacent to the illustrious To Kalon vineyard. The Cabernet Sauvignon in this blend comes from two different blocks in the highly acclaimed UC Davis Oakville Station, in the heart of “Cabernet Country”. The Cabernet Sauvignon adds weight, depth and lushness to the midpalate, and the Merlot wraps it all up with a layer of juicy ripe summer fruit flavor. The Cabernet Franc expresses lively red fruit with a touch of herbs. ![]() Each of the three Bordeaux varietals brings their own unique character to this complex red wine blend. Cornerstone Cellars Oakville Station Cabernet Sauvignon is made from 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc.įrom a legendary vineyard that is owned and farmed by the University of California, Davis, this is a brilliant expression of Oakville terroir. ![]() Selflessness: Your sense of self dissolves, which includes any self-critical inner-commentary.Merging of Action and Awareness: When you achieve flow, you become “one” with what you’re doing, acting in a way that feels automatic and spontaneous. ![]() Absorption: In this stage of flow state, you become hyper-focused on the present moment.Unsurprisingly, research has found that flow experiences are linked to: Abraham Maslow’s description of self-actualized behavior involves making the optimal use of one’s potential, which studies have linked to flow state. Flow is mostly intrinsically motivated, meaning the task itself is a big part of the enjoyment.įlow is “an activity that produces such experiences is so gratifying that people are willing to do it for its own sake, with little concern for what they will get out of it, even when it is difficult, or dangerous.” Consciously integrating flow state is a beautiful tonic to the time-obsessed, always switched-on fast-paced culture.Īnyone on the path of personal growth will benefit from flow state, too. Benefits of achieving flow stateĪs Csikszentmihalyi writes, “one of the most frequently mentioned dimensions of the flow experience is that, while it lasts, one is able to forget all the unpleasant aspects of life.” Although it’s tempting to see the act of achieving flow purely as a productivity tool, research into flow has shown its positive impact on overall wellbeing. Csikszentmihalyi discovered that, unlike switching off or relaxing, the most enjoyable experiences usually involve some degree of challenge and effort. It’s crucial for deep work, high levels of creativity, and productivity. It’s the experience of full concentration, hyperfocus, and attention on a task. The common metaphor of being carried by water, or creativity “flowing out,” of feeling “in flow”, inspired Csikszentmihalyi to name these experiences the “state of flow.” You might equate the state of flow to being in the zone. Clearly, experiencing flow can happen anywhere, any time. Eventually, Csikszentmihalyi explored more diverse demographics - from Italian farmers to Navaho sheepherders - all of whom spoke of similar experiences when performing at their best. Some forgot to eat, drink or sleep due to their level of immersion in their work. ![]() He moved to the US to study and was particularly inspired by artists and creatives, who appeared to have access to a type of inner-fulfillment from their work, that didn’t require wealth or other conventional means of happiness.Ĭsikszentmihalyi began to research experts from all fields, from poets to chess players, to surgeons and composers, who began sharing similar experiences of a trance-like state of complete absorption, one of ecstasy and timelessness, one in which you are completely involved in your task, have almost no self-consciousness about your actions, and lose track of everything outside of your focus. As the title implies, Csikszentmihalyi (pronounced: cheeks-sent-me high) was driven to the field of psychology to unlock the secret to what makes people happy in their day-to-day lives.īorn in Hungary, Csikszentmihalyi was affected by seeing those around him attempt to repair their lives following World War II. The term was first applied in 1975 by the pioneer of flow literature, psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, and popularised by his book, Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (1990). ![]() This is why hunting rifles equipped with muzzle brakes are illegal in some African jurisdictions. Later almost all of the shooter's hearing returns, but a certain amount is permanently lost, and the losses are cumulative. Nearly complete temporary deafness usually lasts from about a minute to several minutes after firing a powerful magnum rifle equipped with a muzzle brake. Thus the spl inside the hearing protector is in excess of 100 dB, a potentially damaging level.įor a hunter in the field, shooting without ear protection, the muzzle blast from a muzzle brake is immediately deafening. 338 Magnum) produces a sound pressure level (spl) in the 130-dB range, according to reports I have read. A muzzle brake equipped magnum rifle (like a. Earmuff type hearing protectors typically reduce noise by about 25 dB. The muzzle blast from a powerful muzzle brake equipped rifle is so loud that even with hearing protection the shooter risks suffering some permanent hearing damage after a few shots. The increase in muzzle blast with these devices can be literally deafening, even for shooters wearing hearing protection. As always, in the real world, there is no free lunch. ![]() If the advantage of muzzle brakes is reduced recoil, the disadvantage is increased muzzle blast. Clearly, porting systems are less effective than muzzle brakes attached to the end of the rifle barrel. Other porting systems are said to deliver about a 20% reduction in recoil. Mag-na-port claims an average recoil reduction of 15% with their porting system. The other pair are 50 degrees apart on the upper surface of the barrel and closer to the muzzle. The first pair of these are 180 degrees apart on opposite sides of the barrel, starting about 1.5" back from the muzzle. Mag-na-port cuts a total of four slots into the barrel. On the other hand, they slightly reduce bullet velocity, tend to collect fouling, make the barrel more difficult to clean, and, most importantly, cannot be removed. They are a neater installation and cannot loosen with use. Such brakes avoid the added length and the slight bulge at the end of the barrel of a screw-on muzzle brake. These are "installed" by porting (drilling or cutting angled holes or slots into) the barrel itself. But a considerable percentage of the escaping gas finds its way through the holes drilled into the body of the muzzle brake and is deflected outward and at an angle to the rear. Some of the expanding powder gas pushing the bullet also passes through the center of the muzzle brake and exits the barrel in a normal manner. The bullet never touches this type of muzzle brake, simply passing through the muzzle brake tube as it leaves the barrel. There is no loss of bullet velocity or change in the rifle's ballistic performance with these muzzle brakes. Screwed firmly into place, they add a couple of inches of length to the end of the barrel, and are usually slightly fatter than the normal outside contour of the barrel. They are essentially a ventilated steel tube bored a little larger than the groove diameter of the barrel. The Recoil Reducer, Magna-brake, Accubrake and BOSS muzzle brakes are screwed onto the end of the barrel. These devices reduced recoil by an average of 42.86%. 416 Weatherby Magnum rifle for testing, the Recoil Reducer reduced recoil by 39%, the KDF Slimline reduced recoil by 40.6%, and the KDF Regular reduced recoil by 49%. ![]() In their literature, Weatherby compares the effectiveness of the Accubrake to several other makes of muzzle brake. Weatherby, who claims that their Accubrake is the most effective on the market, claims recoil reduction of up to 53%. Browning, whose BOSS (Ballistic Optimizing Shooting System) is both a muzzle brake and an accuracy tuning device, claims a recoil reduction of up to 30%. Mag-na-port International claims recoil reduction of up to 45% for their Mag-na-brake. Ahlman's claims a 50% recoil reduction when their Recoil Reducer muzzle brake is used on large magnum rifles. The actual effectiveness depends to an extent on the cartridge for which the rifle is chambered. Muzzle brakes reduce recoil by diverting part of these gasses to the side so that they do not add to the rearward recoil.Ī properly designed muzzle brake can significantly reduce recoil. The second is the expanding powder gasses that are pushing the bullet and must also exit the barrel. The first is the bullet itself, which cannot be interfered with. Recoil (kick) is the rifle's reaction to the action of the bullet being accelerated down the rifle barrel. Newton's law says (to paraphrase) that for every action there must be an equal and opposite reaction. ![]() This fingerprint padlock can be used both indoors and outdoors. It can store up to 10 fingerprints and takes less than 0.5 seconds to scan and unlock. The Yale Locks fingerprint padlock is a biometric smart padlock that uses a fingerprint scanner to provide access to your home or office. This provides convenience when you need it the most while adding a layer of security for your possessions. This smart fingerprint padlock is a keyless padlock that does not require a traditional password or key to unlock. More expensive than competitors Best Fingerprint smart padlock – Yale Locks Fingerprint padlock.Does not include an app or Bluetooth capability.Heavy-duty construction ensures durability.It lacks additional features such as an app or Bluetooth connectivity but makes up for it in excellent build quality and performance. It comes with two backup keys just in case you need to unlock the padlock in an emergency situation.ĭespite being a little bit more pricey than its competitors, this padlock provides value for money. The Prezlock won’t let burglars unlock your door, and it can even be used to secure your bicycle, garage, or office cubicle. The Prezlock is also one of the first commercially available fingerprint locks, making it an innovation in the industry. If you are looking for a versatile lock to fit a variety of purposes, including home security, the Prezlock is a perfect fit. The IP65 waterproofing capability makes this lock ideal for outdoor use and will withstand dust and rainwater at all times. Most fingerprint smart padlocks can be quite finicky and hard to use, but Prezlock’s precise fingerprint module makes it fast and easy to unlock without taking a second of your time. ![]() Thanks to its heavy-duty alloy steel metal construction, the padlock can withstand twisting forces of up to 1000 pounds, making it incredibly strong. The Prezlock also comes with an easy-charging lithium-ion battery that lasts up to a year on a single charge. This padlock can store up to 100 fingerprints, allowing you to grant access to your home or office to anyone you choose. The Prezlock fingerprint padlock is a state-of-the-art smart padlock featuring an innovative biometric fingerprint scanner technology, which makes it incredibly safe and offers 100% resistance to all known types of attacks, such as brute-force attacks, and heavy use. Best outdoor smart padlock – Prezlock Fingerprint padlock These locks come with a wide range of features and perks to suit your particular needs including wifi connectivity, fingerprint scanners, Bluetooth connectivity, weather and waterproof capabilities, and more. Whether you want to secure your home from intruders, or simply want to lock your school or gym locker, the best smart padlocks will provide you with convenience and peace of mind. Whether you plan to secure your outdoors, gym locker, office, or front door, we’ve got you covered with the best smart padlocks for your needs. These locks are some of the most secure and hack-proof locks you can find on the market today. With smart padlocks, you can unlock using your smartphone app, fingerprint, or Bluetooth. Some padlocks can even be shared between multiple people, letting you secure items when you’re not around.Īnd now we have smart padlocks, which are lock-style devices that can be used to lock and unlock your door, much like a regular lock, but are more convenient. Today’s padlocks are smarter than ever and offer a wide range of features to make your life easier. The Report contains no evidence that any Trump campaign official reported their contacts with Russia or WikiLeaks to U.S.In addition, Roger Stone faces trial this fall for obstruction of justice, five counts of making false statements, and one count of witness tampering. Trump associates George Papadopoulos, Rick Gates, Michael Flynn, and Michael Cohen all admitted that they made false statements to federal investigators or to Congress about their contacts. ![]()
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