![]() The deadline to ensure that all Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS) and Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) related information is up-to-date is no later than 2359, EDT on 12 July 2021.ģ. Additional details about submitting correspondence to the President of the board can be found in paragraph 13b below.Ģ.a. Correspondence submitted to the President of the board that is received after 2359, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on 2 July 2021 will not be accepted. In accordance with ref (h), all correspondence submitted to the President of the board must be received no later than 10 calendar days prior to the board convene date. MAXWELL/MAJ/MMPR-2/-/TEL: DSN 278-9711/EMAIL: As announced by reference (a), The FY 2021 Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Selection Board will convene on Tuesday, 13 July 2021 at Harry Lee Hall, Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA, for a period of up to 9 weeks.Ģ. REF M, MARADMIN 255/21, ANNOUNCEMENT OF HEIGHT AND WEIGHT VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ON FITNESS REPORTS FOR ALL MARINES.// REF L, MCO P1070.12K W/CH1, MARINE CORPS INDIVIDUAL RECORDS ADMINISTRATION MANUAL (IRAM). REF K, MARADMIN 260/20, FORTH COMING CHANGES TO MCO 1400.32D, MARINE CORPS PROMOTION MANUAL, VOLUME 2, ENLISTED PROMOTIONS. REF J, MARADMIN 731/20, PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST, COMBAT FITNESS TEST, AND BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM ADIVSORY 3-20. REF I, MCO 6110.3A W/CH 1 AND ADMIN CH, MARINE CORPS BODY COMPOSITION AND MILITARY APPEARANCE PROGRAM (MCBCMAP). REF H, MARADMIN 077/18, USMC OFFICER/ENLISTED PROMOTION BOARDS UPDATE MATERIAL SUBMISSION GUIDANCE. REF G, MCO 1900.16 W/CH 2, SEPARATION AND RETIREMENT MANUAL (MARCORSEPMAN). REF F, MARADMIN 408/19, ENLISTED ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE LIMITS AND HIGH YEAR TENURE. REF E, MCO 1610.7A, PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM (PES). REF D, MCO P1400.32D W/CH 2, MARINE CORPS PROMOTION MANUAL, VOLUME 2, ENLISTED PROMOTIONS (MARCORPROMMAN VOL 2 ENLPROM). REF C, MARADMIN 663/16, EXEMPTION TO ENLISTED PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION POLICY FOR MARINES SERVING ON SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENTS. REF B, MARADMIN 521/14, UPDATED ENLISTED PME PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS BY GRADE AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMAND-SPONSORED LCPL LEADERSHIP-ETHICS AND CAREER COURSE SEMINAR. NARR/REF A, MARADMIN 336/20, FY21 STAFF NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER (SNCO) PROMOTION BOARD SCHEDULE AND POLICIES. SUBJ/FY 2021 STAFF SERGEANT SELECTION BOARD// MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
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![]() The Icons have increased in resolution and have been rendered using vector graphics, so they size better, look better and read better on screens with a high dot-per-inch (DPI) count. For experienced users, this translates to a faster workflow. For beginners such as you, this can save a lot of time and frustration. The Rotate tool in particular has been combined in the Move tool, which makes it easier to locate and select an axis. To begin with, the program’s Rotate, Offset, Protractor and Move tools have been improved slightly for better usability. The course focuses on SketchUp 2016, the latest version of the program that comes with some useful new features that you should be familiar with. ![]() With these recommended specifications, you should be able to work on SketchUp pro without facing lags or frustrations. The minimal specifications are much lower but you can face significant lag if you work with just the bare minimum. You also need 3D-class graphics card with at least 512 MB of memory. With these tools, you can create photorealistic models and include significant metadata for use in professional grade modelling programs. You can also animate objects and add your models in other animation programs.įor the free and paid versions, the recommended computer specifications are 2 GB of RAM, 500 MB of drive space and a processor with a cycle speed of over 2 GHz. The Pro version comes with additional tools for more professional modelling. You can share the models that you make through the 3D Warehouse of Google, or export your work in the form of movies or other formats. The details can be as intricate as you want it to be. You can use aerial photos from Google Earth, use a CAD file or a photo of an object to create 3D drawings. It lets you create a 3D drawing similar to real life objects very easily. The free version is a good starting point for newbies looking to dabble with 3D modelling as a hobby. A free and easy-to-use modelling program allowed it to access a huge community of amateur designers willing to contribute the development of its maps. Well, it was basically to develop a 3D world for its 2D Google Maps. Google purchased the original developer way back in 1999, and soon afterwards released a free version as well as a Pro version, which is what this course focuses on.īut why did Google invest in SketchUp to begin with. Like most Google products, SketchUp is an acquired one. It is a powerful 3D modelling software designed for drafters and architects. SketchUp is essentially one of the many products that Google provides. Here, we look at what this program is all about, and teach you everything you need to know about it. Still, it has its benefits and advantages that make it one of the best programs for certain applications. SketchUp is a fairly popular 3D modelling program, although not the first priority for most modelers. That seems likely to end his season, as manager Dave Martinez told reporters ( including Bobby Blanco of ) that Cavalli is unlikely to make it back to game action this year.
![]() The online form is the most efficient way of submitting a copyright infringement notice. If you falsely report that content infringes on your copyright, then you might be liable for damages. You can also report multiple stores that are infringing on the same copyrighted works in a single form submission. You can sign in to use the online form to report content on Shopify that you believe violates or infringes your copyright. In accordance with Section 512(i)(1)(a) of the DMCA, Shopify will, in appropriate circumstances, disable and/or terminate the accounts of users who are repeat infringers. If, however, we receive proper notification of claimed copyright infringement, our response to such notices will include removing or disabling access to material claimed to be the subject of infringing activity and/or terminating the user’s account. It is expected that all users of any part of Shopify will comply with applicable copyright laws. It is Shopify’s policy to expeditiously respond to clear notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”), the text of which can be found at the U.S. Some product categories that carry a higher risk of being copyrighted, branded or trademarked goods can include: ![]() Learn more about copyright disputes or trademark disputes. You should also consider the risks because some suppliers might list copyrighted, branded or trademarked goods. If you dropship products, then you can choose which products, services, and suppliers you work with. Learn more about trademark on the United States Patent and Trademark Office website. If someone uses a trademark without permission in a way that causes confusion about the brand, product or services, then they might be infringing on a trademark. Once registered, a trademark has certain protections under the law, and the trademark owner has the exclusive rights to use the claimed trademark for certain products or services. Trademarks protect unique symbols or words that identify and distinguish a business or product from other businesses or products. Copyright Office website or the Canadian Intellectual Property Office's Guide to copyright. If someone uses copyrighted works without permission from the owner, then they might be infringing on the copyright. A copyright owner controls how their works are used, and others who want to use their works need to get their permission. In many countries or regions, copyrights can also be registered with the government’s copyright office.Ī copyright owner has the exclusive rights to copy, display, distribute, sell, or perform their works, or to create derivative works. About copyrightĬopyright protects tangible original works, such as photos on an online store.Ĭopyright laws vary by country or region, but generally copyright applies from the time the work is created. Store owners need to protect their intellectual property, and make sure that they don't infringe on someone else's intellectual property. ![]() Copyright and trademark are two types of intellectual property. ![]() This includes tangible and intangible works, such as books, text, code, images, videos, logos, and slogans. Intellectual property refers to something produced as the result of creativity. Responding to a notice of trademark infringement.Responding to a notice of copyright infringement. ![]() Wokwi now supports Internet of things simulation too.This helps a lot to make this Free Arduino simulator, a practical tool too in the future I would request you to share your constructive criticism. AVR8js+Falstad - Combining the power of Falstad with the Arduino Simulator etc.GitHub - arcostasi/avr8js-electron-playground: An AVR8js and Wokwi Elements playground implemented with Electron - a downloadable electron Arduino simulator. ![]()
Noteman says: View the Add large time signatures QuickStart Video for an overview. This example works best using a score with six or more staves. ![]() In this method, you'll use staff attributes to hide the usual time signatures, change the time signature font options, and use staff attributes again to show the new time signature. This method assigns the large time signature to the score but doesn't affect linked parts. You can create these in Finale using the EngraverTime font. I only use the playback feature to catch anything that dropped off.Creating large time signatures is common in full conductor scores. The bottom line is that I know of no notation program that doesn't have some hitch to it coming from Sonar, but I do recomend Sibelius for making some really nice, professional looking music. That's just a hunch based on the few ties I have seen with Cakewalk in this respect. If I had to make an educated guess, I would say that if Cakewalk were to jump aboard with anyone, it would be Finale. Regardless, any improvement would be welcome. Sometimes a debate rages as to how far people want to see this go. There are either rumors or wishes that the next release will address the much needed revamp of Staff View. I think the closest you may get would be the MusicXML format, which Sonar currently does not support. I don't know if there is anything that will "seamlessly" go from one program to another. Something like a 128th note or something. Also, sometimes notes import as very small note values with like, a million flags. It only gives you one choice in the import, so some of your other parts will wind up with that also. First is the choice of bringing in Treble/Bass layouts. I find Sibelius to be a very good notation program, but I have a few problems with importing the MIDI from Sonar. When I found out that SmartScore was not true WYSIWYG, I switched over to Sibelius. I still keep my copy updated for that reason alone. I started with SmartScore because of it's superior (IMHO) scan-to-MIDI feature. ![]() They both shine in what they were designed to do. As has been mentioned here, it is a notation program and Sonar is a sequencer. I use Sibelius for preparing actual, readable music for my choir. There are rumors that staff notation is something the CW folk are planning on improving in S8. Instead, use each tool for what it's good for - Sibelius for the pitch/rhythm information and maybe some other elements like dynamics, pedaling, etc., and SONAR for the details of the audio rendering. My basic suggestion is not to try to get your score sounding perfect in Sibelius with the hope you can import it into SONAR and get the exact same sounds. It doesn't always do this the way you'd want. Sibelius will, in fact, try to translate ALL of your notation into MIDI data - e.g., it will generate crescendos, tempo changes, staccato, etc. (2) Sibelius translates trills and rolls and such into MIDI data, as far as I've noticed so far. Don't worry about getting the playback to sound good in Sibelius, since SONAR is a better tool for that. (For which, BTW, I like it quite a bit.) If I were to use the VST capabilities, I still wouldn't bother with any tweaking. In practice, I don't bother with playback in Sibelius, I just use it to notate. Sibelius's sequencing capabilities are on about the same level as SONAR's staff notation - not all that great. However, this is pretty easy - all you need to do is insert the same VST instrument(s) into your SONAR project. Sibelius exports the midi data, not the VST instrument selection. (1) You will need to reselect your VST instrument when you move the midi file into SONAR. If you have any experience using Sibelius (or Finale) with Sonar, I'd appreciate some feedback. ![]() Will this ornamentation be included in the MIDI file that Sonar interprets? I'm worried that Sonar can only handle basic MIDI import, i.e., it doesn't support MusicXML. (2) Sibelius supposedly supports various ornamentation, such as trills and rolls. I'm wondering, after I select a VST instrument/preset in Sibelius, will I have to re-select that instrument/preset when I move the MIDI file into Sonar? I'm hoping for a seamless transition. (1) Sibelius supposedly supports VST instruments. I've downloaded the Sibelius demo program, but unfortunately, the demo version is crippled, so I can't determine the answer to the following questions: I'm thinking about composing the notes within the Sibelius notation program, and then transferring the final Sibelius MIDI files to Sonar for audio rendering/tweaking/mastering. For example, the Staff View doesn't properly handle triplets and quintuplets. I like Sonar, but I'm really disappointed with the crude abilities of the Staff View. Anyone using Sibelius (or Finale) with Sonar ? ![]() He measures the time by the way she's inhaling and exhaling at a nice tempo that tells him she's at least able to find in her dreams the peace and calmness she seems to be desperately craving for in her waking life. She moves to the side, her hair falling all over her face, making Jeong Hyeok reach out to move the strands away from her airways. The soldier contentedly watches Se-ri release herself from her stronghold, her eyelids fluttering erratically to signal that she was still wrapped in the arms of sleep. Sensing she's thankfully feeling the beginning waves of the heat, he grinds his teeth and closes his eyes forcibly in relief. and she does - slowly, gradually, as if she's perfectly attuned to the workings of his mind, she finally stirs a little, drawing her companion to release the breath he had been holding. When they don't, he kicks up the heat one more notch, eyes so frighteningly focused on Se-ri, he is practically willing her to move. Turning the heater on the floor on high, he fixes a determined gaze on her in an almost calculated glower, waiting for those tightly-wound limbs to slowly unfurl themselves. She looks peaceful enough, he decides, but the tightness of those arms around her bothers him infinitely for reasons he cannot fathom. His brows are knit in equal parts worry for his sleeping guest and chastisement for himself for not giving her his bed where the soft mattress would have provided a semblance of relief from the cold biting air.Įager hands work deftly to tuck her in the sheets as best as he could, hoping she was at least dreaming of taking that luxurious warm bath she'd been raving about, knowing her reality at the moment is something she dreaded. He makes haste to arrange the duvet around her to cover the socked feet that had gone wayward some time during inertia. The sight makes Jeong Hyeok flinch on the inside. Inching towards her, he immediately notices how her arms are protectively crossed over her body, as if wishing to give herself the warmth no one else could provide.Īs if she's used to doing so her whole life. The slightest movement from her slumbering form lets him know that she is actually shivering from the cold. He stops when his expert vision catches something from its peripheral. 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If aggressive water is used to lighten gray mottling, how is it that slightly aggressive water caused white plaster to darken and turn gray, and in a blotchy, streaky, or spotting fashion in the first place?Īcidic treatments are an undesirable and improper suggestion for the service tech or pool owner to perform on a new plaster job. significantly aggressive water with a Saturation Index of -4.0). Dukes suggest that service techs perform a “zero alkalinity process” (a.k.a. Interestingly, to remove gray discolorations, Mr. Sadly, these incorrect claims enable pool plasterers to avoid responsibility for improper practices, and place blame on to innocent service techs or pool owners. There is no research study that supports their theory, not the Arch Study, the NPIRC studies, nor even references in the NPC Tech manual. NPC representatives, Greg Garrett and Randy Dukes, incorrectly claim that aggressive water or improper water chemistry startups causes the graying discoloration (NPC Jan-Feb 2004 & Fall 2007 newsletter, Techlines 7 th Edition). Usually, this type of staining can be easily and safely removed from the surface by acid washing, sanding, using sequestering or chelating chemicals, or other stain removal products.įor this article, we are discussing a blotchy or streaky gray discoloration that develops during the first few months, a discoloration that is difficult to remove, and is often incorrectly termed as a “hydration problem” or “entrapped moisture.” This type of dark discoloration should not be confused with metal or mineral staining. Gray (also spelled “grey”) or darkened blotchy discoloration of cement flatwork is known to be caused by several improper practices, including the addition of calcium chloride to the mix (even less than 2%), late hard troweling, and sometimes a cement material issue can lead to this problem (Concrete Slab Surface Defects: Causes, Prevention, Repair Portland Cement Association 2001).Īlthough some discolorations are the result of metals precipitating and depositing various color residues onto the plaster surface, these are referred to as surface staining. Gray mottling discolorations occasionally occur in new white plaster swimming pools, and cause of this plaster defect is being incorrectly assigned. ![]() Outdoor Living Space IdeasĬall for design ideas on outdoor living spaces to compliment your backyard oasis.Posted by Kim Skinner on Septemat 11:08am Precast Concrete Stone – Precast concrete wall caps (or coping) can be placed on any wall to add protection and beauty. 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Comparison between the two in various scenarios Database Structure MongoDB allows for hierarchical relationships representation and the possibility to change the records structure by simply adding/deleting fields.Ĭompanies that use MySQL – Netflix, YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter, Spotify, US Navy, NASA, Walmart, and Paypal.Ĭompanies that use MongoDB – T-Mobile, Sony, SurveyMonkey, Foursquare, Klout, Citrix, Twitter, Zendesk, Hootsuite, MuleSoft, and InVision. The use of dynamic schemas is one of the major advantages of MongoDB, and this eliminates the need to predefine the structures. Information that can be grouped together are stored together for easy and quick retrieval. The data is stored as documents in the binary format called BSON or Binary JSON. MongoDB is also an open source non-relational database developed by MongoDB, Inc. SQL is an ANSI or American National Standards Institute, but there are several versions of it. SQL was initially created in the 1970s, so it was not originally created for database management. It stores data in table formats (a collection of related data entries) and uses SQL or Structured Query Language for database access. You can pre-define your database schema as per your requirements and create rules that would define the relationships between the fields in your tables. MySQL is an open source relational database management system developed, distributed and managed by Oracle. Codd, of IBM’s San Jose Research Laboratory.īoth MySQL and MongoDB are two of the major players in relational databases in the market, and the demand for faster time to market, and better developer productivity have to led to the choosing of either of the two. Relational database management system, one of the most common models around is based on the relational model invented by Edgar F. The ability of the database system to differentiate between the different kinds of data in the multiple file systems and servers, the amount of data that can be stored and retrieved and other vendor-specific optimisations can all be decided during the selection process. There are different kinds of database systems in the market, and the price and performance depends on what kind of features you expect from it. Main features include (a) the capacity to manage large amounts of data, (b) excellent storage with backup facilities, (c) easy-to- use interface language (SQL), (d) excellent security management and (e) providing concurrent, multi-user support. It is a very systematic process of managing and retrieving data whenever required. A database system is a software application that maintains a relationship with other applications, the end users and the database itself for the purpose of capturing and analysing data, including defining the data, creating, querying, updating and administering the databases. ![]() Shaders are visual filters that let you add all kinds of crazy stuff over your in-game graphics. ![]() Widescreen Mode Hack – This will result in some visual glitches on the outer borders of your screen but should look good in most games.PGXP Vertex Cache and Perspective Correct Texturing – Turn these on.Memory + CPU does look good in some games but can break others. Set it to “memory only” for the least visual glitches. PGXP Operation Mode – Turn this on to take advantage of some of the benefits of RetroArch PS1 emulation.Wireframe/full VRAM – Leave these alone.Internal color depth – Change this from the 16bpp default to 32bpp for a bump in color depth at minimal performance cost.Texture filtering – Multiple settings, but xBR and SABR are the best and shouldn’t require too much performance.These aren’t exact, but they’re pretty much what you should expect out of quality – we recommend using 8x if your hardware can handle it, or even 16x if you want to forgo the need for AA and have the hardware power for it. Internal GPU resolution – Native is 240p, 2x is 480p, 4x is 720p, 8x is 1080p, and 16x is 4K.Software framebuffer/adaptive smoothing – Keep these on.Then copy-paste the cue file text into a Notepad file, save it using the exact same file name as the game’s main image file, and save it in the same folder as the main image file. Note that if the ripped PS1 game is divided into different audio tracks, you should copy them all into the online tool as well, so all the game files are contained in one “cue” file. Just drag-and-drop the game’s img or bin file into the box on the site, and it will generate the “cue” file text for it. Creating a CUE file is simple enough, and to make it even simpler you can use this online tool to generate the text for a cue file. If for whatever reason you don’t have the “cue” file accompanying your “bin” file, or if your ripped PS1 game is in another format like “img”, then you’ll need to create a “cue” file for that game and put it into the same folder as the main image file. This will essentially divide the output files into the BIN file, which stores most of the game data, and the CUE file, which is what Retroarch searches for when you scan for PS1 games. When you rip a PS1 game, you should always make sure that you do it into the BIN or BIN/CUE format. Some games may work without a BIOS, but for full compatibility we highly recommend one. If you’ve followed up to to this point, your controller is ready to use, and you’ve acquired the PS1 bios file(s) that you’ll need to play your games. Note that the BIOS file names are case-sensitive, so need to be written without caps, and suffixed with ‘.bin’. You can check the default directory that Retroarch scans for BIOS files under “Settings -> Directory -> System/BIOS”. What we can tell you is that the most common bios files are: PS1 bios file corresponding to the global region of the game you want to play (US, Japan and Europe being the most common), placed into the ‘system’ folder of RetroarchĮxpanding slightly on the note of BIOS files, we can’t legally tell you where to download these.A modern Windows PC for best performance (and the most accurate guide) though RetroArch is cross-platform enough for this guide to work on other platforms.If using a non-Xbox pad, make sure you have an XInput driver/wrapper enabled. I recommend a PS3 pad for that authentic control experience or an Xbox One pad for better support. PS1 BIOS, Gamepad, and Other Things You Needįor optimal RetroArch PS1 emulation, you’ll want the following: ![]() Some emulators, however, are actually made just for RetroArch, and because of this they may even be better than modern standalone emulators on the scene. RetroArch’s emulators, called “cores,” are generally ported emulators from other developers in the scene. Emulating games on PC usually means a full emulator and different program per platform, but RetroArch can actually emulate quite a large number of systems, all within a single program. RetroArch isn’t an emulator in and of itself – think of it as a hub for emulators and media accessible under a single, unified interface. |
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