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![]() Founded by early Doodle employees in 2014, TestingTime generated impressive six-digit revenues in its first year while the company was still in bootstrapping mode. This financing round will allow the company to grow their talented team and expand beyond Switzerland into Germany. So far, over 60 customers like Swisscom, SBB, Migros, SRF and many web agencies have already taken advantage of TestingTime’s superior service. TestingTime’s automated recruiting service is cheaper than current methods and allows customers to order test users in less than 5 minutes and conduct their usability tests a mere 48 hours later-10 times faster than other solutions. In order to accomplish this, designers and product managers involve test users in the design and validation process. “Not only did they offer us professional support throughout the financing process, they also helped us obtain highly valuable smart money investors such as Mark Sandmeier who will join our board.”Ĭompanies are increasingly becoming aware of the importance of a great user experience when building products and services. “investiere played a key role in the success of our angel round,” states TestingTime CEO, Reto Lämmler. Investors from the investiere platform contributed the lion’s share of the total sum invested, namely CHF 585’000. The test-user recruitment startup TestingTime raised CHF 850’000 in an angel round in which numerous successful Swiss entrepreneurs participated, including the founders of Doodle, Wuala and jobs.ch. ![]() TestingTime Closes Successful Angel Round and Welcomes Former jobs.ch CEO to Board ![]() ![]() ![]() “Maggie” spent five weeks at the summit, and the glory years of Rod Stewart had begun.īuy or stream “Maggie May” on Every Picture Tells A Story. ![]() On the next chart, “Maggie May” made it to No.1, with Every Picture Tells A Story already in its second week atop the album survey. Listen to the best of Rod Stewart on Apple Music and Spotify. Another Face, Ronnie Lane, also joined the antics. Jackson, sadly, would miss out on a piece of pop history as he was unavailable for the Top Of The Pops recording, so DJ John Peel stepped in to mime the part. It was the famous performance on the September 30 show, as the song stood at No.2, behind the Tams’ “Hey Girl Don’t Bother Me,” that helped propel “Maggie May” to the top. By the time the single climbed to No.11, “Maggie May” was listed as the top side, and it never looked back. The following month, dance troupe Pan’s People danced to it. Rod Stewart is in no doubt about the significance of the song Maggie May, the lament to a lover which made him a star released 50 years ago, in July 1971: 'Maggie May changed. If you like Maggie May, you might also like. Fifty years ago this month, Rod Stewart ’s Maggie May knocked Donny Osmond’s Go Away Little Girl out of the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the biggest song in America. Maggie May written by Rod Stewart, Martin Quittenton English June 1971 Lazzie Lay written by J. Stewart first appeared on Top Of The Pops performing “Maggie May” on August 19, on an edition presented by BBC Radio 1 DJ Tony Blackburn. Maggie May is a Rock song by Rod Stewart, released on May 18th 1971 in the album Every Picture Tells A Story. Maggie May First release by Rod Stewart (June 1971) sort by date sort by language Adaptations An adaptation is a musical work, which uses elements (music or lyrics) from another musical work. Micky Waller was on drums and Quittenton on acoustic guitar, while the other crucial feature of the song’s success, the mandolin, was played by Ray Jackson, joint lead singer with another band emerging fast at the time, Lindisfarne. The studio line-up for the track was a fascinating one, including the partial Faces gathering of Ian McLagan on organ and Ronnie Wood on both electric guitar and bass, as well as 12-string. She was named on disc as Maggie, but never in full during the song as Maggie May. Rod Stewart - Maggie May (from It Had To Be You) Rod Stewart 3.5M subscribers Share 5.8M views 9 years ago Rod Stewart's official live video for 'Maggie May'. Stewart developed a melody to his collaborator’s initial chords, and Rod’s lyrics were based on his real life liaison as a young man with an older woman. It really captures a time period in a young man’s life, and I bet many wish they could be “adopted” by a Maggie for a summer.But public demand was soon transferring to the flip side, written by Rod with Martin Quittenton, as they worked on Stewart’s third album, Every Picture Tells A Story. Stewart’s unique voice is hit or miss for people and it works great with this song. We understand what Stewart is talking about upon first hearing it and it makes the hearing experience that much more impactful. Steward uses a mandolin as the main string instrument in the intro and sprinkled throughout. The choice of instruments in the song really helps it stand out. The name was changed to protect the innocent, or not so innocent. ![]() It appears she may have broken things off for his sake. According to Rod Stewart, Maggie May was about the first woman he had a sexual encounter with. ![]() Maggie May treated him well, she encouraged him to stay in school and she loved him and satisfied his needs. In “Maggie May”, we feel like the narrator is going to be ok. Wake up Maggie I think I got something to say to you Its late September and I really should be back at school I know I. In other unrequited love songs we’ve talked about here, there is often some deep bitterness or genuine grief. The author is bitter that the relationship is over but feels grateful for the experience. Rod Stewart’s “Maggie May” is a song about a relationship between a college boy and an older woman. ![]() ![]() ![]() Increased safety-Unique construction ensures the tops of trays are rounded and smooth to protect installers and cables from cuts.įlexible pathway-Tray can be cut and formed into turns and transitions using standard splices, simplifying design and components selection.įast installation-A range of fast-connecting splices and supports speedy assembly and installation.Įlectrical continuity-Zinc plating allows bonding through splice connections for electrical continuity. Pemsa Rejiband Wire Mesh Cable Tray features include: Support channels allow quick installation with a tab design that secures trays quickly. A wide range of accessories provide organized cable management and support for electrical and network fittings. The zinc finish also allows quick bonding through splices. 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Chatsworth Products (CPI) recently announced a new partnership with Pemsa ®, an innovator in developing mesh and wire trays and conduits. ![]() ![]() That studying lead directly to such iconic motorcycles as the 1969 Kawasaki H1 and later, the “New York Steak” 1973 Kawasaki Z1 900, which solidified Kawasaki as a superbike brand not only in America, but across the globe, the bike maker said. “While building the dealership and sales network, Hamawaki and Masek also studied the consumer needs and model features and communicated that information back to Japan.” and began working closely with Alan Masek to develop the Kawasaki dealer network across America with comprehensive policies, advertising materials and service training,” Kawasaki said in announcing Mr. Hamawaki established American Kawasaki Motors Corp. executives and employees to do everything a manufacturer needed to do to become successful in the U.S. Hamawaki was integral to all aspects of the brand, working with U.S. “Although foreign manufacturers have made strong inroads in the United States automobile and motorcycle market, production and assembly here are a novelty,” read a 1974 New York Times article of the move. Hamawaki established the Kawasaki brand of motorcycles in the United States in 1966, and later made Kawasaki the first Japanese brand to establish a manufacturing presence here when the company invested $20 million in a plant in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1974. is saddened to share the news that former Kawasaki executive Yoji ‘George’ Hamawaki passed away on April 18, 2023,” the company said in a statement yesterday. You can join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Group for all of such latest updates from the automotive industry.If you ever hummed along to the happy advertising jingle, “ Kawasaki lets the good times roll,” or if you ever owned or even rode a Kawasaki here in the U.S., you have Yoji “George” Hamawaki to thank. The Royal Enfield Hunter 350, TVS Ronin 225, and other retro-style motorcycles in the same price range are competitors of the Kawasaki W175. Verdict: The new promotion will assist the company in attracting more buyers of its entry-level motorcycle. A 5-speed gearbox and an engine balancer that lessens unpleasant vibrations also provide a comfortable, effortless ride. ![]() It produces 13.3 NM of torque and 12.8 horsepower of power for a fast ride. The fuel tank has a teardrop shape.Īlso Read: Royal Enfield 650 Twins To Get Tripper Navigation Pod Soon - DetailsĪ 177 cc single-cylinder air-cooled FI engine powers the W175 vehicle. The spoked rims further contribute to its classic look. A circular headlamp with telescoping fork suspension is available at the front. The W175 comes equipped with a halogen headlamp, a retro-styled semi-digital instrument cluster, and other standard features. The Standard edition's Ebony shade creates an image of darkness. You will be reminded of the storied Kawasaki W1, the Pioneer of the W series, and the everlasting beauty of the special edition's "W" 3D emblem topped on the fuel tank. ![]() The motorcycle, according to the manufacturer, was designed with Indian roads in mind. ![]() The rider is in a relaxed position due to the positioning footpegs, handlebar, and optimal seat height. The motorcycle W175 has a semi-double cradle frame with a retro style. Ebony and Crimson Persimmon Red are the two colour options for the W175.Īlso Read: KTM 390 Adventure 'V' 2023 With Lower Seat Height Launched Kawasaki W175 The prices of the motorcycle starts at Rs 1.47 lakh (ex-showroom). The W175 motorcycle is discounted by Rs 10,000 as part of the Good Times offer. India Kawasaki Motor is offering Good Times offer on its entry-level W175 motorcycle. ![]() ![]() Some of the company's most popular plans include:įree: LastPass' free tier lets you create and manage unlimited passwords and access them from one device type - mobile or desktop. LastPass has a wide range of plans for consumers, families, and businesses. ![]() Here is a list of our partners who offer products that we have affiliate links for.FAQs What are the most popular LastPass subscriptions? ![]() While we work hard to provide accurate and up to date information that we think you will find relevant, Forbes Advisor does not and cannot guarantee that any information provided is complete and makes no representations or warranties in connection thereto, nor to the accuracy or applicability thereof. 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Bitwarden also uses open-source code, which creates a higher level of transparency for some users compared to those password managers that use closed-source code, such as LastPass. It also faced a data breach in August of 2022, and a class action lawsuit was filed in January of 2023 for “failure to exercise reasonable care in securing and safeguarding highly sensitive consumer data.”īoth have a G2 Rating of 3.5 or higher, but only Bitwarden has a rating of 3.5 or above from Trustpilot. 1 GB document storage with the paid versionĪlthough LastPass may be more well-known in the password manager industry, it has come under fire recently because it removed customer support and limited features available on its free version.Unlimited passwords with the free version.1 GB document storage with paid version.Free version is only available on one device type-desktop or mobile, but not both.Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome, Safari, Firefox, iOS, Android.Strong password suggestions generated quickly.Dark web monitoring available in base Premium plan.Secure notes available with the free version.Uses open source code, which creates added level of transparency.Multifactor authentication only available through outside solutions like Google Auth and others.Busy user interface but fairly intuitive to use.Simple to use on the surface, but requires additional user input to personalize options.Bitwarden also takes a slight edge for its customer rating, open-source code and customization options. The Families plan from LastPass is comparable, covering six people for $48 per year. For $40 a year, Bitwarden offers a family plan that includes up to six users. At only $10 a year-compared to LastPass’s $36 a year-Bitwarden’s paid plan is well worth the extra coin. LastPass: At a Glanceīitwarden’s free version lacks native multifactor authentication, although you can still use third-party solutions like Authy or Google Authenticator. For more details visit the LastPass blog and learn more about how to share passwords safely. LastPass recommends changing passwords and remaining alert for phishing scams. A class action lawsuit was filed in January of 2023 for “failure to exercise reasonable care in securing and safeguarding highly sensitive consumer data.” This is a red flag worth investigating and possibly taking action. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the features users care about most-pricing, usability, security, device compatibility and scope of features-and share those situations in which a user may prefer one over the other.Įditor’s note: Since this article was published, Last Pass has confirmed that it had been breached and users’ password vaults were compromised in August of 2022. Both Bitwarden and LastPass offer a solid free version of their password manager software but there are a few differentiators between them. ![]() ![]() Besides, the Free Preview Render feature provides you accurate cost & time estimates and a preview image for free. With just a few clicks, it’s very flexible for you to render images with 18k or more in resolution. We offer an unlimited number of CPU/GPU servers with high configuration to speed up your rendering and to make sure you never are in queues. Besides that, Corona Renderer offers both biased and unbiased rendering solutions.ģS Cloud Render Farm is a cloud rendering service supporting Cinema 4Dwith V-Ray, Redshift, Octane, Corona, Arnold together with other 3D creation suites with render engines such as Blender, Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3ds Max, Houdini, and to be continuously updated. Simply download and install Corona Renderer 7 from the link above, and activate the demo license right within Cinema 4D. ![]() Specifically, realistic lighting and materials are yours right out of the box. Cinema 4D and Corona Render FarmĬorona Renderer delivers predictable, reliable, and physically plausible results with no compromises in quality. 3DS Max 2010 or higher (V-Ray, Mental Ray, Corona, Scanline), Cinema 4D R15 or higher (Advanced Renderer, V-Ray). Therefore, we are here to tackle and bring a render farm for Cinema 4D and Corona Renderer with SPEED – STABILITY – SATISFACTION (3S). This is the reason why our team deeply understands the pain points of 3D artists during the boring time of rendering tasks. It requires Corona Standalone: version 3.0 can be downloaded free from Chaos’s website, or the latest version is available with commercial licences of Corona Renderer for 3ds Max or Cinema 4D.3S Cloud Render Farm is a collective of passionate members with a blend of art and technology. Odilkhan Yakubov has also released a video tutorial showing how to install and use the plugin, embedded above.Ĭhaos Corona for Blender 3.0 is compatible with Blender 3.0+. Updated 7 November 2022: BCorona 1.9.5 has added support for Blender’s Displace modifier. Updated 9 June 2022: BCorona 1.9, the latest version of the plugin, has added support for some of Blender’s key modifiers, including Array, Mirror and Subdivision Surface. Yakubov says that he plans to support features from more recent releases of Corona. However, it’s already capable of generating some nice-looking renders, and as the support thread on the Blender Artists forum shows, is being regularly updated, with five major updates in three months. It also requires more manual scene set-up than Chaos’s official plugins: at the time of writing, it doesn’t automatically convert materials from Blender’s native Cycles renderer to Corona materials, for example. In addition, the Blender integration plugin itself is a work in progress, and lacks several major features of the official 3ds Max and Cinema 4D integrations: notably interactive viewport rendering. Unlike the commercial releases, Corona Standalone 3.0 only supports path tracing, not the UHD Cache, Corona’s biased global illumination solver, often used to speed up renders of interior scenes. Some current limitations, but already capable of good-quality output The Blender integration can be used with Corona Standalone 3.0, released in 2019, which is free to download from Chaos’s website, or with commercial builds. ![]() ![]() It’s based on Corona Standalone, Chaos’s GUI-less edition of the renderer, intended for specifically for plugin developers, or for power users who want to cut RAM use while rendering. Unlike OctaneRender, Redshift and RenderMan, Corona’s new Blender integration is an unofficial one, and is being developed by artist Odilkhan Yakubov. To that list, we can now add one of the key renderers for the arch viz market: Chaos’s Corona.Ī free Blender integration plugin that works with Corona Standalone With the recent rise in popularity of Blender as a production tool, most of the industry’s key third-party renderers have now been ported to work with the open-source 3D software. Scroll down for news of the BCorona 1.9.5 update. ![]() ![]() ![]() They may be harder to maintain due to their texture but if you don’t use your kitchen as frequently, then this is a great option for open-concept kitchens. Veneers have also gained a lot of traction recently as they have a unique aesthetic and give a 3D-effect to your kitchen design. #6: Natural Textured Veneers as Backsplash If you like raw natural textures, opt for veneers Pro Tip: Clean spills and splashes as quickly as possible to avoid permanent staining of the material. However, like other natural stone, marble also has a high resistance to heat and when varnished regularly with a sealant, it can also resist water. ![]() Homeowners are opting for this material despite the fact that it is a comparatively difficult to maintain. While following the trends, you would’ve often noticed marble backsplashes on highly-aesthetic Pinterest and Instagram images. #5: Marble as Backsplash for Kitchen Marble looks great in monochrome kitchens! Pro tip: Wipe it daily with a wet cloth for a clean and spotless KompacPlus backsplash. What’s more, our designers can simply mount the KompacPlus backsplash over your existing backsplash for a fresh new look! Made of pulp paper soaked in resin, this material can also perfectly mimic the look of cement or wood. The waterproof, scratch-resistant and non-porous KompacPlus backsplash is all that you could have ever wanted for your kitchen. In case you need to scrub a tough stain, make sure to use a delicate scrub pad that doesn’t scratch the quartz surface! #4: KompacPlus Backsplash for Kitchen Mount a KompacPlus backsplash over your existing one for a new look Pro Tip: Clean any stains with a mild detergent and water. Similarly, if you choose a quartz countertop as well, you will have a seamless kitchen that takes your breath away! While the quartz backsplash may seem expensive, homeowners agree that it’s worth its weight in gold! Moreover, you can take your pick of colours and patterns, and add drama to your cooking space with just the kitchen backsplash. The non-porous quartz backsplash is made of finely crushed pieces of quartz mixed with resin. Pro Tip: Use a lint-free cloth while cleaning your modern kitchen glass backsplash to avoid scratches.Īlso Read: What is Modern Kitchen Design and How to Get the Perfect One? #3: Quartz Backsplash for Kitchen Quartz resists discolouration even when exposed to sunlight and high temperatures #2: Glass Backsplash for Kitchen A seamless glass backsplash makes your kitchen look classyĪ single, seamless sheet of glass backsplash sprayed with the colour of your choice can make your kitchen look uber stylish! The light bouncing off glass also makes a kitchen with minimal natural light look much brighter! Make a mixture of vinegar and baking soda, and scrub away at them with a toothbrush until you have a clean backsplash. Pro Tip: Use a regular cleaning agent to keep your backsplash kitchen tiles clean. Not only can you choose from multiple colours and patterns to liven up your kitchen, they are also easy to install and maintain, without pinching the pocket too badly. The versatile tile is an evergreen choice for backsplashes during kitchen renovation in Singapore. #1: Tiles as Kitchen Backsplash You can not only choose the colour and pattern of your tiles, but also how they are laid! Take a look at these colourful Peranakan ceramic tiles in this all-white kitchen So, let’s look through the different materials for a kitchen backsplash in Singapore and find what works best for your home interiors! Selecting the right kitchen backsplash material depends on the type of meals you cook, as well as how often you prepare them. The backsplash can be made from many different materials, like ceramic, stone and glass. Because of these factors, the backsplash not only holds the kitchen together but adds to the beauty of your home. It is also one of the first things you see when you enter the kitchen. Because of its placement, the kitchen backsplash is susceptible to cooking stains and water splashes. It takes up the space on the wall behind your stove and above the cabinets. Your backsplash is, quite literally, the back bone of your kitchen. What Is a Kitchen Backsplash and Why Do You Need One? ![]() ![]() See In what folder should I install Anaconda on Windows? If your username includes spaces, as is common on Windows systems, you should not accept the default path. MacOS: /Users//anaconda3 for the shell install, ~/optįor the graphical install. If you accept the default option to install Anaconda on the “default path” Anaconda is installed in your user home directory: What is the default path for installing Anaconda? Replace with the actual path of your installed Anaconda file. In order to initialize after the installation process is done, first run source /bin/activate and then run conda init. If you enter “no”, then conda will not modify your shell scripts at all. During installation, you will be asked “Do you wish the installer to initialize Anaconda3 by running conda init?” We recommend “yes”. We do not recommend adding Anaconda to the PATH manually. Should I add Anaconda to the macOS or Linux PATH? Note: Anaconda do not recommend to add manually paths per following: One line config command for arm64 : Apple Silicon:Įcho -e '# > anaconda conda config > \nPATH="$HOME/miniconda3]/bin:$PATH"' > ~/.zshrc ![]() ![]() ![]() I can't buy every single printing app just to see if it works, so I'm hoping someone can offer some suggestions. None of the apps allow you to discover the printer from within another app (like AirPrint), most of them require a PC or Mac to act as a print server, and they print a jumbled mess of nonsense when they do print. Here's what I've tried so far: I bought an AirPort Express, plugged our Star TSP 800 II in to that via USB, and tried a half dozen trial printing apps. All the major thermal printer manufacturers have SDK's, which you can use to integrate printing functions in to your own app, but we don't have the engineering resources right now to tackle something like that. To be frank, I need an AirPrint-enabled thermal printer, but at the moment that does not appear to exist. I need to print to a thermal printer (4" receipt printer) from within an existing app on an iPad, without a computer acting as print server. I don't think there is a solution, but I might as well throw the question out there for you folks, in case someone has some useful tips or advice to offer. I've been researching this for work and I've hit a brick wall. I'm not sure if this is the best place to post this.maybe r/ipad? Special thanks for the CSS from its creators at /r/Apple: /u/Xapher19, and /u/gouch23! 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