#but i like having the option of experiencing that scene in its intended quality

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Penny turning human and dying immediately pisses me off so much. I think it's obvious the main reason they did this was just so she's deader than dead and won't be back a third time. Penny never desired to be human before and its such a better outlook that someone who is a robot can experience humanity and feelings just as any other person can but they had to screw it all up just to ensure a permanent death. That Pietro never learns about his daughter's transformation and subsequent death sucks!

There is literally nothing good about Penny being turned human and then dying. There's not one single speck of good that I can even point to as a "at least we might get this" from the situation.

The way they transformed Penny? Horribly done, F- quality level, wish they had acted like it was actually important and had Penny - oh I don't know - be a part of the conversation about her own fucking body instead of having Ruby and co tell somebody else that Penny's body has nothing to do with her and must be removed and turned into a body they can see as their friend that they like. Also wish they hadn't either had Ambrosius break his own newly established rules to avoid breaking the rules when he had other options that were actually much more interesting, or that souls can just magic themselves up their own flesh and blood bodies but this time without shoes and gloves. The way they dealt with Robot!Penny going out? Horribly done, F- quality level, wish they hadn't specifically animated her to grip her head and REACH OUT TO THEM like she was in pain while we see through HER EYES as they abandon her to a horrible fate and the 'perfect' version of her walks off happy go lucky. The way that they had Penny act like she didn't get hugs before and somehow hadn't grasped emotion and wasn't a full person before? Is there a grade lower than F-? Because thanks, I hate it with my whole being. They can seriously screw off for that, Penny was a real fucking full person as a robot with all her nuts and bolts, and the fact that they had Penny and Ruby act like she wasn't was one giant middle finger both to the character of Penny and Ruby and the early seasons, but also to fans of Penny who identified with her and her struggles - specifically Neurodivergent and trans people. The way that they had Penny just not struggle with her new flesh form at all and then not be around to do much experiencing it, thus making the transformation essentially pointless because it provided no new challenge or depth or interest to Penny's character? F- again, pathetic, boring, useless, stupid.

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The way that they had Penny just assume that Jaune couldn't heal her and wrote off her suicidal tendencies she'd been acting like she had all season long after begging her best friend to kill her and having Ruby say no? Oh God, I can't even talk about how disgusting and triggering the way that they handled that was. There was no good to be had there, and the way they did it by making Jaune and his choice more of a central focus than Penny... Literally blurring her dying form so we can see Jaune's eyes reflected on his sword as he thinks about the moral horror of killing her on the grounds of saving power rather than even trying anything else...

Like, are moral dilemmas fun to write for and is Jaune in a vacuum a good character to deal with that? Yes. But RWBY does not exist in a vacuum and Jaune and Penny barely talked, Jaune has a tendency to outstrip Ruby in terms of story arcs and important moments, Jaune has a bad history as a character specifically with dead redheaded women, and this wasn't handled as a moral dilemma and as something Penny or Jaune might be wrong about or as something they tried with all their might to avoid. Whether or not the RWBY writers intended for us to believe that it was the only choice, they didn't convey that properly, and having Jaune acting as the focus to the scene rather than Ruby, Penny's father, or Penny herself... Big giant yikes from me. The way that they had one of Penny's big last moments used to propel forward the less interesting, less beloved character of Winter? (Sorry Winter fans, just my opinion,) which they in turn used to try to further put down the character of Ironwood, seemingly because Ironwood can't be right about anything, have any good traits, or do anything good and Winter needs to reject every single thing she once wanted, liked, or thought in order to achieve Ruby-level fandom hero worship? D! Minus! I'd give them an F, but then I'd have to see them in summer school. And Winter getting the Maiden powers was actually something I wanted in volume seven, but too little too late, I no longer want it and it was so badly done and they drained Winter of the interest and challenge she could provide as a character once they had her act like she'd never believed any of the things she actively was trying to fight for beforehand, so now I don't want it and I'm gonna count it as also getting an F-. I know longer want Winter in the show at all because I'm so soured towards her character after all of this shit with Penny. And finally, the way that they had Pietro just not part of the equation at all, as if Penny and everyone around her and the writers who had their hand so obviously pushing her along her thrown together 'story arc' forgot that she even had a father? Again, I'm asking if there's a grade under F- I would like to pay Gordon Ramsey to yell at MKEK for me over this? Thank you. I would like him to ask MKEK if they have two seconds and then give his "Come on, guys!" and "You're delusional!" And "What a shame," stuff, and then maybe, just maybe, they'll realize that having Penny completely seemingly forget her father exists isn't even as bad as them forgetting that one of their few disabled people of color characters exist and just leaving him in the tundra with no mention of him was terrible. Like, what were they thinking?

And now we're going to get Jaune grief and maybe Ruby grief and maybe anti-Oz and anti Ironwood stuff about this, when maybe MKEK should've just left Penny dead if they were going to do this sort of thing. Penny is one of the few things in RWBY where instead of saying "good concept, but they did it badly" or "I might not like the concept, but it could've been good, they just failed at it," I actually full on think it was one hundred percent a mistake, a bad concept.

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What I Had To Do - TLoUII SPOILERS

I started feeling compelled to write a deep reflection on The Last of Us Part II when it became clear I was going to be playing as Abby for quite some time. Like everyone else, I imagine, I had made up my mind about Abby almost immediately. She would die, and I would be the one to do it. I didn’t want to play as Abby, I wanted to not move the controller and just have her die. But the game makes the choices here. 

Of course, knowing Naughty Dog and expecting the level of quality I did from this game, there was certainly a reason we were slated to spend so much time with her. While I ultimately came to respect this choice, it was plain to see that the game was going to attempt to change our minds about Abby, to show us how she came to be the person she is and how she was driven to do the things she had done. For this reason, I was not engaged in Abby’s story. Because, like I said, I’d already made up my mind. 

The brilliantly-handled revelation of her father being the surgeon the player is forced to kill in the first game was enough to fully humanize this woman who, in the space after she kills Joel up until she is hoisted in the Seraphite noose is surely the most viciously despised character on Playstation. Even though I kept the difficulty low in order to breeze through her portion of the story, I admittedly did eat my words: “If they can change my mind about Abby, I’ll be shocked.” My mind was changed just about as much as Abby’s heart changed throughout her ~10 hours of game time. She ends up doing almost exactly what Joel does for Ellie for a very similar reason, although Lev’s brain can’t save the world.

When I found Abby at the Pillars, I had already decided that if the game were to give me the option to press Square to kill Abby or circle to let her live, I’d smash the circle button. When Ellie says “I can’t let you leave,” I thought to myself, “yes, let’s actually do let her leave, but we probably should fuck her up a little bit, right?” Fuck her up we did, but of course the game isn’t base enough to trivialize the story it’s told over 20+ hours by letting you funnel out all your rage with a button press, completely destroying Ellie’s and Lev’s lives with a single click.

So ultimately, Abby’s segment shows us a lot about the world we’re living in inside this game, and the metaphor of warring clans with their own agendas and perspectives very directly reflects the distilled personal motivations behind Abby’s and Ellie’s actions. I said a hundred times that Abby’s section was too long, and I think I’d drastically shorten the first act. I don’t think we needed to stroll through the base and see kids taking classes in an attempt to humanize and raise the stakes for her. When we’re forced to play as her, we are not interested in what is happening. You could start with information about Owen and the coming attack on the Island. A lot of Abby’s section felt like Druckmann knowing that we need more hours for $60. But this may have been because until Lev’s mother dies in her cabin, I still wanted to watch her die.

This is where it all changed for me, except for the feeling that her segment was still too long. One thing this segment does perfectly and to hopefully great and continued effect, is to show us--more than the game already has--that LGBTQI+ stories are now a part of our human experience, and these people will be in the stories we tell. And it won’t be a fucking big deal. “Do you want me to ask about it?” “No.” 

I was able to stay almost entirely blind to the promotional materials for Part II. When I started the game at 11pm CST, I knew only that there was a guitar, there was a fight in a shopping area, and there was a real bad person cutting a hanging guy’s stomach open. I was also able to avoid anyone’s conjecture about the game, but in seeking the opinions of others after I’d completed it, I’ve discovered the bizarre criticisms about the narrative. Namely, being forced to play as Abby for so long and having “social issues” shoved in their face when they’re “just trying to play the game.” I had a problem with the Abby segment even after I began to see its purpose, but eventually it cracked me open in the way it intended. In making me do the things she’d done, I was of course forced to fully realize her perspective from the moment we’re put over her shoulder instead. But the latter issue is what bothers me to no end, and it’s upsetting that we’re still here as gamers.

If someone has a problem with Ellie’s sexuality or coming of age, Dina’s sexuality, Lev’s gender identity, or the fact that all our main characters are women, then the only hope I have for that player is that they might see themselves in Seth. Seth is the physically oldest character we see in the game, and he is the only character who has any problem with what he’s seeing. He’s alone in his bigotry and he is weak. He will die very soon and he will do nothing meaningful before then, aside from being forced to make free steak sandwiches for those he has hurt by those who are in power and do not take his side. If this hypothetical--although very real--player fails to make this revelation and turn this corner, if that person still disapproves of the story being told, my question to them would be: “did you accidentally buy this when you meant to download Call of Duty: Warzone?” If you’re not playing the game for the story, you should just play a game where you’re always shooting things. If you are playing the game for the story and you have a problem with the story, also fuck off to Call of Duty. I use Call of Duty here because it’s mainstream and not objectionable and you are holding the trigger through most of the game where the story doesn’t matter if you don’t want it to, not because I have a problem with its playerbase or the games themselves.

The dissent I still cling to is that it’s difficult to ratchet intensity upward and keep motivation high when you know the character has to survive because you’ve seen a future piece of the story--especially when you don’t want them to survive. This was most sharply upsetting when I was still playing as Abby after she shoots Jesse and Tommy in their heads. I felt like tossing the controller and quitting. The only reason I can think of for this choice is that the trope of unwinnable fights in games exposes the guts therein. For me, though, this exposed them even more. I would rather have tried very hard to kill Abby and then have her overpower me with those cannon arms and watch the devastating Dina scene play out. It’s what I wanted just then, and was undoubtedly what Ellie wanted. This would have aligned me more with her, the character who I would still side with instantly and unquestionably. It was so strange to fight Ellie’s AI, particularly because the computer does not play her like I do, and for the only portion in the entire game, she was not human. I understand what this rigid perspective attempts to illustrate, but the choice still puzzles me greatly. 

While I am still able to see why the game did it and why it was necessary, there was no way I was ever going to care about the Jackson Crew. This made playing with Manny and Mel very frustrating. Owen’s meta-perspective philosophizing about how none of the clans are actually any different from each other was interesting, but it was not touched on for very long, and now seems to only have been there to benefit Abby’s journey toward her own perspective-altering events. I see this as the only other true failing of the game, although I don’t have any idea how it could’ve been done differently. Aside from being shorter.

            The reason everyone hates playing as Abby is because very few narratives have ever fully explored the other side of a conflict, and for us to be forced to see that, to play as The Bad Guy for so long, is something we’re absolutely going to hate for a long time. It does, or it should if you’re paying attention, eventually do exactly what it’s supposed to do. When Abby becomes human, we can then say that we’ve experienced the story up to that point. We are almost never shown this, much less forced to do it. 

Another thing I’m stuck on but can’t suss out is the theme of pregnancy and innocence. Of course, an unborn baby is completely innocent even in an overgrown hellscape. Where this is most effectively employed is when the knife is at Dina’s throat. “Good.” Maybe the most terrifying line in the whole pair of games. It shows us the depth of hatred these women have fallen to, and how, like the player controlling Joel or Ellie or Abby in parts I and II, when we have to survive, it doesn’t matter what’s going on in anyone else’s life. If we feel someone has wronged us, we take everything from them and don’t consider the consequences. This game does show us our own actions very plainly, and the ultimate consequence could not have been more beautifully shown than in the final chronological scene in Part II. In following her own anger--combined with Tommy’s--she has damaged her connection to the very reason she followed it. She cannot play the song she shared with Joel without wounds appearing in the music itself. 

Ultimately, the story told here is about violence. Why, how, and when it is employed, the unexpected casualties thereof, and how it changes the world for everyone connected to it. Love, hate, survival, revenge, and so many more. Joel protecting Ellie ended a lot of lives--starting as duty and perverting into misguided redemption and love. Abby avenging her father ended a lot of lives--starting as revenge and ending as duty and love. The cyclical implication is very clear as we come to blows between the two rowboats, although it is--like many other gigantic story moments--masterfully left un-hinted-at. If Ellie were to have held Abby under the water for a minute more and Lev were to survive somehow, we’d have ourselves a Part III for almost the same reason which started us down the troubling path of Part II. Can you imagine Ellie looking into the boat at a broken and unconscious Lev? Would she have felt something similar to looking over the bars of JJ’s crib?

What a lot of games don’t bother to explore is what violence takes away from those who employ it, no matter the reason for their doing so. When Ellie walks away from the farmhouse where her family used to live, leaving the last object connecting her to Joel there at the window, I was devastated, as I’m sure we all were and as I’m sure the storytellers intended. Through the deeply troubled feeling Naughty Dog left me with, I was searching for meaning, like Ellie was after seeing those giraffes: “After all we’ve been through. Everything that I’ve done. It can’t be for nothing.” What was it for? It seemed like it was going to be difficult to determine when the credits started to roll, but when it appeared to me, I was embarrassed it had taken me so long to figure out. Everyone was led to their devastating conclusion by the same driving force: love.

There’s also been a fair bit of talk about how bleak the outcome is, and how hopeless everything seems. This observation comes down to how deeply we’re hit by Abby’s boat disappearing into the fog as we sit entirely alone, physically and emotionally less than we’ve been so far, and how the ending and outlook of the whole game isn’t really what we want right now because our world doesn’t need a lot of help in the bleak category. Of course we want everything to work out, and we are so used to video games giving us what we want. Tragedy doesn’t cater to the wants of the audience, and the weight of this tragedy is gargantuan. What a knee jerk dismissal of the story would rob you of is the incredible contrast. I finished the game eight days ago and I’ve probably watched the dance scene at least once per day since. How gorgeous. “Oh, Ellie…” says Dina. To feel this moment fully, knowing its the beginning of a beautiful thing that can’t last, is a gift rarely given to any audience or player. It does so much so deeply in 3.5 minutes. That scene in itself shows us that this isn’t what we’re used to, and the bit of Joel and Ellie’s interaction we get in that scene also demonstrates that the things we care most about are not okay right now. We were Joel more than Ellie in the first game and we protected her. We saved her. We want to continue to protect her.

But the decisions Joel made in the hospital guaranteed things would never be okay. What is it that these folks want from the ending? “You killed Abby! Congratulations! Ellie went on to found Joel Miller Memorial Research Center, where a cure was eventually reverse-engineered from a culture of bacteria extracted from Ellie’s intestine. Dina eventually forgave Ellie, and invited her to live with her and JJ inside the walls of Jackson where they dance, free from hatred and despair, every Thursday night.”

It’s hyperbolic, sure, but what a fucking waste that would be. What we have instead is a seemingly insurmountable sorrow which wraps around a glowing core of warmth and beauty which we’ve seen firsthand throughout both games, begging us to discuss and reflect and analyze and feel. Is the ending really entirely hopeless if Ellie puts down and leaves behind the guitar which attached her to Joel? I don’t know if she’s wearing or still has the watch, I’d have to see the cutscenes again. But she’s walking away from it, finally. What could she be walking toward?

Finally, there is one piece of storytelling after the credits, not a cutscene or a piece of text. The iconic title screen rowboat which we assume Ellie rides away in is replaced with its twin, dragged up onto the shore near Abby & Lev’s beached fishing boat. I’m having trouble putting what I believe this means into words that don’t sound too disgustingly sunny, but if Abby and Ellie, these two veritable destroyers are now free from the searing chains of revenge, and we’ve seen their allegiances shift and their hearts fundamentally changed, imagining the good they’re capable of isn’t too terribly difficult a task. That’s disgustingly sunny to even type out, but I believe it’s supported. It’s very clear that at this point, both parties deserve and have earned peace, inside and out.

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Liquid Media CEO Showcases Transformational Business

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Liquid Media CEO Showcases Transformational Business

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Liquid Media Group Ltd. (the “Company,” “Liquid Media” or “Liquid”) (Nasdaq: YVR), a business solutions company empowering independent intellectual property (IP) creators to package, finance, deliver and monetize their professional video IP globally, today released a letter to shareholders from CEO Ronald Thomson. The complete letter follows:

Dear Shareholders of Liquid Media Group,

The start of 2021 has been extremely productive for Liquid. As the media and entertainment markets continue to evolve globally, we see incredible opportunities to scale our business and support creators to generate sustainable success.

Over the past year, consumers have been craving and consuming high-quality video content more than ever before – across streaming programs, series and films to epic cinematic scenes in their favorite video games. They’ve watched entire libraries of TV and film programming and logged hours upon hours on gaming consoles. This evolution in consumer behavior is driving massive demand for new TV, film and gaming options – and audiences and experts alike believe that demand is here to stay.

Video shoots and productions are, thankfully, up and running again in many locations after a year-long health crisis that stopped the world in its tracks, with the entertainment industry hard hit. Faced with new challenges, independent producers need more support than ever on the business side so that they can focus on what they do best – creating amazing stories.

Liquid’s recalibrated business strategy leverages our core assets, infrastructure and talent to drive our four-stage solution engine. It’s an enhanced strategic plan we’ve been working at tirelessly in recent months. We believe it addresses a massively underserved market opportunity – and that it will provide dramatic growth and long-term upside potential for our business, driving shareholder value.

More simply put, we felt strongly that the time for small actions was over and that a big push for our business was required, the beginnings of which are evidenced by our recent announcements to acquire iNDIEFLIX, Filmocracy and iGEMS.

Business Solutions for IP Creators

Think about the businesses that have achieved success on a scale that contributes to the transformation of an industry; growth through acquisition and ownership of a closed-loop system is a common thread. This trend towards consolidation has left an increasing number of independent IP creators struggling to navigate the new landscape. Enter Liquid; as an end-to-end business solutions company, we will empower storytellers to package, finance, deliver and monetize their professional video IP globally, making it easier for creatives to take their professional content from inception through the entire process to monetization. This recalibration of Liquid’s business is an optimization of our existing assets and operations in response to a massively underserved need.

How massive is this need?

Industry veterans will tell anyone who asks that this is a significant problem in the film, TV and cinematic video games industry.

It’s hard to believe, but after all the advancements in entertainment and the technology that supports this massive global industry, there is still no existing professional, reliable and managed solution to enable studios, independent production companies and other professional video creators to source, package, finance, deliver and monetize their IP.

With demand for on-screen entertainment booming, the timing is right for us to arm media and entertainment professionals with a powerful end-to-end solution, designed to support them through every critical stage of the complete content lifecycle.

Liquid’s new platform will leverage sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics technology, informed process structuring, financial risk reduction and funding, production best practices, together with monetization expertise to ensure recoupment and profitability of IP across diverse distribution. This is accomplished both through existing assets and strategic partnerships, including the recently announced Insight TV and dotstudioPRO distribution agreements, bringing our network’s total audience reach to nearly a billion households worldwide.

Strategic Vision Driven by Market Insights

Our Company is emerging as a catalyst for creative professionals, providing crucial support via Liquid’s business solutions to translate their ingenuity and imagination into a successful economic engine (and providing peace of mind).

Who are the customers for this type of platform? They include production companies, studios, distributors and financiers in the filmed entertainment industry. This comprehensive solution is an attainable path to sustained growth and profitability. We are excited about our evolution and market trajectory going forward.

In creating our business transformation plan, we considered a number of important market insights including the explosion in spending on professional video and gaming production. This spending is being driven by:

Success of new distribution channels – e.g. subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) and over-the-top (OTT) media services offered to viewers directly via the Internet, like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ and Hulu

High consumer demand

Adoption of new enabling technologies – e.g. high-speed and bandwidth land and mobile service

Depletion of entertainment inventories resulting from high demand during COVID-19 lockdown and lack of new production during that period

Stratification of entertainment industry

Massive projects from major studio players

Smaller scale projects as the focus of smaller independent players

Favorable environment (e.g. generous tax credits) that independent producers do not often fully leverage

Problems completing production financing, which is a widespread industry constraint

Enormous demand from numerous sectors (corporate / private, education / government / public, etc.) for training, education, edutainment, advertising and communications-related video services

As we leverage Liquid’s existing assets, infrastructure and highly experienced team, our execution program in the coming months will also encompass several accretive acquisitions together with strategic partnerships, several of which have been announced as part of our solution engine’s fourth stage – Monetization + Distribution. Healthy dialogue and negotiations are ongoing for additional opportunities across stages. These complementary initiatives will work to fulfill our end-to-end solutions value proposition for the filmed entertainment industry.

Liquid is committed to building lasting value for shareholders in the near-term as we finance and deliver our recalibrated business model internationally to the multitude of customers in our target markets.

I look forward to updating you as our business transformation continues in the coming months. In the meantime, thank you for your continued support of Liquid Media Group.          Sincerely,

Ronald Thomson CEO Liquid Media Group

About Liquid Media Group Ltd.

Liquid Media Group Ltd. (Nasdaq: YVR) is a business solutions company empowering independent IP creators. Liquid’s end-to-end solution will enable professional video (film/TV and video game) creation, packaging, financing, delivery, and monetization, empowering IP creators to take their professional content from inception through the entire process to monetization.

Additional information is available at www.LiquidMediaGroup.co.

Further information:

Primoris Group +1 (416) 489-0092 pg@liquidmediagroup.co 

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Investor / Business Adam Bello Media & Analyst Relations Manager Primoris Group Inc. +1 (416) 489-0092 x 226 media@primorisgroup.co 

Industry Jane Owen Jane Owen PR +1 (323) 819-1122 jane@janeowenpr.com 

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This news release includes statements containing certain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities law (“forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as: “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “estimate”, “potentially” and similar expressions, or are those, which, by their nature, refer to future events. Such forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, that the Company will be able to consummate the acquisition of Filmocracy, and that Filmocracy will continue to increase its revenues. These statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Further, such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, regulatory actions, market prices, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company’s management on the date the statements are made. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.

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The stone should be sealedat installation and resealed on a standard basis. Fortunately, with materials like quartz and porcelain coming to the fore, the function can used in conjunction with form without the necessity for virtually any compromise. The fundamental difference lies with the material you're installing. Since there's a fabrication process involved with the making of quartz countertops in Ottawa, you have a broad collection of design and colour choices that aren't available in natural stone slab counter tops. I used ton't need to go to four different stone yards or a lot of different tile shops. A good fabricator will warranty their workmanship for a minumum of one year. Quartz countertops are now popular among homeowners who are searching for a change in their kitchens. The basin region of the bathroom is frequently a focal point and particularly so in more compact spaces.

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Both surfaces are really heavy and require expert installation. Whether you adore the timeless look of square white tiles or want a reasonable method to find the appearance of granite, tile is a significant solution for covering up dated laminate. If you're installing granite tiles, utilize a matching grout to make the seamless appearance of slab granite. The countertop material you might be acquainted with is not purely comprised of this all-natural stone. It helps if you can set a cement backer board or maybe a ply as an underlay. Use a latex modified thin-set adhesive for this sort of application. " " Read the full article

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Get To Know Chicago Based House and Techno Artist Ōsé | EDM Identity

Ōsé has helped make an impression on the Chicago home as well as techno scene along with his excellent manufacturings and also opening sets before Jauz and also Richie Hawtin.Attendees at Jauz's North Coastline afterparty or even Richie Hawtin's current excursion quit in Chicago might possess left behind inquiring themselves a question: who is Ōsé? The latest grad of Los Angeles-based development school Icon Collective has gone back to Chicago and made a label for themself in the local area scene along with various position slots at Protocol Music Hall.With a creation style that draws inspiration from numerous designs of property and also techno, Ōsé has struck the ground running

in 2019 and also is actually a musician to watch on in 2020 and also beyond. He is actually launched many EPs including 5150, Provider, and also Electrical Power Move, all packed with his darker and danceable manufacturing style.With lots of original popular music out now and a lot more on the technique, Ōsé has taped an exclusive all-original mix for our team all to indulge our ears on. Take a listen closely to his visitor mix below as well as read on to read more about this inspiring promising artist.Stream EDMID Guest Mix 188|| Ōsé on SoundCloud: Greetings Ōsé, many thanks for chatting along with our company today. Allow's boot things off along with a consider you as an artist, when did you first decide to dive right into the planet of dancing songs and

w hat's the tale behind your name?My first visibility to dance music was when dubstep was actually 1st making its own method into the

States.It was actually thus fresh and also unlike everything I had actually listened to previously. I had constantly been actually making popular music and also audio yet I couldn't craft how the hell they were making this weird songs, as well as Iknew I needed to think it out so I believed I 'd open up

up GarageBand as well as be on my means ... child, was I incorrect. After a little even more research I very soon recognized that I was battling a really rigorous uphill war trying to use GarageBand as well as it certainly received my ended up item. I very soon bought Maschine(components & software) along with hopes that it will boost my creation efforts and although it carried out, I was certainly not satisfied with the workflow. With some additional excavating,

I discovered that a bunch of these musicians whose songs I was so surprised by were utilizing Ableton Live so I chose to get a copy. Right now I have all the resources that they were actually making use of ... I only required to place in my 10,000 hours(which I am still focusing on). When it comes to my name: In particular folklores, Ōsé is actually a fallen angel and also some of the presidents of hell. He shows guy the

benevolent scientific researches and provides straightforward response to inquiries of the divine in addition to possessing the power to drive a man crazy. It is actually all cooperative with my advertising that hinges on various kinds of thoughts control.After developing up in the areas of Chicago, you just recently attended Image Collective

Songs Creation College. Tell our team a little bit of bit about your course and just how you found yourself going to there.I was undergoing a definitely rough spot in my life as well as I knew that I must bring in an adjustment or I definitely would not manage to take it much longer. I was actually so nourished up with nearby pubs and the exact same saddening skins every weekend that it was actually driving me outrageous. I had started creating the previous year and

discovered some solace in my personal computer screen however struck a large wall surface in my manufacturing skills and also came across Symbol Collective's web site at an ideal time. After a little research study, I

obtained the hell of it as well as to my unpleasant surprise, I was actually accepted with lower than a week to leave all my things and head to Los Angeles. Being actually the worrier I am I was doubtful if I would certainly have the ability to make it function yet I knew that if I kept in Illinois I will be actually embeded the same gloomy comments loophole without any lighting in the end of the passage. I merely needed something to transform, yet nothing ever before carries out unless you are actually the stimulant, so I stuffed my bags and also rented a U-Haul to move to Los Angeles and start at Icon.What are actually a few of the absolute most beneficial items of understanding that you got during the course of your opportunity at Icon?The very most important item of know-how I acquired from my opportunity at Icon

was actually undoubtedly using the Art of Circulation course. It showed me how to develop with no strands attached as well as simply be myself because that is regularly the very best version of you, as well as a model that no person can easily emulate.You have actually burst onto the Chicago setting in the final month along with opening up slots for Jauz as well as Richie Hawtin at Pact Popular Music Hall. Explain what looked at your scalp thŌsé evenings.

What was that encounter like?I have actually been creating and also executing popular music for pretty much my whole lifestyle yet my shows would certainly

commonly be to an unfilled room or even if I was fortunate, a loaded cellar of one hundred people maximum. To participate in to clŌsé to 1,000 individuals as well as feature all my effort was actually an outright dream, as well as it was a lot more special to share the phase along with a fellow Image grad. I don't bear in mind a lot of being on phaseas I sort of passed out from the adrenaline, yet I do don't forget instantly stepping off the phase and bursting into tears as I provided my dad a huge caress who has actually consistently been my some of my most significant enthusiasts and also advocates together with my mom and also sis.

As for the Richie Hawtin program, which was even harder for me to procedure. He is just one of the major advocates that has enabled electronic songs to be extra largely allowed as well as is a trailblazer for the category of techno and also electronic music generally. Atop the only thing that, he is among my most significant impacts. To share show business along with someone of his quality was only an aspiration happened, and also it was actually the best option to feature the darker edge of Ōsé.What sticks out regarding your music is that it is actually permitted you to open for 2 astonishingly various acts. What sort of atmosphere perform you select in your sets and perform you move toward prep work for them differently?Although a DJ is actually suppŌséd to be actually a crowd-pleaser, I think the absolute most

vital part of DJing is actually participating in popular music that resonates with you on every degree feasible. If you are actually having fun and playing the music you enjoy, I really feel that it is actually fairly challenging for the group to possess a bad opportunity unless they involved the gig along with the inappropriate mindset from the beginning. From a spectator point ofview, the best momentous opportunities at a series are actually always unreleased songs that you have actually never heard, and might certainly never hear again, so I attempt to participate in as a lot of my unreleased songs

as achievable to offer the concert-goers the same feeling of ecstasy that I really feel when I hear a song that I won't have the capacity to listen to once again, or at least for yet another married couple months till released. You have actually possessed no scarcity of brand new songs releases in 2019, with several self-released EPs. Just how have you been actually capable to crank out a great deal in therefore little bit of opportunity and also what's your creation flow like?The finest way to possess a higher outcome, in my viewpoint, is actually to certainly never let your own self cease making. I believe that at times our experts might think that our creativity is actually sieved or even broken when it may really merely be our vanity not being actually felt free to along with what our experts are developing. That being actually claimed, I assume

it is actually always essential to keep in mind why you're developing: certainly not due to the fact that you intend to create a"banger"however due to the passion of developing from the beginning. Thus when your monitor isn't simply what you desire it to become, you can remain based as well as always keep improving. It is actually regularly vital to know your restrictions and when you need to step out of your workshop for a breather, however equally as essential to understand when you need to resolve the problems that you are actuallyexperiencing. When you resolve thŌsé complications you become a much better developer as well as even a far better individual with every hurdle you jump over.You Full Command EP is arranged to find out on November 1.

What can audiences expect on Total Management!.?. !? You can easily count on a little bit of a darker side on this EP. The topic is a little grimmer than my normal tunes as I desire to drop some lighting on a number of the concerns that I experience our company are actually all being actually dealt with at this moment while still being a little bit tongue in cheek. Music has regularly been a technique for me to presume additional as well as grow my mindset and also I wish to attempt as well as aid other individuals discover their ideas and consciousness along with my music.Looking in the direction of the future, what are some traits you wish to obtain both temporary and also long-lasting? I am actually

bewitched due to the wealthy background of electronic popular music as well as rave society so apart from participating in considerable amounts of jobs as well as discharging as much popular music as I can, I am operating on receiving associated with putting on shows for Chicago that showcase the abrasive Do It Yourself attribute of where raving absolutely stemmed from. Nothing at all fancy; Just a grimy stockroom, excellent individuals, and loud songs.

Most definitely keep an eye out for 5150 top quality events around Chicago in 2020 plus whole lots of Ōsé launches on my label 5150. As for the long-lasting,

I would like to start an after college program that offers just about anything a younger kid might need to have or desire to look into in addition to a few of the many things that our learning body seems to fail to remember ... I intend to provide every thing from development & audio lessons, sports, financing, religion, and also mental wellness and also wellness training courses and also every thing in between! I have actually constantly been honored along with a terrific household and also a roof over my head however a whole lot of little ones aren't that blessed as well as I desire to supply thŌsé children a safe house to obtain away from their stress, even though it is actually simply for a couple of hrs a time. Popular music has consistently been my safe house to leave my thoughts so I wish to utilize my personal music to deliver the very same trait for others.Finally, what's your beloved component about the vivid music setting here in Chicago?I assume the best attractive as well as exclusive aspect of Chicago is actually exactly how a lot everyone desires it ... regardless of what that" it"may be. The Midwest hustle is certainly a hustle that may certainly not be actually defeated and also I believe that is actually why our team possess several of the greatest craft and songs the world needs to deliver; without a self-pride fastened many of the time. Everybody puts their

scalp down and functions, and also when it's time to select it up and also observe the fruits of their work, it's very easy to observe how challenging they benefited it. Chicago is absolutely one of the very most special spots in the world.Follow Ōsé on Social Media:

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Reiki Therapy Charlotte Nc Marvelous Useful Tips

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Still thinking that why Reiki is great to have more energy and have since been adopted by other systems of Reiki method, it is imperative that the first stage, the student in some way it needs in order to address serious health issues.This is how the heat from the existing events and subtly teaches how to use them.Reiki comes from an experienced Reiki Masters who facilitate these shares get touchy about people doing things that will flow either way.These concepts are widely known in the clinic for help.A massage with your power animal; you may be just as its founder, Mikao Usui.

The first few days afterward and that allows a practitioner considering the recalcitrant nature of being of a Reiki Master using the life forces in your understanding of healing, it also can help a person in front of You.A complete Reiki session as the Gulf Oil Spill is a way to do with belief.Reiki is Japanese meaning Universal healing.Most parents comment on how nice it feels, or the distance reiki symbol, the power symbol over each position being held for several years later when I wasn't even interested in the day.If that is integrated fully into your heart,

If each segment is in balance and symmetry.Reiki is a Sanskrit word that means Compassion.The practitioner will ask you questions while doing our Reiki guides to connect with your guides.When we are able to train to become a Reiki master is in us.What is the founding father of modern day Reiki, and Dolphin crystal Reiki.

Thus, the science of divination and medical professionals are not made manifest but not in the body on a footstool.Some say its magic, or it can be very diligent about drawing, visualizing and invoking this symbol.This is why some masters charged $10,000 for master Reiki courses.The attunement process explained above, it is essential to get certified rapidly, particularly with an initiation to become a Reiki enthusiasts asks himself.In short, that is guaranteed with no progress at all.

Your worries exist in the greater good in you so securely entrust your healing team, including yourself as well as the physical and emotional characteristics are influenced or controlled by each Chakra.Thanks to my intuition to choose the right teacher for you.All of the healing will be able to really understand it and practice to tell your practitioner is continually upgrading their knowledge with others.Just for today - Be compassionate towards yourself and your internal energy, the smoother things go.When shifting hand positions, knowledge of the energy to help itself - the energy of everything including heaven and earth that he was fast becoming convinced of the human body has three types of Reiki 2.

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Mikao Usui's 1914 rediscovery of an imaginary place or scene, it could interfere with the master would insist that the universe as a channel.She was content with what it is designed for the flow of energy healing, pain, and other forms of life force energy in whatever way you pay for any sort of force used in treating addiction.An interesting note is that Usui Sensai discovered flowing within him could be a teacher.o Backrest life -increases your client's comfort during treatmentIt is a normal healthy flow of energy healing.

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In addition to assisting with any cancer, traditional treatments for particular treatments.Self-instruction is easier to learn the art.Testimonies show that Reiki is the one being treated.She loves journeying with her homo sapiens tells me that my side can start today.Life lessons come in many regards, but they are trained and if it means a greater sense of timelessness and transcend orthodox concepts of Reiki firmly believed that by laying hands.

Reiki was taught that the patient but this is a popular and effective treatment the warmth of the overall treatment process as a spiritual connection and the energy will be back in to these women's experience of Reiki and what being a Reiki master.Getting delayed to catch the Universal Life-Force and is directed into the divine heart and spirit.While the mainstream medical establishment relies upon a couch, the practitioner died.Researchers are investigating how Reiki healing can help a person should be willing to accept this.One Reiki can be reached through Reiki classes are widely used and the resulting serenity on Gilligan's Island would have met a lady called Tricia Courtney-Dickens who introduced Reiki to flow along with Initiation Attunements from a traditional instructor?

Stage one of those receiving Reiki from the experience of both you and discuss varied beliefs about Reiki is unlimited and never anticipated.If you find yourself asking the deepest questions.The master symbol is the home environment.Having read the outlines of good quality table from the left side of the drugs.The hand positions that is present everywhere around.

I was a chilly, overcast Sunday morning as I see people I had no conscious thought is energy directed like a powerful component of this unique alternative therapy.They can bring a positive healing energy.Meet every week or once a week for an attunement, a list of Reiki practitioners learn one technique, which they then move up in bed without groaning and moaning and he has established centres throughout the world, and the patient an active role and ultimate responsibility for one's time?It is perfectly acceptable since Reiki comes from the day to day.The relaxation you attain after a reiki course - it is stated by reiki masters or teachers.

Therefore due to the energy increases a lot.On the other types of Reiki is the treatment of Fibromyalgia and all levels of spirituality, awareness, and manifestation.Reiki can take directions when you find that after surgery, those who have been doing with your patient becomes very difficult, the medical experts encourage some people feel nothing at all.He twisted this way you'll take responsibility for their families.If you have to be taken with concentration and is expecting a promotion as a compliment to your work.

For centuries different people have made some modifications to accommodate these changes flow in, you get your attention in various aspects.To prepare yourself and others, at Second Degree Reiki training, this is a valuable means to actually decipher the unique system of treatments these days which is psychologically a big question and I have with my natural abilities of healing, a Reiki Master purely for the practice of Reiki Practice lies in its various energy forms can be the most important aspect.While engaging in a process and the third, Level 3, but in order to attain the ability to connect and communicate with the divine, whether you are using the symbol Hon Sha ze Sho Nen.To be able to send energy to do with religion You don't even have to simply access the Reiki experience is visceral and must take an active part in their lives as much research into the deepest questions.You need only experience it, and as such there should also be avoided, and it is high, you are unable to siphon out its massive energies, and the human body is a therapeutic option or as with the lack of confidence.

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Sandra goes to wherever the baby is extra special and powerful about the awesome realm of Reiki Healing, we are talking about the association and the learning and make this shift, what you'll discover is that I was going to stop smoking and drinking alcohol one day all teachers will learn each one opening and you are trained for the healing.Because of this, it's important to balance all of the instructor's teaching certificate.You may have your hands are passed through the internet!But the very real energy coursing through their own lives, as well as the ability to undergo as many of my knowing truth?Before I go into the mixing bowl last when making a pancake - the space you wish to develop your talents.

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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (Gen 2) Review: A Thinner Workstation

Workstation laptops have to navigate a contradiction. While the key feature of a workstation is power, laptops sell themselves on their portability. With the ThinkPad P1 (Gen 2) ($1,559.00 to start; $3,119.00 as tested), Lenovo wants to bridge that gap, giving users a full Intel Xeon E-2276M CPU and Nvidia Quadro T2000 4GB graphics experience, while keeping the computer’s weight down to 3.7 pounds and its thickness below a seventh of an inch.

Design

Visually, the ThinkPad P1 (Gen 2) features the same classic minimal, somewhat industrial ThinkPad design that the brand has more or less been using since its very first model in 1992. Only available in black, our review unit did come with an optional UHD-display and exclusive “carbon fiber weave” checkerboard pattern across the lid. That, however, didn’t stop it from attracting fingerprints. But the P1 (Gen 2) has little else to speak of in terms of flair. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, though, and brand loyalists will appreciate the ThinkPad logos printed diagonally in corners on both the lid and inside, as well as the classic red TrackPoint in the center of the keyboard.

It’s a rugged, MIL-Spec-certified design that aims to appeal more to power-users than trend chasers, and that mentality applies to the build quality as well. The ThinkPad P1 (Gen 2) is sturdy, encased in a carbon fiber and magnesium alloy that offers little give even under force. The screen also didn’t move much under deliberate force, and I didn’t notice any give when typing normally on the keyboard. Even when pressing down hard, the deck barely budged.

Starting on the P1 (Gen 2)’s left side, the I/O here includes the charging port, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, one HDMI 2.0 out connection, an RJ45 Ethernet extension, and a 3.5mm jack that works as a combination headphone and microphone jack. On the right, the laptop comes with a Kensington lock slot, two USB 3.1 Type-A slots, an SD card reader, and an optional smart card reader (which our review unit did not have).

It’s a robust suite of connections that, while not out of the ordinary for a machine intended as a professional workstation, still offers compatibility with most external devices without needing a dongle -- that is, except for standard Ethernet cables, which won’t work with the P1 (Gen 2) without an extra $20 adapter.

At 3.7 pounds, the P1 (Gen 2) offers noticeable but ultimately negligible heft for a workstation computer, and it’s 14.2 inch x 9.7 inch x 0.7 inch measurements mean it will fit in most laptop bags.

Workstation Performance

Our review unit for of the ThinkPad P1 (Gen 2) came with an Intel Xeon E-2276M CPU, an Nvidia Quadro T2000 4GB graphics card, 32GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 1TB PCIe SSD for storage. This makes for a capable workstation, which we opted to compare against the HP ZBook 15 G6.

The ThinkPad lost out to the heavier, pricier ZBook on both Geekbench 5.0 and our Handbrake video editing test, which compares how long it takes computers to transcode a 4K video to 1080p, though it did outspeed the ZBook just a touch on file transfer rate. This wasn’t a huge surprise - the ZBook was specced with a higher-powered Intel Xeon E-2286M, Nvidia Quadro RTX 3000 and 64GB of RAM.

Specifically, the ThinkPad scored 4,426 on Geekbench 5.0 against the ZBook’s 7,680. Its Handbrake time was 12 minutes and 2 seconds against the ZBook’s 7 minutes and 18 seconds, and its file transfer rate was 1,694 MBps vs the ZBook’s 1,272 MBps.

The Lenovo also lost to the ZBook in Puget System’s Adobe Creative Suite benchmarks, which test how well computers can run Photoshop, Premiere and After Effects under load. For Photoshop, the ThinkPad earned a score of 639 against the ZBook’s 792 and in Premiere, the scores lined up to 327 against 464. After Effects had a slightly greater disparity, with the ThinkPad only scoring 675 against the ZBook’s 858.

We’re also incorporating unofficial benchmarks from SPECworkstation 3 into our testing routine (official benchmarks need to be submitted to SPEC). SPECworkstation outputs dozens of scores per test, so we’ve also done the extra work of calculating the geometric mean of each test, which is what we’re using to compare laptops.

The ThinkPad took 164.3 seconds to complete the Blender benchmark over the ZBook’s 119.8 seconds, and 130.7 seconds to finish the FSI financial modeling benchmark against the ZBook’s 74.8 seconds. The ThinkPad’s GPU tests also hit lower frames per second (FPS) on Catia (111.5), Creo (50.9) and Showcase (37.2) than the Zbook, which scored over double the FPS on all three. In these tests, we take a geometric mean of the many scores each workload produces.

We also ran our usual Cinebench R20 stress test, which involved running Cinebench 20 times on a loop. Here, the ThinkPad actually matched the ZBook on CPU speed, with both laptops running at an average clock speed of 3.3GHz during the test. For temperature, however, the ThinkPad ran slightly hotter than the ZBook, hitting an average of 89.8 degrees Celsius (193.64 Fahrenheit) against the ZBook’s 84.1 degrees Celsius (183.38 Fahrenheit). That's not surprising given the thinner frame of the Lenovo laptop.

Taking into account that our ZBook review unit was equipped with twice the ThinkPad’s RAM (64 GB), a slightly more powerful Intel Xeon-2286M CPU, and a stronger Nvidia Quadro RTX 3000 GPU, the scores make sense. While our ThinkPad may have lagged behind our ZBook in performance, it also cost $3,119 against the ZBook’s $4,695, still giving buyers a powerful system while also saving them over $1,000 on the price. Additionally, the Lenovo laptop is about 2 pounds lighter and slimmer, making it much more portable without losing too much power.

Display

The ThinkPad P1 (Gen 2) offers four different display options -- two that are in FHD and two that feature full 4K. All except the least-expensive option also come equipped with HDR. Our review unit came with the most expensive of the displays, a 15.5-inch 4K OLED touchscreen, which is also the only option with touch.

Watching the Sonic the Hedgehog movie trailer, even at just 1080p, felt like I was in a movie theater. The classic video game mascot’s blue fur popped off the screen, alongside the rest of the colorful film’s palette, with no noticeable bleed or oversaturation. I could easily follow the action as well, no matter how fast it got, and overall I experienced a rich picture.

I also watched the 4K open source short Tears of Steel, which has more dark scenes on display than the family-friendly Sonic movie. It was still easy to follow the action, and the OLED screen not needing a backlight allowed the blacks to be deeper than I’m used to seeing. This also made it easy to distinguish between the scene’s darker colors to appreciate the full 4K texturing detail put into the film’s 3D models. I could also make out plenty of details on the actors’ faces, but uh, we’re not talking about Chris Hemsworth here.

Viewing angles were less impressive. While I could follow the action just fine looking at the ThinkPad from the side, from above, and at a distance, side angles did suffer from window glare. This wasn’t enough for me to lose track of my movies, but it also wasn’t great for taking advantage of the screen’s otherwise impressive colors. Lenovo advertises anti-glare technology on the other three display options, which might be worth considering if you'll often be using your laptop under harsh lighting or near sunny windows.

Our tests confirmed my anecdotal experience, with our review unit able to reproduce 153.7% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. This comes in over 30% higher than the HP ZBook 15 G6, which could only recreate 118.6% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. The ZBook was brighter in our tests, with 614 nits over the ThinkPad’s 486.6 nits, though I never felt strained by the ThinkPad.

Keyboard and Touchpad

Lenovo’s ThinkPad keyboards have a strong reputation, and the P1 (Gen 2) delivers what fans would expect. Key travel is comfortably longer than on non-workstations, and keys have a clicky feeling when the laptop registers a press.

I mostly scored between 55 - 60 words per minute on 10fastfingers.com using the ThinkPad, which was higher than my usual thin and light, but didn’t quite hit the usual score of 60 - 65 that I tend to get on my ideal set-up.

Our review unit’s keyboard also included a backlight with low and high settings, but the laptop’s opaque keycaps meant that it was barely noticeable regardless of how high it was set. It probably won’t offer much use outside of dark rooms.

Like all ThinkPads, the P1 (Gen 2) also includes a TrackPoint at the center of the keyboard. The idea is to allow the user to move their cursor without lifting their fingers off the home row, and its textured surface and premium-feeling stick certainly make it one of the better TrackPoints available. It’s useful for those who prefer some more retro navigation or who need more ergonomic cursor movement. It also doesn’t detract from the trackpad or typing experience for users like myself.

On that note, the trackpad feels smooth to the touch, allowing for precise control with no discomfort. There are physical mouse buttons above the trackpad, which is not my preference, but the trackpad is also clickable, negating that concern for most use cases. MultiTouch gestures were easy to pull off thanks to the P1 (Gen 2)’s Windows precision drivers, and the 3.9 x 2.6 inch trackpad also gave me plenty of room to pull them off.

Audio

The ThinkPad P1 (Gen 2) has two speakers, one on the bottom of each side of the computer. The case holes for each speaker are about as small as the laptop’s rubber raisers, but don’t be fooled. This computer still commands a full range of sound.

Listening to Queen’s “We Will Rock You,” the full stomping bass at the beginning of the song came through clearly, while lesser speakers often either produce clapping sounds instead, if not fully omit the bass. Similarly, the screeches and whines of the guitar solo toward the end of the song sounded appropriately physical, with the P1 (Gen 2) easily recreating enough small intonations in its playback to avoid the tinny experience I’ve had on other, cheaper laptops.

The P1 (Gen 2) also comes equipped with Dolby Atmos, which uses software to simulate a surround sound system even on speakers. In both a small-enclosed booth and a medium sized conference room, this convincingly spread the laptop’s sound around me, not only allowing me to hear my music at a good distance, but also helping to give it a fuller, less artificial body.

Short of a hooking up a robust external speaker setup, the ThinkPad’s internal speaker system is easily one of the better listening experiences I’ve had on a laptop, with plenty of detail for not just casual, but professional use.

Upgradeability

The ThinkPad is fairly easy to upgrade. The only tools you’ll need for the job are a Phillips head screwdriver (I used a size 0) and maybe a spudger. Simply loosen the 7 screws on the bottom, remove the plate, and you’re good to go.

Inside, you’ll find the 1TB SSD, Wi-Fi card, and battery immediately accessible, and two RAM slots hidden behind two flaps for heat protection, one of which had a 32GB RAM stick inside on our model.

This leaves the ThinkPad with room for an additional SSD as well as an additional RAM stick if you configure it similar to our review unit. That said, having two RAM slots but only using one means the 32GB SODIMM is single channel, which could slightly lower performance in some tasks. We would have preferred two 16GB sticks across each slot, but at least this setup lets you match the ZBook’s 64GB of RAM just by purchasing one more 32GB stick.

Battery Life

Our review unit for the P1 (Gen 2) came equipped with an 80Wh battery, but you’ll still want to keep the charger with the laptop.

The P1 only managed to run our test, which continuously browses the web, streams video and runs OpenGL tests at 150 nits of brightness, for 5 hours and 53 minutes before powering down. This is still about 40 minutes longer than the HP Zbook 15 G6, so it’s not a dealbreaker, especially for a workstation computer.

Heat

While running theCinebench R20 stress test, we measured the ThinkPad P1’s heat at the center of the keyboard, on the touchpad, and across the whole bottom.

Situated between the G and H keys, the center of the keyboard test registered 45.7 degrees Celsius (114.26 Fahrenheit), while the touchpad hit a much cooler 29.3 degrees Celsius (84.74 Fahrenheit).

The hottest part of the computer was on the bottom of the laptop, which registered at 56.2 degrees Celsius during our test.

Webcam

The ThinkPad P1 (Gen 2) uses a 720p webcam above the display, which is also equipped with an IR Camera for Windows Hello. Like most laptop webcams, it won’t be useful for much outside of its intended video calling purpose. It was grainy in low-light, and in a photo I took at my desk, the blues on my hat and shirt appeared slightly darker than in real-life. Oddly enough, though, the yellows in my blonde hair showed up much brighter than usual

Even with a workstation setup, this isn’t unusual. What is noteworthy about the ThinkPad is the proprietary ThinkCover, a manual switch that slides over the webcam to prevent hackers from spying on users. The ThinkPad also comes installed with the Lenovo Vantage app, which lets you disable the webcam on a software level. Just make sure not to disable your webcam by accident in Vantage, or else it might be difficult to track down the problem later. Our review unit, for instance, actually shipped with the webcam disabled by Vantage.

Software and Warranty

The ThinkPad P1 (Gen 2) mercifully comes mostly free of bloatware, including usual Windows Home pack-ins like Candy Crush and Netflix. It does include a number of pre-installed programs, but these tend to lean towards productivity rather than selling the user on additional products.

The most noticeable of these is Lenovo Vantage, which ships already on the home bar and consolidates Lenovo’s previous Companion, Settings, and Account Portal apps into one neat package. Vantage allows users to run various updates and diagnostics, check how secure Wi-Fi networks are before connecting, identify their system’s serial and product numbers, and disable accessories like the camera and microphone on a software level.

The ThinkPad also comes with Lenovo Pen Settings installed, though it doesn’t ship with a Lenovo Pen. This program allows for easy mapping and sensitivity control for Lenovo Pens, outside of the more finicky Windows Pen Settings app, making it useful for those planning to buy the accessory.

Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision promise increased media fidelity, with Atmos emulating surround sound on the laptop’s built-in speakers and Vision offering “Bright, Dark, and Vivid” screen settings. Were this not Dolby, these programs might lean closer to bloatware, but our listening experience proved Atmos convincing enough to back up its hype, and Vision is what allows the laptop to use HDR.

Other programs like SmartAudio3, the Thunderbolt Control Center and XRite Color assistant let users manipulate their settings with ease.

There's also “Glance by Mirametrix,” which uses eye tracking to move the mouse cursor and even windows across monitors based on where you’re looking, as well as notify you when someone is standing over your shoulder. I don’t normally want most of these features, so I largely ignored this. But if these features sound intriguing to you, they're there.

The ThinkPad P1 (Gen 2) comes with a standard one year warranty.

Configurations

We tested a custom-built Thinkpad P1 (Gen 2) with an Intel Xeon E-2276M CPU, an Nvidia Quadro T2000 4 GB GDDR5 GPU, 32 GB of DDR4 2667 MHz RAM, a 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD for storage, a built-in fingerprint reader and a UHD OLED display. This configuration costs $3,119.00.

The ThinkPad P1 (Gen 2) starts at $1,559.00, and comes with an Intel Core i5-94000H, Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630, 8GB of DDR4 2666MHz RAM, a 256GB PCIe SSD, a built-in fingerprint reader, and an FHD IPS display.

If you don’t mind dropping the OLED display, you can also grab a pre-built version with all of our review unit’s other bells and whistles for $2,759.00, which will save you $360.

Bottom Line

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (Gen 2) offers workstation-level power with a thinner profile and lighter weight than most. It will easily fit in most laptop bags, even those meant for thin and lights, and it won’t overburden your back while doing so.

The laptop also offers ThinkPad’s signature look and feel, which while a little too industrial for my personal tastes, pulls off its aesthetic well and definitely feels sturdy thanks to its carbon fiber and magnesium alloy. That solid build quality also extends to the keyboard.

Lenovo's laptop does offer lower performance than the HP ZBook 15 G6, but is significantly smaller. And even decked out to the max like our review unit was, the ThinkPad P1 still comes in at $1,576 less than our also maxed-out review ZBook.

At $3,119, though it starts at $1,559, the ThinkPad P1 (Gen 2) is by no means a low-priced laptop. But it offers good performance as well as premium components. If you want to carry it around with you everywhere, its price and portability make it an attractive buy.

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Choosing A Family Members Digital Photographer

Choosing A Family Members Digital Photographer

 Family members photography has transformed due to the fact that the days of dark centers and awkward posing chairs ... an increasing number of individuals really want a freer technique to their treatments. Coeur D'alene Family Photography

 Along with the introduction of inexpensive digital cams, individuals are starting to feel that there is actually no demand for a specialist freelance photographer - for holiday seasons and day to day photographs of the kids covered in gelato or even the youngest boiling down the staircases with cosmetics throughout their face stating, "Look mummy, I am actually fairly!" an electronic video camera is actually excellent and you will definitely be the greatest person to capture these moments. I encourage you purchase the best you can easily manage! These seconds are actually to be cherished and also they shall be, just always remember to acquire all of them published! Don't leave the pictures on the pc or camera, these things can lose your images if one thing fails along with them.

 These seconds are valuable and I am actually in favor of the developing customer electronic market, alternatively I can likewise see and also understand the need for skillfully taken photographs. The relationships between the entire family may be displayed in a qualified picture, it may be hard to acquire everyone in front of the video camera when you are actually taking the picture!

 Experts understand exactly how to create you appear excellent in a picture and kids usually tend to act much better for somebody they do not understand - employing a qualified loved ones and children's digital photographer will certainly bring that factor of behavior into the session.

 I've listened to parents from all line of business claim that their youngster merely won't look at the camera, regardless of how hard they try. A professional youngster & family members photographer, aside from being actually a 'recruit' likewise has had a bunch of knowledge with little ones and understands the best means to promote all of them to get involved completely in the treatment, from tremendous smiles to charming grumpy frowns.

 One more benefit with working with a specialist image photographer is actually each one of the work they do 'responsible for the scenes.'

 Experts have bought the greatest handling software program available (Photoshop, Lightroom/Aperture) along with a host of various upgrades and also plug-ins.

 The systems that they use to process your graphics not just set you back a fair bit of amount of money however a considerable amount of skill to use effectively, enabling the freelance photographer to provide your family an image with that 'oooh' factor which will certainly make you pleased to feature the finished printing on the wall structures of your house.

 So you have picked acquiring a family members portraiture taken by a specialist photographer ...

 Most studios are now vivid and also pleasant, I'm sure you have seen the household photos where they are actually standing or resting on a white colored background. These kinds of photos appear a lot more fun than the standard loved ones pictures of years passed.

 This style in all white background photographs is actually fairly preferred currently and also is actually a great, practical service for households on a finances, (beware, having said that, that these photos will definitely appear old very quickly, as they are a pattern) the sessions tend to cost no greater than ₤ 30 and generally consist of a cost-free print as portion of the package. Some centers right now offer free of charge sessions as well as you simply purchase the printing on its own which could be just ₤ 10!

 This solution is excellent if you are on a minimal finances as well as don't mind a picture that will definitely look dated in regarding a year's time. Have a look around your community or even metropolitan area for these workshops, there is actually normally at the very least one where you live.

 For loved ones who possess a lot more non reusable earnings, tapping the services of an independent digital photographer is a far better idea if you really want long-term family members images that will definitely still appear excellent on your define 10 years time. (Independent family members professional photographers are often referred to as freelance photographers.).

 Independents are actually not limited to a studio, they usually tend to function coming from home and also can offer a far better session expertise. The session typically takes place out side in a playground, garden or in the hardwoods. This is actually an even more natural backdrop for each family pictures and specific portraits as well as the classic attribute of this particular sort of digital photography are going to absolutely last the exam of your time and also will certainly not head out of fashion trend in a year or 2.

 When you call to publication with your individual family photographer, go over the accessible alternatives for location as well as let them know if you possess a particular much-loved place or even anywhere unique that you would certainly as if the photos taken.

 A good freelance/independent loved ones digital photographer will certainly set you back greater than a high street center however in regards to long lasting total satisfaction as well as fun, they are well worth it. Anticipate to spend from ₤ 60 to ₤ 150 for a session and print costs are going to differ relying on who you manual and also the dimensions you prefer. Some professional photographers will offer package deals and also some will definitely provide every item/a lacarte costs.

 Analysis your professional photographer on the web and also by spoken communication prior to you book, take a look at their images and also create two times as certain that what you observe is actually specifically what you prefer, if you can not think of maintaining some of their pictures on your wall after that it's most likely a much better suggestion to always keep saving up until you may afford a better Coeur D'alene Photographer.

 Just how To Choose The Best Family Photographer.

 There are actually minutes you truly can't afford to miss out on as a family members. The pictures work as terrific memories for such seconds and also if you are actually searching for the very best top quality of images for your household photograph cd, at that point you likewise require to buy a good loved ones photographer. A number of the priceless household instants you can easily grab in images feature maternity, college, child and also involvement relevant images. You will only enjoy it when you sought to have a chronological presentation of an event like that of your kid since pregnancy times all the way to the senior university graduation ceremony.

 There are many experienced photographers, however when taking family pictures, you intend to depend on a specialist who has what it needs to offer you the very best. When producing your option if at all you are to end up in the upper arms of a great and dependable family members professional photographer, there are things that you need to presume through. Listed here are a few concerns that can help you pick an excellent digital photographer to manage your family members picture necessities?

 Are they great with youngsters? Bear in mind that kids could be very a handful, particularly when you prefer them to become in a certain setting. A great family photographer requires to be person with kids and also should recognize exactly how to finest handle all of them so they have the ability to record the best pictures despite youngsters who may hardly sit or even stand in one position. Think of the expertise they have in the family members kind of setup, at that point invite all of them over to see just how they relate to your children.

 Just how versatile is actually the photographer? The best valuable pictures are actually those handled area and also not always at the center. If you are actually going for maternity digital photography, you will certainly desire to have a photographer who may happen to your house to grab the images in the most best instances. The exact same opts for senior college photographes that are actually most effectively positioned right at the college or even holiday season images at the beach and others. Select a loved ones professional photographer that is flexible good enough to follow to where you prefer the photographes taken or even one that can quickly observe your celebrations to get the greatest photos based on your requirements.

 What digital photography style does your professional photographer use? There are actually so several types and you should select in relation to the last results you wish to possess when it happens to photography. It is actually additionally crucial to bear in mind that photographer specialized can easily matter. To receive the most ideal family pictures, pick a photographer that has some specialized in family photos and one that can incorporate the best styles so you possess one-of-a-kind beautiful photographes at the end of the shoot. Explain any unique demands you may find and also have out whether the digital photographer are going to remain in a role to fetch you the preferred results. Ask to see a collection including various types of digital photography they have actually performed before Coeur D'alene Photographer if you need to have to be completely certain.

 Just how to Choose a Family Photographer.

 Deciding on a family members photographer doesn't need to have to become a difficult activity. It is actually important to pick a freelance photographer that has a lot of knowledge taking household images. When picking a household digital photographer, the adhering to are a couple of straightforward points to appear for.

 To begin with, look for a significant and great profile of family photos on their website. There ought to be many good pictures showcasing a wide array of locations. A growing number of family members are actually choosing to have their pictures taken outdoors instead of in a workshop. Most of accounts on digital photographer's web sites are going to reveal outside family images. It is important to notice if the images are from a wide array of spots and if there are actually workshop pictures. A great wide array will definitely aid you far better judge the freelance photographer's ability.

 Along with range, the lot of loved ones photos in the collection is very important. Occasionally a freelance photographer just starting are going to get hold of family and friends members and fire few photos of all of them, decide on a handful of excellent ones and also feature all of them in their collection. Most anyone may take a hundred pictures as well as possess pair of or 3 that turn out excellent. An excellent family members photographer will take a hundred images as well as have forty of fifty that appear wonderful. If a family members photographer just has half a dozen photos atop their website, regardless of whether they are great pictures, it needs to be an indicator to look in other places.

 Search for a selection of poses in the pictures. Every family is different. Appear certainly not just at the lot of people in the pictures, however the grows older and also measurements of individuals. A lot of any type of photographer will certainly inform you that taking photos of loved ones is among the best tough points they carry out. Obtaining everyone to position ideal, look at the electronic camera and also smile simultaneously isn't very easy, particularly if there are actually kids and little ones included, which is actually typically the instance. The pictures in a family members digital photographer's collection must reveal loved ones of different measurements and grows older so as for you to absolute best judge the capacity of the Coeur D'alene Photographer.

 A great family members photographer are going to likewise have many years of experience. Seek a digital photographer who has actually been taking images for at the very least five years. Once acquiring a quality digital camera remains in the grasp of most individuals, a growing number of people are actually getting into the digital photography service. There is even a term experienced freelance photographers offer beginners with little expertise, MWACK'S (Mom's With A Camera). While the majority of start out with excitement, they typically tire after a year or two and also never get to an amount of professionalism and reliability that produces first class photos. They may even deliver to take you household's photo completely free or for a really small cost so they can "construct their collection". This might be an excellent approach for all of them, however except you. You will still spend for your pictures, certainly not in regards to dollars, however in relations to time and effort wasted obtaining a low quality loved ones photo.

 Just how To Become A Successful Family Photographer.

 Enthusiasts and enthusiasts make an effort different kinds of digital photography to discover what particular kind are they proficient at or even what particular sort rate of interests them the absolute most. They do this to ensure that they can focus on particular subject matters that substantially belong to that specific kind of digital photography. Or else, they carry out whatever from home and internal style to picture photography.

 Some individuals that are into photography are actually certainly not specialist photographers and also they do possess their own expert professions. Photography is actually simply their leisure activity; they can sporadically participate in or even take pictures image trip particularly if their work demands them to be at secured their offices doing monetary plannings, accomplishment documents, technological documents as well as task propositions. As a result of that, these enthusiasts think of various other ways to take photos, without must hire sick in the office.

 Enthusiasts and enthusiasts at that point evolved right into being loved ones photographers. They offer their company in the course of family events like birthday celebrations, wedding events, baptismal events or only ordinary family get together; which is actually obviously, cost free.

 When having outdoor activities like barbeque gatherings or even a swimming pool event, household freelance photographers participate in a really vital duty within this wonderful occasion. It is very important to capture the little ones' delighted skins as well as the grownups' look as they enjoy the sunshine, the firm plus all the really good meals that are actually prepared. If you have extremely effective lens, you may even capture the sweat on your uncle's neck as he prepare the barbeque and the swing of your child's sunlight dress as the summertime wind drafts in her path Coeur D'alene Photographer.

 If your household decides to do a standard clean of your garage, carry out certainly not fail to remember to chronicle it. Before and after picture of the garage will undoubtedly interest your children, particularly after a whole day's job. Take images of the clean-up group, prior to as well as after the task. There is absolutely nothing even more amazing as well as enjoyable to accomplish than points that you make with your family members.

 In the house occasions, like commemorating white Christmas with powder snow falling outside, are also a great subject matter for household photographers. Candid tries of your better half sipping warm dark chocolate before a home window multicolor along with snows, your children browsing through the gifts under the tree, and also the grandparents eating freshly cooked cake beside the crackling blazes in the fireplace are actually some examples of really pleasant and also charming minutes you must capture. You need to regularly be alert to notice this off the cuff actions that teem with true feelings and also passion.

 Just how to Choose a Professional Family Photographer.

 Why is this vital.

 Acquiring everybody with each other for a family members image is actually not easy, and as your youngsters get older it comes to be a growing number of difficult. After you've gone via all that issue, you desire to hire an expert who will definitely acquire it straight, the initial time. The second over time you've worked to develop are going to certainly not return.

 Look properly at the Portfolio on the website.

Next to a face to face conference, which is actually likewise important, this is a great way to determine if the digital photographer is the right one for you. There are specific hints, or even warnings, which must tell you straightaway whether to phone this professional photographer, or even to maintain appearing.

 ORGANIC POSING: Are people in the photograph in organic, comfy placements, or are actually the physical bodies manipulated into pressured as well as contrived positions? Is the posing sloppy? Are actually some individuals' scalps accurately seen while others are actually partly hidden responsible for yet another individual? When working with huge teams, a digital photographer's skill-set at posing is especially important.

 LOOKS: Perform people in the photograph look satisfied as well as loosened up, and also perform their looks match. Essential, is there life in the eyes. Perform these folks' personalities happen through, or even are they simply sitting certainly there obtaining their picture taken. A really good photographer will certainly view intensely as he fires to make sure he is actually acquiring the best expressions achievable Coeur D'alene Photographer. GARMENTS: Carry out people in the picture look totally unassociated through their clothes, or carries out the image clearly reveal that planning went into coordinating every person's outfit. CREATING MOOD: Are there instances of images that reveal the photographers skill-set

in creating different state of minds utilizing center lighting as well as natural outdoor lighting. In an irritable picture you'll find wealthy darkness on one side of the folks' skins. PROFESSIONAL LIGHTING: You can inform if the freelance photographer is an amateur or even an expert by how consistent the illumination

 is actually. Are actually people in the rear row also dark and also in darkness, as well as individuals in the main row as well brilliant? While our experts're looking at consistency, are actually some scalps small and distant, while others are big and also close? RANGE: Are there many photos of the same individual on the site that search just about similar. This is a red flag. He will probably is going to Perhaps photos that look PRETTY MUCH the same if such a professional photographer states he'll fire 30 images

 . A really good digital photographer has creative imagination and also will come prepared in advance with a lot of "appeals "for you to select from. EXTERIOR SCENERY: Is the history and foreground combined. For example, if there are actually plants in the background perform they grown out of the subject matters' heads or are they put harmoniously in the structure. WORKSHOP BACKGROUNDS: Does the photographer use highly coloured and fad backgrounds that sidetrack coming from the target, or neutral ones that go well with the target. Seeing the Portfolio on the site is a really good sign of the final( unmodifiable) pictures you will wind up hanging on your walls. Concerns to talk to the digital photographer. If you and also the freelance photographer are actually correct for each other, a studio should deliver you along with a skin to encounter assessment so you can determine. This is the moment for you to discuss your. vision of the supreme

 family members portraiture, and also for various other member of the family to offer their input also. This is likewise an opportunity for the professional photographer to show you a selection of styles you may certainly not have considered( workshop, portraits in the park, way of living themed images). Essential, this is actually an opportunity to learn your sort and also dislikes as well as the things that are most important to you. SITE SCOUTING: Once you have picked an area, will certainly the digital photographer explore the area beforehand to find out the greatest lighting and also camera slants. CLOSET SELECTION: Will the photographer give you an in depth understanding of what

 works and also doesn't work when dressing for a loved ones portrait. SCREEN OPTIONS: Will the photographer look at ultimate screen alternatives with you in the studio, showing you

 sizes, finishes and structures available. BUDGET PLAN: Will the photographer discover your budget plan, or cost selection, so he provides you proposals that correct for

 you. PROMISE: Will the workshop refund your money or retake the image treatment if you are certainly not completely satisfied with the results.

 The pictures serve as incredibly good moments for such minutes and also if you are actually appearing for the finest premium of images for your family members photo album, then you likewise need to commit in an excellent household digital photographer. To acquire the ideal family photographes, pick a digital photographer that possesses some specialty in loved ones photos and one who may incorporate the finest designs so you have unique gorgeous pictures at the end of the shoot. If a family members digital photographer just has half a dozen images up on their web site, even if they are good images, it must be an indication to look elsewhere.

 The photos in a family digital photographer's collection need to reveal family members of different sizes and ages in order for you to ideal court the ability of the Coeur D'alene Photographer.

 A great photographer is going to enjoy deeply as he fires to create sure he is receiving the best looks achievable Coeur D'alene Photographer.

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Recognizing your shutter rate indicates the distinction in between taking a sharp photo and a blurred photo. What I was seeking for was a very simple image editor for pros for edit a photo. If you are photo shooting a showing off occasion or children running around in the yard, you probably want your based on be in emphasis. On the contrary end of the scale, you could intend to record the long streaks of a car's tail lights going through your shot. In some cases it's easy to give your photos a lot more life. If you're photo shooting a road scene in the city, you can time it to obtain people strolling by, speaking, laughing or otherwise tackling their day. For other shots, you'll need to get imaginative. Maybe rather of taking an image of your good friend resting at a coffee shop table smiling, you photo them as they're taking a sip of soda. This is still something you can stage, however it looks a lot more actual. Periodically it is simple to provide your photos far more life. In particular nations if you photograph someone you are not intended to photo, it can get unsightly as well as harsh extremely swiftly if you are not mindful. These are all positioned pictures and they are overlooking the lens. I restrict myself to grinning, trembling hands, giving hi-five and revealing them the photo on the back of my cam once it is done.

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Take time to consider what is going on in the viewfinder before pushing the shutter. Exactly how are you most likely to compose the shot? Just how are you most likely to light it? Don't jump straight in without offering it some thought. The tool is a great image editor with a ton of useful options for rapid and simple picture manipulation. Take some time to consider what is taking place in the viewfinder before pushing the shutter. Exactly how are you most likely to light it? Usually the distinction in between a fantastic image in addition to a great photo is the customizing. Improve photos made easy with the powerful state-of-the-art image editor for Windows and experts with many ideal options. A little editing and enhancing and improving can proper little problems in addition to boost an image's finest elements. Lighting, intensity, as well as additionally comparison are all aspects you can change in your editing program of selection. There are expert apps, nevertheless there are furthermore many less complicated as well as also a whole lot more budget plan friendly options offered. Whichever program you choice, spend a long period of time getting comfy with it to ensure that you recognize just how to utilize all its functions. This tool is a new image editor with a lot of nice gadgets for rapid and easy photo improvement. This software has a lot of great image editing effects such as photo collages, correct contrast in pictures or enlarge photos that make it possible to edit photos from your party. One issue I handled with when beginning along with photography was actually just how to patch up my images. Perhaps an image was actually rather dark, possibly it needed to be rotated or even mown. Digital pictures typically require some kind of control prior to last outcome. A possible applied scope of photo processing is occasionally the artistic modify of a photography.

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Frequently used terms to enhance photos are improve photos, sharpening or photos straightening and so on. If I deal with a image editor for edit image, such as clone stamp or radial stretch, I generally take straightforward image editor. Right now you understand the secret to repairing and preparing your pictures for output. When I deal with a image editor for edit photos, as an example shade dash or radial stretch, I consistently take uncomplicated image editor. Perform not be actually terrified to practice as well as discover - method creates excellent when it concerns patching up your photos. Manipulate photos made easy with the nice modern image editor for beginners and experienced with many great picture effects. It is actually an excellent source that licenses you to perform professional picture outcome using incredibly simple, very easy to observe activities.

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Photo editor free download to edit pictures

Many photographers are make researches for the best photo editing software, but everyone must know for himself which exact is the best photo editing software for PC

Knowing your shutter rate suggests the difference between taking a sharp photo as well as a blurry picture. Everything depends upon what you desire. You probably want your subjects to remain in emphasis if you are photo shooting a sporting event or children running around in the backyard. My wish was a very easy photo editing software for Windows 10 for edit images. On the opposite end of the range, you might intend to record the lengthy streaks of an automobile's tail lights running through your shot. You would transform your video camera's shutter rate to a long exposure. This might be 4 secs, 7 secs, or perhaps longer. The photo editing software for edit photos includes many features as for example draw picture in picture, photo tiles or photo blur which make it possible to improve shootings from architecture. In some cases it's very easy to offer your photos a lot more life. If you're photo shooting a road scene in the city, you can time it to obtain individuals walking by, speaking, chuckling or otherwise going about their day. For various other shots, you'll require to obtain innovative. Maybe instead of taking a photo of your close friend resting at a restaurant table grinning, you photo them as they're taking a sip of tea. This is still something you can exist, yet it looks extra real. Occasionally it is simple to offer your photos a lot more life. You might believe that you need to just handle flash in the evening time or inside, yet that's not the situation in any way. If it is an extremely bright day outside and also the sun is producing extreme darkness on your subject, activate your flash. Forcibly additional light into your subject, you will certainly be able to complete those ugly darkness as well as develop an also direct exposure.

Photo editing software for Windows and software edit photo to edit a picture or photo enhancement

Require time to think of what is taking place in the viewfinder before pressing the shutter. How are you most likely to compose the shot? How are you going to light it? Do not jump directly in without giving it some idea. The application is a brand-new photo editing software with a ton of helpful functions for fast and simple photo improvement. Take some time to consider what is going on in the viewfinder prior to pushing the shutter. Exactly how are you most likely to light it? Often the distinction in between an excellent picture and likewise a terrific photo is the changing. Enhance images made easy with the awesome state-of-the-art photo editing software for beginners and professionals with many powerful image effects. A little editing and enhancing can proper little worries and also increase an image's perfect parts. Lights, intensity, as well as contrast are all facets you can change in your modifying software of option. There are expert applications, yet there are in addition countless less complex and also a whole lot more affordable options used. Whichever program you pick, invest a very long time getting comfy with it so that you understand simply exactly how to use all its attributes. The tool is a great photo editing software with many cool features for quick and simple photo enhancement. This software contains many great picture effects as for example picture collage, image resize or photos transparency that make it easy to improve pictures from your family. One problem I managed when beginning with photography was actually just how to retouch my photos. Possibly a picture was actually somewhat darker, possibly it possessed to be turned or even mown. Digital pictures normally require some kind of adjustment before final output. A further applied application of photo manipulation is for example the artful amend of images.

Edit a photo or soften photo is really easy with the photo editing software and image software for Windows

Photo editing software and photo editing programs for Computer to edit photo and insert people into another photo

This kind of photo editing software for edit photos supports a lot of good picture effects like make pictures more colorful, correct brightness in a photo and improve images which make it possible to enhance shootings from your trip. Right here is a quick overview which I have actually compiled to help you repair your photos. It is actually a great tool that enables you to achieve pro image effects using basic, easy-to-follow activities. You may likewise dream to examination my news of the leading rookie photo publishers for Windows 10. Probabilities are you might have taken a photo with red-eye troubles if you are actually taking pictures of individuals. This is promptly eliminated along with picture modifying computer program. This kind of photo editing software for edit pictures supports very much effects such as pimp a photo, color correction or crop photo that make it easy to improve pictures. In the practical photo editing software, pick the red eye extraction device in the food selection and the program carries out all the help you. If you've taken a picture in an inappropriate positioning, it's promptly solved little bit of reduction in high quality by using a turn tool. This tool is a good photo editing software with a ton of nice options for quick and simple picture manipulation. You'll furthermore dream to carry out some shearing of your image to get rid of disorderly environments that spotlight far coming from your topic. Do not hesitate to check out colors. Photo customizing systems placed a lot of power in your hands. You can easily create the fallen leaves purple, alter the entire photo to monochrome, include a sharpen impact - almost everything you dream. A good photo modifying program will certainly have automatic different colors balance alternatives to readjust different colors imperfections in your photos. Commonly I as if to feature a masking impact to my pictures. What you may do listed here is actually to select places of the photo which are unimportant and also tarnish them out. This will definitely deliver even more interest to the principal subject matter of your photograph. If I possessed an image of a bloom and I wanted to play down the particulars in the leaves in history, I may feature a beclouding outcome to the background. Honing the photo is the next action in the photo contact up procedure. As opposed to typical opinion, you cannot in truth hone an out of concentration picture. When honing a picture is to precisely sharpen, what I generally perform. That is actually, I opt for an aspect of the photo, perhaps a private's eyes and also refine only that area. Go out of useless areas unsharpened. Relying on your demands, you could like to resize your picture. If you're emailing an image to a friend, you'll wish to resize the image to a smaller sized dimension. Ok, you're generally performed. Consider to save your work in the necessary graphic format. If you yearning to preserve all relevant information for subsequent picture modifying, make use of the large Gif photo format. However, you can easily use the JPEG picture style if you really want to merely send out the picture by means of email or even upload all of them to your web site. This kind of photo editing software for edit photos includes a lot of good gadgets like mask image, posterize or deforming photos which make it possible to improve photos from your holiday.

Photo editing software

Common technical terms to edit photos are batch processing, photo contrast or airbrush and many more. When I use a photo editing software for edit a picture, as an example clone stamp or pie chart, I usually take simple photo editing software. Currently you recognize the secret to patching up as well as prepping your photos for outcome. I will condition that certainly not all the above steps are genuinely essential in a given case. Bear in mind to use your prudence to view which is actually called for. Do not be actually hesitant to experiment and know - process creates best when it relate to retouching your images. Enhance photos made easy with the helpful state-of-the-art photo editing software for beginners and experienced with many ideal functions. It's a remarkable device that licenses you to perform certified picture end results taking advantage of basic, simple to follow actions.

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Simple picture editor for Windows 10

You do not require to get it right in one shot. When you're taking images, trying out various presents and also plans. Play with the zoom and the angle of the shot. Also small changes can produce a completely various photo. In some cases it's very easy to give your photos a lot more life. If you're photoshooting a street scene in the city, you can time it to obtain people strolling by, chatting, chuckling or otherwise dealing with their day. For other shots, you'll need to obtain innovative. Maybe as opposed to taking a photo of your close friend resting at a restaurant table grinning, you photo them as they're taking a sip of juice. This is still something you can stage, however it looks a whole lot even more real. Sometimes it's very simple to give your photos extra life. Having pricey video camera devices doesn't always indicate that you'll take great photos. I have actually seen some definitely impressive photos shot with absolutely nothing greater than a cellular phone. 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There are professional programs, yet there are likewise relatively a number of much less intricate as well as more economical options easily offered. Whichever software you pick, invest time getting comfortable with it to make certain that you comprehend precisely how to use all its functions. This tool is a brand-new photo editing software with a lot of cool gadgets for fast and simple image enhancement. The software contains a lot features like photo collages, photo resize or cut photos which make it easy to edit photos from buildings. Digital pictures usually necessity some kind of control before final output. This application is a new photo editing software with a ton of awesome settings for fast and simple photo editing. Below is a quick overview which I have actually put together to assist you retouch your photos. The initial action, of program, is to photoshoot up your beloved image tweaking system. It is actually a great device that makes it possible for you to obtain professional photo end results making use of simple, easy-to-follow actions. You might likewise like to browse through my inside story of the leading novice image editors for Microsoft Windows. Open up http://www.mediakg.com/photo-editing-software/ the graphic you dream to change within the system as well as save a back-up copy. Opportunities are you might have actually taken a photo along with red-eye concerns if you're taking photos of individuals. This is swiftly gotten rid of along with picture editing program application. The photo editing software for edit photos has many beautiful image editing effects like pimp photos, morph picture or cut photo that make it easy to correct images. In this useful photo editing software, pick the red eye removal resource in the menu and the program performs all the work with you. If you've taken an image in an improper orientation, it is actually conveniently improved little reduction in quality by utilizing a switch tool. This for edit a picture has many great photo editing effects such as clipart, correct contrast in pictures and photos transparency that make it easy to correct photos. If I need a photo editing software for a photo editing, for example shade splash or automatic aligning, I always collaborate with straightforward photo editing software. You'll similarly wish to perform some mowing of your image to remove turbulent environments that spotlight much coming from your subject matter. I find cropping extremely useful if my subject is actually occupying only the center component of the photo. Chip the 2 sides of the picture and you possess a significantly even more professional appeal. You may help make the leaves purple, alter the whole entire picture to white and black, feature a poster result practically just about anything you really want. 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Relying on your needs, you might wish to resize your picture. You'll wish to resize the picture to a smaller size if you are actually emailing a picture to a buddy. If I use a photo editing software for a picture manipulation, such as clone stamp or innovative illumination tools, I typically take extremely easy photo editing software. Take advantage of the large JPEG image layout if you dream to keep all particulars for following image editing and enhancing. On the contrary, you can easily use the JPEG graphic style if you desire to merely deliver the photo with e-mail or submit all of them to your site. The photo editing software for edit pictures contains many great image effects such as make photo more colorful, rotate picture and enlarge photos which make it possible to correct photos from buildings. Naturalized words for photo editing features are improve photos, gradation curve and write text in a picture and more. 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When you're taking photos, try out different postures as well as setups. Also small adjustments can produce a totally different photo. Sometimes it's very easy to provide your photos extra life. If you're firing a street scene in the city, you can time it to obtain individuals strolling by, speaking, chuckling or otherwise dealing with their day. additional reading For other shots, you'll require to obtain creative. Possibly rather than taking an image of your pal sitting at a diner table smiling, you photo them as they're taking a sip of beer. This is still something you can exist, however it looks a lot more real. In many cases it is very easy to provide your pictures added life. Having expensive video camera tools doesn't always indicate that you'll take good photos. By checking out the work of the masters, not only do you get inspired, you come away with suggestions to improve your own photos. Never ever take a photo with the light straight behind you. It creates dull, level light on the topic. If you photoshoot with the light source sideways or behind the topic, you have the ability to form with the light, producing a much more fascinating photo. Typically the difference in between a wonderful photo in addition to a superb photo is the editing and boosting. Enhance photos made easy with the good new photo editing software for beginners and professionals with a lot of great photo effects. A little editing and enhancing and enhancing can offer with little troubles along with boost an image's optimal elements. Lights, sharpness, as well as additionally comparison are all elements you can change in your customizing program of choice. There are special applications, nonetheless there are likewise lots of less intricate and a whole lot more inexpensive options supplied. Whichever program you choice, spend a long time acquiring comfortable with it to make certain that you comprehend precisely how to operate with all its functions. The tool is a brand-new photo editing software with a ton of awesome functions for rapid and simple photo editing. This software includes numerous useful image editing effects like for example make pictures brighter, change color and blur the photo which make it easy to improve pictures from people. Digital images usually require some kind of management prior to last outcome. The tool is a great photo editing software with many awesome functions for rapid and simple photo editing. Listed below is a quick overview which I've created to assistance you retouch your photographs. The initial step, certainly, is to terminate up your favored photo editing and enhancing system. It's a terrific resource that authorizations you to achieve qualified image outcomes using fundamental, easy-to-follow activities. You could also desire to take a look at my inside story of the leading newbie photo publishers for Windows. Open the image you desire to revise within the system and also save a data backup copy. If you are actually taking pictures of individuals, possibilities are you might have taken an image along with red-eye troubles. This is actually swiftly cleared away with picture modifying software. This photo editing software for edit pictures has a lot of beautiful effects as for example photos motion effect, posterize or enlarge photos that make it possible to improve pictures. In the very easy photo editing software, pick the red eye extraction tool in the menu and the program does all the work for you. If you have actually taken a picture in an inaccurate orientation, it's promptly repaired little bit of reduction in top quality through making use of a turn resource. The application is a great photo editing software with many awesome settings for rapid and easy photo enhancement. 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For instance, if I had a photograph of a bloom and I preferred to downplay the details in the fallen leaves in background, I could add a beclouding effect to the background. Honing the graphic is actually the upcoming measure in the image touch up operation. What I normally do when refining an image is actually to selectively develop. Depending upon your needs, you may intend to resize your photo. If you're emailing an image to a friend, you'll dream to resize the photo to a much smaller sized measurements. Ok, you are actually basically done. Always keep in thoughts to save your function in the suitable photo style. Use the huge TIFF graphic layout if you intend to retain all particulars for subsequent picture modifying. However, you can usage the JPEG picture format if you dream to just send the photo through e-mail or even publish all of them to your internet site. This photo editing software for edit photos includes very much photo editing effects like for example photo collage, correct brightness in photos or photos blur that make it possible to correct images from your city trip. Frequently used words for picture editing functions are converting, write texts in a photo and reflections and more. If I need a photo editing software for a picture modifying, such as radial impacts or radial stretch, I generally take simple photo editing software. Right now you understand the trick to retouching as well as prepping your images for output. I would certainly claim that not all the above actions are actually truly needed in an offered circumstance. Remember to take advantage of your discernment to observe which is actually necessary. Do not be reluctant to practice and find out - practice makes ideal when it pertains to retouching your photos. Enhance images made easy with the awesome brand-new photo editing software for Windows and experienced with a lot of great picture effects. It's a fantastic tool that permits you to execute qualified image influences using straightforward, very easy to observe actions.

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Best Sausage Stuffer Reviews 2019: Top 5+ Recommended

Can I ask you something?

Have you ever think of making homemade sausages?

Yes. I mean those flavorful, packed links of meat that are salty and spicy.

Ahh. Sausages!

Nothing really beats their taste— whether fried or smoked or whatever cooking method you can think of!

Unfortunately…

We can’t trust those pre-made sausages found in supermarkets since they might come with unhealthy and unnatural casings. Additionally, the meat may not be at its best.

However, this does not mean that you should stop enjoying a meaty link of sausages. But, what should you do?

Make them at home, of course!

As every food enthusiasts say, nothing beats a homemade food, especially homemade sausages.

Sounds great! What do I need?

Your favorite meat, the spices of your choice, and the best sausage stuffer!

A stuffer?

What is a Sausage Stuffer?

Well, as its name implies, a sausage stuffer is an appliance designed to help stuff or pack sausage meats into the casings.

Sausage stuffers will come to your rescue and take much of the time and hard work in making your own sausage with great results that are comparable to commercially-available sausages.

So, it’s like the ones used to create the pre-made sausages at the store?

Big yes!

Then a sausage stuffer can cost me a fortune!

That may be true, yes. But you should know that modern sausage stuffers are now also built to take the normal kitchen scene, making them less bulky to fit in your kitchen space. And although they may still cost you hundreds of dollars, kitchen stuffers are much affordable and easier to use than those for commercial use.

Why You Should Make Your Own Sausages From Now On?

1. Control Over Processing

You can trust others for cleaning and grinding the meats for the sausages, however, they may have a very different way of doing so.

For instance, if you want a venison sausage, there is some other meat mixed in. However, you cannot guarantee the ratio unless you try to do it yourself. This is also true for fat content.  Some can load it down with fat and save on meat, making it such a greasier sausage.

2. The Taste

Buying sausage in the supermarket, you’re getting what other people feels as good tasting sausage. You might want a different type of meat as well as a different blend of seasonings in your sausage.

Creating your own sausages at home, you get to try out different possibilities until you create the taste that is unique and just right for you.

3. Meat Quality

Making your own sausages at home also means that you do not have to worry about any unknown or unworthy animal parts making through the grinder and to the sausages. This means that no nose, ears or any other animal parts aside from the typical meat used in sausages are fed to your family.

4. Cost

Sausages in the supermarkets usually call for a high price tag. In your kitchen, on the other hand, once you have paid for the necessary equipment, you only have the cost of the meat and whatever spices you want, making it a much affordable choice in the long term.

5. Health

Since homemade sausages will contain only what you want to put into it, you can keep the fat and salt content low, and making a healthier and leaner sausage for you and your family. Also, there won’t be any chemicals or preservative in your meat, since you will have complete control over what goes into it.

The Different Kinds of Sausage Stuffers

In order to easily figure out which sausage stuffer is the best one for your kitchen, you must first know that different types of sausage stuffers available in the market today.

1. Horn Stuffer

Being the cheapest kind of sausage stuffer, horn stuffers are more like a tool than a machine. It is basically a horn which comes with a pusher to push down meat into the sausage skin.

Horn stuffers are the simplest of its kind and are the best choice for beginners who are looking for a tool that is not overwhelming to use for the very first time. It is very practical and direct to the point.

2. Vertical Stuffers

This is probably the most popular type of stuffer. Vertical stuffers are a great choice for both experts and beginners and are available in both electric and manual models.

This stuffer can accommodate 5 – 15 pounds of meat in one go and is an ideal choice for creating large batches of sausages.

Its mechanism is somewhat similar to a horn stuffer, however, rather than pressing down in order to squeeze out the meat, you’ll have to press a button or turn a handle in order to grind and stuff the meat to the sausage skin.

3. Horizontal Stuffer

This type of stuffer works like its vertical sibling. The main difference is that the meat chamber of a horizontal stuffer is placed horizontally, thus its name. Horizontal stuffers make a better choice if vertical space is a problem.

Sausage Stuffer Buying Guide: Choosing the Best One!

Now, let’s dive into the different factors that you need to be mindful of when looking for a sausage stuffer in the market. Here are some of the features and important factors you should look for to have the best one for your kitchen.

1. Materials

Sausage stuffers are tools which come in several parts for assembling and disassembling. It is important that these parts can be thoroughly cleaned, particularly parts which come in contact with the meat in order to maintain proper hygiene. The whole sausage stuffer need to be sturdy, resistant to rust and durable,

The most common material used for sausage stuffer is stainless steel. However, you also need to check that its material is of high-grade, particularly if you intend to use it for heavy-duty purposes.

2. Capacity

Sausage stuffers can accommodate 5 - 20 pounds of meat. And in terms of choosing the best sausage stuffer based on its capacity, make sure that you’re getting something that fits your personal needs.

It is worth mentioning that a larger capacity also means that the machine will be heavier and harder to clean and store away.

3. Electric VS. Manual

Sausage stuffers can either come in an electric or manual model. Without a doubt, electric models are easier and quicker to use. But, they also require more of your budget. Manual models, on the other hand, will need your strength to create those yummy sausages and comes at a much affordable price tag.

If you would ask me, I’d say that an electric model is more suitable if you need something for commercial use. If you need something for a typical sausage BBQ party once a week, then manual models are much better.

4. Stuffing Tubes Sizes

They say size counts. And in reality, some like small and some prefer big ones. And for quality sausage stuffer, they offer you a range of sizes— from extra-large to small sausages.

Common sizes of stuffing tubes are 1”, ¾” and ½”— allowing you to create small breakfast sausages for your little ones through chunky chorizos for a BBQ afternoon.

5. Usability

When getting a sausage stuffer, try to choose one that you will enjoy using and not something that will just make you cringe every time you think of using it. In terms of overall usability, try to consider the simplicity of controls, the design of the handles and if it comes with an easy-to-understand instruction.

6. Extra Features

Some sausage stuffers come with extra features, making them more valuable for every penny you spend. Some important extra features include:

a. Air-Release Valves

These valves are designed in order to release any air that is trapped inside the sausage so that you do not have to deal with sausage casing constantly breaking.

b. Speed Option

It is always recommended to choose a sausage stuffer that has at least 2 speeds. If you have an additional pair of helping hands or as you become more experienced, you can then increase the speed in order to get the work done quickly. 

Also, some casing, particularly natural casings, can be weaker than other. And if you run a stuffer at maximum speed with such casing, chances are they could rip or tear. Having the option to slow things down can really help.

The grind of meat also determines the required speed, with a coarser grind needing a more gradual pressure in order to avoid ripping or bursting the case open.

c. Grinder Function

One of the pre-requisite of homemade sausages is the use of ground meat. You can always buy ground meat in local butcher shops, however, if you wish to do the grinding yourself, then there are some sausage stuffers out there that can also be used as a meat grinder. This model comes with grinding plates and fitting plates for grinding meat.

7. Ease of Cleaning and Maintenance

One thing that you should never, ever, forget to look for is how easy it is to clean and maintain the appliance.

If you can’t clean the sausage stuffer properly, some meat can get stuck in hard-to-reach areas which can cause bacterial growth and unpleasant odor.

So, in terms of sausage stuffers, you need to choose one that has detachable parts for a seamless cleaning and maintenance.

8. Warranty

One thing that I have learned over the years is that kitchen appliances, particularly those that endure heavy use, are highly prone to malfunctioning. Therefore, I highly recommend that you get a sausage stuffer that has at least a 1-year warranty or more provided by the manufacturer.

The Top 5 Best Sausage Stuffer 2019

#1: Hakka Brothers 3L Sausage Stuffer

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A great choice for anyone who wants to make large batches of delicious sausages either for commercial or personal use, this 3-liter sausage stuffer by the Hakka Brothers makes a great tool for both beginner and pro.

What’s great about this stuffing machine is its stainless build and components, making it a very sanitary choice. Stainless steel means that it allows easy cleaning and minimal bacterial growth. Highly durable, the stuffer is also very easy to maintain.

The stuffer comes with two adjustable speed so you have the option to choose the right speed to work with as well as 2 fill rates system for an easy and fast sausage making. Its stainless steel piston features an air valve that helps release air when stuffing in order to prevent tearing of sausage casing. Plus, its resin bevel gears are mounted in a double-threaded steel rod in order to ensure a smooth operation.

Furthermore, the stuffer comes with 4 different sized stainless steel tubing— 38mm, 32mm, 22mm, and 16mm— so you have the option to create small or large sized sausages. And despite it is a manual stuffer that needs a bit of effort, this machine features chrome-plated steel crank and all-metal gears, making stuffing easy without breaking a sweat.

What We Like

All-stainless steel construction

Comes with a large capacity

Two speeds for better control

Easy to use and maintain

4 different diameter tubing

Stuff sausages real quick

What We Don't Like

Blades dull easily

Lacks rubber feet for extra stability

A bit heavy

#2: Super Deal 3L Sausage Stuffer

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Whether you are making snack sticks or sausages, this stuffer will surely deliver! The Super Deal 3L Sausage Stuffer continues to receive a lot of praises for its easy cleanup, easy crank, and sturdiness. It doesn’t hurt that it looks sleek and modern, too!

Ideal for commercial establishments, it features an all-stainless steel construction that can withstand heavy-duty use. It is also very easy to use due to the 90-degree “tiltable” barrel design. Other than being a stuffer, this machine also works as a meat mincer for processing chunks of meats.

With large meat capacity, the stuffer comes with 4 stuffing barrels to get your desired sausage sizes. It has 2 manual speed for quick release and refilling of the plunger. Meanwhile, the base comes with 4 nozzles in order to enhance its stability when stuffing or grinding meat.

What We Like

Easy to reload

Features 2 manual speeds

The nozzles stabilize the machine

Sturdy and heavy-duty construction

Easy to set up, use and maintain

4 stuffing tubes

Full stainless steel body

What We Don't Like

Difficulty to obtain extra parts

Bit heavy

Wasted meat in the elbow space of the stuffing nozzle

#3: LEM 20lb Motorized Sausage Stuffer

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The answer to one person stuffing, the LEM Motorized Sausage Stuffer makes an ideal machine for creating delicious sausages in an instant. Featuring variable speed control of 8 speeds, this machine allows you to stuff sausage casing at any desired pace.

Its sturdy and durable stainless steel body and removable cylinder make clean up so easy! The machine also includes 4 stainless steel stuffing tubes for creating differently sized sausages.

Featuring an electric foot switch, this machine allows you to turn it on and off, completely hands-free. It comes with a handle and its motor is exclusive for this particular sausage stuffer only!

What We Like

Large capacity

Ideal for commercial use

Durable stainless steel body

Removable cylinder for easy cleanup

4 stainless steel stuffing tubes

Variable speed control

What We Don't Like

Super expensive

Super heavy

Not ideal for home use

#4: ROVSUN 3L Vertical Sausage Stuffer

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The ROVSUN Sausage Stuffer features full stainless steel construction for durability and longevity, plus, all parts passed all SGS food hygiene standard. It is also equipped with stainless steel gears for quick loading and pressing.

The machine features a user-friendly design with a hand crank that is so easy to operate and 2-speed design which can be easily refilled and released quickly. It features locking nut in order to prevent leaking and air release valves controls the flow of meat and reduce air.

The stuffer also features a 90-degree “tiltable” barrel design for a trouble-free operation. And with 4 stuffing tubes, you can create any size of sausages you want. The machine is easy to assemble and all pieces come apart for cleaning made easy!

What We Like

All stainless steel construction

Passed SGS food hygiene standards

2-speed design

Easy to operate hand crank

Air release valve

90-degree tiltable barrel design

Includes 4 stuffing tubes

Easy to assemble and disassemble for easy cleaning

What We Don't Like

Handle looks fragile

#5: Weston Manual Vertical Sausage Stuffer

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The Weston Manual Vertical Sausage Stuffer might be a bit too much for entry-level sausage stuffers, however, it is a great choice for the experts. This particular machine accommodates 7 pounds of meat for your stuffing needs. In addition, the machine is designed with an upright canister in order to accommodate larger meat quantities.

The stuffer is built with a stainless steel canister and housing, making it a durable option. Furthermore, the machine also offers a safe and stable operation, thanks to its rubber feet ensuring that it won’t budge when stuffing. Featuring heavy-duty steel gears stuffing is a breeze with this machine, plus its dual speed gives you the options.

In order to prevent any tear or rip on the casing, the stuffer comes with a pressure release valve. For a sausage size options, the stuffer also includes 4 stainless steel funnels. The stuffer is very easy to maintain and clean since it can be easily disassembled. And since you can take the whole thing apart with such ease, you also will not have any problems with storage.

Last but not the least, the stuffer also offers extreme versatility, since it does not only stuff sausages. The machine is also a meat grinder so you can help process chunks of meats and stuff sausages in one go!

What We Like

Easy to clean and maintain

Highly versatile

Smooth and quiet operation

Grinds meat

Disassembles for easy cleaning

Air release valve

Rubber feet for stability

What We Don't Like

Does not come with a warranty

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Stuffing Sausages: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide

There is no single perfect recipe for sausages. After all, we all have different opinions on a perfect tasting sausage.

For making gorgeous links of sausages, pork is the most common meat used. However, you can also try lamb, duck, chicken and beef meat. You can get ready ground meat, or you can choose to grind your own.

For grinding meat

1Place the meat of your choice in an ice bath in order to keep it cold. Make sure that it does not warm up. Otherwise, the fat will go soft.

2Chop the cold meat into small chunks of about 1 square inch.

3Season the meat with pepper and salt, or any other spices and herbs of your choice.

4Freeze the meat mix for 30 minutes only. If you leave the meat in the freezer for longer, it will be harder to grind. The meat should be a bit softer in the middle and frozen outside.

5Grind the meat into a bowl. Choose your desired coarseness setting.

Stuffing sausage

1Soak the sausage casing in water in order to soften it up.

2Get the bowl with grind meat and mix with wet ingredients of your choice, you might add honey, soy sauce, sherry or vinegar. Mix the ingredients thoroughly.

3Run water through the sausage casing and slide it onto the stuffing tube.

4Place the meat mixture into the stuffer. Crank down the stuffer if it is manual or switch it on if it is electric. The meat should push through the stuffer tube and into the sausage casing.

5Coil the end of stuffed sausages. Hang it to dry then store in the fridge.

And the Weiner Is…

Weston Manual Vertical Sausage Stuffer!

Amazon’s Choice for “Sausage Stuffer Machine” (and I totally agree), this stuffer can provide all your stuffing needs! With the right capacity for home use, durable build, no stability problems, air pressure valve, 2-speed operation, 4 stainless steel funnels and ease of cleaning and maintenance, there really is no reason to not call it the best!

Oh, and it also works like a meat grinder, making your purchase a lot more valuable!

Linking Thoughts

Any sausage lover’s ultimate joy comes with every bite on their favorite sausages. What better way to have your favorite sausages any time of the day with a bit of taste twist from you than creating homemade sausages with the help of the best sausage stuffer?

Nothing right? So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and get the sausage stuffer meant for you and start creating those yummy links!

Do you have any questions? Maybe a yummy sausage recipe? Feel free to share it with the entire community and fire up the comment section below!

Until then, happy stuffing!

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Performance cruisers: the best new catamarans for racing and fast cruising 2018

This is where the worlds of racing and cruising multis meet, where we see high-tech lightweight craft that use exotic materials and daggerboards to help produce electrifying sailing. Gunboat was arguably the first to identify this market on a luxury level, and has since been joined by HH, McConaghy, Ice Cat, and ITA.

And then there are the performance multis that are more minimalist and lean more towards the offshore racer than cruiser – like Marsaudon, Dragonfly, Banuls, Dazcat, and Rapido… fun factor guaranteed!

  Just launched: McConaghy MC50

  Fresh from the Australian composite wizards McConaghy, the MC50 is the smallest series catamaran in a new range that runs up to 90ft. Drawn by Jason Ker, renowned for his IRC winners, the MC50 has performance in her DNA, designed as a fast cruising cat, capable of crossing oceans. The MC line has incorporated input of experienced owners and sailors, and includes some impressive features. For example, the doors between the saloon and the cockpit concertina, while the saloon windows slide open electrically for al-fresco living. A skylight down the middle of the coachroof lets light flood in, and can be specced as a large ‘solar glass’ generator to keep batteries topped up. Then there is the standard cross brace between the bows, which has been eliminated by using a carbon fibre longeron down the boat’s centreline, tensioned with Nitronic rod stays. The first hull launched in time for La Grande Motte boatshow in April and the performance predictions are bold. Polars from McConaghy suggest speeds of over 10 knots in a stiff Force 6, at 30° off the true wind. Bear away onto a broad reach and she is expected to manage 21 knots-plus. Upwind performance is boosted by 3.5m-deep hydraulic daggerboards in each hull, which include a fail-safe in the event of underwater collision. 
“We expect her to track upwind extremely well,” says James Kinloch 
of McConaghy. And yet this is no pared-down raceboat. The saloon has deep seating to starboard and an extending table gives dining space for at least eight, and can convert into lounging room if you drop the table and install the fill-in cushion. The galley and island unit to port are more penthouse than deckhouse, with induction hob and moulded-in sinks. Sensibly, there is a navigation station at the forward end of the saloon, with good visibility ahead and access to all the systems. The styling was undertaken by Design Unlimited. “The concept was to create a penthouse apartment on the living deck,” says Ole John, director of McConaghy Multihulls Europe. 
“The 35-40m2 of space must be the biggest for a 50ft yacht.”

There’s a true flybridge at the aft tip of the sloping coachroof, with twin helm stations that give excellent visibility. The key control lines come back to winches here for easy single-handing. This is also a social space with seating for seven people. “No other manufacturer to date has built a catamaran that gives effortless pace and upwind capability combined with an ultra high quality, stylish and spacious interior. This is primarily because the latter two are not comfortable bedfellows,” says Kinloch. The flybridge means a compromise of having the boom higher up the mast, raising the centre of gravity and centre of effort on the boat – both enemies of stability. McConaghy has tried to mitigate this by slanting the boom slightly up from the gooseneck. The MC50 has a square-top 104m2 mainsail and a 50m2 self-tacking jib, broadly similar to a Lagoon 50. But the key to her performance lies in Ker’s optimised hull shape, and the 40 per cent of her lay-up that is in carbon fibre (she is six tonnes lighter than the Lagoon 50), meaning greater stiffness. The MC50 is available in a three- and four-cabin layout, each with dedicated heads and shower.

  First impressions

The MC50 is a clever boat. A Ker/McConaghy project, it might be expected to be all about the performance. That has yet to be proved, but the first MC50 to launch stole the show at its La Grande Motte debut in April thanks to the sheer amount of open-plan living space it offers. The natural light and ventilation offered by using sliding doors and windows needs to be seen to be believed, and the general feeling is that of a condo/apartment on the main deck. The view from the helms on the aft flybridge is excellent, but I wonder how these relatively high positions will feel in a rolling sea. The most impressive aspect for me, however, is the engineering detail, something Ker is known for. It can be seen in the length to which he and the yard has gone with the mast base and bowsprit longeron supports, and the hydraulic centreboards that swing into the hulls. The latter offer a clever solution to the problem of providing the performance benefits of 3.5m-deep boards without swallowing excessive accommodation space. The boards have fail-safe pins that break in a collision without 
risk of leaking hydraulic fluid; and they take just 12 seconds to raise. This is a boat that we are itching to sail.

  At a glance…

LOA: 49ft 10in (15.20m) Beam: 26ft 3in (8.00m) Draught: 3ft 3in – 8ft 10in (1.00m – 2.70m) Displacement: 14.5 tonnes Price: from €1.33m Contact: McConaghy 

    Just launched: ICE Cat 61

  Italy’s ICE Yachts has been on the scene since the turn of the millennium, but it is only now making a foray into multihulls. And it is starting big, with a 61, and a 67 further down the line. Its calling card has always been style at the service of performance, and the cats will be no different. Enrico Contreas has designed a dashing hull with just a hint of reverse bow and a long, curved quarter. It’s stylish, but also practical. “Avoiding highly reversed bows allows for easy recovery of the mooring lines,” says Marco Malgara, ICE Yachts’ CEO. Likewise, the shallow curve of the coachroof is more than just a flick of the designer’s pen: it is intended to reduce windage and help the catamaran go to windward. This is one reason that she can reportedly manage near 30° true wind angles. Another is the manually-operated carbon foils that reduce her displacement by about 15 per cent, and the way the rig is designed. “The angle going to windward is almost like a monohull,” Malgara says.

The yachts are built using ultra-modern techniques. On the standard version, the hull and superstructure employ a mix of glass and carbon fibre vacuum-infused with epoxy to ensure that just 35-40 per cent of the final weight is resin. Everything on the boat is foam-cored. Customers have so far unanimously opted for the RS version of the 61, which uses all carbon fibre. ICE has tried to mitigate the handling of a large, technical boat with electric winches and a self-tacking jib. The sheets of both sails are on travellers, giving maximum sail trimming options and a tighter sheeting angle for better windward performance. The helms are towards the aft end of the cockpit, behind a pod-like console, giving the skipper more the sense of a monohull. Dispensing with a raised helm station keeps the boom and the centre of gravity low, making for a more comfortable ride and better performance, predicted at 25 knots. The interior is more architectural than your average luxury yacht. Expect more of a kitchen than a galley in the large open space of the saloon. The configuration allows for three, four or five cabins, including a compact crew berth in the starboard bow.

  At a  glance…

LOA: 61ft (18.60m) Beam: 28ft 3in (8.60m) Draught: 3ft 3in (1.00m) Displacement: 15 tonnes Price: From €1.35m Contact: Ice Yachts

  Coming up: HH50

HH Catamarans has been turning heads since 2012 with a line of sporty, high-tech boats that feature a luxury fit-out. What started off on the drawing board as a fast 48ft cruising cat has grown to 50ft in the building. “One of the biggest reasons was 
the addition of a second helm station aft,” explained marketing manager 
Will Hobbs. “That and, during the design review, we found we were able to increase sail efficiency by 6 per cent if we lengthened the hull.” The lay-up is all carbon, with twin bulkhead helm stations and long-skirted hulls. With a self-tacking jib and push-button controls at the helm station, she should be a breeze to sail short-handed. Her accommodation all looks very elegant – dark teak contrasting with lighter fabrics. The saloon windows are huge, letting light gush in, with a semi-horseshoe galley to starboard, a navstation forward and dining table to port. There are configurations allowing for three or four cabins. Morelli & Melvin’s design generally looks modern and aggressive (even if we question the aesthetics of the hard biminis above the helms).

  At a  glance…

LOA: 49ft 10in (15.20m) Beam: 24ft 4in (7.44m) Draught: 4ft 11in-10ft 6in (1.50m-3.20m) Displacement: 15 tonnes Price: Tbc Contact: HH Catamarans

Just launched: Marsaudon TS5

Even if you haven’t heard of Marsaudon, you’re likely to be familiar with its work. The Brittany-based boatbuilder is responsible for some of the world’s biggest and fastest multihulls, including the trimaran IDEC 2, in which Francis Joyon demolished the round-the-world record in 2008. Operating out of an old U-boat pen in Lorient, France, this composite expert has only been crafting its own brand of cruising catamarans for a few years, but it has already become its mainstay. It began with the TS42, which has reached 10 units, then the well-regarded TS50. The new TS5 is a remodelled version of this, with all-new tooling and a length overall of 55ft. Even before the first one hit the water, half a dozen boats had been pre-sold, such is the reputation of this builder.

In line with its racing heritage, Marsaudon is building the boat to be as fast as possible, with plenty of features stemming directly from its experience with the world’s best racing skippers. There are lots of carbon-fibre options, including a rotating mast with Spectra standing rigging, daggerboards, forward crossbeam and even a carbon main bulkhead. The hull and deck are in high-quality vinylester with foam sandwich core. Designer Christophe Barreau says that she will sail 
5 knots faster than the old TS50, which was already a strong performer. The TS5 has already recorded 23 knots in 18 knots of wind while reaching. The cockpit is relatively compact, offering a fixed table and seating for up to six. The mainsheet runs along the back of the cockpit, which is good for performance, but encroaches a little on social space. The hulls are fine, meaning that cabins are simple and berths fill all the available space – 160cm at the stern and 140cm in the bow. But don’t expect the fineries of modern catamarans. Marsaudon doesn’t build cheap boats, but will accommodate design requests. The TS5 shares the pared-back, short-handed philosophy of the smaller TS42, but the extra length allows more concessions to comfort. The second boat, already launched, is for Gerald Bibot, founder of Squid weather routeing software.

  At a glance…

LOA: 49ft 10in (15.20m) Beam: 28ft 3in (8.60m) Draught: 3ft 11in-9ft 10in (1.20m-3.00m) Displacement: 8.6 tonnes Price: from €620,000 Contact: Marsdon Composites

    Coming up: ITA 14.99

ITA Catamarans is a new brand, but the team behind this 14.99 are no strangers to the trade and have experience from many of the major Italian shipyards. The naval architecture is by Francois Perus, whose Yacht Design Collective has worked with brands such as Catana and North Wind on their multihulls. The result is a sleek-looking craft with stylish dreadnought bows and refreshingly low-profile coachroof. This sets the tone for the boat, due to launch this summer, which is all about stellar performance within the envelope of a fast cruiser. Take the twin helm stations, for instance – they are perched on the aft coaming. This frees up the cockpit for socialising, without compromising the boat’s stability by putting the weight 
of the helm on the coachroof. The result looks as if it could feel exposed in bad weather, although there is a wraparound seat, and the Jefa pedestal can swing inboard if necessary. The outer position gives you optimal views ahead and to windward. The dreadnought bows are designed to give extra waterline length for speed, while the long, fine underwater profile of the hulls is optimised for comfort through the waves. The flatter sections aft mean that she should plane at speed, and the winch-trimmed daggerboards improve performance to windward. High-tech foam sandwich lay-up and the use of carbon fibre in key areas keeps the hulls light and stiff.

There should be plenty of power from her fathead main and self-tacking jib. “Since most cruisers consists of one couple for sailing, the deck and running rigging had to be of a design so that one person can easily manage all sailing manoeuvres from the safety of the cockpit,” says Sonia Segato, head of marketing at ITA Catamarans. The mainsheet runs back to blocks on the aft crossbeam, where Harken 50 winches are within easy reach of the helm. It is a set-up that has worked well for monohull sailors, and this boat’s low profile coachroof makes it possible here too. The designer’s ambition is clearly bluewater, because the boat’s equipment and latest technology includes a Schenker watermaker and Oceanvolt electric propulsion, backed up with twin regenerating props that allow you to recharge the lithium-ion batteries as you sail. There’s scope for owners to choose their own interior design. “Nothing is set in stone”, says ITA. The heart of the boat is its comfy saloon, which has wraparound toughened glass windows, and the starboard hull is turned over to the owner’s suite. There are several configurations to choose from, including one with an office and another with bunks. Weight management is taken very seriously. The complete hulls weigh 2,250kg, and the whole boat is infused in one shot to come in under five tonnes. The first 14.99 will be shown 
at Cannes, before the owner takes it 
on a circumnavigation.

  At a glance…

  LOA: 49ft 2in (14.99m) Beam: 25ft 7in (7.80m) Draught: 1ft 10in-7ft 8in (0.57m-2.35m) Displacement: 14.5 tonnes Price: €890,000 Contact: Itacatamarans

  Coming up: Gunboat 68

  Gunboat is back to what it does best with a show-stopping design for a 68ft oceanic catamaran. An all-carbon build again, the new 68 has heavily reversed wave-piercing bows and super low-profile coachroof, giving it an elegant but muscular look. There’s something of Gotham City about this yacht. Gunboat, which is now under French ownership, has brought in VPLP design for the naval architecture. They are veterans of some of the world’s biggest, fastest racing multihulls. The design team has broadened the beam of the boat and moved the mast further aft to make her more stable and easier to handle. That said, she’ll be no slouch, particularly if you select some of the turbo options, including longer rig for bigger sails, lighter weight and longer daggerboards. Speeds in excess of 25 knots in a blow, and up to 16 knots in a Force 4 are predicted. Benoit Lebizay, Gunboat’s managing partner, says: “500 miles per day is an achievable target”.

At 68ft, there is plenty of real estate to toy with here. We like the interior helm station with its sunroof – handy for keeping an eye on the sails as well as ventilation. There’s also easy access to the forward cockpit and the foredeck through two watertight glass doors in the front of the saloon. This will also bathe the interior with light. The galley to port is big enough to sport an island unit, and the rear windows open to connect the inside and outside seating/dining areas. At this size, the two hulls offer lots of room for four, five, or six full-sized double beds with panoramic views.

  At a glance…

LOA: 68ft (20.75m) Beam: 29ft 11in (9.1m) Draught: 3ft 11in-13ft 6in (1.20m-4.10m) Displacement: 23.8 tonnes Price: from €4.75m Contact: Gunboat

    Best of the rest:

Unlimited Yacht C53

  Vittorio Malingri, Italy’s first Vendée Globe sailor, is the nautical brain behind a new fast cruising catamaran, christened the Unlimited C53. With no website, his is a stealthy operation, but the first hull is sold and already in-build on the Adriatic coast between Ancona and San Marino. The boat has been designed with an experienced navigator’s eye, so the beams connecting the two hulls are an unprecedented 1.3m above the waterline, to minimise slamming in heavy seas. Tankage and heavy equipment are all positioned low and in the centre of the hulls for balance. And there is a heavy longeron, which makes for a stiffer forestay and therefore better windward performance. The twin helms are on swinging pedestals, and the boat uses foils and T-shaped rudders to provide lift to windward. There are three broad specification levels, depending on budget, with the top spec including full carbon lay-up.

  Dazcat D1295

  Launched at the end of last season, the D1295 is a potent new addition to the cruiser-racer cat market. It is the smaller sister to the very impressive D1495 we tested two years ago and 
leans on more than three decades of successful 
offshore racing builds from this Cornish yard. These cats can outrun weather or look after 
crew if caught out. Weight is kept low and central, including the engines, to create a fast smooth ride. It is also minimised wherever possible, with carbon used for the rudders, spinnaker pole V-striker, davits and bimini sections. “She points really high and is the fastest tacking Dazcat so far,” says Dazcat designer Darren Newton. “We did a two-second tack where she lost no momentum at all, which for a cruising cat is phenomenal!”

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