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![]() ![]() I want to minimize having artifacts and blotchy dark areas. ![]() My goal is to get the best possible video quality compressed where I won't notice much of a difference. I have over 2000 blurays to encode and if they are 30-40GB a piece, even getting them all down to 20GB would be nice, while retaining the orginal as is audio. I do not need it shrunk down to 9GB for a 31GB file, even if the quality is the same as the faster Nvenc option. My goal is to just save a bit of space overall. I'm very happy with that ratio on the 31GB>19GB compressed. I did the same movie encode via Handbrake's H265 Nvenc option using my Nvidia 2080 super and used slow, CFR 18 and got a 19GB file as the outcome. I encoded it with Handbrake x265 10 bit, 18 CFR, slow and went from a 31GB file that MakeMKV created (.MKV) to a 9GB file. Let me give you an example that I did for my Pulp Fiction Bluray. ![]() When I stated that I want to compress the orginal video file and not care about how big the outcome file is, I just mean that I am fine with a bigger overall file. > if it's just a bit data you want to save only keep one lossless audio stream per language and convert that stream to flac.įirst off, thank you so much for providing a detailed response to my initial post that's probably all over the place. You probably mean you want to keep the audio as it is, because the audio on your blu-rays normally mostly isn't uncompressed.Ĭonverting the lossless audio formats on a blu-ray to a lossless format like flac can save some bit rate. The lower the bit rate, the more work needs to be done to get the quality All the encoding you are aiming for is all lossy.Ģ. all to make an informed decision what filtering and settings help the most to archive the best quality possible for a given file size.ġ. If you want the best you can get for a specific file size X manually adjusting a software encoder with per case settings and filtering will do that, but it is a lot of work and time required to learn stuff about the encoder and the encoding settings color spaces, the target format. If you really only want a bit smaller hardware/software and highly adjusted encoding settings do not really bring much. ![]() The more you want to lower the bit rate the more the encoder and filtering becomes important. If the final file size doesn't matter then MakeMKV should have been fine. I have a lot on my mind and am a bit scatterbrained from researching so much encoding stuff this week. Thank you everyone and sorry if I got off track in this post. I do not care what the final size is, as long as it is smaller than the original and I want to keep the audio always uncompressed (DTS HD MA, Dolby True HD, etc).Īny help would be greatly appreciated on programs that I need, where to find advanced command lines to use in these programs for the best quality possible, and if I should do HW or SW encoding for the best quality and with time taking into consideration since I have over 2000+ blurays to encode. I have read a lot about how you can manually encode using something like StaxRip and type in manual command lines to get the best quality possible.Ĭan someone please direct me where I can get these advanced setting command lines for 1080p blurays and 4K UHD backups?įinally, if I didn't make it clear, I just want the best quality I can get out of these blu-rays and 4Ks (archive). I think the results look pretty good on both, but I'm not sure what test material I should be using (I used Pulp Fiction Blu-ray). I have tried to use Handbrake H265 with Nvidia Nvenc (Slow at CRF18) and x265 10 bit (Slow at CRF18) and the Nvidia encode took about 13 minutes versus 6.5 hours on the x265 10 bit. I currently have an overclocked i7 8700k with an Nvidia RTX 2080 Super Graphics card. MKV uncompressed files down and save some space. I have room for 2000+ full backups on my NAS, but I would rather encode these. MKV file over to my NAS, but that is becoming a HUGE space detriment. I planned to originally just use MakeMKV and transfer the uncompressed. My goal is to have the best quality (compressed) for 1080p blurays and 4K UHD backups. If I use something like StaxRip and do an advanced command line for the Nvenc on my RTX 2080 super, will it be able to get really good quality out of the blu-ray/4K? Or am I better off using x265 10 bit even though it takes several of hours to encode 1 video? I want the best quality period with no artifacts or anything like that. I have done extensive research on HW vs SW encoding but would like a little more input. I used to use this forum back in the day and had a lot of awesome advice! ![]() ![]() TEXT / Activates the text tool in a drawing file. SYMBOLS / Adds sketched symbols to a drawing sheet. SURFACE TEXTURE SYMBOL / Adds a surface texture symbol. REVISION TABLE / Creates a revision table. REVISION TAG / Adds revision tags to a drawing. ![]() LEADER TEXT / Adds notes with leader lines to a drawing. HOLE TABLE-VIEW / Adds a hole table to a view. HOLE TABLE-SELECTION / Selects recovered punch centers individually. ![]() HOLE TABLE-FEATURES / Selects feature set (all punch center instances from a single feature). 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![]() ![]() It may seem hard at first, but it's doable. It is also recommended that you hold off on opening anything for the first six or so rounds. If you do that and then periodically turn around and unload your magazine into the horde, you will rack up points like nothing. Honestly, the best way to earn money is by training the undead and getting a big horde of them chasing you. It's not recommended, but if it's your style and you're good at it go for it! This type of route running is typically useful to the players who like to throw caution to the wind. This requires a lot of spending money and focus as it requires you to open every door in the park. If running circles isn't your thing, you could also try to run through the entire park each round. Farming zombies is a key way to stay alive and earn money, but one wrong move can really put you in a poor spot. You can run in a circle around the main teleporter in the middle of the park, or you can do the same in the Kepler System. In "Zombies in Spaceland" you will find several open areas that are great for farming and training zombies. If you want slow moving zombies, it is best to keep two alive! Note, if you keep one zombie alive it will be a sprinter. As you need to board up as many windows as possible to keep the undead from flooding in too quickly at the start of the next round, try to leave two slow-moving zombies alive at the end of each round. Buy another weapon (the M4 is a reliable choice early on), then open the door into the main plaza of the park.Īs the rounds progress, the zombies will not only grow in number, but will also move faster and be more difficult to kill. In the opening few waves of a round of Zombies, focus on earning as much money in the first small area as you can. ![]() There are various perks, guns, upgrades and items scattered around Spaceland that will help you both fend off the undead horde and improve your player level. There's a DJ in the park, too, portrayed with voice and likeness by David Hasselhoff.If you've never ever played a CoD Zombies mode before, here's the short version: you (and maybe some friends) have to survive wave after wave of an undead attack, which become more and more difficult the longer you survive. The characters are voiced by Seth Green (Robot Chicken, Austin Powers), Ike Barinholtz (Neighbors, Suicide Squad), Jay Pharoah (Saturday Night Live, Ride Along) and Sasheer Zamata (Saturday Night Live, Inside Amy Schumer). You play as one of four '80s archetypes: the jock, the nerd, the valley girl and the rapper. What they don't know is they will be transformed into characters and transported into Wyler's film to fight against waves of zombies. They've been invited by director Willard Wyler, portrayed with voice and likeness by Paul Reubens (Pee-wee's Big Holiday, Gotham). ![]() The set-up is four aspiring actors come across a mysterious movie theater for an audition. Zombies in Spaceland is a space-themed amusement park set in the 1980s. It stars David Hasselhoff and Paul Reubens, as well as Seth Green, Ike Barinholtz, Jay Pharoah and Sasheer Zamata. Zombies in Spaceland is the name of the popular co-op mode for Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. Call of Duty's next Zombies mode is all '80s and stars The Hoff. ![]() ![]() The coffee beans are then cleaned, roasted, and ground up. Once the cherries are ripe, they are hand-picked and processed to remove the beans. These berries grow on bushes in tropical climates around the world. How Do Coffee Beans Make Coffee?Ĭoffee beans are actually the seeds of coffee cherries. However, by understanding the different factors that can affect caffeine levels, you can better control your intake and find the perfect cup of coffee for you. How much caffeine is in a cup of coffee ultimately depends on the type of coffee, the roast, the grind, the brewing method, and even the water used? So, there is no easy answer to how much caffeine is in a cup of coffee. For example, drip coffee typically has more caffeine than cold brews or espresso. There are also different brewing methods that can affect the caffeine content of your coffee. For example, a cup of decaf coffee can have as little as 2mg of caffeine, while a cup of black coffee can have up to 120mg. While the average cup of coffee has 95-200mg of caffeine, there is a lot of variation between different types and brands. They are known for their bolder flavor and higher caffeine content – typically 2.0-2.7%. Robusta beans, on the other hand, make up about 40% of the world’s coffee supply. These beans typically contain between 1.0-1.5% caffeine. There are two main types of coffee – Arabica and Robusta.Īrabica beans make up about 60% of the world’s coffee supply and are known for their mellow flavor and aromatic qualities. So, while a coffee bean has very little caffeine, a cup of coffee can have quite a bit. For example, a 5-gram serving of ground coffee can contain up to 60mg of caffeine. ![]() However, when coffee beans are roasted and ground up, they can yield quite a bit of caffeine. This means that a single coffee bean has very little caffeine content. On average, there are about 95-200mg of caffeine in a 12oz cup of coffee. This is because roasting breaks down some of the compounds that contain caffeine. The darker the roast, the less caffeine there will be in the bean. For example, Arabica beans typically have less caffeine than Robusta beans. ![]() The amount of caffeine in a coffee bean depends on the type of coffee and the roast. Too much caffeine can lead to side effects like anxiety, jitteriness, and insomnia. Caffeine is also a diuretic, meaning it can increase how much urine you produce. This alkaloid works by binding to adenosine receptors in the brain, which helps to promote wakefulness and alertness. By the end of the post, readers should have a good understanding of just how much caffeine is in a cup of joe! What is Caffeine?Ĭaffeine is a naturally occurring stimulant that can be found in over 60 plants, including coffee beans. Readers will also learn about the different types of coffee and how caffeine levels vary from bean to bean. This post will explore that question and provide some background information about caffeine. ![]() Many people are interested in how much caffeine is in a coffee beans, as this determines how energized they will feel after drinking a cup. Coffee is a beloved beverage the world over for its flavor and caffeine content. ![]() ![]() “when that keygen installs a rootkit on your PC.ĭownloading and running illegal applications that you have acquired from the darkest corners of the internet is one of the surest ways to render your machine a gift to some malicious hacker bent on using your property for their next DOS attack.” Well, I hope my bad english is understandable ) ![]() In this time I found several viruses with scanners in downloaded files or in emails, but my pc almost never got infected (well, almost is this 1% to keep your honor, if perhaps one time it was really infected without having noticed ) ) I used windows for 7 years (yes, used, I switched to linux 5 months ago). That’s it! Not running every file from your friends or family, but testing it before executing will keep your pc very clean. ![]() I have not mentioned opera and eudora as possible alternatives as their free versions show advertisements. Pegasus could be also a good alternative, but I didn’t use it extensively and I don’t know what it can. (sadly there is no ximain evolution for windows) Ok, for emails I admit: Mozilla (or Firefox) is not a good alternative related to group functions and with lacking pim functionality, but besides this his function as email client does it very well and synchronizes also without problems palmpilots etc. – well, and as you surely know: don’t us outlook or internet explorer (except for windowsupdate)įirefox or the mozilla suite are very good browser alternatives ![]() in germany the well known c’t had bitdefender related to the security articles. ok, keep in mind, if your firewall asks you, if it should allow the connection to your local “lsass.exe” or similar, you should do the right thing of course.Īntivirus: keep an eye on magazines with fullversions of antivirus. There is a simple strategy keeping your windows quite secure.įirewall: kerio seems to be very good (sure, others will do the same) and it is free. ![]() ![]() ![]() Farmers long ago thought cows eating buttercups would improve the color of their butter. Pliny the Elder, 23-79 AD, used that name for the buttercup which should tell you man has been familiar with the plant family for a long time. The genus name, Ranunculus, is Dead Latin for small frog. I don’t want to know about application methods. abortivus was also considered a remedy for syphilis. sceleratus are good against plant fungus. The native Florida Buttercup. John Bartram, 1751, reported Buttercups were used for syphilis, asthma, rheumatism, pneumonia and other ailments. The Meskwaki used them externally to stop nosebleeds. The Iroquois used a decoction for epilepsy, blood diseases, sore eyes, stomach issues, stiff muscles, snake bite, toothaches, as an emetic, to counter poisons and to dry up smallpox sores. The Illinois-Miami used them to treat arrow and later gunshot wounds, the Cherokee as a poultice on abscesses, as a sedative and for sore throats. Medicinally the buttercups have been used in a wide variety of ways. ![]() bulbosus bulbils if overwintered and dry become mild and sweet. John Lightfoot, who wrote Flora Scotica in 1777 said “not withstanding this corrosive quality, the roots when boiled become so mild as to become eatable.” Merritt Fernald, the grand wild food man of Harvard yard, said the R. Ranunculus repens, the creeping butterfup. sceleratus were introduced from Europe.Īmong the Native Americans who consumed buttercups in various ways were the: Cherokee, Gosiute, Miwok, Neeshenam, Iroquois, Acoma, Inuktitut (Eskimos) Keres, Laguna, Mendocino, Pomo, Hesquiat, Makah, Quileute, and Costanoan. rattanii (seeds parched) Ranunculus pallasii (shoots and young roots boiled) Ranunculus polyanthemos (leaves pickled first in salt water then added to cheese) Ranunculus reptans (roots cooked on hot rocks) Ranunculous repens (leaves boiled, flowers pickled after boiling) Ranunculus sativus (raw stems eaten as is) and Ranunculus sceleratus (leaves boiled and or fermented.) R. eisenii (seeds parched) Ranunculus occidentalis var. Which ones have been consumed? Ranunculus abortivus (leaves boiled) Ranunculus acris (leaves boiled) R anunculus aquatilis (entire plant boiled) Ranunculus bulbosus (roots, much boiled or after drying, young flowers pickled, ) Ranunculus californicus (seeds parched and pulverized, there are about 30 per pod and are approximately 18% protein, 26% oil) Ranunculus cynbalaria (mature leaves boiled) Ranunculus edulis (tubers, young stems and leaves boiled) Ranunculus ficaria (young leaves eaten raw in salads, bleached stems cooked and eaten, bulbils - both leaf axils and roots - cooked with meat and eaten, flower buds substituted for capers) Ranunculus inamoenus (roots cooked) Ranunculus lapponicus (leaves and stems boiled) Ranunculus occidentalis var. Ranunculus ficaria bulbils also grow in the leaf axils. ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Products AMMONIA TEST KIT TROPICAL FLAKES PROPER pH™ 7. Fill the tank with warm water and dampen the paper towel. 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Local classified ads – Another option is to place a classified ad in your local newspaper or online.3. Online marketplaces – There are a number of online marketplaces where you can sell used fish tanks such as Craigslist eBay and Amazon.2. Here are a few places where you can sell used fish tanks:1. Materials used: plastic bottles, tin foil, paint, hot glue and paper clay. If you’re looking to get rid of an old fish tank there are a few options for selling it. I recycled some Coke plastic bottles into a fairy house lamp. ![]() ![]() They saw a huge, flying, bird-like creature get hit by lightning and fall to the ground. (5) According to the narrator: The folklore of the Sioux Indian tribe tells of a party of Sioux warriors who were out hunting during a thun- derstorm. (4) The Taylor film contains a plethora of alleged accounts of encounters between humans and dinosaurs or pterosaurs, most of which have since been investigated and shown to be misrepresentations of ancient and medieval art and folklore. (2) The film and a children's book (3) based on it are widely cited as authoritative sources by anti-evolution authors. The film was first released in 1979, and Eden Publications still sells a DVD of it. The anti-evolution Thunderbird effort began with a very detailed story that was narrated in the film The Great Dinosaur Mystery, hereafter called the Taylor film after its writer and director, Paul S. (1) Those suggestions are part of an attempt to dispute the separation of humans and pterosaurs so as to cast doubt on the passage of tens of millions of years, which in turn, is meant to cast doubt on the evolution of all organisms from a common ancestor. Nevertheless, anti-evolution authors often suggest that the Thunderbird traditions of Native American peoples are based on human encounters with living pterosaurs. These stones were thought to have great magic and were highly valued by the Medicine Men of the Tribes.PTEROSAURS BECAME EXTINCT OVER 6O MILLION YEARS ago. The Sioux believed that where lightening bolts struck the ground, medicine stones were formed. The rolling thunder was from the wings of the young Thunderbirds. The thunderclap came from the beating of his great wings. The lightening came from his eyes as he blinked, or, lightening bolts were shot to the earth from a mighty bow he fashioned with his wings. Rain fell from a lake that the great bird carried on his back. The Thunderbird was believed to be the source of the rain, the lightening and the thunder. Wakan Tanka was therefore revered in all the Tribes as a powerful ally of the "Human Beings." ![]() Wakan Tanka caused rain that nourished the people, and they flourished. Nothing was left of Unktehi but her bones which had turned to stone and can still be found in riverbeds all over the earth. This was done and the waters boiled and Unktehi was burned as were all the forests and the land was desolate except for those truthful, pure, and loyal "Human Beings"on the mountain tops. It was decided that all the Thunderbirds would release their lightening bolts at the same time. Wakan Tanka withdrew to the sky and called the Thunderbirds and their young to a council where it was decided that to fight Unktehi in her world of water was futile and it was best to fight from their world, the sky. Wakan Tanka first tried to fight Unktehi on the water but suffered many wounds and was losing the battle. Wakan Tanka seeing this, decided to help these "Human Beings" and began a great battle with Unktehi that lasted for many years. The truthful, pure, and loyal "Human Beings" fled to these mountains to survive. This caused a great flood which covered the earth, except for a few mountain tops. Because of her dislike for any creature unlike herself, Unktehi decided to flood the earth and destroy the "Human Beings."She did this by swelling her body to fill all the oceans, rivers and streams leaving no room for the water. ![]() The legend of how the great Thunderbird, Wakan Tanka, saved the "Human Beings" from the evil underworld water monster, Unktehi, comes to us from the vision quest of a Brule - Sioux Medicine Man. The Thunderbird was the Spirit of all things good for the native peoples and was a constant protector against the Spirits of the Underworld. The Iroquois of the Eastern Nations, the Shawnee of the Woodland Tribes, the Sioux of the Plains and Nez Perce of the Northwestern Tribes all recognized the Thunderbird as a mighty force against the Evil Spirits of the Underworld. Legends of the Thunderbird have occurred in Native American Mythology and Religion in almost every Tribe and Nation to inhabit the United States. Our troop's neckerchief is embroidered with a Thunderbird. ![]() The Thunderbird was chosen as the Totem of Troop 50 because, for centuries, it has represented the Spirit and Philosophy of Scouting as it reveres people who embrace TRUTH, PURITY, LOYALTY and DUTY to "Human Beings." ![]() |
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