![]() ![]() This prevents White from having central control. Normally in the Giuoco Piano, Black pins White’s to the QueenĮxchange material and go toward an endgameīlack should counter-attack in the center with d7-d5. Normally in the Giuoco Piano, Black castles kingside to protect his King White should put pressure on Black’s f7 square with his Queen b3, together with the Bishop on c4. By exchanging pieces, White will lose that initiative. White has the initiative here and should be putting pressure on Black’s f7 square with his Queen and bishop. This plan was used successfully against Ruy Lopez de SeguraĪvoid exchanging material and avoid going toward an endgame Then White can move his Knight to d5 to really cause some damage.Ī really good plan is to gain Queenside space by pushing c3-b4-a5 and then swinging the bishop over to a3, which can cause black a lot of problems when trying to castle. Since black has played d6, he can’t use his Bishop to break this pin (since it blocks the path going backwards)īlack can’t afford to move his Queen, since if White takes, Black will end up with doubled pawns, which would severely weaken his Kingside. This will pin Black’s Knight to his Queen.
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Since you can adjust the intensity of the shaking, this is also a great option for folks who are deaf or hard of hearing but who are also light sleepers that don't want to use the most aggressive setting. You can choose between three different vibration strengths - normal, strong and super earthquake - to help shake you awake, literally. From its appearance, it looks just like a typical alarm clock but it includes a bed shaker to tuck underneath your mattress, designed to wake even the heaviest of sleepers without disturbing your bed partner. If you're interested in trying a vibrating alarm clock but the Sonic Bomb seems too aggressive for you, check out iLuv's TimeShaker. Just take note that, according to reviewers, you can only turn the alarm sound down to low, not fully shut it off. "It was my best purchase of the year," says one reviewer. Though our experts haven't evaluated this model in our Labs yet, it comes with glowing reviews online (namely 14,000+ 5-star reviews on Amazon). With seven different color options, it also functions as a bedside lamp or nightlight and has a USB port at the back to charge your devices without the need for another outlet. If you need a bit of extra time, you can tap the light to snooze the alarm up to five times. The sunrise simulation light starts 30, 20 or 10 minutes before your set alarm time, gradually brightening until it’s fully lit. You can choose from birdsongs, ocean waves, streams, wind bells, soft music or piano music in addition to a traditional beep or FM radio mode to start your day. If a gentle rise-and-shine is more your style, this clock's seven different nature-inspired sounds and sunrise simulation light can make waking up in the morning a little easier. ![]() Not everyone is fan of being jerked awake by harsh beeps in the morning. ![]() Our picks for the best alarm clocks to buy in 2023 include top-performing models from our Lab tests and well-reviewed products from popular brands with unique features that impressed our analysts. Do you just need a basic analog model? A loud clock radio that can wake even the heaviest of sleepers? A stylish digital smart alarm that can also charge your phone? Or a sunrise alarm clock that will gradually wake you from your slumber? The Good Housekeeping Institute pros test all kinds of alarm clocks for ease of use, visibility, performance, sound quality and more. Of course, it's not always easy to figure out which type of alarm clock is right for you. Not a morning person but want to be? Putting away the screen and switching to an actual alarm clock is a great way to start. Plus, according to the National Sleep Foundation, exposure to bright lights and screens before bed can throw off your circadian rhythm and compromise your sleep quality. If you've ever gone to set the alarm on your phone and accidentally punched 6:30 into your phone's calculator instead, it might be time to switch to an actual alarm clock. We updated this roundup in March 2023 to ensure all of our original picks, vetted and tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute, were in stock with current pricing. ![]() ![]() ![]() Many fans take this as a sign that the different types should differ in their sizes too. ![]() Various designations have been used throughout the years, creating the impression that "Bird-of-Prey" is merely a generic term for the ship's appearance, whereas the actual types or classes are called B'rel, K'Vort or D-12. The Klingon Bird-of-Prey is the most obvious example in Star Trek for excessive scaling of a starship, sometimes accidental, sometimes intentional. If this is true, 110m could be just right. Most notably, there are pairs of rectangular openings in the front section of the ship that might be windows and that would give us three decks in this section. Unlike it is the case with most Federation starships, there are few details on the miniature that would allow to verify this figure. Nilo Rodis originally devised the studio model with a length of 360ft (roughly 110m) as illustrated on the ILM size comparison chart for "Star Trek III". Since ENT: "The Expanse" we know for sure that the familiar BoP is actually neither a Romulan design nor a design inspired by Romulans, but a 23rd century version of a similar, yet much older genuine Klingon ship of the 22nd century. In spite of the "worn out" look of the Bird-of-Prey studio model it is advantageous to assume the ship type was new as of the 2280's to explain the fact it is still not obsolete 90 years later during TNG and DS9. The plausible explanation for the Romulan-Klingon technology transfer (Klingon D7 battlecruisers for the Romulans and in exchange Romulan cloaking devices for the Klingons) is that they formed an alliance in the 2260's, although it was never mentioned in any episode or movie. ![]() The Romulan reference was dropped in the final version, probably to simplify the story. In an early draft of the script, Kruge was intended to steal the ship from the Romulans, which would explain its name and appearance (inspired by the Romulan Bird-of-Prey from TOS: "Balance of Terror") as well as the fact that the ship is equipped with a cloaking device. The Klingon Bird-of-Prey ship type was designed by Nilo Rodis of ILM and was first featured in "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock" as the ship of the Klingon villain Kruge. ![]() ![]() I am successfully using JODConverter from a Java app to convert miscellaneous document types (some documents dynamically generated from templates) to pdf. opt/3/program/soffice.bin \ -accept=socket,host=127.0.0.1,port=8100 urp \ -headless -nocrashreport -nodefault \ -nolockcheck -nologo -norestore port 8100.) From your application use Uno/CPP to instruct OpenOffice to perform the conversion the same way JODConverter does (see the JODConverter source code for how to do this.) C++: you can fork+exec one (or more, for load balancing) OpenOffice instances in headless mode (soffice will listen for UNO requests on a socket e.g.rtf and pdf), and when it returns to you the output file is ready. Done Click Download to save PDF files to your device. You provide JODConverter with an input and output file name as well as the input and output types (e.g. Do you see the green Convert button Click it to convert RTF to PDF. Choose Files From Device From Dropbox From Google Drive From Url Max file size 1GB. ![]() JODConverter (Java): the library takes care of spawning OpenOffice in headless mode and talking Uno to it on your behalf. WORD to PDF Converter Convert WORD to PDF online, for free.I see from your comments that you are on Linux and open to either C++ or Java. Here is an older post that has some commonality with your question. 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The Swiss was on level terms with the Spaniard and had a massive chance to steal the triumph. He was ready to make another strong challenge in Rome and fight for the missing title. However, Roger entered this final with positive vibes after pushing Rafa to the limits in Monte Carlo a month earlier. The Spaniard was already one of the greatest clay-courters at 19. That outstanding Rome 2006 title match - the best clash of all time for many - was the final nail in the coffin for the best-of-five Masters 1000 finals, and the last title match in that format came in Miami 2007.Nadal needed five hours and five minutes to oust Federer 6-7(0), 7-6(5), 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(5) and defend the Rome title, with both players giving 120% from start to finish. The marathons prevented the players from showing up in the next week's Hamburg event. ![]() Recalling his brilliant victories over Guillermo Coria and Roger Federer in Rome 20, Rafa said they both lasted for over five hours. The Spaniard could no longer see the best-of-five Masters 1000 finals, unlike Majors, especially at back-to-back tournaments. Novak Djokovic wished to see the best-of-three matches at Majors in the future, while Rafael Nadal - alongside Dominic Thiem and Alexander Zverev - did not want to change anything. At the 2020 ATP Finals in London, players had a chance to share their thoughts about the everlasting subject of the best-of-five encounters outside Majors. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I hope we can create similarly epic memories for new Vikings across the world!”Ĭheck out the thunderous new trailer above, read up on Hunter’s review of the game, and stay tuned for more news here on Gaming Trend. “One of my earliest gaming memories is passing the Game Boy back and forth with my brothers during road trips. “Playing a Thunder Lotus game on a handheld console brings me way back,” said Will Dubé, President of Thunder Lotus Games in a prepared statement. This prompted the company head to (somewhat wistfully) note that Jotun’s arrival on Nintendo Switch™ marks the first time a Thunder Lotus production is fully untethered from a dedicated TV screen or monitor. Subtler, but no less crucial, are the gameplay tweaks implemented by the developer to allow for a seamless experience on the Nintendo Switch™ console’s handheld mode. Those that had enjoyed the game on Wii U™, especially, will notice an evident graphical upgrade in the new release. Official Jotun: Valhalla Edition Trailer. Jotun: Valhalla Edition Official Game Trailer - E3 2016. The developer is proud to confirm that Jotun has welcomed over 1 million players into its hand-drawn norse-inspired world since its initial launch. Jotun: Valhalla Edition Official Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer. Watch the latest video game trailers, and interviews from the biggest gaming conventions in the world. Thunder Lotus’ debut production earned high praise from press and players alike for its gorgeous visuals and challenging gameplay upon its release on PC (2015) and consoles (2016). Jotun: Valhalla Edition - Announcement Trailer videoJotun- Trailer Check out this new trailer for Jotun, which shows us 76 from the upcoming action/adventure Gamereactor UK. In Jotun, you play Thora, a Viking warrior who died. Jotun: Valhalla Edition features Valhalla Mode, a boss rush mode with even fiercer versions of the already challenging jotun. Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. In Jotun, you play Thora, a Viking warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla. Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. This version of the game will be optimized for the Nintendo Switch’s handheld mode and will come with some graphical improvements compared to the previous Wii U iteration. ![]() Jotun is moving from PC to Xbox One, PS4, and Wii U this summer, and comes with a new boss rush mode. Adventurers can also glance down at the map without having to pause the game, allowing for seamless exploration.The Midwest might still be in a winter chill, but now you can be as cool as an ice cube as Thunder Lotus Games has announced that it will release Jotun: Valhalla Edition for the Nintendo Switch on April 27. Jotun: Valhalla Edition Official Console Announcement Trailer. You can use the Wii U GamePad touch screen to quickly and accurately activate God Powers in the heat of battle, making those split-second decisions more manageable. However, just because its not surprising doesn’t make it bad. You can barely escape Norse mythology So a new game with this well-trodden mythology isn’t much of a surprise. Jotun: Valhalla Edition Nintendo E3 2016 Trailer. Norse Mythology has gotten a lot of attention in movies, video games, comics, and books. Additional Trailers and Clips (2) Jotun: Valhalla Edition Announcement Trailer. Description: Check out Jotun: Valhalla Edition coming to the PS4, Xbox One, and Wii U. Jotun: Valhalla Edition Nintendo E3 2016 Trailer for PC: Check out the E3 2016 trailer for Jotun: Valhalla Edition coming soon to Nintendo platforms. Increase your health bar by consuming life-giving apples that hang only from legendary trees, and visit the rejuvenating Mimir wells when you grow weary of battling. Jotun: Valhalla Edition Announcement Trailer. Strike fear into the heart of your enemies with thunderous hammers and razor-sharp spears, shield yourself with the spirit of Heimdall or replenish your health with Frigg’s gift of healing. Fight like a godĪlong your journey, head off the beaten track to seek out Shrines and receive almighty God Powers. ![]() Evade their devastating blows and magical spells with desperate dodges, then smite them where they stand with strikes of your two-handed axe. These hulking elementals possess unimaginable brute strength and powerful abilities, but their gigantic size and sluggishness makes them vulnerable to the nimble feet of Thora. Each battle against the formidable jotun is an epic struggle against the odds, putting your nerves, reflexes and courage to the test. ![]() ![]() ![]() Also, if you do not like what you get, you return or exchange it at no cost within three months. Further, the 10 meters long wire lets you reach every place sans any added extension. Its rotating head allows you to move it in six angles, making trimming and cutting at multiple angles effortless. 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