![]() But if you have a large family or pets, we’d recommend leaning toward 50,000 because the amount of friction across the fabric surface will add up. Residential rub counts above 25,000 are usually considered fine. Consider 50,000 count as standard, 80,000 as premium, and 100,000 as high-performance. A measure of a fabric’s durability, rub count is tested by a machine (video) that rubs back and forth over the fabric until the material wears down. Upholstery fabrics sometimes share a rub-count rating, which indicates their longevity. The cheapest fabrics are generally more susceptible to stretching and staining. Retailers offer a wide range of upholstery fabrics at different prices. She also said assembly was easy and that the components were light enough for her to handle alone. And she reports that its cushions look plump, unfaded, and virtually like new, even without washing the upholstery or flipping the cushions (but with regular vacuuming). ![]() Our outside tester, a dog-owning friend of one of this guide’s authors, has had the three-seater in indigo velvet for two years. At time of writing, Sabai offers a limited selection of stain-resistant, spot-cleanable saturated colors in two fabrics (five colors each), made with Global Recycle Standard–certified recycled synthetic fibers (a polyester weave and a velvet) the company says it’s exploring natural fiber options. Seat cushions are made from high-resiliency foam, and pillows use 100% recycled fiber fill. The frame uses FSC-certified wood and domestically sourced maple and jute webbing suspension, and it is assembled in North Carolina. What we liked: Founded in 2019, Sabai is still a relative newcomer, yet it has already redesigned its sofa with an eye toward end-of-life disassembly and recycling, removing glues, unnecessary plastic, and redundant materials. The Sectional uses a flat-spring suspension that should provide more springiness (again, we haven’t tested it yet). This means that The Sofa lacks bounce, despite its cushy appearance. Unlike many sofas, The Sofa has no suspension the double-foam seat cushions simply rest on a thinly padded plywood base. And we’re confident about the frame’s construction, which blends steel with birch plywood and steel legs. We've been testing The Sofa (in its three-seater-with-chaise configuration) for more than three years, using it daily. We haven’t tested The Sectional or The Sink Down yet, but we hope to do so in the future. The three styles are: The Sofa (which blends a wood frame with a plush, pillowy look), The Form Sectional (which is sleek and modern), and The Sink Down Sectional each is available starting in a two-seater size up through sectional sizes. But Floyd is a solid stop for those who want a modular sofa with modern styling, priced around $1,400 to $3,300 for three-seater sizes. What we liked: Floyd sells just three sofa styles, so it’s not the first place to go if you want to browse a lot of looks. However, when our 5-foot-4 tester was seated “normally,” facing forward, it felt almost too deep taller folks may find it to be just right. With a seat depth of 2 feet, the Sven can comfortably accommodate cross-legged and side-lounging positions. The green velvet has a sumptuous, mossy richness to it and is soft to the touch, and the seat cushion feels medium-firm. We found these sofas generous to sit in, and our testers thought they had a decent, albeit firm, “ride.” We’ve been testing the Sven Lounge Chair in velvet for a few years of daily use (it has quickly become a living room favorite). And we’ve found both to be comfortable and well constructed, with high-density foam cushions, webbing suspensions (which we discuss in this section), and solid walnut or oak bases. We’ve tested Article’s Ceni Sofa and the Sven Lounge Chair (an armchair version of the Sven Sofa). What we liked: Article offers a range of sofa types-including loveseats, sectionals, and sleeper sofas-in modern and trendy styles. ![]()
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![]() Most business users I know don't use 99% of the ZIP options available - it's simply a quick tool to cut down the attachment size for e-mail or to squeeze more bytes on a thumb drive. If you're happy with WinZip (or a similar ZIP utility), StuffIt's extensive options probably aren't enough to lure you to spend $50. When we factored out the large multimedia files (the two AVI files and the MPG file) which showed miniscule space savings, the totals were 7,305,867 bytes for the original files, 6,546,733 for WinZip (a 10.4% reduction), and 5,509,400 bytes for StuffIt (a 24.6% space savings - a 14.2% point advantage) SmithMicro says you can recompress ZIP archives into StuffIt archives to save more space I didn't find the time afforded any significant savings. WinZip ended up compressing the 2,005,700,685 bytes down to 1,979,752,707 bytes StuffIt compressed them down to 1,979,937,804, only 185,097 bytes more than WinZip. When comparing the combined size of all files I tested using each program's ZIP format, the results were a virtual tie. WinZip was zippier, but StuffIt overall has slightly better compression. Larger multimedia files showed little improvement, and took considerable time to achieve no meaningful size reduction. ![]() Most day-to-day files took no more than 2 seconds to compress in either program. A PowerPoint presentation shrank by 31.1% using WinZip but just 29.5% with StuffIt. Of course, the proof is in the compression pudding, and in a match up with WinZip 11.2 (using both program's default settings and without using encryption), the results were in WinZip's favor for speed, and slightly in StuffIt's favor for file size.įor example, both programs did best using files full of white space: a one-page PDF file of a calendar was reduced by 6.2% in WinZip and 5.2% with StuffIt a 64-page PDF with a few illustrations shrank by 4.8% in WinZip (the process took just 8 seconds) and 28.1% with StuffIt (in 18 seconds). This latter option is what SmithMicro says serves as a backup utility that lets you schedule regular backups using the archive bit to select "changed" files.Although the vendor says "StuffIt can be deployed as an effective backup solution for important documents and projects," the program doesn't have the user friendliness of a dedicated backup/recovery program such as Titan Backup. StuffIt 12 also includes a plug-in for Adobe Photoshop CS2 and CS3.įrom the main screen you can create an archive to run immediately or use the interface to schedule the same compression on a regular basis (daily, weekly, at power-on, log-on, or shut down). I could open a compressed file directly from within Word, for example. I liked the ability to access StuffIt functions from within Microsoft Office using a plug-in for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. The SIT/SITX format offers one important advantage: these compresrsed files can be read by Windows, Macs, Unix, and Linux systems. Unlike WinZip, StuffIt can create and access files in a host of compression formats beyond SIT/SITX and ZIP: TAR, SEA, HQX, GZ, TGZ, LHA, RAR, UU, UUE, LZH, ARC, and CAB. For example, you can encrypt a file in StuffIt format using DES (64-bit encryption), AES (256-bit encryption), RC4 (512-bit), and Blowfish (448-bit). ![]() ![]() The company also says that StuffIt uses a variety of specialized compression technologies and picks the one best suited to your source, though there are plenty of options to choose from if you wish. SmithMicro says its new release provides improved compression of Microsoft Office documents such as PowerPoint (which tend to be rich in graphics), PDF documents, and MP3 audio files. ![]() Double-click on a single-file archive and the program decompresses the file and displays it (assuming there's a program associated with the original file).Ī third tab lets you search for an original file within an archive by name, size, date, and drive letter. Click on any file in the list and you'll see the specifics (number of files in the archive, for example), and you can add files or add encryption. The second tab on the control center displays all the compressed files StuffIt finds on your system, which you can filter by date, name, or drive (but not folder) location. StuffIt Control Panel Click to view larger image Building a self-extracting archive is equally easy, with a five-step wizard that lets you choose the destination of the expanded file (for example, on your recipient's desktop), specify the text to display in a window before a user opens your file, and so on. Create an archive and burn it to CD/DVD (it handles disk spanning and supports HD-DVD and Blu-Ray media, etc.)Īll of the functions use an easy-to-follow, step-by-step wizard.Compress and send via FTP (it can keep track of multiple destinations). ![]() ![]() It's the state’s third record of a tufted duck, according to Ryan Brady, conservation biologist with the Department of Natural Resources. The scaup-like waterfowl has been hanging out with rafts of diver ducks for a couple weeks near Milwaukee. ![]() A tufted duck was floating several hundred yards east of the Petroleum Pier under the Hoan Bridge south of downtown. The first were black-capped chickadees, house finches and northern cardinals at our home feeder, followed by a bevy of waterfowl, including common goldeneye, lesser scaup, bufflehead and Canada goose, at the Lake Michigan shore.īut later we also got a distant look at the rarest bird of all currently being seen in southeastern Wisconsin. Honesty compels me to tell you the turnstone and sandpiper were numbers 12 and 13 for my wife and me. That, too, will likely never be repeated in a Midwesterner birder's life. One of the rare shorebirds surely was someone's initial tally for 2022. To see them side-by-side in Milwaukee was likely a once-in-a-lifetime gift.īirders often compare notes about their "first bird" sighted each year. The other, with speckled brown-and-white feathers and a drooping bill, was a purple sandpiper.īoth species are rare visitors to Wisconsin. Just 50 feet away a pair of robin-sized birds bobbed and pecked on a pile of mussel shells. One, with a distinct black bib and white belly and slightly upturned bill, was a ruddy turnstone. My wife, Caroline, and I sidled up to look for ourselves. ![]() This group stood in a respectful arc and looked northeast, transfixed. Gone were the boisterous, polar bear imitators who commanded the public waterfront New Year's Day. ![]() Sunday dappled sunshine, a light breeze and mild temperatures created a welcoming winter vibe at Bradford Beach.Ī small crowd gathered at the northern edge of the parking lot. ![]() ![]() ![]() And Nicktoons needs to Claim this, because they already ruined enough fake educational shows already like CatDog, Yakkity Yak and The Might B!. Sam also tweeted a picture earlier in the night saying, ‘Manchester, we’ve got a surprise for you this evening. as I said, This series is based on a series comics, but this awesome show made it better. Interview with Mike Levine Chatting to one of the folks responsible for Sam & Maxs VR outing. for the characters, you Have Sam and Max, a cop duo, than you have a orange haired girl nick-named Geek, a boss that the duo works with, and you have a Squidward Tennicals-espied stalker in a nerd get up named Lorne (Roger Bumpass would be perfect for him ^^). Shop Sam & Max Interview with David Nowlin Blathering to the man who voiced Sam for Telltale. ![]() This is an awesome show with only 1 season, it starts out light hearted in tone like The Wacky World of Tex Avery, but later it takes a darker approach like in Regular Show. The Idol, one of the buzziest shows of the summer, hits Max this Sunday, June 4, at 6 p.m. ![]() ![]() ![]() Metaphors and symbolism abound in the song, making it ripe for analysis and speculation. One of the most intriguing aspects of “Fishing in the Dark” is its enigmatic lyrics that have led to multiple interpretations over the years. The song became a hit due to its relatable themes and catchy melody. Overall, the inspiration behind “Fishing in the Dark” was a combination of the songwriter’s love for the outdoors, relationships, and various musical influences. “Fishing in the Dark” reflects those influences with its upbeat tempo and catchy melody. Musical Influences: The songwriter was influenced by a variety of musical genres, including rock, country, and folk music. The songwriter wrote the song about spending time with his girlfriend in the great outdoors and creating memories that would last a lifetime. Relationships: The lyrics also touch on the theme of relationships. He enjoyed fishing and camping, and the song reflects those experiences. Love for the Outdoors: According to the songwriter, the inspiration behind “Fishing in the Dark” was his love for the outdoors. But the song’s origins are firmly rooted in the experiences of a group of young musicians who were just starting out on their musical journey. Over time, “Fishing in the Dark” has become more than just a song – it’s a cultural touchstone for country music fans all over the world. ![]() The song’s upbeat, optimistic vibe captured the feeling of those carefree, youthful nights spent playing music and having fun with friends. But the story behind the song actually goes back even further, to the early days of The Dirt Band’s career.Īccording to the band’s lead vocalist, Jeff Hanna, “Fishing in the Dark” was inspired by the group’s early days of playing in bars and clubs around California. The song was originally recorded by country rock band The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 198It was released as a single from their album “Hold On” and quickly became a hit on country radio. One of the most enduring songs in country music history is “Fishing in the Dark.” But where did this classic tune come from, and how did it become such a beloved favorite of so many fans? Let’s dive into the history of this iconic track and discover the origins of “Fishing in the Dark.” Frequently Asked Questions The Origins of the Song ![]() ![]() It tasted fine to me - sweet, like iced tea - but the smell of bacon killed the flavor in my mouth. “It tastes like feet after walking through the quad,” Palo Alto High School junior Gabe Salmon says, adding, “I’m glad I tried it though.” I think back to the suggestions I heard from others who tried the bacon soda. I am about to try my first taste of bacon soda. The cap pops off the bacon soda bottle with a hiss. “That collection of British chocolate there is probably the most extensive in the Bay Area,” Escalant says, pointing to the tall British knight in armor, who guards loads of chocolate. Regardless, it is an impressive collection. Truthfully, this section would be more accurately labeled the European chocolate section since Rocket Fizz does carry German Kinder chocolates. There’s traditional sodas, like the classic Coca-Cola in a glass bottle, as well as unusual ones like the blue-colored cream soda and even a buffalo chicken wing flavored soda.Īccording to Escalant, the British chocolates are some of the more popular candies among teenagers. It also carries 60 different flavors of soda bottled exclusively by Rocket Fizz itself, like the bacon flavored or Buffalo Wings soda.Įach soda sells for $2.19, with the exception of the occasional seasonal soda. Rocket Fizz carries sodas unavailable elsewhere, such as regional sodas like the Big Red from Texas or the Cheer Wine from North Carolina. The shop carries 500 different flavors of taffy, ranging from strawberry to popcorn. Rocket Fizz offers a wide variety of salt water taffy. This section contains the store’s best deals: $5.99 for small plastic bags (or $8.99 for big bags) that can be packed full of taffy and other small candies. Tragic really, but Rocket Fizz eases the calamity by replacing it with bins filled with salt water taffy. If there’s anything in Rocket Fizz that shows it isn’tthe lost land of Willy Wonka’s candy factory it’s the absence of a chocolate waterfall. It comes in small tootsie roll sizes, easy to unwrap and pop in your mouth. Another treat in this section is the Big White Rabbit, a delicious taffy-like candy. One of the rarities found in Rocket Fizz is Ramune, a Japanese soda brand that has a marble installed in the bottle neck to keep the soda inside from foaming over when opened. You and your taste buds can thank me later. Try the hodgepodge of Asian candy that Rocket Fizz amassed. Thanks to Rocket Fizz, Asian candy can be easily accessible in Palo Alto instead of the distant land of Mountain View, which is the closest place with an Asian store. What I got out of it was a cleverly disguised time machine. What I expected from Rocket Fizz was a candy shop. These signs, perfect for comic relief say things like, “Wine! How classy people get wasted” and “It’s better to have loved and lost that to live with the psycho the rest of your life.”Īccording to Escalant, Rocket Fizz plays music from the 50s to the 80s with occasional 90s music in the afternoons, just to keep in touch with modern times. “It was put up to make people laugh,” store manager Ophny Escalant says. “Basically our motto is, if you’ve had a childhood from the last 60 years, we got something for you,” Chris Dunn, owner of the Palo Alto and Campbell Rocket Fizz shops says.Īs a modern day teenager, I can’t say that I used to eat these candies, but I do imagine that many adults would be happy to see their old favorites.Īlong with the retro smorgasbord, Rocket Fizz proves itself as a retro-themed candy shop with walls plastered with tin replicas of 50s art. The first thing visible upon walking in the store is retro candy, stocked with popular candy from the 40s to 60s, like the Charleston Chew, a chocolate-covered nougat bar, or the Abba-zaba, a chewy taffy. a week before Christmas, for a good 30 minutes - not because I wasn’t able to make a good decision but because I found the sheer diversity at Rocket Fizz overwhelming. I was wandering around Palo Alto Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shop, which opened on University Ave. ![]() I smile with relief, glad that to finally choose something to purchase. ![]() ![]() They actually created bacon flavored soda. ![]() ![]() To get started, you’ll need a digital audio workstation (DAW) such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, or Ableton Live that supports exporting audio files in MP3 format. With a video converter for PC, you can easily transfer your favorite home movies or streaming media across different devices without any hassle.Ĭredit: FAQs! 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Published entries are available at a special webpage, and only people who know the URL of an entry will be able to find it. Once you’ve created a Publish account from the iPhone app, a new bookmark icon in the bottom toolbar of a journal entry will let you bring up a screen to publish an entry to your public Day One Publish profile. “With Publish, you can write once, then share to multiple services – currently Facebook, Twitter, and Foursquare – really easily”.Įase of use does indeed remove a barrier to entry to start using Publish, which is effectively a web service and web app built into Day One. “I think the other thing users will like about Publish is the sheer convenience factor”, Paul Mayne, founder of Day One, told me this week. 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History ĭay One had a service called Publish for publishing selected entries to a Day One-hosted webpage and sharing via Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and other social services. The Mac version of Day One was chosen as "Mac App of the Year" in 2012 by the Mac App Store and won an Apple Design Award in 2014 for being "super well-designed on OS X and being exactly what it needs to be and nothing more." ĭay One was acquired by Automattic, the owner of, on June 14, 2021. The application has been reviewed by Macworld, The Verge, Lifehacker and other tech websites. Some features include: data syncing with multiple devices end-to-end encryption, Markdown authoring of entries location, weather, date, time, and other automatic metadata quick entry menu bar (Mac only) and reminders. 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Kash Bishop, stylist and afro specialist at Neville Hair & Beauty, shares his pre-wedding hair timeline and strategy: Hair Habits to Start Before Your Wedding Day Make sure to use clip-ins that can take heat, use heat protector and also have a good hairspray to hand to lock in those gorgeous curls so you can dance the night away," recommends Aina. Clip-ins can really transform the loose curls giving your style a bit of drama and body for when you're strutting down the aisle. "There are options such as clip-ins or to weave in a few tracks if you would like to create volume and length to give your hair that wow-factor. "Remember, it is your day so natural or straight is a personal decision for you to make - the main thing is that you feel comfortable in how you wear your hair." Loose curls are a wedding hair trend that'll never go out of of style so, "if you envision yourself on your wedding day with sleek, flowing curls then you can use a silk press, blow dry, or other non-invasive straightening methods for your hair on your wedding day," suggests Aina. Need a little help? She gave us the low-down on the top 2022 hair trends for black women you need to know about. Four 2022 Hair Trends for Black WomenĪ great place to start when looking for inspiration for your wedding hairstyle is by taking a cue from what is trending. "Natural, afro, curls, coils and kinks are so versatile so do not be afraid to get creative, experimental, or make your own hair trends for 2022," says Aina. Bring the following ideas along for inspo or use them as a springboard for doing your own wedding hair - whatever works for you. ![]() ![]() Natural hair is still finding its feet in a world that tells us that it is not so cute, so show the world how beautiful your kinks, coils and curls can look by embracing them and inviting them in all their glory to your wedding day."Īt Hitched we’re committed to celebrating incredible Black-owned wedding industry experts – if you’re seeking a Black hair stylist to create the ‘do of your dreams on the day, check out our directory of 100+ Black-owned UK wedding suppliers to follow and support. Adding to that, you have an annoying voice in the back of your mind asking 'should I straighten my hair for my wedding day?' - the clear answer to that is 'no!'. Although it is slowly changing, there is still sadly a lack of bridal hair inspiration. Hair stylist Aina from Brides By Aina.M who specialises in afro, kinky, curly and textured hair says, "When it comes to picking a bridal hairstyle as a natural or curly bride, it can be a mine field. This is particularly true for Black brides – Black British bridal hair specialists haven’t been championed nearly as much as they should have been and bridal guides often predominantly focus on Caucasian hair types. Planning your wedding day hair look can be quite the military operation – from getting hair into tip top condition to finding a wedding day hair stylist you click with and working in veils and hair accessories, there’s a lot to consider. ![]() |