LOUIS SUNNYSIDE TAMPA TELEGRAPH HILL TENDERLOIN TREASURE ISLAND TRENTON TUCSON TULSA TWIN PEAKS UNION SQUARE UPPER HAIGHT VISITACION VALLEY WASHINGTON, D.C.Flag as inappropriate Hi my lovely people. Head on over to check it out: Vivi Bubble Tea is open daily from 11am–9:30pm.Ĭities ALAMO SQUARE ALBUQUERQUE ALCATRAZ ANZA VISTA ATLANTA AUSTIN BAKERSFIELD BALTIMORE BAY AREA BAYVIEW BERNAL HEIGHTS BOSTON CASTRO CHARLOTTE CHICAGO CHINATOWN CINCINNATI CIVIC CENTER CLEVELAND COLE VALLEY COLORADO SPRINGS COLUMBUS CORONA HEIGHTS CORPUS CHRISTI COW HOLLOW DALLAS DENVER DESIGN DISTRICT DETROIT DIAMOND HEIGHTS DIVISADERO DOGPATCH DUBOCE TRIANGLE EL PASO EMBARCADERO EXCELSIOR FILLMORE FINANCIAL DISTRICT FISHERMAN'S WHARF FOREST HILL FOREST KNOLLS FRESNO GLEN PARK GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE GOLDEN GATE PARK GREENVILLE HAMPTON ROADS HARRISBURG HAYES VALLEY HONOLULU HOUSTON HUNTERS POINT INDIANAPOLIS INGLESIDE INLAND EMPIRE INNER RICHMOND INNER SUNSET JACKSON SQUARE JACKSONVILLE JAPANTOWN KANSAS CITY LAKE SHORE LAKE STREET LAS VEGAS LAUREL HEIGHTS LONE MOUNTAIN LOS ANGELES LOUISVILLE LOWER HAIGHT LOWER NOB HILL LOWER PAC HEIGHTS MARINA MEMPHIS MIAMI MID-MARKET MIDTOWN TERRACE MILWAUKEE MINNEAPOLIS MISSION MISSION BAY MISSION TERRACE NASHVILLE NEW ORLEANS NEW YORK NOB HILL NOE VALLEY NOPA NORTH BAY NORTH BEACH OAKLAND OCEAN BEACH OKLAHOMA CITY OMAHA ORLANDO OUTER RICHMOND OUTER SUNSET PACIFIC HEIGHTS PARKSIDE PHILADELPHIA PHOENIX PITTSBURGH POLK PORTLAND PORTOLA POTRERO HILL PRESIDIO PRESIDIO HEIGHTS RALEIGH-DURHAM RUSSIAN HILL SACRAMENTO SAN ANTONIO SAN DIEGO SAN FRANCISCO SAN JOSE SEA CLIFF SEATTLE SOMA SOUTH BAY ST. said: "Was SO excited to hear that a bubble tea place was finally opening off the 72nd Street Q stop! I always go for a hot regular bubble milk tea when I stop by Vivi's." added: “It feels like this Vivi popped up overnight! Located right at the opening of the Q train entrance on 70th, it's in very close proximity to the major hospitals and academic centers in the area."Īnd Carol L. It's just near the Q train, so I could stop by on my way home or on my way to work, and the cashier was so nice and sweet." Tina L., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on December 23rd, said: "I feel like this place is so cute! Everything tastes so good. ![]() With a 4.5-star rating out of three reviews on Yelp so far, Vivi Bubble Tea has been warmly received by patrons. There are also a few hot tea drinks, for those seeking a reprieve from the cold winter weather.Īlso on the menu: tea slushies and Asian-inspired snacks, including shrimp tempura ramen and popcorn chicken. Flavor options include matcha, strawberry, and tiramisu milk tea, and regular tea with passionfruit, lychee, or jasmine honey. This new Upper East Side location is located just outside the 70th Street entrance to the Q train (72nd Street stop), offering easy access for neighborhood commuters.Īs with the other locations, Vivi offers a variety of both hot and cold teas, served with or without milk and boba. ![]() location in New York in 2007, now has nearly two dozen locations across the city, ranging from Midtown to Little Italy to Chinatown. Vivi, a Taiwanese-based tea chain that opened its first U.S. ![]() (between 69th and 70th streets) on the Upper East Side, the new arrival is called Vivi Bubble Tea. ![]() Bubble tea fans, take heed: there's a new spot in town to get your fix.
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![]() ![]() The things a gratitude journal will teach you are unique and will vary from person to person, impacting different parts of your life. What Keeping a Gratitude Journal Has Taught Me Your gratitude practice can look as messy or as put together as you want it to be, but here are a few tips that can enhance your practice. Starting with a few things you’re grateful for can quiet your mind for the rest of your practice. Gratitude can be a great addition to a meditation practice. You could also say them out loud or in your mind. You can choose to actually journal and write down the things you’re grateful for on paper or type them out electronically. A daily gratitude practice can help you break this cycle of negative thinking.Įveryone’s gratitude practice may look a little different. I find that far too often we focus on the negative things throughout the day and let that set the tone for the rest of it. There’s always a positive to be found in each day…if you’re willing to look. ![]() I try to keep them relatively specific (ie: “I felt really good about …(insert thing)…today.”) and focus on different items each day. I like to focus on writing down three things each day that were positives. ![]() In fact, most of my entries are pretty short. The idea of a gratitude journal is simple: Make a short journal entry of the positive things in your life. Get the idea of gratitude? If so, it’s time to get started making a gratitude journal practice that works for you and becomes an integral part of your daily routine. How to Start a Gratitude Journal Practice If you can’t scour your brain for anything that you’re grateful for, look up gratitude prompts online to inspire you. It doesn’t have to be a large thing that you’re grateful for-often the most important things to show gratitude for are the smallest. Even if you don’t own a single thing or don’t have a single person in your life to turn to, you can be grateful that you get to breathe. However, the great thing about gratitude is that anyone can practice it. When you’re in a bad headspace, it can feel like you have nothing to be grateful for. What If I Don’t Have Anything to be Grateful For? The idea intrigued me, since I used to be a kid who wrote everything down in their journal when they were younger. I had read about one way to do so-that was, keeping a gratitude journal. So, it doesn’t come as any surprise that I’m always looking for ways to lower and reduce my anxiety. Couple that with a desire to be always learning, growing and expanding? Well, now you have a recipe for disaster! And, as such, it seems that I’m never quite satisfied with anything that I do. Have I mentioned I’m also a perfectionist? Well, if I haven’t, then now is the time to tell you that I am. But, even so, I found that I was having a high level of stress. I’m able to (for the most part) work on my own schedule and timeline. My life, in general, should be relatively stress free. I’ll be the first to admit that I suffer from anxiety. A great way to take a moment of pause in your day and slow down the hectic nature of your life is to journal, specifically by creating a gratitude journal. When you’re focused on one task and intentionally working on it, time seems to slow down and take a breath with you. ![]() Step 1: launch Grab from the utilities housed within the applications folder. Grab can let you take time-delayed screenshots in case you want to set the stage before you start. This program is pre-installed on all Macs and will assist you in creating screenshots from the menu bar. If you have no time to memorize keyboard shortcuts, you can use Grab. Print Screen Touch Bar Mac Method 4: Take screenshots with grab You can also take screenshots of the Touch Bar display using Shift + Command + 6 or touch the Screenshot Icon. With a MacBook Pro featuring a Touch Bar, you can use the Touch Bar to pick from “Selected Portion,” “Window,” or “Entire Screen” after you have simultaneously pressed the Command, Shift and 4 keys simultaneously. If you press the key combinations without the “Command” key, your selection will be saved to the desktop as a PNG file. The selection will be copied to the clipboard. Step 3: the spacebar will let you take a full-screen capture. Use it to select the region you are interested in capturing. Step 2: the mouse pointer will turn into a crosshair. Step 1: begin by pressing the key combination of Command + Shift + 4 simultaneously. Method 2: Capture a selected area Printscreen on Mac, Command + Shift + 4 You can repeat the key combination without the “Command” key to save the screenshot as a PNG file on your desktop. This will save a copy of your screen to the clipboard awaiting other actions. Step 1: press keys Command + Shift + 3 simultaneously. Method 1: Capture the entire screen Printscreen on Mac, Command + Shift + 3 Let’s get started and see the 7 different ways to print screen on a Mac. Optimize for Photo Quality (Windows only): Use for advanced customization and higher quality fill.You can pick one of the methods to capture screens and get used to it for everyday use.Optimize for Speed (Windows only): Use for solid colored content or if fill details are not important.Auto-Fill: Automatically fills the area based on the content surrounding the selection.Transparent: Fills area with transparency.Drag the slider to adjust the object selected.Ĭhoose an option to fill the area when the selection is moved or deleted: To select with the Freehand (lasso) shape, click and drag.Įnable this option to snap to text or irregularly shaped objects in the selected area.Double-click to anchor the last corner of the shape.Click the canvas to anchor each corner of the shape.To select a circle, select Ellipse and hold the Shift key as you draw the shape on the canvas.To select a square, select Rectangle and hold the Shift key as you draw the shape on the canvas.Tool PropertiesĮdit the properties to customize the tool.Ĭhose a selection shape: Rectangle, Ellipse, Polygon, or Freehand. This is useful if the shape selection tools do not fit the area to select. The Freehand selection tool allows you to manually draw a selection. Tip: Try the Freehand selection tool for irregular shapes. The macOS print dialog opens where you can select a printer destination, scale, portrait or landscape orientation, and other options. Control+click and select Print Selection.Click the Canvas Color preview, select the transparent (checkerboard) option, and click Apply. Mac: Control-click the Canvas and select Change Canvas Color.Click the Canvas preview, select the transparent (checkerboard) option, and click OK. Windows: Right-click the Canvas and select Canvas Color.To change your Canvas color to transparent:.Right-click (Windows) or control-click (Mac) and select Invert Selection.To reposition the selection (Windows only), press and hold the Shift key while you drag the handle in the center of the selection. ![]()
![]() Swapping the Light SealĪccording to Apple, Vision Pro has some modular parts to better fit different face shapes. After that, visionOS will take the user to the calibration screen, which also appears during the first setup. All you have to do is click the Top Button four times. If, for some reason, Apple Vision Pro stops tracking your eyes or hands properly while you’re using it, there’s a way to quickly recalibrate the sensors. Those who experience malfunctioning apps can force quit them by holding down both the Digital Crown and the Top Button for a few seconds. Force quit appsĮvery operating system is susceptible to bugs, especially a platform still under development. This feature was added to the latest visionOS beta and can be enabled by double-tapping both your middle finger and thumb. This includes a Hand Pointer that lets users know exactly where they’re clicking in the interface. In one of the WWDC 2023 sessions, Apple demonstrated some of the visionOS accessibility features. If the download doesn’t start automatically, open the App Store on your Apple Vision Pro, then go to Purchased to download it manually. This will download to your Apple Vision Pro. This app is only available for Apple Vision Pro Just as you can use your iPhone to install apps to a paired Apple Watch, users will have the option to install apps to a Vision Pro from their iPhone or iPad. ![]() Similarly, Apple Pay is completely unavailable in Guest Mode. This should prevent Guest Users from accessing content from a Mac connected to that Vision Pro. It will work similarly to Face ID on the iPhone and iPad.Īnother related detail is that Mac Display mode, which turns Apple Vision Pro into an external monitor for the Mac, requires Optic ID authentication. However, in some situations, users will have to double-click the Top Button to confirm authentication – such as when purchasing apps or paying with Apple Pay. visionOS beta 2 makes this clear by renaming the Camera settings to “Persona Virtual Camera.” Optic IDĪpple Vision Pro is equipped with Optic ID, which scans the iris of the eyes to authenticate the user, similar to Touch ID and Face ID. However, as the company detailed last month, apps will be able to capture photos and videos using the user’s Persona. Unlike the iPhone and iPad, Apple Vision Pro has a privacy measure preventing third-party apps from accessing the built-in cameras. There’s also a button to quickly toggle the Environments mode between full, half, minimum, or off. For those unfamiliar, Environments offers a series of immersive backgrounds so that you can switch between seeing the real world or one of these virtual scenarios.Īs spotted by 9to5Mac, Vision Pro users will be able to share their current Environment with the other person during a FaceTime call, meaning both people will see the same background. Interestingly, it seems that the Environments feature will also be available for FaceTime calls on Apple Vision Pro. This doesn’t mean that Group FaceTime won’t support more than nine people on the same call, but that’s the limit on the number of people who can be simultaneously pinned to remain visible during a call. To pin this person, unpin another one first,” a message associated with the FaceTime app reads. For example, while Group FaceTime allows up to 32 participants at once, it seems Vision Pro will only show up to 9 people simultaneously. You can see other people’s video streams floating around you – and if the other person also has a Vision Pro, you’ll see their 3D Persona.īut thanks to the visionOS beta firmware, we now know more about FaceTime on the Apple Vision Pro. Apple spent a bunch of time showing how Vision Pro enables a new FaceTime experience in augmented reality. ![]() Third-party trademarks are used solely for distributing the games indexed herein and no license or other affiliation is implied. What are you waiting for? Game on!Ĭopyright © 2023 Addicting Games, Inc all rights reserved. Looking for more games? Shockwave has a large selection of fun online and download games. ![]() The dynamic and interactive levels reward strategic. has games for everyone - free online games, free download games and new daily games each week, not to mention game reviews and ratings, a community full of gamers and plenty of exclusive member perks. 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The ability to play with a friend is a good addition to any game and this game offers great multiplayer action. Ricochet Infinity PC Games Trailer - BeyondAug 7, 2007Ricochet Infinity. Having multiplayer on a game in this genre is rare. You each need a mouse plugged into the same computer. A “Mouse Party” allows you to play with a friend. Ricochet Infinity offers something that few Breakout style games offer, multiplayer. Leveling up unlocks new ships with different special features like laser cannons or bumper assist. There are five rings on each level and collecting them levels you up. Another item you can collect in each level is golden rings. To pass each level you will have to destroy all the bricks that are on that level. There are tons of different power-ups to get that help you along the way, but watch out for the bad power-ups because they make your life harder. You can receive items like a wider bat, a laser guide for your ball that shows you where it will go, or weapons like a missile launcher. These items can be different things: power-ups, extra points, extra lives, and even power-downs.Ĭollecting power-ups enhances your ability to clear levels. As you smash various items, items come out of them and slowly approach the bottom of the screen. It is your goal to prevent the ball from going past the bottom of the screen. You have a bat at the bottom of the screen, that is controlled by your mouse, and a ball that bounces around the screen destroying the various objects on the map. The gameplay is similar to other Breakout style games. Thick and wide, the shoe’s sole may take some getting used to if you normally wear thin shoes or have narrow feet.Still, we found the toe box to be roomy enough for wide-footed wearers. The shoe doesn’t come in wide sizes, making it more difficult to find a custom-like fit.The updated upper combines foot-hugging support and comfort with a sleek, modern silhouette that make us want to wear these shoes for both fitness and casual wear.Īlso available in men’s sizes at Amazon, On Running, and Dick’s Potential Flaws Plus, the rubber outsole delivers grippy traction, even when we wore the shoes on wet or slick surfaces. We also were impressed with the shoe’s responsive cushioning, which propelled us forward and provided excellent impact protection. Our feet and ankles stayed safely in place on a variety of terrains. With a sock-like design, the tongue and collar hug the ankle for a secure, supportive fit. During testing, we could tell right away that this shoe offers extra protection for unstable ankles. 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The best way to protect your ankles from pain and injury is to wear supportive shoes and work on strengthening the muscles surrounding your ankle by performing certain exercises-like standing or seated calf raises and lower leg resistance band exercises, says our certified running coach. A board-certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy and an athletic trainer from our Review Board also assessed this article for accuracy. We thoroughly examined each shoe’s fit, comfort, responsiveness, stability, cushioning, and value-scoring each one based on these key factors. We wear-tested walking, running, and hiking shoes and prioritized options that provide additional lateral support without feeling bulky and still allowing our feet to move in a natural way. Then, we tested over 130 pairs of shoes in the Verywell Testing Lab and at home to find ones that provide motion control, arch support, and grippy traction for optimal stability. To find the best ankle support shoes on the market, we began by interviewing experts-two foot and ankle orthopedic surgeons-for advice on key features to look for. ![]() Explore our collection today and experience the perfect combination of style, support, and comfort.If you have weak or injured ankles or deal with ankle pain, choosing a pair of shoes with extra ankle support is essential to keep you comfortable and confident during exercise. That's why our slip-on shoes come in a range of sizes, ensuring a comfortable fit for every foot. Slip them on effortlessly and enjoy the convenience of easy on-and-off wear.Īt Lands' End, we understand the importance of finding the right fit. ![]() From classic oxfords to casual moc shoes, our collection offers versatility and timeless appeal. With a variety of designs to choose from, you can find the perfect pair to match your personal style. 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If you take the example of a car tyre tread, a bump map can sort of replicate this, but the effect is a little underwhelming.īy using a displacement map, along with the same texture map, you can get a much better representation of how the tread should look. While the effect is ok, it’s a fudge that only really works with small variations in height and doesn’t make any edits to the underlying geometry.Ī displacement map, on the other hand, uses a map or other process to make changes to the actual geometry, according to requirements. The difference is perhaps best explained by looking at the difference between the existing bump map tools and the brand-new displacement map options.Ī bump map uses a greyscale image to ‘fake’ how a surface on an object, can vary in height. While we should all be familiar with the ideal of a material shader, which controls how the surface of an object looks, geometry shaders differ in that they can create or modify underlying geometry. Perhaps the biggest news is the addition of a geometry shader. ![]() While the last few major releases introduced things like procedural materials and the all-new material graph (itself responsible for some added sophistication), KeyShot 8 brings some important background work to fruition. That said, this release is a pretty big milestone for Keyshot in terms of materials support. Other than that, and some updates to the formats that the system now supports (including the addition of Rhino 6 and Inventor 2019 support), Keyshot looks pretty much how you remember it. If you want a complete network scanning tool, then the SoftPerfect Network Scanner is a great solution for your needs. It’s great to use both for short and long scans, and it also comes with a large library of configurations and settings that you can use. 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Otherwise I just want to see a successful event where everyone stays safe, where families and kids can have fun, and where we get wind. “I didn’t get to actually compete in the first couple, so my goal is to compete this year. “We have a blast every year,” said Matt Ewing, a 42-year-old resident of unincorporated Snohomish County who is a kiteboarding instructor. Most competitors get to the island either by kayak or stand-up paddleboard, as the equipment is easy to contain as it consists of just the board (about five feet in length), a backpack with the kite, and a harness. Spectators are welcome to attend the event, but will have to get to Jetty Island by their own means, as the ferry to the island does not begin operation until July. “The site has become quite a popular place in the Northwest for kiteboarding, and we’ve really watched it grow.” ![]() “We have a wide-open beach, the water is pretty warm relative to the Puget Sound area, and we get a nice steady breeze in the afternoon,” Sibborn added about Jetty Island. “It’s been a really good time, and it’s a huge community builder for us. “(The first two years) were great,” said Stephen Sibborn, a 55-year-old contractor from Everett who won the Men’s Freestyle competition last year and will be part of the judging panel this year. While wind is always a concern, the first two Jetty Island Light Wind Olympics brought both sunshine and high winds, making for ideal kiteboarding conditions. Kiteboarding is a sport in which athletes tether themselves to large kites, allowing the wind to prop them up on their boards and guide them as they ride across the water. The Jetty Island Light Wind Olympics are the brainchild of Schonger and fellow Kirkland resident Jason Sperling, who began the event in 2017. And on display will be some of the best kiteboarding skills the area has to offer. The third annual Jetty Island Light Wind Olympics, the Puget Sound region’s premier kiteboarding event, is scheduled for this weekend on the man-made island just off Everett’s waterfront. This weekend - weather permitting - Everett’s Jetty Island will be all that and more. It’s not like when you’re wakeboarding behind a boat, it’s just you and the wind and the water, and it feels like complete freedom.” “There’s no noise around you, you’re just powered by the wind, you are the rider and the driver at the same time. “When you’re out there on the water it’s just you and nature,” said the 41-year-old internet program security manager from Kirkland, who’s also the president of the Puget Sound Kitesurfing Association. It's good to kitesurf during winter (October–March) on a low tide.When Philipp Schonger describes kiteboarding, it comes across as almost a religious experience. Use an inflatable boat or a kayak, or a free ferry that runs from July through Labor day.ĭouble Bluff Beach is located on the southern end of Whidbey Island, which can be reached by ferry. To get to the island, you have to cross a 984-ft (300-m) channel. Jetty Island also has steady westerly wind during the summer season (April to September). Flat, shallow water, access to the open bay, and vast beach make it ideal for training. It is called northwest's best beach for learning and riding a kite. Jetty Island is one of the most favorite destinations for Seattle kiters located in just 30 min north of the city, in Everett. It's one of the few spots suitable for winter with a season from October to March. Richmond Beach offers some of the best kiting on the Puget Sound. In Carkeek Park, the season is a bit shorter-May to August. Carkeek is a small beach next to Golden Gardens with high winds. The best time for Golden Gardens is May through September. You have to ride upwind to avoid ending up in the Shilshole Marina downwind. ![]() It has several flat sections ideal for freestyle. Located in a public park in Ballard, Golden Gardens Beach is the gate to Puget Sound. Golden Gardens is the most scenic kiting spot in Seattle. |
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