![]() I’m trying to help the student find their own inner strength without being reliant on outside validation and approval. There is an art to that as well,how to acknowledge by observing and sharing without it being a judgment call. It’s an art in itself to look for ways to encourage people through positive comments etc. I’m talking about inspiring others to go beyond what they think they can do, or inspiring others to help clean up our planet… as an artist and teacher… I’m looking for ways to acknowledge my students and encourage them to see their strengths and what they may have accomplished in a drawing instead of focusing upon what they didn’t do well in their eyes. I am so appreciative of I can positively impact others through my words and actions. Jim Freeheart: At this point in my life, nothing is more important. How important is using your life to make a difference in the lives of others? Why? For me all of these things provide powerful inspiration on my art as a skier. ![]() The nature, gifts and talents I have been given feed my inspiration to help others find a beautiful existence in health and in wellness. I find this between myself and when I am on the snow covered mountains somewhere in Switzerland, or when it is just me in the ocean performing a workout. There is a beautiful art form that takes place, like no other, when you find a shared unicity between nature and yourself as a human being. For there is an art in everything that comes with it. Jared Ravizza: I consider my career as a skier, health and fitness as the art form of my life. In a similar way, color that contrast one another is similar. I attempt to show that movement and three dimensionality in the balance between lights and darkness. I love the play of light on water especially but on any object… The dance of light and shadow and that’s mostly what I try to capture in my drawings and paintings. I am in awe at the incomprehensible diversity and beauty of our planet! Throughout my day, I’m always stopping to gaze at clouds, trees, flowers … I look at the ocean waves, and the movement of waves… Imagining how I might render it in my next painting. Jim Freeheart: The miraculous beauty of all of nature including humanity. ![]() What brings you creative inspiration as an artist? We had the opportunity to sit down with both Jim and Jared to talk with them on the importance of health, wellness, art, and making a difference around the world.Īs an artist, you continue to inspire others through your work around the world.
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The following chart shows what food each type of Hunter Pet will eat. Beast Lore will show you what types of food that pet likes to eat. So keep that in mind when looking to tame certain pets. Some pets, like wolves, will only eat meat, but bears and boars can eat any of the six food types. Meat ( Flank of Meat) - Dropped by certain mobs and sold by Meat vendors.Įach pet family will only eat certain foods. ![]() Fungus ( Forest Mushroom Cap) - Dropped by certain mobs and can be Herbed.Fruit ( Shiny Red Apple) - Sold by Fruit vendors.Fish ( Bloodbelly Fish/ Harvest Fish) - Fished up from seas and ponds.Cheese ( Holiday Cheesewheel) - Sold by Cheese vendors.Bread ( Conjured Bread/ Freshly Baked Bread) - Typically conjured from Mages or sold by vendors.Here are the typical locations of finding these foods. Pets can eat up to six different types of food: meat, bread, fish, fruit, fungus, and cheese. There are six loyalty ranks total, so the maximum amount of training points is 300, for a Rank 6 Level 60 Hunter Pet.Īcross the world of Classic Azeroth, there are a total of 6 different foods you can feed to your pet. In addition, pets gain training points based on their loyalty and level, using the formula: The happier your pet is, the more damage it deals: Feeding your pet is very important for overall output. Ppets have a happiness level and in order to maintain your pets happiness, you must feed it. This means from level 1 through 10 you are on your own! We have a section in our Hunter Leveling Guide on how to level up before owning a pet, as well as Hunter Class Quest Walkthroughs on how to obtain your first pet. You can also tame Hunter pets starting at level 10. That way, you can keep taming and releasing pets without having to give up one of your key pets. However, when you are in the process of taming pets to unlock abilities, you should keep one free slot open. You can only have three pets at once one active one and two at the stablemaster. On stronger beasts, it may be advisable to bring along a Druid or Mage friend to keep the beast ed or d. Because of this, it is essential to use abilities such as Concussive Shot, Wyvern Sting,, and to your advantage. When taming, the Hunter becomes vulnerable, losing 100% armor while channeling Tame Pet. You cannot tame a beast that is a higher level than you are.Scaling has not been introduced yet so you may only tame a beast that is your level or lower.Only the Beast pet family is tamable as other pet families have not been introduced yet.Taming pets in Classic WoW is very similar to how it is in Battle for Azeroth, with a few exceptions. If you need tips on how to master your Hunter in WoW Classic, check out our Hunter PvE Guide or Hunter PvP Guide. Hunters may only have one active pet at a time but can stable up to two more with Stable Master NPCs found in most friendly hubs. ![]() Pets are also susceptible to not only direct damage but AoE damage, making them very fragile in some raid encounters, so savvy Hunters must manage their position as well as their health. Managing these pets can be a task in of itself, however, as pets not only have their own health and cooldowns to keep track of, but also require proper feeding to maintain happiness to keep it from abandoning the player.īeast Lore will provide information as to which mobs are tameable, their capabilities, food preference, and the like. There are several different types of pet families, appearances, and effectiveness which have different abilities and excel in different situations, such as Turtles mitigating damage. Taming pets is an iconic part of the Hunter class in WoW Classic. Learn more about Classic Hunters in our guides: We will also cover the differences between each Hunter Pet family including pet stat modifiers and explain how to train your Classic Hunter pet, spend Training Points, and unlock higher ranks of pet abilities. ![]() ![]() In this guide, we will detail the best Hunter Pets for PvE and PvP, how to acquire them, as well as keeping your pet happy through feeding and loyalty. Welcome to Wowhead's WoW Classic Hunter Pets Guide, updated for. ![]() Scenes are not directly supported on RA3 and QSX models, however the button platform (see below) can be used to activate scenes for these systems. For example, a scene called ‘Entertain’ will appear in Home Assistant as scene.entertain.įor more information on working with scenes in Home Assistant, see the Scenes component. The Lutron Caseta scene platform allows you to control your Smart Bridge Scenes that are created in the Lutron mobile app.Īfter setup, scenes will appear in Home Assistant using an entity_id based on the name used in the Lutron mobile app. For example, a light called ‘Bedroom Lamp’ will appear in Home Assistant as light.bedroom_lamp.įor non-dimmable lights or switched loads, see the switch section on this page.įor more information on working with lights in Home Assistant, see the Lights component. ![]() LightĪfter setup, dimmable lights including wall and plug-in dimmers will appear in Home Assistant using an entity_id based on the name used in the Lutron mobile app. Cover position ranges from 0 for fully closed to 100 for fully open. For example, a shade called ‘Living Room Window’ will appear in Home Assistant as cover.living_room_window.įor more information on working with shades in Home Assistant, see the Covers component.Īvailable services: cover.open_cover, cover.close_cover, cover.stop_cover and t_cover_position. CoverĪfter setup, shades will appear in Home Assistant using an entity_id based on the name used in the Lutron mobile app. First follow the instructions for the general Lutron Caseta integration above. To get Lutron Caseta roller, honeycomb shades, lights, scene and switch working with Home Assistant. Use a DHCP reservation on your router to reserve the address or in the PRO model of the Smart Bridge, set the IP address under Network Settings in the Advanced / Integration menu in the mobile app. This ensures that it won’t change IP address, so you won’t have to change the host if it reboots and comes up with a different IP address. It is recommended to assign a static IP address to your Lutron Smart Bridge. Once you have the three necessary files, place them in your configuration directory and add the following to your configuration.yaml: If you already have caseta.key, caseta.crt, caseta-bridge.crt, and cannot physically access the bridge to press the button, pairing can be done by utilizing these existing files. This can be accomplished by following the steps here, which will generate three files: caseta.key, caseta.crt, caseta-bridge.crt when you run it. To use Lutron Caseta devices in your installation, you must first log in to your Lutron account and generate a certificate that allows Home Assistant to connect to your bridge. If it wasn’t discovered automatically, don’t worry! You can set up aįrom the configuration menu select: Devices & Services.įrom the list, search and select “Lutron Caséta”.įollow the instruction on screen to complete the set up. It will be shown as “Discovered”, which you can select to set it up right Lutron Caséta can be auto-discovered by Home Assistant. ConfigurationĪdding Lutron Caséta to your Home Assistant instance can be done via the user e.g., a dimmer called ‘Lamp’ in a room called ‘Bedroom’ becomes light.bedroom_lamp in Home Assistant. The name assigned in the Lutron mobile app will be used to form the entity_id used in Home Assistant. When configured, the Lutron Caséta integration will automatically discover the currently supported devices as set up in the Lutron Smart Bridge. RadioRA 3 All-in-One Processor (RR-PROC3)įor the RadioRA 2 and HomeWorks QS product lines, see the Lutron component.RA2 Select Main Repeaters (RR-SEL-REP2-BL). ![]() Lutron Caséta Smart Bridge PRO (L-BDGPRO2-WH).This integration supports the Caséta, RA2 Select, RadioRA 3, and Homeworks QSX (not QS) lines of products. It will also communicate with the Lutron Radio RA2 Main Repeater for the RA2 Select product line of dimmers, switches, shades, and sensors. The lutron_caseta integration in Home Assistant is responsible for communicating with the Lutron Caseta Smart Bridge for the Caseta product line of dimmers, switches, shades, and sensors. 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(I had camera's years ago which you just put in their IP address and could see the feed. What plugs do I use? Am I able to reflash the equipment I already have? I think Calex and TCP Smart use 'Tuya', does this mean anything? ![]() What software/server do I have locally to run a smart home? I'm happy to sell my current smart plugs, bulbs and camera and get something which will talk to an in-house system. I have a few spare laptops which can be repurposed to drive the solution. I have Alexa in most rooms but am happy to put another solution alongside it. It all works ok but I recently switched from BT to Virgin for internet and, of course, everything is cloud and everything stopped working.Īre there any guides anywhere which will take someone through setting up an in-house home automation setup which does not use cloud based services? Not talking about 'Here, read this 20 page document on ZigBee and then watch this 40 min video on top 5 smart cameras'. Over the past couple of years I've bought Calex Smart bulbs, Calex camera's and 'TCP Smart' plugs. And even if the interior can be functionally retrofitted for Catholic liturgy, many believe that its identity will always be that of the Crystal Cathedral. It needs to be totally gutted and reconceived. Yet, without a radical transformation the building will always come across as a technological mega-church rather than as a sacred place. The diocese has said that they will not change the exterior of the church and will not compromise the architectural integrity of the 2700-seat interior. After all, the much noted cathedrals of Oakland, Los Angeles, and San Francisco are all expressionistic modernist sculptures. Renowned architect Duncan Stroik speaks of it thus:Ĭan the Crystal Cathedral be converted to a Catholic Cathedral? We shall see. A prime example of this is the purchase of the Crystal Cathedral by Orange Diocese in the US, the former Mega-Church focused around its former leader’s glitz and entertainment-style worship ministry (now defunct). ![]() This myth still continues to dominate Catholic architecture with disastrous results, abandoning what has nourished generations of believers for a dubious archaeologism that mimics the worst of the world around us. Schloeder entitled “The Myth of Domus Ecclesiae”. But have the seminary liturgy Profs and the diocesan Liturgy teams caught up with modern thinking or are they still stuck in the other golden age of the 1970’s? You can read about this at Church Architecture in an article by Stephen J. Archaeology is discovering that pre-Constantine Christian places of worship were already much more “church” than “meeting room”. The only slight difficulty is that study and archaeology have now shown that to be a load of old nonsense. They can’t, of course, be 9th century 16th century, or 19th century! Getting us back to the good old days – but the good old days have to be pre-fourth century. Hence the wonderful inspirational ecclesial spaces we are now building or trying to create by re-ordering all those false and wicked Gothic, Romanesque and Classical features in our existing buildings. A worship space that skips over all that terrible history back to the pre-Constantine church when the simple Christian folk met in ordinary domestic homes for prayer and praise and an agapé meal. ![]() Now, the Liturgy prof would tell us, we want churches that are Domus Ecclesiae – House of the gathered people. In fact, all that most people think of when they think “church”. You know, all those awful formal buildings in the classical style, the Romanesque, the Gothic, and the Baroque. Domus Dei is the House of God – churches as they had been built for 1,700 years since the wicked Emperor Constantine corrupted the Church by making it grand and imperial. Many priests will recall from their seminary days hearing the Liturgy Prof wax lyrical about the difference between Domus Dei and Domus Ecclesiae. I hope this guide was helpful to find the Best Custom ROM for Galaxy S4 Mini which is suitable for you. That’s it! I hope you have installed the Custom ROM for Galaxy S4 Mini. The ROM brings a lot of customization options along with a Pure Android Experience. Now you can experience the real Pixel Smartphone with this ROM.ĬrDroid OS is a new custom ROM based on AOSP/ Lineage OS built from scratch by adding customization options from AOSPA, Lineage, SlimROM, crDroid OS, and many other great ROMs out there. ![]() It has all the features and applications which come out of the box with the Google Pixel smartphone. 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More Information for Your Trip to Wyoming If you have any questions about hiking the Paintbrush Canyon – Cascade Canyon Loop, let us know in the comment section below. If you have not already spent time in the park adjusting to the altitude, I recommend that you spend a day or two acclimating to the higher elevation. The long distance, elevation gain, and altitude make this a tough hike. If you are not acclimated to the altitude, this is not a good first hike in Grand Teton National Park. But don’t depend on your phone to call for help, talk to friends, or send photos to friends and family. There were a few spots in clearings or at higher elevations where we got a few bars of LTE or 3G, barely enough to send a text message. For most of this hike we had zero cellular service. This includes packing out what you bring into the park, be considerate of other hikers, stay on the trail, and do not remove anything from the park.ĭo not expect your cell phone to work. When you are in the park, practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace. This ensures that you get a parking space and gives you plenty of time to complete the hike. Start and end at the west shore boat dock. This hike is 15 miles long with 2,500 feet of elevation gain. Lake Solitude: Hike all of the way through Cascade Canyon and end at Lake Solitude. To get here, take the Jenny Lake shuttle to the west shore boat dock and start your hike here. If you hike to the end of Cascade Canyon from the west shore boat dock on Jenny Lake, the hike is 10 miles with 1,100 feet of elevation gain. You really don’t have to walk too far past Inspiration Point for some of the best views of the canyon, not to mention a good chance for wildlife sightings. Like Paintbrush Canyon, turn around whenever you are ready. ![]() Park at the String Lake Trailhead.Ĭascade Canyon: For gorgeous views along Cascade Creek and a good chance to spot wildlife, put Cascade Canyon on your list. If you choose to hike all of the way Paintbrush Divide, this is a 16.8 mile hike with 4,550 feet of elevation gain. You can turn around whenever you are ready, but the farther you go, the better the view. This pretty canyon typically has fewer hikers than Cascade Canyon, so if you are looking for solitude, this is a nice option. Paintbrush Canyon: You can hike Paintbrush Canyon out-and-back. If you like the idea of doing this hike but don’t have the desire or the energy for a 20-mile loop, here are 3 shorter versions of the Paintbrush Canyon – Cascade Canyon Loop. Late summer to early fall is the best time to do this hike, when most of the trail is free of snow. In the early part of summer (sometimes up through July) there can be lots of snow at the higher elevations, so special gear is recommended (hiking poles, crampons, etc.). In the winter and spring, the trails are snow covered and dangerous. When to Go: During the summer and fall months. Highest Elevation (Paintbrush Divide): 10,700 feet Starting Elevation (Trailhead): 6,900 feet Paintbrush Canyon – Cascade Canyon Trail Stats How to Hike the Paintbrush Canyon – Cascade Canyon Loop.Paintbrush Canyon – Cascade Canyon Trail Stats. ![]() Alternatively, clicking on the Tools menu and selecting Downloadsfrom the list will do the same thing.ĭownload options will appear at the bottom of the screen as a bar with options to chose on what to do with the downloaded file - see exampleĪlternatively, clicking on the ' Tools menu and selecting View ' Downloads from the list will do the same thing. In this example, the download is called PSPX6_PF.exe. Clicking on that arrow will reveal the download in a list format. You can use the browser of your choice to download the product and here are some useful tips:ĭownloads can be found in the upper right hand corner of the window that is represented by a green arrow pointing downwards. 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Valve went the extra mile here, too, introducing two unique characters specifically for co-op play with a completely fresh narrative to boot. Not only that, but Portal 2 also offers up a co-op mode that’s compatible with split-screen, local, and online multiplayer. Overall, having released as a standalone experience back in 2011, Portal 2 feels like a more complete package with a lot more weight behind its presentation. The game takes place hundreds of years after the first with the testing facility in total disrepair, making the task of traversing around the rooms much more complex but also introducing some truly beautiful visuals in the process. Simmons as Aperture's founder Cave Johnson, alongside the returning McLain. The narrative is also a lot more satisfying, introducing Stephen Merchant as the charming (and ever so slightly creepy) robot Wheatley, and J. 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It might sound complex, but Portal’s pacing is absolutely masterful the way it teaches you how to accomplish certain tasks without actually telling you anything is remarkable, and it makes you feel like a bonafide genius when you eventually work it out for yourself. Essentially, by jumping down towards a portal lying below you, the effect of gravity allows you to build momentum and fling yourself out of the other portal in whatever direction it's pointing, propelling yourself over gaps and reaching areas that would otherwise be impossible to get to. Not only that, but the game eventually makes use of movement and momentum to allow the player to accomplish absurd feats of traversal. By using the gun to shoot out two coloured portals - one mapped to each trigger -you’re able to effectively teleport yourself from one end of a room to another by walking through one or the other. These might simply require you to move from point A to point B, or you might need to trigger switches to open doorways, but the key factor is its use of the Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device, or simply the "portal gun". Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked)įor the three of you who might not be in the know, Portal takes place within the Aperture Science test facility in which you need to progress through a series of chambers. While the Switch has seen a number of games take inspiration from Valve’s classic, including Q.U.B.E 2, ChromaGun, and the criminally overlooked Superliminal, Portal is finally available to show the rest of the pack that it’s still the king of first-person puzzlers. Despite some criticisms aimed at its short length and limited narrative, the general consensus was that it stood as one of the most original, unique games ever created, and that’s still the case to this very day. The first Portal launched back in 2007 as part of a compilation known as The Orange Box. Is this the case for the Portal pair? Thankfully, not at all. Perhaps the frame rate takes a hit, or maybe the visuals aren’t up to scratch. Two of the best puzzle games of all time on the go, you say? Yes, please! Naturally, when certain games get ported to Nintendo’s hybrid system, there’s an accompanying fear that they might not run quite so well on what is effectively a handheld device. When it was announced that Portal and Portal 2 would be making their way to the Nintendo Switch as part of the Portal: Companion Collection, fans collectively choked on their cakes. |