![]() I was just going to go with exact spec replacements & leave it pretty stock. Thanks for the heads up about the voltages as well as another post mentioning the grounding scheme, not to mention the lack of a fuse (which completely escaped me when I looked at it but dang if there isn't anything to be seen). Especially since these amps were built to run on slightly lower mains power than most places have today. If you are going to recap it I would change that first 20uf at 300v cap off the diodes to a 80 or 100uf at 350v since (1) the amps power transformer is smaller than that of a silverface 5 watt champ and the circuit needs more reserve head room than that PT can put out, and (2) the 290 volts hitting that stock 300 volt cap is a blow up waiting to happen!Blowup - Geeze, I guess. It could be the tubes as well and I have a ton to swap out to A/B with but since it's already 30 years old I'm probably going to just resign myself to yanking the power caps first and see where that takes me. Sounds to me like it doesn't really carry the voltage through it when needed. It also has a fuzzy breakdown (not in a good way) at the end of long ringing notes so I'm pretty sure it needs a cap job. Not that I'm complaining - I don't play bass so this thing makes an awesome guitar amp. I'd think a bass amp would be a little cleaner than this. If I backed the volume on the guitar down to about 5 with the amp volume around 5, I could get it sort of clean but not what would pass for Fender spanky. It has very little in the way of clean which kind of surprised me. Very touch sensitive with a really rich balance of tone. Man! A Strat on the neck pup does Little Wing like I've never heard (or played) it before. ![]() Plugged it in today and let her breath a little. Kind of like Chris Farley used to say "Fat guy in a little coat.". The tiny magnet with the big frame threw me off. You're right of course - not a 15 in there, it's a 12. I might do it just to post more pics!Īll 3 of the tubes in this are dated 78-28 :: 28th week of 1978. Soooooooooooooooooooo, by the serial number on the chassis & speaker codes can this be dated? Do I need to get the the tranny numbers? From the looks of this, if I open up the chassis it will likely be the first time that's ever happened to this sweetie. Mic it up through the PA with just a hair back through the monitors to fatten it up (not that a 15" Jensen pushing guitar in a power trio needs a lot of fattening up). I gig miced up so I bet this will sound awesome with a Strat or SG, my homemade Bluesbreaker pedal, with the amp's tone on 5 and volume up around 7. Here are some hastily taken shots on my ancient Mavica thrown up on Photobucket. Basically, the story told to me by the seller looks to be 100% correct by the look of the amp in person. Grill is flawless with just the slightest of normal darkening with age (as it should be IMHO). Handle is pristine and all the hardware is dead mint. Faceplate is perfect with maybe 4 scratches from plug inserts and not a single mark anywhere on the printing anywhere. Tolex looks like it's never been touched with just the slightest of lifting on a couple edges in back - probably just from age since there's no fraying to be seen anywhere at all. "Hey - first one's on me!"Īll original looking right down to the Fender labeled tubes & 15" speaker. He was thrilled to learn that I play in a gigging band and his amp will see stage time as a result of the sale. He said it sounds great but he never really learned to use it so someone else should put it to it's intended use. I drove the 40 miles to his place out in the country and bought it for cash on the spot without even plugging it in. He bought it to learn to play guitar brand new years ago but never did figure out how to play guitar so it's sat in a closet "for years". Guy calls me back and says it works fine but has sat in the closet pretty much since new. ![]() The post was about an hour old and I figured it was probably already gone but what the hell. I hit reply & sent a message simply stating "I'll take it" as well as leaving voice mail on both phone numbers listed in the ad. ![]() On a whim, I hit the local CL to see what was posted this morning.ĭay-um!!! A SF Musicmaster Bass amp for $100?! I took a personal day off to get some things done like hitting the DMV for replacement plates (oh boy), bank stuff and other errands I never seem to have time for. I work 6 days/week every week + play in the band + do some web design work on the side so I don't get a lot of time to myself. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() In the floodplain habitats, jaguars are also known to attack Caimans and Turtles.Īlthough the events of jaguars attacking fully-grown crocodiles are sporadic, they can kill these reptiles. Giant Anteaters, Capybaras, and Marsh Deer are some of their significant prey. Studies have shown that their bite force can even pierce the shells of turtles and tortoises. The powerful bite of the jaguars makes them such formidable hunters they usually bite directly on the skull of their prey to fatally damage their brain. In contrast, the ventral parts of their body are unmarked and plain white in color. These muscular animals have a fur coat that ranges from pale-yellow to tan in color, with dark, rose-like markings (rosettes) scattered all over them. Wild Boars (Sus scrofa) Jaguars (Panthera Onca)īeing the only member of their genus endemic to the Americas, the Jaguars are the largest big cat species of the Americas (third largest in the world). Let’s take a look at all the big cats that have had violent encounters with these reptiles: Further, we’ll also learn about those that are a threat to the lives of their younger ones.ĭue to the thick skin and well-armored bodies of the crocodiles, it is difficult to imagine how any mammal would have a chance of injuring them, much less actually killing them.īut we’re probably underestimating the strength and ferocity of the big felines. This article will list down all the animals that can attack the crocodiles and potentially kill them. ![]() Baby crocodiles are at their most vulnerable when they are hatchlings.Īlthough crocodiles are one of the world’s ancient and most lethal reptiles, with one species being apex predators (Saltwater Crocodiles), they’re not without enemies. Moreover, the young or baby crocodiles are even more vulnerable in the wild, with predators like eagles, herons, and wild boars waiting for an opportunity to snatch them away and feed on them. ![]() ![]() ![]() The beauty of the 10 minute countdown lies in its adaptability to various time frames. For instance, challenge yourself to tidy up your workspace or complete a specific chore before the timer runs out.
![]() The fair value P/E range for HD comes in at around 22x to 24x. ![]() That sharp decline represents the decline in the prior year. We see a similar trajectory regarding the fair value P/E range that we saw for DPZ - a spike followed by a fairly sharp decline. In this case, it was more similar to the overall market hit as measured by the S&P 500 being down around 19.4%. The hit in 2022 wasn't as hard compared to DPZ. HD similarly benefited from the pandemic as people were stuck inside it was a great time to get projects done that they'd been meaning to do for years. An additional factor is the low dividend payout. 2023 should be a year of stabilized earnings and returning back to growth. I also suspect that, given the estimated EPS, it wouldn't be too large of a leap. I would base this on the trajectory of increases and noting the slowdown of more recent years. With a dividend yield of 1.32%, we see a yield lower than the broader market, so being compensated with higher growth is the payoff. That translates into $1.23 to $1.26 per quarter. My best guess is we get a 12 to 15% increase. This is certainly a consumer discretionary play while it's food and everyone has to eat, it isn't essential food that consumer staples provide.ĭividend estimates show that we could hit a $4.82 annual payout this year, which would mean a $1.20 quarterly dividend or an 8.33% boost. ![]() For 2023, most expect a recession, which could hit DPZ on earnings once again to bring down their anticipated growth. With a payout ratio of 34.30%, they have plenty of capacity for another monster boost, but I wouldn't blame them for being more conservative heading into this year. I don't know about you, but I would still find that quite compelling especially given the uncertainty in the future. The pace slowed in the latest year when it announced a 17% increase last year. The 5-year CAGR comes in at a mouthwatering 19.05%. A relatively short period of time compared to some other dividend growth stock choices out there. Ultimately, EPS growth should pick up once again with new store opening and entering new markets.ĭPZ has put up dividend growth for 9 years. It appears that most analysts believe this will be a small blip in the longer-term trajectory. That pandemic-style play was unwinding in 2022, and earnings are taking a hit as stimulus money is drained, and people are no longer stuck indoors. On that basis, it would indicate that there is some meaningful upside.ĭPZ Fair Value Estimate (Portfolio Insight) That large move has pushed the shares to trade well below their historical P/E range of around 25.5x to 28x. ![]() In particular, the pandemic helped make a massive leap in the stock price.Ī declining stock price doesn't always automatically make a stock worth investing in. DPZ shares had done exceptionally well over the prior years even despite this big hit. However, just looking at that specific timeframe alone could be missing the bigger picture. So we won't have to wait too long for these anticipated announcements. They also both happen to announce their dividend increases in February usually. These two are also historically exhibiting higher-than-usual dividend growth thanks to their higher-than-usual earnings growth. Today, I wanted to look at two companies whose stock prices were hit pretty hard last year. Of course, this rose in the last year not only from the dividend payout increases but also from the price decline. Overall, the dividend yield for the index was 1.74%. It was the best dividend growth since 2014, which clocked in at 12.72% year-over-year growth. That's despite having the worst performance since 2008. In 2022, the S&P 500 ( SP500) saw dividend payouts increase by 10.8%. So that can be a bonus on top of the passive income growth they provide.ĭividends don't rely on the stock market doing well. Both investor types also benefit from the fact that many dividend growth stocks tend to be more mature, financially stable investments. During accumulation, it is a way to take a more hands-off approach and let investments work for you in the background over many years. This is beneficial not only for retired investors but also for those in the accumulation phase of their life. Although inflation has been coming down now, the benefit of dividend growth doesn't disappear it just becomes even more attractive. ![]() Inflation hasn't been a problem in most of the last decade, but 2022 changed that. This can help combat the negative impacts of inflation by helping keep your purchasing power above inflation levels. Reinvesting dividends and investing in dividend-growth stocks are two ways to grow your income over time passively. This article was originally published to members of Cash Builder Opportunities on January 10th, 2023. ![]() ![]() They do the same thing, just in two different ways. YouTuber –, it will contain the most recent download for the modpack. The learning curve is a bit confusing initially, but the sheer possibilities the modpack allow make it an invaluable tool. Debug menu to change in-game properties.It comes with a great many features, including but not limited to: However, there are a few convenient ways to get mods.Īnjo2’s Getting Over It modpack is a tool for modifying Getting Over It as you play, no restarts required. Finding Modsįinding mods for Getting Over It is very easy just a search away. Upon launching the game, the appearance of the game will be modified. Now, place the “sharedassets1.assets” file from the mod you installed into the game folder. Take the file of that name originally in the game folder and: When you download a cosmetic mod, it should come with a file called “sharedassets1.assets”. Select “Browse Local Files” from the “Local Files” section. Open the “Properties” menu from your Steam library. As such, to install these you replace the assets (textures, models) the game uses to run normally. Installing Cosmetic ModsĪs the name suggests, these mods impact how the game looks and have no effect on the gameplay. Upon launching the game, the gameplay will be modified. Now, place the “Assembly-CSharp.dll” file from the mod you installed into the game folder. don’t worry – this shouldn’t mess up the game. I tried this and nothing noticeable happened, but I wasn't having issues in the first place, so who knows? It's worth a shot if you're having troubles, and we'll keep our eyes open for more info from the publisher on what to expect from Lords of the Fallen's first patches, and if it's identified any specific bugs related to performance.B) rename it and keep it in the game folder. Select "Properties" > "Installed Files" > Click on "Verify Integrity of Cache" Go to: "X:\Users\MYUSER\AppData\Local\LOTF2\Saved\" In responses to some negative Steam reviews, publisher CI Games has recommended updating to the latest graphics drivers-always a good idea, of course-and if that doesn't help, deleting your PSOs, which are related to shader compilation: Others of us at PC Gamer have also been happy with the performance (including with similar settings on a 3080 Ti at 4K), so you may consider trying Lords of the Fallen yourself to see how you fare, given that Steam's refund policy allows you to send it back if you can't get it running well. That's with DLSS on Balanced, and it looks pretty good, as far as my expectations for a four-year-old GPU go. It's of course possible that something else is causing long-term frame rate problems for players, but if my shader compilation diagnosis is at all correct, Lords of the Fallen could possibly take a cue from CoD and somehow indicate to players that they're only in stutter hell temporarily.Īfter that early stuttering cleared up, which didn't take long, I got Lords of the Fallen running at a respectable 60-80 fps on medium settings at 1440p on my RTX 2070 Super. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, which goes through a long shader recompilation process every time you update your drivers, wisely sticks a message at the top of the screen while it does this so that players know why it's running at 5 fps, and that the situation is temporary. ![]() ![]() After first launching Lords of the Fallen, I did experience single-digit frame rates in menus and right after loading into the starting mire, but I recognized this as the first-launch stuttering that often occurs when when a game has turned all your PC's might to the task of precompiling its shaders. ![]() ![]() ![]() The two Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awarded Spas at Wynn and Encore offer a variety of specialty treatments to help you relax and unwind. Attend a fitness class at the Fitness Centers at Wynn or Encore and indulge your sore muscles with one of our exclusive massages at the Spas. I agree to Money's Terms of Use and Priva.Explore Las Vegas in Google Earth. 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Note that, this is the official data provided by the developers of Zoom App. Yes, Zoom App is safe to download and install on Windows 11, 10. ![]() ![]() ![]() That may be good enough for Bad Robot, and adding in an easy, predictable pitch for a specific movie might break the indirect messaging already Bad Robot gets the ambient benefit of simply demonstrating its technical prowess in one of the increasingly rare “gotta see this” apps that makes theĭazzled user wonder who the hell made this app. The opportunity to slip in a little promo of Cruise repelling from that Dubai skyscraper After all, here is this platform that is proving to be as popular as most top game apps. I send laser-guided missiles into my desktop stapler regularly.Īs a branding exercise, Action Movie FX might be seen asĪ missed opportunity. Reticule to a tornado, a mass of machine guns, or a ditched helicopter. The iPhone camera and then superimpose (pretty damn seamlessly, I may add) clichéd action sequences - from incoming missiles laying waste to a ground zero that you pinpoint with a target The app allows you to take short video clips with Instagram meets Michael Bay - or, well, J.J. One of the best implementations of video editing/overlay techniques I have seen on a smartphone. The app does what Abrams and company actually do best - cool action. And thank God (or the "Eighth Dynamic," as Scientology might have it) - no Tom Cruise. ![]() Instead, the company’s Action Movie FX app has been a presence scoring high on the App Store’s Entertainment chart for about a month now. Throwaway that is clever for all of ten seconds. Ghost Protocol" has another "Star Trek" movie coming and the "Person of Interest" TV series now on air.īut the Bad Robot Interactive unit chose not to put out another cheesy movie promo app The talented action movie director and TV producer and owner of the Bad Robot Productions company that just released "Mission Impossible: ![]() ![]() The 15-inch model uses the extra space well-it’s drastically more powerful than the other MacBooks even though none of its year-to-year updates since 2012 have been very impressive. The 13-inch Pro only weighs 3.48 pounds, the 13-inch Air weighs 2.96 pounds, and the MacBook weighs 2.06 pounds. Of course, compared to any other product in the modern MacBook family, the 15-inch version is chunky. Those models weighed 5.6 pounds where the Retina version weighs 4.49 pounds they were 0.95 inches thick where the Retina model is 0.71 inches thick. If you’re upgrading from an older 15-inch non-Retina MacBook Pro, this laptop will still seem relatively thin and light. This is the same unibody aluminum chassis Apple has been using for the 15-inch model since the Retina model was introduced back in 2012. Nothing about the design of the new MacBook Pro is a surprise. Look and feel, 4K and 5K, and the Force Touch trackpad Apple sent us the high-end $2,499 model for review so we could at least test out all of those tweaks, but if you were hoping for something significantly better than the 20 models, you’ll come away disappointed. A different dedicated GPU in the high-end model, a marginally larger battery, and faster PCI Express-based storage are all welcome improvements. The new MacBook Pros do include a handful of other upgrades, though. It’s not clear why this happened-given the timing I’d guess Apple knows something we don’t about how well Intel’s quad-core parts are ramping up-but whatever the reason, the new model is neither as significant nor as interesting as it might have been. Instead, Apple released the new MacBook Pros with the exact same chips they’ve been using for almost two years now, quad-core Haswell chips with Intel’s Iris Pro 5200 GPU. ![]() Assuming they follow the same pattern as the dual-core Broadwell parts, those chips would have provided small CPU and battery life boosts and larger increases to graphics performance. Those were just announced and should begin showing up at retail within the next 30 to 60 days. ![]() When the company held off refreshing the 15-inch model alongside the 13-inch Pro and both MacBook Airs earlier this year, we assumed it was waiting for the oft-delayed quad-core Broadwell processors from Intel. Webcam, backlit keyboard, dual integrated mics, Force Touch trackpadĪpple released a new 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro last month, but it’s not the update we were expecting. Andrew Cunningham reader comments 157 with Specs at a glance: 15-inch 2015 Apple Retina MacBook ProĢ.5GHz Intel Core i7-4870HQ (Turbo up to 3.7GHz) ![]() ![]() ![]() We Tested Weber's Original Kettle Premium 22-Inch Charcoal Grill If you need a little more space, look to the larger Q 2400. This is the smaller of Weber’s two electric grill models. The Weber Q 1400 is a great choice if you live in a condo or other small space where the use of gas and charcoal grills may be restricted or if you want an easy-to-use unit that only needs to be plugged in. With porcelain-enameled cast-iron grates, you’ll get excellent heat retention and easy cleanup, as we've seen during tests. Though we did miss the true smoky flavor that can only come from wood and charcoal. We were really impressed with the meal created using this grill, especially the quality sear marks it left on veggie shish kebabs, hanger steak, zucchini slices, and marinated chicken breast. Once you do, the 189 square inches of cooking space can handle the grilling needs of anywhere from one person to four or more-depending on what you’re cooking up. The key to using the Q 1400 successfully is to wait a sufficient amount of time for the grill to come to temperature. Instead, plug the unit into an electrical outlet, adjust the temperature setting, and then get ready to grill. This compact but mighty electric grill delivers great flavor and doesn’t require propane or charcoal. Upgrade Your BBQ With the Weber Q 1400 Electric Grillįor an electric grill that performs great wherever there is a power outlet, choose the Q 1400 from Weber. The grill is available in several colors, and it has an easy-to-read fuel gauge next to the propane tank to let you know how much fuel you have remaining. This grill's open cart design provides additional storage space for your favorite tools, and it has integrated hooks on the side tables, as well. You'll want to make sure you have a second thermometer on-hand and be prepared for a small learning curve. Two aspects we didn't like are the smaller hood can translate to too-high heat when kept closed, and the built-in thermometer was consistently inaccurate. We experienced even heating and few flare-ups during our testing, with our home tester claiming that it's "worth the splurge." The grill has 529 square inches of cooking space across its enameled cast-iron cooking grates, providing plenty of room for all your burgers, steaks, and veggies-we found it ample enough for a family of five. There's also an improved ignition that we thoroughly enjoyed. This offers three burners with an output of 30,000 BTUs per hour, and it features the brand's GS4 grilling system, which includes porcelain-enameled "Flavorizer" bars and an efficient grease management system. If you’re looking for a well-built gas grill to sizzle your steaks, the Weber Spirit II E-310 is our top pick for a gas grill. Weber's Spirit II E-310 Gas Grill Is Worth the Splurge The ash is swept into the bottom catcher for easy disposal once it's cooled, while everything else only needs a quick wipe-down. When grilling time is over, this again has an advantage over older kettle grills. You do have to take the whole grate off to re-adjust your fuel though, one of the few downsides. During our smoking test, we were able to keep the grill within a range of 10 degrees for several hours, making this a great option for cooking with indirect heat.Īnother great component is the hinged grate's circular insert where you can quickly add charcoals while cooking. You can place the lid in different positions for the best top damper placement, with the bottom damper easy to adjust when your flame gets too hot. ![]() Keeping the temperature steady was also effortless. But not so with this Weber! It comes with an auto-start gas ignition that consistently lit the coals for us. To start, the grill is embedded within an easy-to-move cart that features an extra-large side table and enclosed charcoal storage.Īs you might know, starting a charcoal grill usually begins with simply getting the coals warmed up in a chimney starter. The Weber Performance Deluxe 22-Inch comes with updated key features, which will make your grilling sessions exceedingly easy. Weber has improved its iconic kettle grill through the decades and its latest version is nearly perfect. ![]() |
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