![]() Yes, this thing is a little easier to handle because of its new design, but the Pro Max is obviously going to be way too much phone for some people. A few people I've spoken to already think the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 has gotten too big, and the Pro Max offers even more screen to navigate. Apple bet that people wouldn't miss it and that'll largely be true, but if you have experienced faster screens, it's hard to go back.Īs for why this thing is daunting, well, just look at it. Maybe it's to prolong battery life in the company's first 5G phone, maybe it's something else. Leaks published before Apple's big event strongly suggested that the 12 Pros have all the hardware they need to actually do this - they just don't. The one real knock against it is that, unlike basically every half-decent Android phone, this screen only refreshes at 60Hz. The gorgeous part is self-explanatory: It's plenty bright for outdoor use, and the OLED display ramps its brightness up even further to 1,200 nits when displaying HDR video. At 6.7 inches, this Super Retina XDR screen is the biggest that Apple’s ever packed into an iPhone, and it's both gorgeous and a little daunting. The jury is still out on the extent of the impact, but if rumors are true and Apple really does plan to make a portless iPhone, expect a lot more on this subject.Īpple also gets credit for managing to squeeze in an even bigger display. Yes, it's convenient, but there's a notable body of evidence suggesting that widespread use of wireless charging could have a negative effect on the environment. Honestly, though - and I'll probably elaborate on this in another story - wireless charging is still too inefficient for me to fully embrace. Charging rates top out at 15W, or about double what you'd get from a standard Qi wireless charger. Apart from some neat cases, the most notable example is Apple's MagSafe wireless charging puck. ![]() The Pro Max also supports the full swath of MagSafe accessories, though most of them are forgettable. In any case, I'm sure it won't be the last such accident. At some point during my testing, the screen picked up a pronounced gouge right on the edge of the display, and I couldn't for the life of me tell you how or when it happened. Just remember, “shatter-resistant” is not the same as “scratch-proof”. It has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, and the same shatter-resistant CeramicShield covering the display. Its stainless steel body and frosted glass back repels grimy fingerprints and makes it less prone to sliding around. On the whole, Apple's nipping and tucking means the 12 Pro Max is more comfortable to use than last year's model, and that’s a big deal.Īside from that, the 12 Pro Max shares a lot with the iPhone 12 Pro. That said, it's also a little heavier than the iPhone 11 Pro Max, but not to the point where most people would make a fuss. ![]() If you break out the calipers, the difference seems minimal, but trust me - every fraction of a millimeter counts when we're talking about large devices you're going to hold throughout the day. It's also important to note that the iPhone 12 Pro Max is slightly thinner than last year's big iPhone. (They're especially noticeable on my gold review unit.) Not everyone will appreciate Apple's design choices this year, but the new look evokes fan-favorites like the iPhone 4 and 5 and gives the Pro Max a distinctive feel compared to the rest of the year’s premium smartphones. Inspired in part by Apple's redesigned iPad Pro, the Pro Max is sleek and angular with flat, stainless steel edges that, while eye-catching, are quick to pick up fingerprints. Like the rest of the iPhone 12 lineup, the Pro Max cuts a striking figure next to the last few generations of iPhones. (It's worth noting that, unlike the regular iPhone 12, the Pro Max costs the same regardless of whether you want an unlocked model or buy directly from a carrier.) Design and display By subscribing, you are agreeing to Engadget's Terms and Privacy Policy.
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![]() He drums his fingers on the belly, tracing the hiding harmonies, the matching rhythms of water, wind and trees. ![]() Seeking a motion to bind the drip, drip, drip of melting snow, to catch the fractured melodies that run through the chill boughs above. Chasing the rhythm, not quite yet a rhythm. He listens closely, blending his music with all he hears around him. Not a music to be played indoors, to be played within his father’s hearing. ![]() The first sounds moan and clash, as though in sorrow, but then reach out, testing the silver spaces of the frozen river, the keening of the breeze that troubles the highest branches, the muffled sound of the waters that move deep below the ice. He draws the viol from the canvas and opens its music to the air. He steals down to a clearing by the bank, to a seat on a toppled sycamore. Of how he steps through the drifts that lead down to the river, his footsteps first to break the newest fall of snow. … I can tell of how the boy creeps from the house in the first light of dawn, his viol swathed in thick canvas. I invite you to look at, listen to and enjoy this extract from the first chapter of this book, written by Charlotte-Elisabeth, purportedly Jean-Baptiste’s younger sister: By which I mean that it works contrapuntally, careering ahead but also looking back and catching itself up, complicating and enhancing itself via reversals and repetitions and new motifs, never short of a theme to be introduced and played on. The same words could be applied to this novel, a brilliant read inventively devised by Adelaide’s Michael Meehan, but somewhat devilish to review.Īn Ungrateful Instrument – Michael Meehan (Transit Lounge)īecause, although music often tells stories, this story tells music. This is how 15-year old Jean-Baptiste Forqueray (1699-1742) describes the music that his father Antoine (1672-1745) draws from the viol, aka viola da gamba. ![]() If you didn’t find any for your taste and wish, please send us photo and description of the required model and we will make it for you. In section “Shields”, you can see all models that we offer for ordering. ![]() SALES SHEET (PDF) Share this page Features Ballistics Sizes Options Images Tested to Federal Standard NIJ-STD-0108.
![]() ![]() Is the sender’s email from a suspicious domain name? (i.e., ).Does the sender’s email address and “from” name match? (You can hover over or click on their name to reveal their email address.).Is the subject line strange, with unusual punctuation and characters?.Is the sender asking for sensitive information like personal details or financial information?.Is this an unsolicited email from someone claiming to work for an organization like the FBI or the IRS?.Look at the strange sender email address starting with "kp7sx." How To Identify a Scam Email in 5 Seconds It catches you "off-guard" by tricking you into thinking you sent someone money.It has the same font and styling as PayPal.It has a subject line that makes you want to open.Example: PayPal Scam Email That Looks Real Read this guide before you click on a link, respond to a strange email, or download an attachment. Įven if you have the tiniest suspicion that an email is from a scammer, stop what you’re doing. According to the FBI, businesses lost $2.4 billion in 2021 to Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams. įor unsuspecting victims, scam emails can lead to downloading viruses - or even identity theft and financial fraud. The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) reported that nearly 23,000 unique phishing email subject lines were used in September 2022 alone. These legitimate-looking emails are designed to trick you into giving up sensitive information or clicking on malicious links.Īnd they’re getting more aggressive and sneaky with their scams. Hackers use spam emails to “phish” for victims. Or an old friend is suddenly reaching out to ask for financial help. Maybe it’s an email from Netflix, PayPal, or another account you use, claiming your password’s been compromised. But while some are easy to identify as spam, others are less obvious. We’ve all received strange and suspicious emails in our inbox. ![]() This is the first time I've seen cannibals wearing polka-dotted skirts, but it doesn't detract from the cartoon. This move is obviously leading (just look at her dreamy expression) to an effective acquisition of "first base " but perhaps he will take a moment to suck on a breath mint before the maneuver begins.Īnother cannibal cartoon by Herbert Goldberg. I really like the expressions in their eyes, and the fellow's puckered lips. "Helen Hokinson published several books of her own cartoons: So You're Going to Buy a Book in 1931, My Best Girls in 1941, and in 1948 her last book, When Were You Built? The Hokinson estate published: The Ladies, God Bless Them in 1950, There Are Ladies Present in 1952, and The Hokinson Festival in 1956."Ī wordless smoking gag from Jerry Marcus. ![]() After a time she became fearful people were laughing at rather than with the buxom, strong minded but occasionally befuddled women whom she had stamped as her own, and launched a crusade to defend and explain them. "Her drawings for The New Yorker featured plump well-to-do club women who wore high heeled shoes and were conscious of hats, fashions, caring for pets, and gardens. Here's a bit of her bio from the Mendota Museum (Mendota, IL) site: ![]() I don't think there are many dowagers-in-meetings gags now, but back in the day, they were a genre, perhaps best remembered in New Yorker drawings by Helen Hokinson. Just a lovely bit of clean line drawing.īo Brown with a good dowagers-in-a-meeting gag. I thought that Stan Hunt's gag was maybe a bit shopworn, but look at his lines: even the individual plates and casually placed utensils are shown. We looked at dozens and dozens of houses before buying one this past summer. I would agree with my Italian cartoonist colleague if only he would stop making fun of the Irish!Īn early Henry Boltinoff cartoon. Related: My friend Roy Delgado bemoans the lack of good cannibal cartoons in today's market. The TV is more important than the traditional roles of family! This cartoon would sell today.Ībove is one of the top cartoon cliches, and I'll be darned if Clyde Lamb didn't come up with a new and funny take on the idea. The one and only Mort Walker shows us an early women's rights cartoon. Lem Grier with a wordless and universal cartoon that's less about fishing and more about crummy human nature. ![]() I like the economy of the bicycle wheel spokes. The time's are a-changin'.Įven in the early years of his MARMADUKE newspaper panel, Brad Anderson was contributing to the gag cartoon market. Aside: I was in Pittsburgh over the weekend and was surprised that people can still smoke in restaurants there. Look at how adeptly Wyma shows those toes through the split shoes.Ĭlyde Lamb draws a snappy cartoon line here. Pete Wyma shows us that you can take the husband out of the tavern, but you can't take the tavern out of the husband. I've recently seen his work in The Funny Times. Joe is still cartooning, still working in the NYC area. The boy's effective expression telegraphs all that we need to know - and seals the gag. What struck me as odd is that these 2 fellows have the same hair and mustache - something I didn't notice until maybe the third time I looked at it.Īn early Joe Farris cartoon. The doctor's office is suggested by a cabinet, one bottle with a medical cross on it, and a half-hidden stethoscope. The black pants draw our eye to the whole point of the gag. Nickles employs a Syverson-drawn little guy to point at YOU!įred Levinson draws a subtly masterful cartoon. Dutton and Company, Inc.Ībove: the dedication. Here is a small sampler from a collection of Saturday Evening Post cartoons culled from HONEY I'M HOME!, a Bantam Books paperback edited by Marione R. I don't know what those blue shapes are, but they pretty much get in the way of the graphic to today's design sensibilities. Above: Frank O'Neal draws a sit-com-like gag for the cover of HONEY I'M HOME. ![]() ![]() In general, more aggressive tires are heavier. Mud tires have aggressive thread patterns with large lugs so that the tire will paddle through the mud. When choosing an ATV mud tire, it is key to find the optimal balance between weight and performance. What is the lightest aggressive ATV mud tire? 26-inch tires for 12-inch wheels Brand and ModelĢ6-inch tires for 14-inch wheels Brand and ModelĢ7-inch tires for 12-inch wheels Brand and ModelĢ7-inch tires for 14-inch wheels Brand and ModelĢ8-inch tires for 12-inch wheels Brand and ModelĢ8-inch tires for 14-inch wheels Brand and ModelĢ9-inch tires for 12-inch wheels Brand and ModelĢ9-inch tires for 14-inch wheels Brand and Modelģ0-inch tires for 12-inch wheels Brand and Modelģ0-inch tires for 14-inch wheels Brand and Modelģ1-inch tires for 14-inch wheels Brand and Modelģ2-inch tires for 14-inch wheels Brand and Modelģ3 to 34-inch tires for 14 and 15-inch wheels Brand and Model This is not meant as a complete list, but it does cover many of the most popular ATV tires on the market that are specifically made for mudding. Note that the ratings may change due to changes in the manufacturing process etc. The weights listed in these tables are manufacturer ratings collected at the time of writing this post. Are the manufacturer’s weight ratings always accurate?.How can you modify your ATV to handle bigger and heavier tires?.Heavy tires cause more strain on the drivetrain, causing wear and damage.Why is the weight of an ATV mud tire important.What is the lightest aggressive ATV mud tire?.33 to 34-inch tires for 14 and 15-inch wheels. ![]() Global spending on electric cars was up 50% in 2022 relative to 2021, reaching about USD 425 billion. Within Scope 3, the most commonly set targets include only category 11 emissions, which covers those incurred in the fuel supply chain and use of fuel to power vehicles produced by the car company.Īutomakers aim to reduce emissions throughout the supply chain coming from sources controlled or owned by an organisation, and indirect emissions associated with the purchase of electricity, steam, heat, or cooling) by 50%-80%, relative to recent benchmarks, as well as certain Scope 3 emissions by 30%-50%, all in the 2030-2035 timeframe. The automotive groups have set targets for LDVs to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions (i.e. ![]() In addition to goals to electrify vehicle production and sales, major automotive groups have set corporate decarbonisation targets.Įight major automotive groups that collectively accounted for more than 40% of LDV sales in 2022 – BMW Group, Ford, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Renault Group, Toyota, Volvo Cars, and VW Group – have joined the Science-Based Targets initiative, which defines a common framework and path to reduce emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. Half of its total 1 million sales target by 2025 to be NEVs 1.5 million vehicles (mostly NEVs) sold by 2030 NEVs to make up 1 million of 3 million in total sales in 2025 Plans for 100% of EV sales by 2035 and 50% EV sales by 2030 in their Environmental Targets 2030Ĭumulative sales of over 2 million EVs by the end of 2025 EV sales shares of 30% by 2025, 50% by 2030Īims to have fully electric line-up by 2030Īll new model launches from 2026 to be electric to sell 100% EVs by 2028Ĭeased ICE vehicle production has produced only EVs since March 2022Īnnual sales of 1 million NEVs by 2023 including small EVs 40% NEVs in total sales by 2025 Updated global target to 44% EV sales by 2026 (with regional subtargets for Europe, Japan, China, and the United States) and to 55% EV sales by 2030 Targets fully electric production by 2033 (brought forward by two years)ġ 500 000 BEV sales introduce 10 additional models by 2026 committed to a multi-pathway approach to reduce CO 2, including continuing development of FCEVs and PHEVsĮxpects at least 25% of sales globally to be BEV in 2030Īims to launch 30 EV models globally by 2030, with production volume of more than 2 million units annually Voluntary announcements of EV targets have become increasingly common across the automotive industryĪutomakers’ electrification targets for LDV since 2022 Just seven automakers, which were collectively responsible for nearly half of LDV sales in 2022, have capital expenditures of more than USD 55 billion on emerging automotive technologies since 2019, including for manufacturing facilities. In addition, automakers continue to invest increasing sums in electrification and digital technologies. Several Chinese OEMs recently announced EV targets in contrast with OEMs based in the rest of the world, Chinese car manufacturers’ targets are generally shorter-term and tend to be well within reach of current NEV market shares. Major new OEM announcements have been made at the global level and regionally in 2022-2023. Indeed, it is probably no coincidence that the most ambitious targets are for the European market, where the newly amended CO 2 emission standards would mean that all new cars and vans will be zero-emission by 2035. However, manufacturers’ targets are non-binding and still often focus only on leading EV markets. As shown in Prospects for electric vehicle deployment, these targets often exceed not only regulatory requirements (as reflected in the Stated Policies Scenario), but also government ambitions (as reflected in the Announced Pledges Scenario). ![]() Targets may be formulated in terms of total sales volumes, as sales shares, or as an ambition to transition all sales of the company or of a certain brand to all-electric.
![]() I hope that gift of presence is something he'll benefit from and remember fondly when he's older.īetween COVID, my wife's work schedule and my son's school schedule, I haven't done lots of traveling. I can be there for him without any competing obligations. It takes a lot of time, but I'm grateful that I have that time. Now that school is back in session, I walk him to school, read books and do Legos with him, and help with his homework. Over the summer, I repainted his room, took him to the beach, took him on hikes, and spent many hot days at the pool. While she's working, I'm the stay-at-home dad to our son. If she wants to join me in retirement next year so we can travel more, or if she wants to keep working a while longer and let our net worth grow, both those options are perfectly fine with me. I've done my best not to pressure my wife either way. I was planning to withdraw between 2.5% and 3%, which should survive a dip like this, but I'm not upset about not having to put that to the test just yet. I'm down about $400,000 from my all-time high, but I'm not stressing at all. Her salary plus the dividend payouts from my taxable account cover our expenses, plus we get that sweet employer-paid health insurance. Her job is easy, low-stress and 80% working from home, and she wants to keep working at least until the stock market recovers. But then the markets dropped, and she didn't like the idea of giving up her paycheck while our net worth was decreasing. The plan was for my wife to quit in 2022. OK, let me put this out there to start with: I'm a complete fraud. Technically, this one-year update is a little late, but I have an excuse: I've been having too much goddamn fun! I FIREd last July with $2.3M in investments, zero debt and a paid-off place. As is tradition, I'm back to fill you in on how it's been going.īasic details: 39M at retirement, 40 now. Greetings, FIers! I retired in summer 2021.
Read more about SMS removal here.Īllowed call handling for both insecure and private calls. You can now export your existing SMS messages to another SMS/MMS app, and these permissions allow that database to be written to. In order to do this, it needed to be able to send and receive text messages (both SMS and MMS). Signal was capable of functioning as a complete replacement to your phone’s stock messaging application. Also used to support an account transfer through Wi-Fi direct. Read calendar events plus confidential informationĪdd or modify calendar events and send email to guests without owners' knowledgeĬalendar permissions will allow you to share your calendar events in messages to your friends.Īccess to your contacts lets Signal associate incoming phone numbers with names and display contact information when you are selecting who to compose a message to.Īllows you to share your current location in messages with your friends. Signal can add new phone numbers to existing contacts and create brand new contacts as well. These accounts can be viewed in the Accounts section of your Android System Settings.Īccess to your contact cards allows Signal to associate your phone number with your name.
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