![]() There are many dining options in the town of Laugarvatn or in Flúðir which is closer to our Bubble location. You will end the day with a night in our unique Bubble accommodation surrounded by the wonders of nature. A greenhouse with dining capacity for 6 people, this intimate and elegant space, sources local produce and like our bubbles, is a true escape from the ordinary. With steam baths, sauna, relaxing pools, and the lake itself (if you are brave enough to take a dip!), Fontana promotes health, wellbeing and relaxation, within the beautiful and spectacular Icelandic landscape.ģ0 minutes drive away from Laugarvatn you will find our exclusive Restaurant Sumarrós. Overlooking Laugarvatn itself, Fontana is a beautiful and tranquil bathing spot and spa. This is truly one of the most unique experiences you can have, not only in Iceland, but on the entire planet!įollowing on from diving you will warm up in the geothermal waters of Fontana Spa, and this is surely the perfect activity to continue this tour. With experienced and fully qualified Dive Guides and all equipment provided you will be fully prepared before your underwater adventure of a lifetime. With some of the clearest water in the world and visibility exceeding 100m, you will float between the American and Eurasian continental plates- in places being able to touch both at once. Silfra is situated in the heart of Thingvellir National Park and just one hours drive from Reykjavik. With some of the clearest water in the world and visibility exceeding 100m, you will float between the American and Eurasian continental plates- in places being able to touch both at once.Įxplore the depths in Iceland’s premiere diving spot. Here you will find Silfra, Iceland’s premiere diving location. Maybe the restaurant is also known for its Italian dishes as an Icelandic family enjoyed some pasta ordered from a separate menu.You will begin by setting out for Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the main sights on the Golden Circle. Breakfast is included, so you can start your day. The hotel stands on the banks of the majestic river Olfusa, with views of the towering Ingólfsfjall peak in the background, and an in-house luxury spa and cinema. The only odd thing was the background music with old Italian classics, which were not expected in an Icelandic restaurant. Each guest at the 4-star property can enjoy views from the rooms. Comfortable, calm and convenient, the four-star Hotel Selfoss has all you need for a premium and relaxing stay in the centre of town. That’s maybe why Google categorizes it as “fine dining”. Indeed, we paid slightly more than the average price we paid in Reykjavik. The restaurant is a bit pricey if we consider that Sellfoss is not really a big city. Each guest at the 4-star property can enjoy views from the rooms. I still dream about that loaf of bread dipped in the soup. Arctic Nature Hotel is a family owned apartment hotel in the heart of Selfoss. ![]() We loved the soup too, which we ate with homemade warm bread and butter. Cozy Apartment Hotel in Selfoss, Iceland. Even though it may sound awkward, the combination was actually a great success for our taste butts. We ordered some lobster soup and a sophisticated main course consisting of grilled cod fish accompanied by veggies, yolk cream and some spicy salami. The staff was polite and friendly, and the food came quickly enough to satisfy our hunger. It was very cosy, and we felt immediately at home. The interior was nicely decorated with old stuff, from photos and books passing to old instruments and devices. Not only was highly rated on Google, but it also looked nice from outside, being an independent house in perfect Icelandic style. We had few options available at walking distance from the hotel where we stayed but Tryggvaskali restaurant caught our interest from the very beginning. We were exhausted from the long day spent exploring the Golden Circle and we were looking for a cosy restaurant where we could enjoy a good meal before going to bed. Hotel Sellfoss View Stunning Sunset at Sellfoss Tryggvaskali Restaurant – Sellfoss Unfortunately, the sky was cloudy while we were there so we didn’t see it. Indeed, we started feeling hungry only in the mid afternoon when we had some snacks from the petrol station.Īs any hotel in Iceland, also Selfoss Hotel provides customers with the northern lights alert. Not the best buffet breakfast you will ever have but it is more than enough for an explorer needs. However, the hotel’s buffet breakfast is enjoyable with a selection of eggs, cheese, salami and fruit, coffee and juice. We didn’t have time to try the spa or dine at the local restaurant as we opted to have dinner at a nearby restaurant. The enjoyable view, quiet location and comfy bed will allow you to recover after a day of intense exploring. ![]() Our room had a very big window facing the river, which in winter was partially covered by ice. The hotel is nicely decorated and offers big rooms with a view. We really liked Selfoss hotel even though we spent only one night there during our guided tour of the Golden Circle. ![]()
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![]() With an average customer order of 500 labels, Digital Lollipop uses SoftRIP to produce high-quality labels quickly and efficiently.ĭigital Lollipop uses SoftRIP’s Variable Data Printing Option (VDP) primarily for customizing their water bottle labels. The other half is dedicated to product labels, especially food, cosmetics, wine, and nutraceutical. About half of their business is dedicated to printing labels for water bottles. If a product requires a sticky label, chances are good that Digital Lollipop is the company for the job. “They can even test it out on their products!” ![]() ![]() “It’s better than a digital proof because customers can see and feel the material,” says Bogatie. This allows the customer to see a number of options before committing to one label. Using Wasatch, Digital Lollipop can easily print many different label designs and layouts for their customers to choose from. After researching a number of label printers, he settled on the iTech AXXIS Digital Label Printer from Allen Datagraph Systems, Inc., that features an Epson B-500DN inkjet print engine because it was bundled with Wasatch SoftRIP. After working in the high-end flexo industry for eight years and watching technology advance, Tony saw the value in printing digital short-run labels. ![]() Digital Lollipop, an Australian digital label and sticker printing company founded by Tony Bogatie, has been producing quality products since they opened their doors more than a year ago. ![]() ![]() ![]()
![]() ![]() The use case of Bitcoin as a payment instrument They just used a concept and a protocol created back in 1991, add some improvements, and presented the model of the decentralized financial system and the first cryptocurrency. Additionally, the system used private keys or digital signatures to sign the document. Thus, the data structure keeps the strict chronological order. Every record included the hashes of previous records’ certificates. One of the possible solutions was a system where document timestamps could not have tampered with. The initial idea was in creating a storage system where documents are protected from unauthorized changes. Even before BTC developers launched the first distributed ledger, the concept of blockchain was described by different computer scientists. But we shouldn’t forget that they (or he) have also created the first blockchain - the only kind of digital network where cryptocurrencies can operate. We know people with the nickname, Satoshi Nakamoto, as the Bitcoin creators. What is Bitcoin (BTC) and how it can change the global financial system? And high liquidity means fast execution of even large-volume trading orders. Usually, the smaller the spread, the higher the market liquidity. This indicator visually reflects how many customers are willing to buy or sell Bitcoin (BTC) for a particular price.Ĭonsequently, we can see the market spread - the difference between the lowest bid (buy) price and the highest ask (sell) price. To find more supportive info for their suggestions, experienced traders often check the market depth formed by the order book records. Theoretically, the price will soon return to the previous level. So, if you can see a significant increase or decrease in the BTC price, but the trading volume pillar is lower than many others shown nearby, that means market participants will most likely don’t support this shift. The answer is simple - the higher the trading volume is, the more people (or traders) are supporting the current trend. Why this info is important when analyzing the crypto market? You can see the customers’ trading volume under the candlesticks - they are grey pillars on the graph. They’re not overloaded with tins of oscillators, like on many other crypto platforms, but represent only the price fluctuations and the trading volume of different time periods. The CEX.IO live price charts are intuitively navigated and consist only of essential information needed for trading cryptocurrencies. However, keep in mind this value can change dramatically even the next minute. This is an approximate price at which you can buy Bitcoins (BTC) for now. Put the cursor on the latest candle (to the right part) and to find the current BTC in USD exchange rate. On the downside of the chart, we can see the time metric. When you look at the right part of the graph, you can see the price indexes. There are different pillows called ‘candlesticks’ that show the uptrend (those are green) and downtrend (if they are red). If you look at the Trade page on the CEX.IO website, you can see the chart representing the fluctuations of BTC market value. So, what info can you see on this graph? Price fluctuations This data helps to catch the good entry points and buy the asset for low prices and sell them when the value rises so as to get income. ![]() Traders use this information to understand the sentiments on the market - whether they are bullish (when the rate rising) or bearish (when it goes down). Whether you look at the price chart of the crypto or stock assets, you can see a visual representation of the price changes in different periods of time. Therefore it’s essential to follow the price charts and understand what influences the value of BTC and other coins and tokens. At the same time, trading crypto involves higher risks. That’s why it’s so attractive for institutional and retail users. ![]() Besides, trading cryptocurrencies don’t require special finance education. ![]() By trading virtual currencies you can make profits more quickly than when you trade stocks. It’s worth mentioning that crypto markets are highly volatile. Thus, the majority of crypto enthusiasts are investors or traders who are trying to get a profit by speculating on crypto prices. Nowadays, cryptocurrencies are often called digital assets, because we can buy, sell, trade them just like traditional assets on the stock market. Why follow the BTC to USD live price chart? ![]() ![]() Trump’s success in transforming the party has radically changed the path to the Republican presidential nomination: the traditional elitist route through state and national party leaders, the Washington lobbying and interest group community and top fund-raisers across the country no longer assures success, and may, instead, prove a liability.įor those seeking to emulate Trump - Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley, Ron DeSantis, for example - the basic question is whether Trump’s trajectory is replicable or whether there are unexplored avenues to victory at the 2024 Republican National Convention. Jamelle Bouie wonders whether voters will accept a party “that promises quite a bit but won’t work to make any of it a reality.”.Ezra Klein writes that “midterms typically raze the governing party” and explores just how tough a road the Democrats have ahead.Opinion Debate Will the Democrats face a midterm wipeout? Lacking these traditional credentials, Trump sought out “the underserved market within the Republican electorate by giving those voters what they might have wanted, but weren’t getting from the other mainstream selections.” When Trump got into the 2016 primary race, “he did not have a clear coalition, nor did he have the things candidates normally have when running for president: political experience, governing experience, or a track record supporting party issues and ideologies,” Joseph Uscinski, a political scientist at the University of Miami, wrote in an email. Maureen Dowd writes that Biden has “a very narrow window to do great things” and shouldn’t squander it appeasing Republican opponents. Edsall explores new research on whether the Democratic Party could find more success focusing on race or on class when trying to build support. ![]() ![]() ![]() It also has a handy plastic cover attached to the “female receptacle,” to keep out water and dust when not in use. The other end has a foot of extra cord and an AC port, so you can string multiple sets of lights together. It’s an ample 48 feet long, with 15 sockets spaced 3 feet apart, including 2 feet at the end of the cord with the input plug to help you reach faraway outlets. It’s ruggedly built yet has a sophisticated look. 11-Watt Outdoor Weatherproof String Light is a solid set of lights. Why it’s great: The Newhouse Lighting 48 ft. And, unlike most lanterns we tested, the 60-Day Duro is backed by a lifetime warranty. It’s powered by six D batteries (not included), allowing the lamp to stay lit on its highest brightness setting for at least 60 days before the batteries must be replaced-which is something we verified in our testing. Like every other model we tested, the 60-Day Duro has three brightness settings and a cool tone-shedding light that’s bright enough to read by yet also feels cozy. The upper handle is also coated in textured rubber, making it easier to grasp. With a hard-plastic shell, it feels sturdy, and it has grippy strips of rubber on the sides, top, and base that keep it from toppling over or slipping out of your hands. There’s a handle on top-to hang the lantern from a carabiner, pick it up with ease, or hold it out in front of you like a creepy old innkeeper-as well as a loop on the bottom (for additional hanging options). It’s the brightest tabletop lantern we’ve tested by far, with an impressive 1,200-lumen rating. Why it’s great: When it comes to portable outdoor lighting, the UST 60-Day Duro is the full package. It also has a handy valve to keep dust and water from leaking into the USB-A port, as well as a battery-status button, which lets you check how much charge it has left. ![]() And this lamp’s light-which can be set to low, medium, high, or flashing-creates an inviting, warm cast. The Luci’s USB-A port puts out up to 8 watts, according to our assessment. It has straps on both the top and the bottom-making it easy to carry, clip on a carabiner, hang inside a tent, or string on a clothesline by contrast, other models we tested had only a single hook or handle. This means it’s completely protected against dust and can be safely submerged in water up to 3.3 feet. The Luci has an International Protection rating (a weatherproofing standard, also called the Ingress Protection rating) of IP67. And its built-in battery has a 4,000-mAh capacity, which is as high as that of any model we tested. It can be charged using its USB-A port or solar panel-both located on the top surface of the light. Why it’s great: At 300 lumens, the Luci Base Light is one of the brightest packable lights we tested. ![]() ![]() ![]() The problem still persists at these values. V-hold - 93kohm (should be 100-250kohm if I read correctly) Probably pots are broken - after removing the glue and moving them around i can get maximum values of: This YouTube video called "How to repair an IBM 5151 Monitor" points to the Vertical Hold ("V-Hold") pot at around 10:15 (the link is timestamped). In the IBM 5151 Monochrome Display, the vertical hold adjustment is VR401. Of course, other causes are also possible. My guess is that the vertical hold adjustment pot lost contact and needs cleaning or replacement. If the setting of that pot is completely off, you might get the symptom shown in your video. ![]() If that pot is slightly off, you will get a rolling image. Most CRT monitors have a "vertical hold" adjustment pot. Your problem is that the vertical oscillator is not syncing correctly. The horizontal stuff is the scary stuff that works with moderately high voltages (hundreds of volts) and is coupled to the anode voltage generation (around 13000 volts). The good news: Horizontal sync is working fine on the monitor. What might be the cause of such behavior? It would be a waste to throw it away especially it was working ok sometimes. Same with increasing/decreasing brightness/luminocity as well as with using different CGA emulators. Also, leaving monitor turned on for longer time does not change anything. ![]() There is no difference in display quality when using different HGC cards/PCs. The monitor behaves this way since about 10 years ago, though there were some brief, random moments when it displayed image correctly. I have a problem with my IBM 5151 - after turning on, it displays jittery image (out of sync - like, I guess). ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Uncompromised 60fps gameplay, 4K resolution, and ultra high-quality textures. Track down hidden sanctums of devout followers and discover your true purpose.Įxperience the superior way to play the award-winning Mortal Shell. They spare no mercy, with survival demanding superior awareness, precision and instincts. As the remains of humanity wither and rot, zealous foes fester in the ruins. Luckily, there are also some good ideas to counterweight the bad ones: if you’re a fan of the Souls series, you should give this a go.Mortal Shell is a ruthless and deep action-RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. Mortal Shell is a good game plagued by some poor design choices, especially when it comes to worldbuilding. Giving it some thought, I believe a SAVE is more appropriate, especially when considering the asking price of 29.99€ when most of the titles in this genre started from a way higher price point. Verdictįor my final verdict, I’m honestly torn between a SAVE and a SAVE FOR LATER. We’re talking about 2x or even 3x their normal animation speed here, which can be quite annoying if you get hit unexpectedly. Another strange behaviour is the one of some enemies: sometimes, in order to react to your presence, stand up and attack with impossibly high speeds. It’s a problem that similar titles have too, sure, but having to deal with it each time is pretty annoying. Besides a few bugs, the most prominent problem here is the camera and targeting system, which sometimes just doesn’t work when swapping from one enemy to the other. Mortal Shell’s experience isn’t the cleanest one I’ve ever had, but it’s also not completely bad. Different weapons have different abilities: its up to the player to upgrade them and unlock the most powerful ones. This, accompanied by the numerous enemy camps and an extremely cryptic lore, disadvantages exploration and, after some time, the bore of backtracking starts to kick in. Exploring the different locations is at first a tedious job, as even the very first map tends to be unnecessarily intricate. One of the worst problems of Mortal Shell is undeniably its level design: there is a subtle difference between complex and confusing and, unfortunately, this title is the latter. This mechanic is incredibly dynamic and can be used even during an attack or a dodge. The second big twist, in combat, is the possibility to harden your character: this means that your shell immobilizes for a couple of seconds, becoming immune to damage and staggering the enemies that hit you in the time frame. The ability to harden will save your life countless times. This might seem very difficult at first, as the parry time window is tiny and enemy attacks are often made to throw you off time, but as you progress in the game and acquire more confidence, parrying becomes an incredibly useful feature. This sigil allows players to consume resolve and absorb a health chunk from the enemy they successfully parried. Unlike in Dark Souls, in fact, players don’t have a flask at their disposal to regain health: instead, they have to make use of the different items scattered around the world, like Wealthcaps (mushrooms that greatly increase regeneration), or parry using a special sigil. Petrificus TotalusĬombat in Mortal Shell is deeply inspired, like the rest of the game, by the Souls series, but with two major twists. While a lower number of weapons should imply a greater balance among them, I found some to be too heavy and cumbersome (but maybe that just me, the one light and agile style player). Instead, there are a restricted number of weapons that can be found scattered around the map and, instead of swapping a sword in favour of a stronger one, you’ll have to rely on different items that allow to upgrade them. On the weapon side, you’ll have to forget the drop system of the Souls series, that is here non-existent. Passing from one shell to another costs effigies and may harm the shell, so do it with caution! The possibility to switch from one shell to the other in real-time, even during fights, allows a great dynamism and the possibility to adapt to fights where one shell might struggle a little bit. Each one of these shells has a different past, brings up different visions (the game’s lore is partially explained through them) and has not only different amounts of HPs and stamina, but also different abilities, which can be improved over time by spending tar and visions. These are bodies of fallen warriors that you, as the Foundling, an enigmatic and alien-ish looking creatures, can bring to an un-death state by inhabiting them. One of the biggest gameplay twists that Mortal Shell introduces are, as the name suggests, the shells. Mortal Shell’s atmosphere exudes Dark Souls games Lost and Found ![]() ![]() ![]() The king of the abyssals, after having defeated many heroes, seems really unbeatable. Various heroes try to stop them, but they are regularly defeated The Earth is threatened by the arrival of the abyssals from the sea. The heroes of class S try to prevent a human catastrophe, but all their attempts seem to be in vain. The Hero Association detects intense mysterious activity in the ghost quarter of Z city and sends some of its members to resolve the matter. Saitama barely scrapes by, but Genos’s high scores attract the attention of the Hero Association. Genos and Saitama take the exam to become heroes. Speed-o’-Sound Sonic confronts them and kills them all except one. The Paradisers are a group of men led by Hammerhead who want a world without work. Hearing that Genos and Saitama are heading over to stop him, Doctor Genus releases his ultimate weapon - a monster that even he can’t control. After having seen Saitama in action, he asks if he can become his student. ![]() Genos is a cyborg who fights for justice. After years of training he becomes strong and faces all sorts of monsters to protect humanity. Saitama is determined to become a superhero. And thus begins the story of One Punch Man, an action-comedy that follows an eccentric individual who longs to fight strong enemies that can hopefully give him the excitement he once felt and just maybe, he’ll become popular in the process. Genos proposes that the two join the Hero Association in order to become certified heroes that will be recognized for their positive contributions to society, and Saitama, shocked that no one knows who he is, quickly agrees. This all changes with the arrival of Genos, a 19-year-old cyborg, who wishes to be Saitama’s disciple after seeing what he is capable of. In fact, all it takes to defeat evildoers with just one punch has led to an unexpected problem-he is no longer able to enjoy the thrill of battling and has become quite bored. Now, Saitama is incredibly powerful, so much so that no enemy is able to defeat him in battle. In order to pursue his childhood dream, he trained relentlessly for three years-and lost all of his hair in the process. Synopsis: The seemingly ordinary and unimpressive Saitama has a rather unique hobby: being a hero. Quality: 720p/480p/360pLanguage: English with Subtitlesĭownload One Punch Man Season 1 English dubbed Episodes:. ![]() ![]() Ledger is at the top of his game in his most overlooked performance the year following his first Oscar nomination for best actor in a supporting role in Brokeback Mountain. The raw enactment of a poet and heroin addict named Dan ( Heath Ledger) who drags his girlfriend Candy ( Abbie Cornish) into his vapid world of addiction and damage is rife with humiliation, degradation, toxicity, and abuse. For those who can hang, they’ll be rewarded with a colorful, unpredictable movie musical unlike any other.ġ hr 48 min | Romantic Drama | Neil ArmfieldĬast: Heath Ledger, Abbie Cornish, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Budge, Tony Martin, Noni Hazelhurstįew films hurt like Candy. The steepest hurdle for any viewer experiencing Annette will be the decision by director Leos Carax ( Holy Motors) to make Annette, the child of Driver and Cotillard, a very deliberately obvious marionette puppet. Annette debuts the same year as the Edgar Wright ( Baby Driver) documentary chronicling Ron and Russell Mael’s influential musical career, titled The Sparks Brothers. The music, lyrics, and story are by the mythical Mael brothers of Sparks. The songs throughout the picture often serve to convey feelings experienced over a period of time, more than they are meant to serve as profound pontification. The use of soliloquies and asides expands upon the characters’ thoughts and feelings throughout the musical montage. He’s a stand-up comic, something like a morose Bo Burnham, and she’s a star opera singer. Adam Driver ( Star Wars: The Force Awakens) and Marion Cotillard ( Inception) play two artists in love in LA. ![]() ![]() Though there is music, singing, long takes, and dancing, the movie doesn’t feel like it’s meant for musical lovers. One of the weirder, longer movies on the list, Annette is a musical drama for film lovers. It’s a multifaceted and semi-relatable cautionary look at the banality of life on a collision course with the restlessness of youth empowered by privilege.Ģ hr 19 min | Musical Romantic Drama | Leos CaraxĬast: Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard, Simon Helberg, Angele, Devyn Mcdowell The slow pull of tension to and through the heist that persists despite the comedy, peculiarity, and barrage of film homage, is an achievement in and of itself. True story aside, the young actors leading the picture feel dynamic and naive throughout the planning and execution of the heist- Evan Peters ( American Horror Story) in particular. Many films boast to be “based on a true story,” but American Animals cheekily claims, “this is a true story.” Narration and fourth-wall-breaking documentary-style testimonials from the actual men who attempted to abscond with and fence rare artworks from Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky interrupt and enhance the action and drama of the picture. RELATED: The Best Hidden Gems and Underrated Movies on Netflix Right NowĬast: Evan Peters, Blake Jenner, Barry Keoghan, Jared Abrahamson, Eddie KingĪlongside A Taxi Driver, American Animals is one of the best and most entertaining hidden gems on Prime Video. To save weary subscribers sifting through an almost endless series of titles and pictures, here are the best hidden gems and underrated movies currently on Prime Video.Įditor's note: This article was updated September 2022 to include Thirteen Lives, Samaritan, Suspiria, Handmaiden, All the Old Knives, and The Voyeurs. Subscribers receive access to a plethora of titles available to stream, with no ads, alongside an even larger library of at-home rental selections. Prime Video boasts a daunting selection size, and it doesn’t show any signs of shrinking. It’s a common problem across all streaming services, including Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max. The deluge of titles hidden behind each category can make judging the quality of each specific movie difficult without watching them. But with limited time and knowledge, zeroing in on something spectacular and untapped is tricky. Everyone wants to find something new, something unique, impactful, and underappreciated to enjoy and share. People with limited amounts of free time burn it perusing selections based on algorithmic suggestions until they settle for a comfort show, or until they end up in the best section on any streaming service: watch again. Now, scrolling through titles searching for something to watch has become a pastime of its own. Then Netflix, and its competitors, splintered the market, obliterating the brick-and-mortar video store with its subscription streaming service model. ![]() ![]() Browsing through the aisles at Blockbuster, observing each box and cover, became its own pre-movie night ritual for millions of people before streaming services usurped the lion’s share of the market of at-home movie watchers. ![]() |
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