A traditional burger bun like Artesano bakery bun contains 34 grams of net carbs and 190 calories. Replace that with an Orowheat Keto bun, which contains only 6 net carbs and 80 calories.
In this tutorial, I will explain how to create an animated travel map route from point A to point B using Pinnacle Studio.
1. Create two map images
We’re going to need to create 2 images.
an image without a route
an image with a route
This tutorial assumes you know how to create such images. I took a screenshot of Google Maps for the map background and used Photoshop to add balloon markers and location labels and to create the smooth route curves.
By default, the clips will be 3 seconds long. I prefer to drag them so they are 10 seconds long.
3. Create the animation
Drag the playhead to the beginning of the image clips
Double-click on the image on AV track 1
Click the “Effect” tab
Click the “2D-3D” tab
Double-click “2D Editor Advanced”
For “Select Preset”, choose “No Preset”
Scroll down. Under “Cropping, we’re going to edit the cropping properties as follows:
if the line will mostly animate toward the bottom, drag the Top % slider until the line first completely disappears.
if the line will mostly animate toward the top, drag the Bottom % slider until the line first completely disappears.
if the line will mostly animate toward the right, drag the Left % slider until the line first completely disappears.
if the line will mostly animate toward the left, drag the Right % slider until the line first completely disappears.
The clip in AV track 1 shows a black mask partially covering the image as you drag the slider.
Drag the slider, you’ll notice the line starts to disappear in the preview window.
Scroll back up in the 2D Editor Advanced pane and click on the diamond icon to turn on keyframing.
Drag the playhead to the point on the clip where you want the line to be finished. This will also change the speed of the “animation” as the cropping will go quicker if you end it earlier. I just dragged it to near the end of the clip.
Scroll back down and drag the slider to the left until the line first appears in full
Preview the animation in the preview window.
If the animation looks good, you can export it.
One idea is to partially overlay a video clip of you driving while describing your trip.
Another idea is to overlay the map route animation at 50% opacity over a video of the trip.
In the example above, I used the following two images.
sf-la-without-line.pngsf-la-with-line.png
To create the composite video, I used Corel VideoStudio and put the route animation video on an overlay track.
Double-clicking the overlay clip opens the clip’s settings. I clicked the “Blending” tab and then set the opacity to 50%.
I then had to slow down the speed of the route animation so its duration would be close to or match that of the airplane clips.
Right-click on the route animation clip
Speed > Speed/Time-lapse…
Change duration (in my case, I chose 20 seconds)
UPDATE
It’s actually easier to create the route animation on a Mac using Keynote. See these video tutorials.
Sometimes, you can download a YouTube video using a tool like YouTube-DLG or an online YouTube to MP4 converter. However, this doesn’t always work. One workaround is to use a screen recorder to record the video as it’s playing on YouTube in a browser. However, if you do this, then depending on various factors including the original video and your screen’s resolution, YouTube may show black bars around the video, like this
This tutorial for Windows will explain how to
screen record a YouTube video
resize the recorded video to remove the black bars
Screen Record a YouTube Video
There are many tools you can use to record your screen. I’m going to use the Xbox Game Bar that comes included with Windows. We’ll need to update our video settings to not record the mouse cursor.
Open the Gaming > Captures settings and turn off “Capture mouse cursor when recording a game”
Open a browser, go to YouTube, and go to the video you want to record
Open Xbox Game Bar and click the record button
Play the video
Click to stop recording when you want to stop recording.
My screen resolution is set to 1920 x 1200.
Therefore, if you open the video recording’s properties, you’ll notice that the resolution is 1920 x 1200 instead of the standard 1920 x 1080 size for 1080p resolution. We’ll need to resize this and remove the black bars.
Resize a video and remove the black bars
On Windows, open ClipChamp video editor
Import your video file
Drag it to the preview window
Make sure the aspect ratio is set to 16:9
Double-click the “Fill” icon
Notice how the video content fills the preview window and gets rid of the black bars.
Export the video (usually as 1080p).
NOTE: A simpler way is to temporarily change your screen’s resolution to match that of the video, e.g. 1920 x 1080, before recording the video.
The old sink was the top-mount kind. Water kept leaking behind the sink into the base cabinet.
The same quartz countertop was on sale from $500 to $400 (8-foot-long slab).
Found a Mexican guy in the parking lot and got him to transport and install the countertop.
The slab was leaning against the side of the truck and secured using a rope.
To remove the old countertop, I placed a towel on top of it and hit it with a sledgehammer to break it up into small pieces without pieces flying everything.
It actually didn’t take long to remove the old countertop.
I then unscrewed the old plywood and threw it away.
For an undermount sink, you need at least 19/32″ thick plywood. I had Home Depot cut a 4×8′ plywood sheet in have to make two 2×8′ sheets.
I was able to fit both 2×8′ sheets in my car 🙂
I screwed the plywood into the base drawers. There was moisture damage and a hole in the wall which I had to fix.
I patched up the hole and smoothened the wall surface.
That 19/32″ thick plywood should be strong enough for the undermount sink.
I found an 18-gauge undermount sink (30″ x 18″ x 9″ deep) at HD Supply for $175.
The installers cut a hole in the plywood for the sink. They should have used a jigsaw to make the hole.
They cut the countertop outside because it produces a lot of dust.
First, they cut the slab to length. Water was needed to keep the blade from getting too hot and keep dust from going everywhere.
Here, he’s cutting the hole for the sink using an angle grinder. I think he should have used a circular saw to make a straighter cut.
He then polished the edges while his assistant squirted water.
The sink didn’t come with a paper template for cutting a hole in the plywood and countertop. An easy way to mark an outline where to cut the whole is by turning the sink over, sticking your hand into the drain hole, and using a pencil, mark the perimeter.
I had them drill 3 holes: one for the faucet, one for a soap dispenser, and one for the dishwasher.
They put extra strong construction adhesive along the perimeter of the sink hole where the sink lip will sit. They also put it on the plywood in various places to secure the countertop to the plywood.
They then glued the backsplash to the wall and applied silicon to the joint.
When smoothening out silicone or caulk, you should always use a tool like the Husky 3-in-1 caulk tool. The triangular edge makes for a perfect finish.
When installing the p trap, I chose the flexible kind that you can cut to length. It’s much easier than fooling around with metal or PVC drain parts and it never leaks.
Contrary to popular belief, we live in a world full of invisible creatures – creatures that some call spirits, jinn, and/or energy. I’ll just call them spirits. Just like humans, some spirits are good and some are bad.
Spirits of ancestors
Some spirits belong to people who have passed away (souls), which is why in many cultures, people give offerings and offer blessings to their ancestors with the hope that their ancestors’ spirits will look out for them.
Other spirits
There are also spirits that aren’t the souls of people who have passed.
Communicating with spirits
Some people are gifted with the ability to see, hear, sense, and/or communicate with spirits. They usually describe spirits as looking ugly. Some spirits are shapeshifters, meaning they can change their appearance to look like anything they want.
Spiritual abusers (witches, etc)
Witches are people who can communicate with spirits to perform witchcraft to hurt others. For example, if someone is jealous of you, they can pay a witch to make you lose your job or never get married. People can also do witchcraft to cheat in life, e.g., to get unfair promotions at work or to make someone want to marry you. Witches send spirits to interfere with people’s lives. Different witches have different backgrounds, religions, and methods. Some methods include animal or human sacrifice, the use of a Ouija board, and sticking needles in a voodoo doll.
Spiritual healers (shamans, exorcists, etc)
Unlike witches, spiritual healers are people who help people who are afflicted by witchcraft and bad spirits. There are many methods, including praying for the victim, having the victim bathe in holy water, lighting certain candles, and having the victim abstain from certain things for a certain period of time. Like witches, spiritual healers have different backgrounds and religions. For example, Christians call their healers “exorcists”. In South America, they are called “shamans”. Some healers follow the religion of Santeria, a mix of the Yoruba and Catholic religions. Others are Hindu, Catholic, and Muslim.
Spiritual readings
Spiritual readings are consultation sessions where people visit a spiritual healer and get information about themselves or someone else. For example, you can ask a spiritual healer if you or someone you know is affected by witchcraft or an evil spirit. The healer will communicate with a spirit to get answers to your questions. Healers have different methods to get information from spirits. Some healers use tarot cards, shells, and candles. Others can just communicate the same way they communicate with people.
Note: not all spiritual healers can provide complete readings. For example, if you are a victim of multiple sources of witchcraft over a long period of time, the original witchcraft needs to be detected and removed in order to remove all subsequent witchcraft. Some healers can only detect and remove witchcraft that was recently done to you. Since this isn’t good enough, it is important to find a healer who can look deep and uncover all witchcraft done to you, especially the original witchcraft, since that would likely trigger subsequent witchcraft being done to you. For this reason, when going for a spiritual reading, it’s helpful to ask the following questions:
What are all currently active forms of witchcraft (black magic, curses, etc) affecting me, their source, when they were done, who did them, and how often are they being done?
Am I indirectly affected by black magic that targeted someone else, like my parents, relatives, ancestors, past occupants of the home I’m living in, etc?
Looking at these photos of my relatives, past and present friends and spouses, and past and present coworkers, did any of them do witchcraft on me?
Looking at these photos or addresses of all the places I’ve lived, am I affected by witchcraft from any of these places?
You shouldn’t go to more than 3 spiritual healers to get a reading because the more you go to, the harder it will be to remove any witchcraft.
Different sources of spirit interference
Black magic
Black magic is a type of witchcraft where witches may use an object, like a doll, that represents the victim. They may stick needles in it and bury it somewhere. They may also write someone’s name on a piece of paper, stick a strand of the victim’s hair on it, and bury it where the victim lives. An evil spirit is associated with the object. If the object is destroyed, so is the black magic.
Curse
A curse is when someone wishes evil on someone else. They may perform a ritual or prayer to curse someone. Some healers claim that curses are far worse than black magic because, unlike black magic, where you just need to destroy the object, a curse is difficult to destroy because it moves around in the air.
Evil Eye
The evil eye is when someone intentionally or unintentionally causes misfortune on you because they are envious of you.
Other
There are other ways one can be affected by an evil spirit. For example, if someone does black magic on a pregnant woman, the woman’s child can inadvertently get 50% of the magic. Someone can also be affected simply by moving into a house or apartment that has an evil spirit.
Possession
When someone is possessed, the spirit enters the human’s body and can cause the person to get sick, speak another language, interfere with their mind, and more.
How to get spiritually healed
If you suspect that you or someone you know is affected by bad spirits, you should do the following:
Get a spiritual reading You can’t cure what you don’t know. A spiritual reading will tell you what’s going on and whether you are affected by witchcraft, curses, bad spirits, etc. Note that not all spiritual healers will detect all issues affecting you. For that reason, it’s important to ask questions that can help the healer find all issues. For example, if you suspect that you lived in a haunted house, give the healer the address and a photo of the house. If you suspect a coworker did black magic on you, show the healer a lineup of photos and ask if anyone among them did magic to you. By showing a lineup including some trustworthy people, you can also test the healer to see if they are telling the truth. You can also get readings from multiple healers to compare.
Get a spiritual cleansing If the reading reveals that you are affected by spirits, then you need to get spiritually cleansed. Costs and methods vary. Whoever you choose to get cleansed, make sure you verify that you have been cleansed. You may get a reading from a different healer to perform the check.
Reverse the evil Some people will do witchcraft repeatedly. If they do, then you would have to repeatedly get cleansed. Alternatively, you can reverse the witchcraft such that if someone repeats their witchcraft on you, it will backfire on them. This reversal is not witchcraft but a form of self-defence to deter people from continuing to harm you.
Get protection Once you’ve been cleansed, it’s possible to get protection from witchcraft and bad spirits. Some healers may or may not give you an object to wear.
Where to go for spiritual readings and cleansings
There are many spiritual healers with different capabilities, methods, and costs. In the Hispanic community, people often visit a botanica (herbal shop). For example, Botanica Yoruba (Yolanda) in San Francisco, California, charges $85 for a reading, whereas Botanic Mantra in Hayward, California (Carlos) charges $45.
When should you get a spiritual reading?
Spiritual readings can detect more than just black magic. It can detect whether someone is lazy, a liar, sick, or more. Therefore, it can be a useful tool for doing a background check on a prospective employee, tenant, marriage partner, business partner, and more. For example, it is not uncommon for people to do black magic to get ahead in the workplace or to make someone marry them. While these efforts do not directly inflict harm, they still cause harm. For this reason, it is recommended to get a spiritual reading whenever making a big decision. Here are some example spiritual reading checks you can do:
Check your fiancé to see if they are affected by witchcraft or have lied to you or is just a bad person
Check a prospective job candidate
Check a prospective tenant whom you are considering renting to
Check the apartment or house you intend to reside in or purchase to ensure it isn’t full of evil spirits
Check your parents and siblings; witchcraft targeting your parents can affect you as well
Check your supervisor at work
Check yourself regularly, like once a year
Check your coworkers and friends, as witchcraft is often done by people close to you
Candles
Some spiritual healers use candles to do a cleansing. They may also sell you candles. A ritual (blessing) needs to be done on these candles in order for them to be effective. According to one reputable source, candles that are covered on top have been processed. Candles that are uncovered have not been processed and will have no effect.
Black Candle Soot
After burning a candle, there should be black soot on the glass. This is a sign that the negative energy has been released and the cleansing process is working.
If you’re making a burger and your meat is not frozen, then you can stick a thermometer in your patty and let the thermometer beep when the meat is at your desired temperature. The problem with this is you may have to flip the burger one or more times and, if your patty is thin or not dense, it may be difficult getting the thermometer probe in the center and staying there. If your patty is frozen, like it is at many stores that sell packages of burger patties, then you can’t stick a thermometer in it.
Frozen burger patties may not taste the best, but they are still good. Since they’re frozen, they will last long as well. To simplify the cooking process, I use the T-fal Optigrill. It grills both sides and has a drip tray to catch all fatty juices.
Here’s how to cook a frozen beef patty in the simplest way possible.
Press the power button to turn on the Optigrill
Press the snowflake button because your patties are frozen
Press the burger button since we’re making a burger. The Optigrill will heat up as indicated by the blue light. This takes about 5 minutes.
When the Optigrill beeps, it’s done heating up. Open the lid and place your patties.
The Optigrill will beep and change color every time the meat reaches a doneness level.
When the Optigrill has reached your desired doneness based on the color of the doneness cycle, remove your patties. In my experience, it takes about 7 minutes to get to medium-well.
For the buns, Artesano Bakery Buns are pretty good. Don’t toast these buns. They taste good as is at room temperature.
One thing I really dislike when cooking is having to occasionally stir the food. This is the case with fried rice, soups, and stir-fried vegetables. Fortunately, the Koreans feel the same way. A company called LAMPCOOK with the slogan “Innovative Cooking” sells this (overpriced) automatic pot stirrer on Amazon for $155. I normally would spend that much on a pot, but like I said, I really dislike manually stirring food every so often for 10-20 minutes while cooking.
I’ve had the pot for a couple of weeks now and it actually works. But, you can’t put it over heat higher than medium. If you do, you’ll see discoloration at the center.
There are many spice blends available for chicken. But, which one is the best? I tasted 7 different ones and scored each on a scale of 1 to 10. The winner goes to Target’s Good & Gather Chili Lime seasoning followed closely by Chef Merito Chicken seasoning and McCormick Perfect Pinch Rotisserie seasoning.
1x patty of Steak-EZE Thinly Sliced and Shaped Sirloin Steak Strips, Frozen
4 x eggs
1 x 10″ diameter tortillas (the whole wheat carb balance kind has 110 calories, the flour kind has 210 calories)
Shredded cheddar cheese
Olive oil
Instructions
Warm up the tortilla in a 10″ pan on low heat
Put 2 tbsp of olive oil in a small 8″ pan on medium-high heat
Add the steak patty and cook patty for 2 minutes
Flip patty and cook for another 2 minutes
Using a heat-resistant silicon spatula, break the patty into small strips.
Transfer steak strips to a strainer over a small bowl and press to squeeze juices out. This will limit how much juice will leak through the bottom of the burrito and make a mess.
Flip the tortilla and cook the eggs. I prefer to scramble them.
Turn off the heat to the eggs before they’re done because they will continue to cook on their own
Sprinkle some shredded cheese on the eggs, add the steak, and mix
Transfer the mixture to the tortilla
Let the mixture cool a bit while washing the dishes
