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Yakima rocketbox old version8/5/2023 If you have further questions please contact us here, or by phone at 88 during business hours. Non-SKS keys are $6.05 each (we do not have non-SKS cores available). This number is your key number and you can order a replacement here the part number is 88730XX, the X is the last two numbers on your lock, example an 050 lock would be part number 8873050. If there is a number on the lock face by the keyhole that starts with a "0", then you have the older non-SKS locks. Non-SKS Keys:Used in products prior to 1993 SKS keys are $4.95 each and cores are $13.20 each. **** Do not attempt to drill out your locks, doing so will likely damage your product and will void your warranty *** Check with a local dealer to see if they have a master set of keys they will allow you to use.Once it is unlocked, you will need to use the straight edged "Control Key" (the uncut key) that came with your locks to remove the lock core. If you did not register the lock number you will need to get a locksmith to pick the lock.If you registered your rack and lock number let us know and we can lookup your registration.The attached instructions show how to install the lock cores, to remove them using the Control key, the process is the same, just in reverse.Once you have this code, you can order keys from your local dealer or online. The code starts with the letter "A" followed by three numbers. Once the core is removed, the SKS key code will be on the side or back of the lock core.If you no longer have a Control Key, check with your local Yakima dealer or click here to purchase one. You will just need to use a "Control Key", uncut key, to remove the lock core and get the core / Key number from side of the core, see image below.In hindsight, I can't believe how many days it has lasted in all weather conditions, baking in the sun, getting yanked open, frozen shut, fully loaded, and re-drilled to fit new racks.Sorry to hear that you have lost your keys, please see the information below on the steps to take to recover your key number and order replacements. I've had the same Thule (don't remember the model number) since 96-97, and it is still going strong. My girlfriend has a nice Thule whatever that was probably around $500-600 and we always use mine.įind an old one. I've ran into car ports with it on accident.Īll the new stuff is super overpriced and flimsy. I've drilled a bunch of holes in it to work on different racks. It's sturdy enough that I've slept in it and way overloaded the weight limit. I bought an early 90s adventurer for $60 in 99 and it's still going strong. Plus, if you use a combo lock, you never have to work about the lock freezing or losing your key. It looks ghetto but the box will be stronger and more secure. Rivet a clasp on the outside and use a padlock. The quick-release mounting hardware is compatible with Yakima round, square, factory and aerodynamic crossbars with a spread of 24 in - 40 in. Search craigslist for an older Thule Adventurer. Only five years old, Yakima was also the official rack supplier for the 7-Eleven Cycling team who won nine gold medals. The RocketBox includes SKS Locks and integrated push-button security to ensure the lid is secure to its base and your gear is safe. Are there any inexpensive options for a roof box that is not a complete piece of shit? Why do they even have locks when you could probably just punch right through the cheap shells? Haven't specifically checked out the Skybox 12, sounds like it might be best option in this price range.Įven though I'm looking at the "cheapest" boxes, $389 is a lot of money to me and a lot of money to spend on a hunk of crap. Same cheap ass construction, flimsy plastic, worthless locks. Went to REI, looked at the Yakima Rocketbox 11. When it does close, it rarely alligns to actually close, so you've gotta spend 10 minutes f-ing with the damn thing to get all the locks and rails into place while standing on a wheel and heel hooking the roof rails wearing ski boots in a blizzard. The lid is so flimsy, you cannot open it with one hand, let alone one person. My girlfriend recently got the Thule Ascent 1100, so I've had some recent first-hand experience with this POS. WEiGHT liMiT Check with your Yakima dealer or visit Choose my. Yes, these are the least expensive options, all less than $400 msrp. Narrowed my choice down to three picks: the Thule Ascent 1100, the Yakima Rocketbox 11 or the Yakima SkyBox 12. Used last year's dividend+20 to outfit a Yakima roof rack, which has done well with bike racks, rafts and other people's boxes, but time to buy my own. Don't need a ton of space, but definitely a box long enough for skis. Was thinking about using the REI dividend + 20% off coupon on a roof box, to alleviate my car's interior from wet skis, sharp edges, stinky boots, sandy climbing gear and an entire summer's worth of camping gear.
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Parsec mac8/5/2023 One annoying thing was using hotkeys - they only work on the guest machine, so you have to enter Immersive Mode by using the Control+Shift+I hotkey to use hotkeys on the host computer. The black bars, like the ones in the image above, were bothersome, and there was no way to get rid of them, unfortunately. I thought the colors were a bit washed-out, and there was some compression. I tested a few video games, and in regards to visuals, there’s not much to complain about. Users can access some settings from the Parsec overlay button located in the top left corner. Overall, the gameplay was smooth, and there wasn’t any noticeable lag. While playing Overwatch, the colors were slightly washed out, and I couldn’t remove the black bars around the screen. To give Parsec the best chance at a smooth operation, it’s best to connect the host and guest computers to the internet via Ethernet cables. Artifacting, compression, and substantial lag can make editing video a huge hassle, which can happen on a slow internet connection. A bad internet connection may ruin the experience. Parsec functioning well on your computer heavily depends on the internet connection. But, if your connection isn’t great, you may experience some issues. Overall, I was impressed with Parsec, and I still can’t believe it’s free. Since I hadn’t changed any settings, I did notice some slight compression on my desktop screensaver, but it wasn’t that noticeable while playing the game. While there was some lag on my end, it was almost imperceptible. The colors looked good, and after a brief initial hiccup, the audio was smooth with no apparent issues. I played a video game from my desktop and had a smooth experience over a wireless connection - my desktop uses a wired connection, but my Chromebook does not. Although there are plenty of settings, there’s no need to tweak them to get started. I gave Parsec a try, and I was remotely accessing my desktop computer within minutes. One video editor on the team said he felt like he was working from the office and that there was no difference. When it comes to editing video, it just works. Linus and his video editors lauded the service for its responsiveness. Their video editors ran Parsec through the gauntlet, and their opinions were mostly positive. The YouTube channel Linus Tech Tips - a popular tech channel with over 10 million subscribers - recently made a video featuring Parsec. While a wired connection isn’t necessary for either the host or guest computer, it’s recommended, and it will lead to less frame stuttering, audio skips, and frozen screens. You’ll need a fast internet connection for a smooth experience.įor the service to operate at its best, you’ll need a fast internet connection for the host computer and the computer accessing remotely. You’ll want to increase the bandwidth limit from 10 Mbps to 25 or 50 Mbps, if possible. Anything above 10 Mbps will make the experience smoother - at 10 Mbps, the service will heavily compress audio and video files. Namely, you’ll need to increase the bandwidth limit. If you’re already working from home, you’ll have to quickly pop into the office (if allowed to do so in your area) to download Parsec and adjust a few settings on the host computer. I logged into my desktop via the Chrome browser on a Chromebook, and the screen froze a few times due to a slow network, which I didn’t experience when using the Android app from the same device. If all you have at home is a Chromebook, you can use the client through the Chrome browser, or you could download the app from the Google Play Store, but only if your Chromebook is compatible with Android apps. The client is compatible with all major operating systems it’s even possible to use the software on a Raspberry Pi 4, a tiny computer the size of a credit card that costs about $40. To get started, download the client on both the host and guest computers. That’s where Parsec’s remote access service comes in, enabling anyone to log into their work computer remotely (from most computers). Working from home isn’t always easy for video editors, especially when their home setup pales in comparison to their powerful editing rigs at the office. Parsec, a free service designed for playing video games remotely, is the solution for video editors who need to access their work machines from home.
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Toast burn shapes for toaster8/4/2023 Of course, if you have access to a voltage meter and understand how to use it, you can test the outlet and be sure either way. Are there any noticeable burn marks? Does it smell like burnt plastic? If the toaster’s power cord seems to be in good shape, inspect the outlet that you’re plugging it into. It might be time for a change! #2 Faulty electrical outlet However, you’ll have to consider if the cost of a new cord and the labor of putting it on the toaster are worth more than the toaster itself. Replacing or repairing the cord is possible. Carefully unplug the toaster and visually inspect the cord for damage. If your toaster’s power cord is slit, burnt, melted, or otherwise damaged, it could cause a short and trip the circuit breaker. We’ll discuss what you can do to troubleshoot and determine precisely why your toaster keeps popping the circuit breaker – and what you can do to resolve the problem and get back to your hot coffee and buttery toast! #1 Faulty power cord Let’s take a closer look at each possible situation. The electrical breaker is defective or the wrong size.The outlet the toaster is plugged into is faulty.The power cord to the toaster is damaged.There are several possible reasons that the power supply keeps getting interrupted when you try to use your toaster. Why does the toaster keep tripping the circuit breaker? Electricity follows a path of least resistance and will have guilt if it electrocutes you! PLEASE unplug your toaster before attempting to troubleshoot it or the electrical components that power it. Toasters draw a lot of electrical power to operate.
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Type to learn typing8/4/2023 The first level teaches them how to use the A,S,D,F,G,H,J,K,L keys, and then they advance to the next two levels where they learn the keys above and below the home row keys. With help from some animal friends, kids learn the proper positioning of hands and letter placement on the keyboard.Įach level is divided into three stages, and ends with a test that allows the children to test their speeds before they can earn exciting rewards. In this article we will discuss if learning to touch type is worth it (spoiler alert: it is) and what you can do to improve your typing and keyboarding skills. Kids learn through four levels starting from the home row keys and then move to the next levels, which build up on the previous lessons. Dance Mat Typingĭance Mat Typing is an animated, colorful and entertaining typing teacher. A set of 32 lessons is available for kids under 10 years old with animated fingers that show them the proper typing technique, and advanced lessons for special characters like symbols, numbers and more. You can use a Bluetooth keyboard or type directly on the animated keyboard to help your child learn touch typing. Type to Learn 3 is an effective typing program.It’s a fun and engaging app that’ll help your child learn how to type through practice and familiarity, but they have to put in the time and effort to be able to type at reasonable speeds. with the help of typing software, your child can learn how to type correctly. New letters are integrated with previously learned keys. We touch type to RSVP a wedding invitation or to play games on Facebook. The school version includes lesson plans.Ĭonclusion: Type to Learn 3 introduces letters two at a time, and then requires repetition. Progress charts, and bar charts for individual typing students. TypingClub is the most effective way to learn how to type. Teachers and parents will appreciate the automatic record-keeping, Learn touch typing online using TypingClubs free typing courses. Type to Learn 3 Educational Value: Four games and a speed-building exercise provide practice. As part of our focus on typing an essential 21st century communication skill students need to succeed in school and beyond we organized a district-wide keyboarding competition, with 6,200 student participants, using. Activities are designed to increase speed. Tens of thousands of schools rely on us every year. Discover 700+ typing activities for all grade levels - and unleash the joy of typing in your school. Here are some steps you can take to accomplish this task: Open the document you want to edit. If you create documents online using Google Workspace, you can type subscript and superscript characters by using the formatting features. Now the joy starts Play our numerous fun typing games to become a true keyboard master. Instructions for typing subscript and superscript characters in Google Workspace. Synopsis: With Type to Learn 3 students learn keyboard skills while reinforcing spelling, grammar, composition, and punctuation skills. What if you could type as fluently as you speak Typing Trainer web course will get you there Play Typing Games. Fast, easy and not too frustrating method to learn typing. Measure your WPM speed and allow you to share your daily typing scores with friends on Facebook or Google+. Multimedia and Internet at Schools Magazineĭr. Im almost through the first course and Ive actually learned how to type without looking. Typing Test to check typing speed online - the official test. Exciting social studies content keeps students' interest.īESSIE Award: (Best Software in a Special Category – Typing)ĬODIE Award Finalist for Best Education SoftwareĬODIE Award Finalist for Best Education Software Upgrade There are various ways to learn how to type, including lessons, games, and typing tests that measure speed and accuracy.
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The first setting changes the size of the file. To get to Super Scale options, right-click your media, and select “Clip Attributes.”įrom there, you’ll find the Super Scale menu at the bottom of the video tab with three settings to work with: Super Scale, Sharpness, and Noise Reduction. The Super Scale isn’t as accessible as many other features - you won’t find it in the inspector, nor in any menu panels. For the first several seconds of a clip that I enlarged from 1080p to 4k, I was getting 9 frames-per-second playback. The tool is more for SD media in a UHD timeline - or for when you need to zoom way into a 1080p clip on a timeline with a significantly higher resolution. It uses an advanced algorithm that improves image detail upon enlarging - so it’s a processor-intensive operation. Resolve already has a fantastic image rescaling filter, which you can set up according to the requirements of your project - either through the setup menu or in the inspector. Now In Resolve 15, there’s a new upscaling feature that can resize HD to 8K. Many software features can help with the resizing process and make an image appear clearer than it would if you simply increased the scale of the media. Simply put, it makes the image look tacky. However, increasing low-resolution media causes a handful of problems, such as pixelation, noise, and a loss of sharpness. There are many ways to use SD footage on an HD timeline: you can give the SD layer a background (as most news broadcasts do), you could duplicate the SD layer and expand and blur the bottom layer (as documented here), or you could increase the scale of the low-resolution media to fit the resolution of the timeline. However, Resolve 15’s new Super Scale feature changes the game. Increasing the size of a low-resolution image is not always a good idea.
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Launchbar 6 for windows8/4/2023 OK, it’s always a question how you write your scripts. I don’t have too much experience with the latest version of Alfred. Please correct me if I’m wrong with something. This has to do with the way how the index works: LB relies (mainly) on its own index, while Alfred is dependent on Spotlight. I find, with LB you have more flexibility to customize the index, i.e. (As a sidenote: these Abbreviations can be assigned manually, or you just let LB learn them by using.) This way you have way more available combinations in LB. These don’t require modifier keys, an Abbreviation can be for example “ABC”. Alfred lets you assign hotkeys in the usual Modifier(s)+Key style.This is one of the main differences between the two: (To my shame I discovered the Action Editor only a couple of months ago, and I can’t stress enough how useful it is!) This is a magnificent tool that makes it a breeze to create a new action, so that – IMO – Alfred’s advantage here has completely disappeared. In Alfred this was way more comfortable.Īs with ver 6 (I think) LB added the “Action Editor”. With older versions of LB it was indeed very clumsy to write an action: you had to duplicate your action template, write the script and then manually modify the associated plist. You can see either one as an advantage or as an disadvantage. LB lets you write your scripts rather in “free form”, while Alfred tries to guide you with its connectors and stuff. With both apps you can add functionality with your own scripts (“Workflow” in Alfred, “Action” in LB). For more examples see LB’s documentation (unfortunately still not updated for ver 6). As a quick example see my post from yesterday. Many things that would require you to write a workflow in Alfred are already built in in LB. With LB you have less need for customization. I tried Launchbar before, but it didn’t seem as easily customizable as Alfred. What other software and tools work well with KM?
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Thonny run without saving8/4/2023 Let’s walk through how simple it is to install Thonny, first on the Mac and then on Windows. Depending on the IDE you choose, this can either be somewhat straightforward or a mini-project in itself. The simplicity of Thonny is much better than the alternative: you install a Python release, then install an IDE, and configure the IDE to work with the release. Because of this, all you have to do is install it and go! Advertisements The beauty of the Thonny installer is that they’ve combined the Integrated Development Environment (or IDE) and the Python program and runtime libraries on which it depends into a single installer. In addition, the Thonny debugger goes beyond the step-into function of most debuggers to show beginners in detail how each expression in Python is interpreted. This is because it has a simple, one step installation that provides both the Python interpreter and runtime and an IDE configured to use it. In general, Thonny is the best Python IDE for beginners. It just came on one floppy that came with the book. When I work with the Thonny IDE for Python, Thonny reminds me of the simplicity of that first C compiler, which came not on twenty-two 3.5″ floppies like the one I purchased a couple of years later (sheesh!). There was no configuration involved it just worked.It was easy to install and run without getting stuck.Was it everything I’d eventually need as a beginner? Not really. I also think back to one of the first programming books I ever owned, which came complete with an in-memory C compiler that did almost everything but would not build executable files. AdvertisementsĮvery time I use one of these tools, I think about things that might slow down or hang up a beginner. I tend to pick my favorite tool based on the task at hand: P圜harm for professional work that may involve other languages, Jupyter Lab for exercise for this blog, and VS Code for quick scripts and terminal work. Once loaded into the Python window, edits can be made to the feature class location, field name, or syntax, and the code can be executed by hitting the ENTER key with the cursor at the last line of code.As a Python developer and blogger, I have worked with and reviewed many different Python development tools. Instead, by right-clicking in the Python window and selecting Load, this code (contained in a stand-alone script or Python file) is immediately loaded into the Python window. The sample is simple enough, but entering all 13 lines manually into the Python window would take considerable time. Below is a simple script that looks at a feature class and field and produces a unique list of field values. However, code that has already been written and saved to a stand-alone script or Python file can also be loaded into the Python window, modified, and executed. The Python window is an interactive Python interpreter that is useful for quick execution of geoprocessing tools or other Python commands. Content that has been cleared or deleted will not be part of the saved file. When saving code from the Python window, only the content that is currently in the Python window will be exported to the output file. If saving to a Text file, everything shown in the Python window, including the Python code, returned messages, and the command prompt ( >), will be saved to the output file. If saving to a Python file, only the Python code will be saved. Right-click the Python window and select Save As to save your code either as a Python file (. The contents of the Python window can be saved to a Python file or text file. In many cases, it may be useful to save work done in the Python window to a file that can be referenced or used in later sessions. The Python window provides a location to learn about and experiment with Python in an ArcGIS for Desktop application.
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Google voice actions for pc download8/4/2023 On August 5, 2009, T-Mobile launched the MyTouch 3G with Google, which features one-touch Google Voice Search. With a later update, Google announced Voice Search for iPod touch. In November 2008, Google added voice search to Google Mobile App on iPhone. Google also introduced voice search to all "Google Experience" Android phones with the 1.1 platform update, which includes the functionality on board the built-in Google Search widget. The Google Mobile app for Blackberry and Nokia (Symbian) mobiles allows users to search Google by voice at them touch of a button by speaking their queries. In the summer of 2008, Google added voice search to the BlackBerry Pearl version of Google Maps for mobile, allowing Pearl users to say their searches in addition to typing them. Integration in other Google products Google Maps with voice search Yue Chinese (Traditional Hong Kong) since 2010.Spanish (Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, US, Uruguay, Venezuela) since 2010 and Latin American Spanish since 2011.Portuguese ( Brazilian European since 2012 ).Pig Latin since Ap but it was actually added and not just because of April Fools' Day, although it is not officially listed.Mandarin Chinese (Traditional Taiwan, Simplified China, Traditional Hong Kong) since 2009.English ( Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, US), some variants since 2008 launch.The following languages and variants are partially supported in Google Voice Search: Of note is that as of May 2016 20% of search queries on mobile devices were done through voice with the number expected to grow. The new app has been compared favorably by reviewers to Siri and The Unofficial Apple Weblog's side-by-side comparison said that Google's Voice Search on iOS is "amazingly quick and relevant, and has more depth ". On October 30, 2012, Google released a new Google Search app for iOS, which featured an enhanced Google Voice Search function, similar to that of the Voice Search function found in Google's Android Jelly Bean and aimed to compete with Apple's own Siri voice assistant. Since the introduction of the service, products from Google, such as GOOG-411, Google Maps and Google Mobile App, have been developed to use speech recognition technology in various ways. At the moment, both the demo of this service and the page have been shut down. Next, they would either wait to have the page updated, or click on a link to bring up the search page the user requested. After the user called (650) 623-6706, the number of Google Voice's search system, they would wait for the words Say your Search Keywords and then say the keywords. Google Voice Search was a tool from Google Labs that allowed someone to use their phone to make a Google query. Google rolled out the support, but only for the Google Chrome browser. On June 14, 2011, Google announced at its Inside Google Search event that it would start to roll out Voice Search on during the coming days. 4.2 Google Mobile App with voice search.In August 2014, a new feature was added to Google Voice Search, allowing users to choose up to five languages and the app will automatically understand the spoken language. In Android 4.1+ (Jelly Bean), it was merged with Google Now. English locale – commands were later recognizable and replied to in American, British, and Indian English Filipino, French, Italian, German, and Spanish. Initially named as Voice Action which allowed one to give speech commands to an Android phone. have the device search for data upon entering information on what to search into the device by speaking. Google Voice Search or Search by Voice is a Google product that allows users to use Google Search by speaking on a mobile phone or computer, i.e. Search by voice on your mobile phone and desktop PC
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Should you bag grass clippings8/4/2023 It’s just the practicality of not having grass clippings everywhere. This is preferable for many people during the main summer period or perhaps over the summer holidays when the family may use the lawn more often. The beauty of bagging is that perfect clean lawn finish. If you live in an area where there’s a lot of rain and humidity, it may be better to bag your clippings instead of mulching, especially if poor weather is forecast. This can be done at any time, but it’s best to wait until the grass is dry so that it doesn’t clog up your mower’s discharge chute or bagging attachment. If you want to collect your clippings, you can use a mulching blade or a bagger attachment to collect them. It also makes it easier to collect the grass cuttings for composting or mulching later on in the year. When Should You Bag Grass Clippings?īagging clippings are an effective way of keeping your garden tidy and free from unsightly mess, especially if you have children or pets who like to play on the lawn. If you have established a healthy root system, then mulching will benefit your lawn by improving soil structure and helping retain moisture in dry periods. If you have just planted your new lawn then try not to mulch too soon, as it may cause root damage. Instead, it will cause clippings to stick together and increase the risk of fungal disease or it may lead to yellowing or browning of the lawn. Wet grass will form clumps and your mower will not be able to mulch the clippings into a fine enough grade to allow a healthy degradation of the organic material. Don’t Mulch Wet LawnĪ word of warning…you should avoid mulching after heavy rain or when the ground is wet. Thatch build-up will make mowing more difficult as the mower blades will have to push through thick layers of grass and detritus instead of cutting cleanly through healthy upright grass blades. The problem with thatch is it acts like a blanket over your soil causing it to heat up fast in hot weather and preventing air from reaching plant roots in cooler weather. Too many clippings left to sit on top of a lawn can cause thatch to build up. This will help to keep down the growth of weeds but also encourage good grass growth by allowing sufficient light and air to reach the lawn. Little and Oftenĭuring the height of the growing season, I would recommend mulching every other cut. During warmer weather, the breakdown of the organic material is fast enough to deliver all of the nutritional benefits of the nitrogen-rich lawn clippings. Lawn mulching is best done during the growing season so that the clippings can be incorporated into the soil immediately. However, it is not advisable to mulch too often leaving too many clippings on the lawn’s surface or to mulch too late in the season which can lead to poor drainage or fungicidal disease. Mulching can be done at any time during the year, but the optimum time is spring and summer.ĭuring this ‘growing period,’ there will naturally be more lawn growth to cut and mulch with. So let’s look at when to mulch and when to bag. But there are situations where bagging clipping is either the only option or a preferable option. There are plenty of benefits to mulching there’s no doubt about it. However, if you love additional work, there are substitute methods. I would recommend the mulching method because of its significant role in keeping the soil ecosystem balanced. Finally, having a sufficient cover of mulch clippings helps to prevent unwanted lawn weeds from growing too. This method also controls erosion as it covers your lawn and prevents water from wearing out the topsoil.Īdditionally, your lawn will retain moisture, as the mulch cover reduces evaporation and protects the soil from overheating. It also makes the activities of soil organisms such as earthworms easy. What I find particularly useful about the mulching method is the fact that it replenishes your yard’s nutrients by repurposing all the grass clippings into fertilizer while also acting as a protective cover for the grass. Instead of worrying about how to do away with your grass clippings, you leave them right in the yard as you work your way across the lawn whilst mowing. Mulching can save you lots of work time on your lawn. It is a popular way to cut grass as it leaves the organic clippings to break down and act as a natural fertilizer for your lawn. Mulching is simply the process of leaving grass clippings on the ground after mowing your lawn. |