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Valentina lisitsa9/9/2023 I have admired her trajectory since the beginning of her career. Pierre-Antoine Devic, Head of naïve classique, said: “Valentina has a very special status in the international music world. I am very excited about this new partnership with of the naïve team!” When we started the discussions with the naïve team, I felt that we were speaking the same language their team showed the highest level of understanding towards our principles and long-term aims and brought focus and expertise to my projects without affecting my creative freedom. This allows for my artistic freedom to be expressed on entirely new level. The ‘QOR’ is an “audiophile” label drawing the inspiration from the Golden Age of pianism and following in footsteps of the musicians who inspired and influenced me – Hofmann, Rachmaninoff, Sofronitsky, Schnabel, Backhaus – while taking the advantage of the best recording equipment available today. Having this experience helped us record the best, truly world-class audio without compromising on artistic ideas. This singular success has led Valentina Lisitsa to perform at some of the world’s most prestigious music venues, including a spectacular recital at the Royal Albert Hall in London, to an audience of 8,000 in June 2012 that sealed her international breakthrough.Ĭommenting on this new partnership with naïve, Valentina Lisitsa said: “Our label ‘QOR’ is a result of years of experience in creating highly successful, top quality YouTube productions. Thanks to an unwavering dedication towards her audience and a personal approach to videos, her YouTube channel now boasts over 650,000 subscribers and 147 million views with an average of 75,000 views per day, whilst her Spotify account has over one million listeners monthly. The foundation stone of a social media career unparalleled in the history of classical music had been laid. The number of views was unprecedented, and more videos followed. She posted her first video on the internet platform YouTube in 2007, a recording of Rachmaninov’s Étude Op.39/6. Valentina Lisitsa is the first classical artist to have converted her internet success into a global concert career in the principal venues of Europe, the USA, South America and Asia. To mark the beginning of this relationship, the first recording – Scriabin recital disc – will be released in digital format on 7 January 2022. ![]() The partnership, in association with her production label Queen of Rachmaninov, will present an intensive and ambitious series of projects, such as Rachmaninov’s complete solo piano works, Beethoven’s complete piano sonatas, and albums dedicated to Chopin, Scriabin, Schumann, Ravel and more, to be released over the next three years. Valentina Lisitsa and Naïve, a Believe Group label, are delighted to announce the beginning of a long-term collaboration. Lisitsa's fans will relish her return to the arena, and for newcomers, this is certainly a reasonable place to begin in sampling her wares.Valentina Lisitsa Begins Long-Term Collaboration with Naïve, a Believe Group Label 05 January 2022 Every note is in place in the final movement, "Scarbo," but especially compelling is the first movement, where the various registers of the piano emerge with unusual brilliance. Perhaps the biggest surprise on this outing is that she emerges as an impressive interpreter of Ravel's most virtuosic work, Gaspard de la Nuit. The 1908 title is technically accurate both the Rachmaninov and the Ravel works on the program come from that year, but there was nothing that motivated them in common about 1908, which was more important for Schoenberg. There isn't a great deal of individual personality in her music, although she's a charismatic figure in a general way. She's a formidable talent in Rachmaninov and other virtuoso music, leaning toward Eastern Europe. Through it all, Lisitsa has remained consistent in her music-making. She has, as of this writing, kept quiet about events in her homeland in early 2022. With this 2022 release, Lisitsa moves to the boutique label Naïve, quite a shift from her earlier semi-crossover status. ![]() Then she ran into trouble by backing the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014 and suffered concert cancellations and a recording hiatus. She had technique to spare, but established labels had varying success in trying to exploit her celebrity. and was among the first to grasp the power of online videos. Emerging from Ukraine after the fall of the Soviet Union, she landed in the U.S. The career of pianist Valentina Lisitsa has had various twists and turns.
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Shakespeer fishing rods9/9/2023 ![]() I have to say its a great rod for the angler on the move. I have owned the Shakespeare salt travel for little of a year. If you can find them the Fox shoremaster rods are realy nice, and sell second hand at good prices around that of the cost of this rod, but far more powerfull, and built better. I would recommend this to someone on a budget just starting out, but if you have more money to spend, get a better rod like a Daiwa Supercast, or quality second hand rod around the £160 mark. Its a good beginner rod, and its cheap enough to find out if you like shore fishing before shedding out hundreds on a higher end rod. ![]() With these things said, you get what you pay for, I paid £62, what more did I expect, for me it didn't live up to the high rates others had given it. Its at the end of the first year, and last week the top tip came off during cast, there was no crack off, or casting issues, I only noticed this as I started reeling in the line. Into a month it was falling off, and within the same time period I had 1 ring go missing, I didn't even know how it came off, guess it may have been one of them times the rod stand fell over in the wind, not the rods fault if that was the case. Within the first 2 weeks, the clear coating started to crack around the rings, I knew this rod was not going to last me long. I found in the end it was better with the reel seated lower and stick to no higher than a 6oz, better with a 5oz. The rod, and I can feel it has nothing to give back. Really a 3-5oz is where this really find balance, a 6oz with a off the ground cast really does over compress ![]() I'm sure it could cast a 8oz, but at the cost of a lost of performance. I found it near impossible to pull the two half's apart, and upon closer inspection the joint was not finished too well, I had to lightly sand it down, it was fine after that.Īfter putting a multiplier on, a Abu Mag elite seated high, I found the rod to cast without issues, but soon found that truly it wasn't up to casting even a 6oz, let alone a 8oz. The casting weight is rated 4-8 oz, and the two half's fit together in a rather unusual way, by which the bottom half covers the joint for extra strength. The rod does not come with any form or reel seat, or coasters, so your need to get this right away, I choose to get a reel seat. The reducer fits into a pocket of the rod bag, but for some reason the pocket was upside down, I found this odd. The rod comes with a bag, and a reducer, which is not meant to be used to cast with, but for casters who like to have the reel right at the bottom of the rod when on the stand. I read the recommendations on forums, so decided to purchase one, I went for the 12ft Shakespeare Salk Beach MX. This was my first purchased sea rod, as before this I had some given to me.
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Japanese roofs9/9/2023 ![]() Said to be the oldest wooden school building in Japan, it operated from 1900 to 2012. Image credit: townspeople’s teamwork brought the former Fukiya Elementary School Building to life. Travellers can visit the mansions by purchasing a combined ticket (¥500, ~USD3.66), which allows them access to both locations. The Former Katayama Residence and Fukiya Historical Museum are converted from mansions that belonged to some of these wealthy merchants. Image credit: the village is neatly lined with traditional houses that retain a nostalgic touch with their cohesive red exterior and style. Rather than building individual mansions to flaunt their wealth, as was customary of property expansion then, village merchants consulted master carpenters to create a uniform look for the entire area – a collaborative effort well ahead of its time. Image credit: from its historical trades, the legacy of Fukiya Furusato Village is also carried forward through its architecture.įrom the Edo period (1603-1868) to the Meiji period (1868-1912), the village flourished as the biggest mining town of its kind. For an entry fee of ¥300 (~USD2.20), you can learn more about the art behind this beautiful red colour, and even purchase your own red mementos from the shop.Ĭolour-coordinated & well-preserved townscape Image credit: even a bengara museum that displays the entire dyeing process. Villagers make clothing, handbags, and umbrellas dyed with the pigment. Image credit: from traditional architecture, ancient trades that make use of the bengara colour pigment have also been kept alive to the present day by merchants and artisans still dealing in the trade. ![]() Both films were adapted from mystery novels by Seishi Yokomizo, who’s known as the “Agatha Christie of Japan”. The town served as a backdrop for period films such as Yatsuhakamura (1996) and Gokumon-tō (1977). Image credit: down the winding streets and you’ll find yourself transported back in time to the Meiji period. Image credit: day, the setting sun basks the Fukiya Furusato Village in a beautiful warm glow that enhances the nostalgic beauty of this well-preserved town. While there’s no word on whether the bus will make its return soon, we sincerely hope so. Image credit: July to September 2022, visitors had the opportunity to take a 10-minute ride on a distinctive red bonnet bus, which brought them around the town. Image adapted from: today, this cohesive colour scheme creates visually impressive landmarks, such as the Fukiya Post Office that’s still running today. The tiles were highly coveted for its beautiful colouring, tough quality, and fire-resistance, which drew customers from all over Japan. In fact, these earthy red tiles were the keys to prosperity for this copper mining town for 300 years. Until the late 19th century, this colour pigment was unique to Fukiya Furusato Village. As for the red walls and window lattices, they are painted with bengara pigment, which is obtained from oxidised iron as a by-product of mining.
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Letsview audio9/9/2023 ![]() You can use this feature just in case your mouse is broken. Imagine a free phone mirror software with a Computer Screen Mirroring feature, which is so cool! It is one of the best features of LetsView. With that, you will enjoy talking with your loved ones and feel they are near you. Therefore, you do not need to struggle on a minimal screen. LetsView helps you see your loved ones on a bigger screen. To mirror your iOS to your PC, ensure that your device and your PC are connected on the same Wi-Fi connection. With just a few clicks, you can mirror your phone to your computer effortlessly! Download LetsView now and use it for free! iOS Screen Mirroring - FaceTimeĬonnect with your loved ones using facetime on your PC! Is that possible? Oh yes! However, it would help if you remembered this reminder. When you tap it, you will see the Tutorials like Android Tutorials, iOS Tutorials, DLNA App Tutorial, and Computer Mirroring Tutorial. Right after it is the Question Mark icon. Lastly, on the left latter part of the interface, you will see This PC and Wi-Fi. Upon tapping it, you will see the QR Code and PIN Code. Then, the Connect to LetsView is located on the right side corner. After that, you will also see the Options, which include Settings, Mirror Detection, Help, Check for Updates, Feedback, About, Minimize, Maximize, and Close. In the upper-middle part, you will see its features like Phone Screen Mirroring, Computer Screen Mirroring, and Plug-in. ![]() While looking at it, you will recognize that it is manageable to use. ◆ It allows you to stream your favorite game online. ◆ It can save your recorded and screenshot file on your computer automatically. ◆ It lets you rotate the interface at every angle you want. ![]() ◆ It has a screenshot feature that allows you to take screenshots while recording or mirroring. ◆ It has a brush feature where you can draw while recording. ◆ It can record while mirroring your device on a computer screen. We will make sure that you will be more enlightened with its features and functions: So much with that, let us tackle LetsView features on the lower part. It makes life easier for every user and communication more effortless than before. It is also a multi-purpose software and feels free to use it even if you are s beginner user, teacher, businessperson, influence, etc. What does it mean? It allows you to mirror your iOS or Android device into a bigger screen, such as Laptops, computers, and TV.įurthermore, LetsView is compatible with PC, LED TV, Samsung TVs, and others. LetsView is a free phone mirror software that offers screen-sharing technology. Platform: LetsView works on Mac, Windows, iOS, Linux, and Android. Best for: A user simple user, a teacher, businessperson, designer, entertainer, live streamer, etc., who are looking for a free phone mirror software.
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Living earth price list9/9/2023 The concentration of different rare earths varies within each given deposit, but usually a deposit is dominated by either heavy or light rare earths, with some elements being much more abundant. Neodymium and praseodymium have been in the spotlight due to electric vehicle excitement. These and other elements used in rare earth permanent magnets, such as dysprosium, can be quite expensive. For example, neodymium and praseodymium, which are used in rare earth magnets, fall into the light category. That said, light rare earths can be important too. They can be divided into “heavy” and “light” categories based on atomic weight, with heavy often being more sought after. Rare earths are used in a range of different technologies, and demand is higher for some than others. Which rare earths are the most important? In June 2022, Biden invoked the Defense Product Act to increase the domestic production of critical minerals such as rare earths, as well as to fund feasibility studies and expand existing resources.įurthermore, in September 2022, the Biden government announced US$156 million in funding to support the creation of "first-of-a-kind facility to extract and separate REEs and critical minerals from unconventional sources like mining waste."Įven with these efforts, China remains the heavyweight for now, so it’s important that investors interested in the rare earths space keep track of what the country is up to in terms of production. The next month, the US Department of Energy announced a US$30 million initiative to research and secure domestic supply chains for rare earths and battery metals such as cobalt and lithium. In February 2021, US President Joe Biden signed an executive order aimed at reviewing shortcomings in the nation's domestic supply chains for rare earths, medical devices, computer chips and other critical resources. While it’s been suggested that the country’s hold on the market is weakening, rare earth minerals and metals were not included when the Trump administration placed tariffs on US$200 billion of Chinese goods, a move that points to America’s dependence on the Asian nation. The ongoing trade war between the US and China has added a layer of complication to the rare earth metals sector. The country also eliminated its export tariffs for rare earths in May 2015, leading to a further fall in REE prices. In 2014, the World Trade Organization ruled against Chinese export quotas for rare earths, and China removed its industry caps in January 2015. Many rare earths mining projects outside of China failed to thrive when REE prices fell again. That sparked a boom for rare earths companies and mining projects around the world, as they sought to create reliable sources of rare earths supply outside of China. The country is the world’s leading rare earths producer by a wide margin, putting out over 90 percent of supply.Ĭhina has such a monopoly on the sector that REE prices spiked in 20 when the country cut exports. ![]() What is China's role in rare earths pricing?įirst and foremost, it’s important to know that China is the main driver when it comes to REE prices and the rare earths market as a whole. ![]() Copper Prices Could See "Astronomical Rise" as Supply Concerns Increase.10 Largest Producers of Gold by Country.
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Principal photography began in October 1973 and wrapped up in June 1974. Coppola, who was given more creative control, had wanted to make both a sequel and a prequel to The Godfather that would tell the story of the rise of Vito and the fall of Michael. The ensemble cast also features Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, Morgana King, John Cazale, Mariana Hill, and Lee Strasberg.įollowing the success of the first film, Paramount Pictures began developing a follow-up, with many of the cast and crew returning. ![]() The film is partially based on the 1969 novel The Godfather by Mario Puzo, who co-wrote the screenplay with Coppola, and it is both a sequel and a prequel to the 1972 film The Godfather, presenting parallel dramas: one picks up the 1958 story of Michael Corleone ( Al Pacino), the new Don of the Corleone family, protecting the family business in the aftermath of an attempt on his life the prequel covers the journey of his father, Vito Corleone ( Robert De Niro), from his Sicilian childhood to the founding of his family enterprise in New York City. It does not store any personal data.The Godfather Part II is a 1974 American epic crime film produced and directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. ![]() The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. CUT TO: VITO and his mother walk down the path some more. CUT TO: DON CICCIO sitting drinking wine. CUT TO: VITO and his MOTHER walking down a path. Where does Vito and his mother go in the godfather?ĬUT TO: Young VITO and his mother approach the gate to DON CICCIO’s villa and it is opened for them. We hear a marching band playing in the background. DISSOLVE TO: A remote mountainside area of Sicily. He holds out his hand and ROCCO kissing it. What happens at the end of the Godfather Part 2?įADE FROM BLACK TO: MICHAEL, in profile looking downward. (Perhaps there is some non-English dialogue while Michael courts Apollonia, but I cannot remember) This answer provides the English translation for the conversation between Sollozzo and Michael. The Godfather is an American film and the dialogue is in English with the exception of this dialogue between Sollozzo and Michael. Is the dialogue in the godfather in English? Where can I find the Godfather Part 2 subtitles? He then moved with his mother to the Bronx to live with her parents, Kate and James Gerardi, who were Italian immigrants from Corleone, Sicily.Īl Pacino’s Net Worth: $120 Million. His parents divorced when he was two years old. ![]() He is the son of Italian-American parents Rose Gerardi and Salvatore Pacino. What are Michael and Sollozzo saying in Italian in Louis’ Restaurant? Here is a translation of what they say in Italian: Sollozzo: I’m sorry. What does Sollozzo say in Italian to Michael? For The Godfather II on the PlayStation 3, a GameFAQs message board topic titled “how many hours of gameplay does Godfather 2 have? Subtitles aren’t only for understanding a foreign film in your native language. There are no subtitles so I have no idea what they are saying. There are even some scenes where you just have to use context clues to gather what is being said (Michael speaking to Salazzo in the diner, for example). There might be in some scenes but a lot of times there are scenes where Michael (for example) would have someone translate for him. Is the Italian in The Godfather supposed to be subtitled? Great documentary, and yes it HAS english subtitles for the italian parts. Does the Godfather 2 have subtitles for Italian parts?
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![]() My car shows an average of 4 kph more than the GPS, but this difference increases with the speed, to almost 10 kph, when I hit ~ 130 kph. The one on your dashboard is affected by a lot of factors, from the size of the tires mounted on your car (if they are bigger, the car shows less) to the wear of the mechanisms involved in displaying the info. TomTom also added Predictive Flow Feed for better predicting approaching traffic delays, with the goal of improving optimal route calculation and ETA. The GPS displayed speed is the most accurate, so it should be odd. ![]() ![]() Otherwise altitude is calculated based on a (3d) GPS. Regarding the estimation based on current speed, what happens if you stop at a traffic light? The barometric altimeter will plot your attitude based on barometric pressure (after you calibrate it). Never liked Garmin I have only used devices based on WinCE, on which I can install my own software (usually iGo). Oddly enough, the actual speed displayed on my Nuvi is more accurate than the mechanical speedometer in my old Mercury Grand Marquis LS. My Garmin Nuvi calculates my ETA based on my actual driving speed, which makes perfect sense because I might just be driving like a "Little Old Lady" if I'm just out for a pleasure drive. Each segment of the trip has a speed limit assigned to it. at least, that's how all gps programs do it. Ohaha wrote.the realistic way to calculate it is based on the local speed limit, for each section of road, not on your driving speed.
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Get blown into another dimension as you experience the gut busting fun of the KUNG FURY: STREET RAGE – from developers ‘HelloThereGames’ creators of the critically acclaimed AVICII Invector. And you should, as it is an excellent game. Despite being a fully licensed game, it cannot be played outside of Arcade Paradise, but the base game can be picked up for £16.74 if you still need it. Kung Fury: Street Rage is the latest DLC for Arcade Paradise and is out now on the Xbox Store priced at £2.49. It’s a dinosaur with a gun, LOTS of guns! And lots of health!īut this is a DLC for Arcade Paradise, so also includes all the functionality you would expect from the main game: Online leaderboards, goals, objectives, and a sweet new cabinet to proudly display in your arcade. Triceracop: Extinction? Not on his watch.Barbarianna: Axe the real questions to charge up your fearsome firepower with a minigun – but watch for low health!.Hackerman: A glass cannon combination of sci-fi wizardry and high APM blasting action!.Kung Fury: A balanced brawler with the ability to shock punch enemies and an average health pool.Always disable your anti virus before extracting the game to prevent it from deleting the crack files. Also, be sure to right click the exe and always select “Run as administrator” if you’re having problems saving the game. Look for a ‘HOW TO RUN GAME!!.txt’ file for more help. You need these programs for the game to run. If you get any missing dll errors, make sure to look for a _Redist or _CommonRedist folder and install directx, vcredist and all other programs in that folder. NOTICE: This game is already pre-installed for you, meaning you don’t have to install it. Don't forget to run the game as administrator. Have fun and play! Make sure to run the game as administrator and if you get any missing dll errors, look for a Redist or _CommonRedist folder and install all the programs in the folder.Ĭlick the download button below to start Kung Fury: Street Rage Free Download with direct link. ![]()
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![]() ![]() The number of votes a Civilization gets is based on the era it is in, and the amount of City-State allies it has. Civilizations then get some time to gather allies and votes for their cause, either through diplomacy or bribery. The host Civilization will gain double the votes compared to other Civilizations, and gain the ability to choose which resolutions to nominate. After the discovery of the Printing Press, the first Civilization to get into contact with all the other Civilizations will be able form the World Congress, become its first host. Similar to the United Nations in Civilization IV, the World Congress allows all Civilizations in the game to meet up every few turns to propose global resolutions and vote on them. Civilizations can also dig up antiquity sites in lands occupied by other Civilizations, but most of them will not be happy about it. On the other hand, the Landmarks will generate additional Culture the older the antiquity site is. These artifacts are similar to Great Works, and can be placed in the appropriate buildings to generate Tourism. Civilizations can employ Archeologists to dig these sites, searching them for ancient artifacts or turning them into Landmarks. With the discovery of Archeology, special antiquity sites will appear throughout the world. Great Works can be traded between Civilizations, and plundered when a city is conquered. Placing the appropriate Great Works together will also generate a theming bonus, which will increase the Tourism output. Great Works are then placed in cultural buildings like the Museum or the Opera House, which will then generate Tourism based on the amount of works in the building. Tourism is gained primarily through the creation of Great Works, created by the new Great Musicians and Writers, and the revamped Great Artists. This revamped victory condition requires the player to gain cultural supremacy over all the other Civilizations in the game, overpowering their cultural defenses with the player's Tourism output. The Cultural Victory in Brave New World has been revamped, dropping the Social Policies route and instead relying on a new yield, Tourism. These yields are not drained from the host city, but additionally produced. When a city has a Granary (for Food) or a Workshop (for Production), a caravan can be used to trade the respective yields to another city in that Civilization. Trade units can also be used to increase both Food and Production yields of a Civilization's city. The trade units are also vulnerable to attack whilst making their way along their trade routes, and must be protected from barbarians and enemy Civilizations. Trade units are limited in range, and each Civilization has a limit on the amount of trade routes that can be active at once. These trade routes will bring in Gold to both parties, and additional effects like religious pressure and bonus science. 2 new economic units, the Caravan and the Trade Ship, can be used to establish trade routes between both other Civilizations and City-States. ![]() While domestic city connections remains unchanged, Brave New World adds a new economic level with international trading and caravans. New Additions International Trade Trade Options All game mechanics introduced in Gods & Kings will be present in Brave New World, but not the Civilizations and game scenarios. There are nine new civilizations, eight new wonders, and two new scenarios in the package. Brave New World reintroduces international trade, last seen in Civilization IV, and revamps the game's Cultural and Diplomatic victories. It was released on Jin North America and Jin Europe for the PC and Mac. The second expansion to Sid Meier's Civilization V, Brave New World, was announced on March 15, 2013.
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Gpx editor windows 10 free9/8/2023 Use the slider to move the start/end point and cut the route. When you have many tabs, navigate through them by scrolling horizontally. Swap the tabs to define the order in which the traces should appear and double-click on them to change their names. The Total tab displays information about all open traces merged into one. Switch between routing and as the crow flies (straight lines between track points) when editing tracesĪt the bottom, you can see a panel with information about the traces you import. Show or hide the overlays currently used. Manage the file structure, drag and drop files, tracks and track segments Merge with another trace (automatically extends time, heart rate, cadence, power and temperature data)Įxtract all track segments and creates one trace for eachĪdd a waypoint (drag to change its location and use the buttons to edit info, duplicate or remove)ĭelete track points and/or waypoints inside/outside rectangle selectionĬhange the display color and opacity, these values will be exported and detected when re-imported Reverse the trace and adapt the timestamps GPS Track Editor can be installed on Windows XP/7/8/10/11. You can also drag a tab to your desktop to download the file.Įnter edition mode to add, move, insert or delete (Shift+click) anchor points, right-click on anchor points for more options (split, change start, delete)Ĭhange the speed and starting time of the trace GPS Track Editor lies within Photo & Graphics Tools, more precisely Viewers & Editors. Optionally, merge all files in the chosen order. ![]() Time, heart rate, cadence, power and temperature data are automatically extended. Start drawing a new route by placing anchor points on the mapĭownload the files to your desktop or save to Google Drive™ to get a shareable link and embedding code. You can import, plot and create tracks, routes and waypoints, show OSM, Bing Aerial and other maps, geotag images, create routes using OSRM, see real-time GPS position (not in Windows), make maps using Mapnik (not in Windows), control items, etc. Import and visualize GPX files (or drag and drop anywhere in the window) Viking is a free/open source program to manage GPS data. Check out the User Guide for more info and small tutorials! |