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Pcgamer subnautica review11/19/2023 ![]() ![]() For your seabase, there's a control room where you can shut down power in particular rooms, or choose the colour of its exterior, or even give it an illustrious name like, I don't know, The Brinebog Motel. And a "quantum locker" that acts as universal storage (imagine Resident Evil's magic room-spanning storage trunks). There's a handheld material scanner to hunt down bits of metal on the go. You can pin recipes to your HUD to keep track of what you're looking for. Practically speaking, there are lots of small tweaks and toys to improve the quality of your underwater life. In Below Zero, this trick is repeated, but also flipped, introducing some creatures that look approachable and neat, but turn out to be nasty. In the first game there were animals that seemed terrifying at first glance, but turned out to be gentle, like the massive, groaning Reefbacks. Presenting you with an alien lifeform of suspicious intent, then pushing you closer and closer with each encounter. It's more of what Subnautica has always been good at. The cheeky Sea Monkeys are human-sized fish pranksters who I avoided for hours, because they have an annoying habit of stealing your gadgets right out of your hands and gliding off with a bubbly chuckle. ![]() The Rock Puncher (a giant mantis shrimp that uses ludicrous club arms to wail on tiny grubs) will unearth rocks and minerals while it hunts. Some fish become docile and sluggish at night, making them easier to catch. But plenty of new threats too, like the ferocious… actually, no, you can find out yourself. There are returning staples, like the bladderfish you zap to create drinkable water. Much of your time is spent exploring, harvesting resources, and cautiously approaching creatures that may or may not try to eat you. ![]() The story is thicker this time round, but it can still take a backseat for as long as you like. "What do you think of reorganising our expectations," he says to his wife, "to facilitate longer-term separation success?" Shut up, Emmanuel. And then there's Emmanuel, the love-to-hate expedition head who has become the embodiment of corporate doublespeak. Or Zeta, a squeezed middle-manager who prevaricates whenever her workers report problems. There is Fred, an affable seatruck driver with a Ron Swanson moustache. It helps that the voice acting is adept and all the characters have strong personalities, especially those in the audio logs. The story is thicker this time round, but it can still take a backseat. If anything, it adds some personal stakes and focus to a world where goals can and do shift with every little discovery. I don't think that's something the series needed to do (I'm perfectly happy with silent protagonists) but having more chatter bouncing around doesn't take anything away either. As the rebellious Robin, you're a voiced character, and you're not totally alone. You still get much of it from audio logs found in wreckage. Down you go as a rogue researcher to scan fish, craft underwater mechs, drill for copper, and build a subaquatic base of your own while poking your oxygen mask into every coral reef and icy tunnel in search of the truth behind your sister's death.Īlready you can see a stronger focus on story than its predecessor. But they've been careless enough to leave abandoned stations all over the polar region of Planet 4546B, the same waterworld as the last game. Naturally, they're covering something up. The megacorporation Alterra says she died of "negligence". You're not a marooned crash-lander this time, but a self-exiled scientist who's trying to find out what happened to her sister on this alien planet. In this wintry follow-up, the surface hates you and the water is your refuge right from the start. In the first game you learned to suppress your desire to live close to an inviting surface. There are hailstones, sharp winds, thick whiteouts. In Subnautica: Below Zero breaching the surface is more likely to see you taking gulps of air in a hideous blizzard. It stranded you on a planet whose surface was an endless vista of tranquil water and peaceful moons. The first Subnautica remains one of the best survival games you can shake a stick at. Well, spit in my goggles and give me the bends, they've done it again. Release: May 14th, 2021 (version 1.0 reviewed).Publisher: Unknown Worlds Entertainment.Developer: Unknown Worlds Entertainment. ![]() A frostbitten follow-up to the greatest survival game, with a focus on storytelling that will gratify fans ![]()
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![]() His attorney, Lisa Pinelli, would later say that the damage to the newly built concrete construct meant he “did not believe that this offer was reasonable or in good faith.” Rucker did not respond to Martin’s letter seeking mediation. A temporary restraining order was granted. Powers would later be added as a fifth respondent. The next day, May 26, Rucker requested restraining orders against all four people who were on the parcel during the May 24 altercation: Creely, Martin, Hanna, and Mauricio Zambrano. Rucker has since filed for some $1,515 in damages in small claims court from Mission Greenway the case is set to be heard on Aug. Rucker called the police and the pair were written up, he said. ![]() The construct is essentially a low concrete wall Rucker said Monkeybrains intends to install planters on top. The same day, according to Rucker, two people associated with Mission Greenway - Lara Hanna and Chiara Powers - allegedly used sledgehammers to damage Monkeybrains’ newly installed box, which had been filled with concrete earlier that day. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. But hope for a truce would be short-lived. The following day, Jay Martin, one of four Mission Greenway members present during the altercation (and Creely’s husband), reached out to Rucker via conflict resolution nonprofit Community Boards to arrange mediation, on advice from police. After Rucker hit Greenway member Elizabeth Creely’s hand and knocked her phone away, Creely punched him in the face.Ĭreely said that she has stepped back from the gardening group since the incident. Monkeybrains co-owner Rucker confronted them. Greenway members began to dismantle it, arguing that they could not build on land they do not own. An argument began when Monkeybrains workers installed a long box on the parcel near their warehouse. The neighboring businesses - including Monkeybrains, in its recently acquired warehouse, and the Mission Kids Preschool - say that they have safety concerns with opening up the space, and assert that they have a right to use the lot, based on historic use. Mission Greenway, which was a community group for several years and recently became a nonprofit, ultimately wants to remove the fences and transform the space into a public greenway. In October 2022, Mission Greenway cut the locks on the fence and installed planters in the lot’s south-west corner. Since the 1980s, the land has been fenced off by abutting businesses and used for parking. Parcel 36 is a historic rail spur with unclear ownership. But mutual distrust has only intensified over the past few months. The police, city officials, and now a Superior Court judge have all implored the groups to try to reach a peaceful agreement via mediation. “I am the victim of physical violence on Parcel 36, and yet I’m prevented from being near parts of my own business as our renovation moves forward.” ![]() “Today’s temporary ruling is shocking and disappointing,” Rucker wrote over email. ![]() The gardeners have no such restrictions, after their own temporary restraining order was lifted earlier in July. Under the terms of that order, Rucker can enter his warehouse, but is not allowed within three yards of Parcel 36. But yesterday, Rucker had a temporary restraining order against him upheld until August 24, when the next hearing is scheduled. The groups have been in and out of hearings for the past few months, and a final verdict on permanent restraining orders against either party has yet to be reached. ![]()
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Third dimension11/19/2023 ![]() ![]() Instead, you convince others to comply through various means (e.g., making a persuasive argument). Influence: You secure the compliance of others without resorting to threats.For example, an employer may say, “Do this, or I will fire you.” Coercion: You secure the compliance of others through threats of deprivation.Parties may achieve this through various means. That is, a group has power if it can limit the scope of what is debated, thereby confining decision-making to issues they deem safe. Whereas power’s first dimension considers the ability of one party to secure the compliance of another when interests conflict, the second dimension considers how those with power suppress conflict. Our focus is on the behaviours people deploy in decision-making when different parties’ interests are in opposition. Here, power is active in direct, observable conflicts. ![]() Under the first dimension, power is the ability to get someone to do what you want. Later, other scholars identified a fourth dimension that saw power as a web of relations that provides the scaffolding of societies. The third dimension explores how those with power can avoid clashes of interests by shaping others’ wants and desires.The first two dimensions consider power as it pertains to conflicting interests between parties.Steven Lukes developed a framework that identified three dimensions of power. ![]()
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Luminar neo for ipad11/19/2023 ![]() Photos are added impressively quickly on my 2021 MacBook M1 (32GB RAM) – testing on my wife’s 2020 Macboom Air with 16GB of RAM was also similarly fast. Getting photos into Luminar Neo is dead simple and a refreshing experience for anyone who’s ever tried using Lightroom for the first time.Ĭlicking the Add Photos button does exactly that – you choose a folder or selection of photos on your hard drive, click Add, and then everything suddenly appears in your Luminar catalogue. Getting images into Neo is simple and fast. We’ll take a closer look at the Extensions later in the review. In releasing these Extensions, Skylum has said that they’re fulfilling the main vision for Luminar Neo to become a one-stop creative platform for photographers. Luminar Neo is now built on a new ‘modular’ framework, which means that larger feature updates can be slotted into the core feature set more easily and regularly than before.Ī recent example is the release of several ‘Extensions’ that build upon the core editing software with useful tools. Previous updates have also seen various additions to the core photo editing software, including the addition of a histogram, dodge and burn tool, clone tool, and portrait background removal AI. ![]() This update includes the new Undo and Redo functionality, performance improvements in the RAW Develop and Mask AI tools and a variety of bug fixes. This Luminar Neo review is based on the latest version, v1.12.2, which was released on July 27, 2023. Skylum released Luminar Neo in February 2022 with the intention of providing frequent updates. No GPU acceleration (except Extensions).Numerous Presets are supplied (with more available to download/buy), which apply instant photo effects to images to alter their look – AI recognises the image and suggests suitable ‘For This Photo’ Presets to save time. In addition to this artificial intelligence wizardry, Luminar Neo provides a solid selection of core editing tools that rival other popular image editors. It’s also useful for more experienced photographers who want to save time or experiment with their image editing. ![]() The main attraction of Luminar Neo is the opportunity for a complete novice to carry out immensely complex photo editing tasks with a couple of clicks. Headline AI features include the ‘god-like’ ability to relight a scene, replace the sky, remove powerlines and dust spots, and perform various jaw-dropping portrait enhancements in just a couple of mouse clicks. Luminar Neo is a powerful image editor for Mac and Windows, powered by AI technologies that can simplify complex photo editing tasks, making them fast and fun. ![]()
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Contest random name generator11/19/2023 ![]() ![]() ShortStack is an all-in-one tool in the sense that it allows you to create landing pages, and offers a boat-load of features to ensure your campaigns deliver results. ![]() With the ability to promote your campaign across a variety of mediums such as social media, your blog, and email – and across any device – makes ShortStack a flexible and easy way to build your brand and get to know your audience. ShortStack also has an action-gate function to help you grow your list by having an entrant do something – like fill out their email address – to receive a discount or entry. Or, if your goal is to collect leads, you can have your entrants share information such as their email address or what state they live in. It also comes with detailed analytics, verified voting, and the option to restrict voting, making ShortStack a robust choice for your social contests.ĭepending on your goal, you can increase engagement by rewarding your entrants with extra chances to win when they refer a friend. There are over 90 templates and 30 themes to help you create your giveaway campaign, drag and drop functionality that even the not so tech-savvy can use, and the ability to use custom URLs to suit your branding. ShortStack can also be used with other platforms such as Instagram, and Pinterest. Great Lakes hosted a Facebook giveaway using ShortStack and generated over 200,000 entries, which helped them grow their Facebook fans by 200 percent in only three weeks. You can run everything from Instagram & Twitter hashtag contests, to Facebook giveaways. If you’re looking for a powerful all-in-one tool for running your social media contests, consider using ShortStack. Paid plans start from as little as $23/site/month. Woorise offers a free plan that includes contests and allows up to 5000 entries/month. Woorise is a particularly good option for agencies as it allows you to create separate workspaces in order to manage different accounts for brands and clients.Īs you can see, this is far more than a simple competition app. Also, it includes a useful bio-link tool that is perfect for Instagram marketing. The landing page builder uses a simple drag-and-drop editor which makes it super easy to create professional and high converting landing pages in just a few clicks. Woorise also comes complete with a powerful landing page builder that can help you to host your giveaways. This can help you to nurture leads, gain insights into your audience, and improve conversion rates. In addition to its contest creation options, Woorise also allows users to create surveys and quizzes for lead generation. It can also be used to create contests for alternative social platforms including Twitch, and Youtube. With Woorise you can create a wide range of social contests, including Instagram contests and giveaways, Facebook giveaways, and Twitter contests. ![]() Woorise is another all-in-one tool that allows users to create social contests and many other types of lead generation campaigns. Overall, SweepWidget gives you all of the functionality you’ll ever need at a very affordable price. The pro plan offers more features and starts at $29/month. SweepWidget has a free plan with unlimited entries. ![]() Also, you can view/edit individual user actions from the advanced analytics portal. You can randomly or manually select winners, disqualify/delete entries, and export all user information to a CSV file. SweepWidget makes it simple to track and manage all of your entries. They also have API integrations for Zapier, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Tracking Pixel, Stripe, and even have a native API. This includes: Mailchimp, Mailerlite, Aweber, etc. SweepWidget has 20+ API integrations with email marketing and marketing automation tools. Once your contest is ready you can use a free hosted landing on Sweepwidget and/or embed it directly into your blog or website. For those of you who value aesthetics, SweepWidget has an advanced design editor and custom CSS builder. You can run the following types of contests:īuild your contests with their easy-to-use drag-and-drop builder. They make it easy to grow your likes, followers, shares, and user engagement across virtually every major platform. SweepWidget is a powerful online contest app that offers 90+ entry method types on 30+ social media platforms. ![]()
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Aztec names translation11/19/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() In this period the deity is known to have been named Quetzalcōhuātl by his Nahua followers. In the Postclassic period (900–1519 AD), the worship of the feathered-serpent deity centered in the primary Mexican religious center of Cholula. That period lies within the Late Preclassic to Early Classic period (400 BC – 600 AD) of Mesoamerican chronology veneration of the figure appears to have spread throughout Mesoamerica by the Late Classic period (600–900 AD). The earliest known documentation of the worship of a Feathered Serpent occurs in Teotihuacan in the first century BC or first century AD. In Mazatec legends the astrologer deity Tlahuizcalpanteuctli, who is also represented by Venus, bears a close relationship with Quetzalcoatl. In his form as the morning star, Venus, he is also depicted as a harpy eagle. In his form as Ehecatl he is the wind, and is represented by spider monkeys, ducks, and the wind itself. Animals thought to represent Quetzalcoatl include resplendent quetzals, rattlesnakes ( coatl meaning "serpent" in Nahuatl), crows, and macaws. Additionally, at least one major cache of offerings includes knives and idols adorned with the symbols of more than one god, some of which were adorned with wind jewels. Codex drawings pictured both Quetzalcoatl and Xolotl wearing an ehēcacōzcatl around the neck. This talisman was a conch shell cut at the cross-section and was likely worn as a necklace by religious rulers, as such objects have been discovered in burials in archaeological sites throughout Mesoamerica, and potentially symbolized patterns witnessed in hurricanes, dust devils, seashells, and whirlpools, which were elemental forces that had significance in Aztec mythology. Quetzalcoatl wears around his neck the breastplate ehēcacōzcatl, "the spirally voluted wind jewel". Two other gods represented by the planet Venus are Tlaloc (ally and the god of rain) and Xolotl ( psychopomp and its twin). He was one of several important gods in the Aztec pantheon, along with the gods Tlaloc, Tezcatlipoca and Huitzilopochtli. He was also the patron god of the Aztec priesthood. Among the Aztecs, he was related to wind, Venus, Sun, merchants, arts, crafts, knowledge, and learning. Quetzalcoatl ( / ˌ k ɛ t s əl k oʊ ˈ æ t əl/ ) is a deity in Aztec culture and literature. Tezcatlipoca, Xipe-Totec, Huitzilopochtli (Codex Zumarraga). ![]()
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Gassy mexican fat stacks song11/19/2023 ![]() A systematic review study of therapeutic effects of Matricaria recuitta chamomile (chamomile). National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Inflammatory markers in dysmenorrhea and therapeutic options. doi:10.3748/22.6759īarcikowska Z, Rajkowska-Labon E, Grzybowska ME, Hansdorfer-Korzon R, Zorena K. Irritable bowel syndrome: pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and evidence-based medicine. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Diagnosis and treatment of peptic ulcer disease and H. ![]() Epidemiology and outcomes of acute abdominal pain in a large urban emergency department: retrospective analysis of 5,340 cases. ![]() Guideline for the diagnostic pathway in patients with acute abdominal pain. Gans SL, Pols MA, Stoker J, Boermeester MA. In adults, a more common cause is norovirus.įeagan BG, Kahrilas PJ, Jalan R, McDonald JWD. In: Evidence‐Based Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Stomach flu: Also known as gastroenteritis, stomach flu is common in kids and is usually caused by a virus known as rotavirus.Peptic ulcer: This is an open sore in the stomach and/or the adjacent passage known as the duodenum that causes gnawing or burning pain, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, and gas.Prostaglandin can also get into the bloodstream causing nausea, vomiting, cramping, and diarrhea. Menstrual cramps: One of the hormones released during your period is prostaglandin which causes the shedding of the uterine lining.Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): This poorly understood condition causes inflammation in the digestive tract, leading to abdominal pain, cramps, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation.Indigestion: Also known as dyspepsia, indigestion is commonly caused by overeating, eating too quickly, eating fatty or spicy foods, drinking too much caffeine or alcohol, smoking, anxiety, or taking certain medications (like antibiotics or pain relievers).Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): Also known as acid reflux, this is when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus (food pipe), causing a burning sensation in the chest or throat as well as stomach pain and regurgitation. ![]()
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Dragon myst books11/19/2023 ![]() Have a look at some of the best adult dragon books around. jCarousel The Collector: A Novel By Daniel Silva Cover Image One Last Stop: Collectors Edition By Casey McQuiston Cover Image Murtagh: The World of Eragon (. The story follows Connor OGrady as he is thrown in at the deep end to. If you didn’t already go through a dragon phase when you were a child, don’t worry, your time has come. Dragons Mist is a town building LitRPG adventure fantasy ebook, paperback and audio. ![]() The book is called Love Amongst the Dragons, the same name as the play. These scaly mythical creatures are irresistible-along with the books that tell their stories. Watch The Dragon Prince: Mystery Of Aaravos. 81.7K Harry Potter: Heart Of A Mystic Soul by WinterWolf-99. There’s so much evidence that humans just kind of love dragons. Youll also like The Tenth Squad by MegaMob. Zoologist Karl Shuker describes a wide variety of dragons in his book 'Dragons: A Natural History' (Simon & Schuster, 1995), including giant snakes, hydras, gargoyles and dragon-gods, and the more. And those are just some of the examples of these magnificent beings manifesting in stories across the globe. There’s the Hydra from Greece, Apep from Egypt, and Chinese dragons from, well, China. Found in various cultures and histories around the globe, draconic creatures are a staple of our mythology. Including assassinating the messengers. Worse, Kihrin’s connection to the king of demons seems to be growing in strength. How can he hope to save anyone when he might turn out to be the greatest threat of them all?ĭragons. ![]() The Memory of Souls is the third epic fantasy in Jenn Lyons’ A Chorus of Dragons series. Demons are free to rampage across the empire, and the fulfillment of the ancient prophecies-the end of the world-is closer than ever. To buy time for humanity, Kihrin needs to convince the king of the Manol vané to perform an ancient ritual which will strip the entire race of their immortality-which certain vané will do anything to prevent. ![]()
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Point blank mods11/19/2023 ![]() ![]() Per 1% Quality: 1 Superior 2 Anomalous 3 Divergent 4 Phantasmal 1% increased Fire Damage 1% increased Projectile Speed +0.1 to Melee Strike Range 2% increased Damage over Time Deals (110-148)% of Base Attack DamageĦ0% of Physical Damage Converted to Fire Damageĭamage Over Time caused by Projectiles deals 50% less Damage These will explode, causing AoE attack damage to enemies where they land. This attack causes balls of molten magma to launch forth from the enemies you hit, divided amongst all enemies hit by the strike. Projectile Speed: 750 Infuses your melee weapon with molten energies to attack with physical and fire damage. 's and Molten Strike Molten Strike Attack, Projectile, AoE, Melee, Strike, FireĮffectiveness of Added Damage: (110-148)% ![]() (1-9) to (13-179) Added Lightning Damage Place into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Per 1% Quality: 1 Superior 2 Anomalous 3 Divergent 4 Phantasmal 1% increased Damageġ% increased Projectile Speed Projectiles Pierce 0.1 additional Targets Fires 0.1 additional Projectiles 1% of Physical Damage Converted to Lightning Damage Deals (135-225)% of Base Attack Damageĥ0% of Physical Damage Converted to Lightning Damage The projectiles cannot miss if the melee attack hits a target. In addition to converting some of your physical damage to lightning damage, the stored energy is released from the weapon as projectiles as you strike, flying out to hit farther-away enemies. It does apply to Lightning Strike Lightning Strike Attack, Projectile, Melee, Strike, LightningĮffectiveness of Added Damage: (135-225)% Requires Level 12 Infuses your melee weapon with electrical energies as you swing. The Point Blank effect only works with projectile attacks, such as those made with a bow or wand. A skill either has Point Blank or does not. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Active Skill Gem you wish to augment. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Supported Skills deal (0-38)% increased Projectile Damage This is a Support Gem. Per 1% Quality: 1 Superior 2 Anomalous 3 Divergent Supported Skills deal 0.5% increased Projectile Damage Supported Skills have 2% chance to Knock Enemies Back with Hits at Close Range Projectiles from Supported Skills Pierce all Targets within 1 units Supported Skills' Projectile Attack Hits deal up to 30% more Damage to targets at the start of their movement, dealing less Damage to targets as the projectile travels farther Point Blank Support Point Blank Support Projectile, Attack, SupportĬost & Reservation Multiplier: 110% Requires Level 18 Supports projectile skills. Interactions Skill gem and passive skill Distanceįor reference, melee weapons distance range is 5 for one-handed and 6 for two-handed weapons, cold snap has an area of effect radius of 15. ![]() Projectiles that travel in multiple segments (such as Arrow Nova Support) include the payload distance in the damage penalty. distance travelled continues to increase as the projectile returns to its point of origin. Per 1% Quality: 1 Superior 2 Anomalous 3 Divergent 0.5% increased Attack Speed 1% increased Projectile Speed 0.5% reduced Projectile Speedįires an additional Projectile Deals (80-100)% of Base Attack Damage Place into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. It flies out and then returns to you, in a spinning attack that damages enemies in its path. Projectile Speed: 1000 Throws a spectral copy of your melee weapon. If the projectile changes direction-as is the case with Spectral Throw Spectral Throw Attack, Projectile It is important to note that damage scaling is done with respect to the total distance the projectile has travelled, not its current distance from the point of origin. The projectile deals the greatest amount when initially released, the attack damage will continue decreasing until the maximum projectile distance according to the table below. ![]() |