![]() Dirtbag MoxBagel asks: How do you design around players hoarding items? (32:49).How have video games failed the queer community? (23:09).Can listening to a game’s soundtrack spoil the game? (18:00).How would you commemorate a series 30th anniversary when you have no new games to announce? (13:16). ![]() Has a spiritual sequel to a game ever surpassed it? (08:58).Kelsey Lewin asks: What’s the recipe for the worst way to play Super Mario Bros.? (03:42).Musician, writer, and Insert Credit regular Liz Ryerson returns to cover lawyer angels, Charles Martinet’s infidelity, and Le Console. 191 - The Not Game Making Dimension, with Liz Ryerson Speaking of catchy 80s synthpop tracks, here's Howard Jones and "Things Can Only Get Better" - I think the singing style in "No Quarter" bears some similarities.Ep. So despite "No Quarter" feeling out of place on this soundtrack, it still ends up being the most memorable, whether you like it or not. The irony of "No Quarter" being my favourite track (and probably a favourite track of many Thimbleweed Park fans) is that I'm sure Steve Kirk made the track annoyingly catchy on purpose, like many of the synthpop hits of the 80s. Originally, the soundtrack only had the vocal version to download but thankfully the album now has both the instrumental and vocal versions available on the soundtrack (I do think it's worth listening to the vocal version though thanks to all the funny references to the 80s). My favourite track on this album is one that is often made fun of in the game and it has the least in common with the rest of the album - that's because it's a synthpop number called "No Quarter". ![]() Thimbleweed Park (Original Soundtrack) by Steve Kirk It's all a very strange mix, but it more or less works considering the game's setting (a strange, small town with even stranger residents set in 1987). Another style or genre that's common is 70s/80s prog rock/symphonic rock: The organ in "Thimble Con" sometimes makes me think I'm listening to a Yes album, the end of "Mansion" (which happens to be my favourite "serious" track) sounds a bit like Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds and "Factory" has got the dramatic, epic guitar of symphonic rock acts like Queen. A predominant style or genre on this album happens to be a strange mix of James Bond-esque surf rock and country music like you hear in the "Thimbleweed Opener" but is also apparent in "Town" and "County" all three of these tracks are strong offerings if you're into that kind of stuff. Most of the music in the game would fit well in classic Lucasarts adventure games of yesteryear such as Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders, Secret of Monkey Island and Day of the Tentacle, except it's higher fidelity the track "Hotel" definitely gives me that vibe, like it's a sneakier, spookier version of the music that plays while exploring the mansion/hotel in Day of the Tentacle. The remaining tracks consist of trailer music and music that didn't quite make the game. There's a total of 19 tracks on this soundtrack and the first 15 are all tracks that are used in the game proper. In the case of the Thimbleweed Park Original Soundtrack, you can download the soundtrack in MP3 V0, MP3 320, FLAC, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, ALAC, WAV or AIFF format! I was a backer for Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick's Kickstarter project to develop a point 'n' click adventure in the style of their old Lucasarts adventure games from the late 80s and early 90s called Thimbleweed Park the particular tier I backed not only had the game as a reward, but the game's soundtrack as well composed by Steve Kirk.Īround the same time the game was released, I was given a key to download the soundtrack from bandcamp which is great since bandcamp gives you the choice to download music from a variety of formats.
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![]() As we were saying, the wrestlers must lead very strict and disciplined lives, both inside the dohyo, and outside. The life of a rikishi is, in many ways, unusual. Once a winner is declared, the two wrestlers salute each other by bowing formally, and showing no emotion, after which the loser leaves, and the winner is crowned. ![]() The belief that salt has purifying powers stems from ancient Shinto times, and is used in sumo to chase bad spirits away, and designate the ring as a sacred space. ![]() Slapping and lunging at the opponent’s throat in a choking motion are allowed, however.Ī rikishi may exit the ring, retreating to his corner, but would have to re-purify it with salt upon re-entering. That being said, there are a few prohibitions, such as eye gouging, hair pulling, crotch grabbing, choking, or punching (with a closed fist). The first wrestler to touch the ground with any part of his body (except the soles of his feet), or to step outside the straw that lines the ring. Other than that, the rules themselves are simple. This is one of the many aspects that makes sumo wrestling such an exciting sport. On the other hand, a larger wrestler can subdue his opponent with his massive weight. A more slender sumo wrestler can dodge more easily, and use his smaller size for agility. In fact, sumo allows wrestlers of different sizes to compete, with the idea that each size has its pros and cons. First of all, there is no weight category in sumo, although it might seem like an obvious sport for such a delimitation. This move is a version of the DDT.The rules of sumo wrestling are interesting, though they may appear a tad unusual at first, especially for the Western eye. The wrestler then falls onto their back so that the opponent lands on his head while remaining vertical. ![]() Brainbuster: Performed by putting the opponent in a front facelock, hooking their pants or thigh, and lifting them up as if executing a vertical suplex.The standard version of the move sees the wrestling scoop their opponent horizontally before dropping to one knee, slamming the opponent's back on their other knee. Backbreaker: Performed by dropping an opponent so that the opponent's back impacts or is bent backwards against a part of the wrestler's body, usually the knee.Also known by several other names including cloverleaf leg-lace Boston crab, standing reverse figure-four leglock, and Scorpion Deathlock. Holding the opponent's legs in place, the wrestler then grabs the opponent's leg which he has crossed over the other and steps over him, flipping him over into a prone position before leaning back to compress his lower back. If the applier decides to cross the opponent's legs around his right leg, he has to cross the opponent's right leg over their left, or, otherwise, he has to cross his opponent's left leg over their right. Sharpshooter: Begins with the opponent supine on the mat with the applying wrestler stepping between the opponent's legs with their left leg and wraps the opponent's legs at shin level around that leg.Pin: A victory condition that is met by holding an opponent's shoulders or scapulae (shoulder blades) on the wrestling mat for a prescribed period of time.One or both arms are used to encircle the opponent's arm under the armpit, and secured at the opponent's neck. Nelson: Grappling hold, executed from behind the opponent, generally when both are on the mat face down with the opponent under the aggressor.The final position has the wrestler in a semi-sitting position and facing away from his opponent, with the opponent’s back and legs bent back toward his head. It is a type of spinal lock where the wrestler hooks each of the opponent’s legs in one of his arms, and then turns the opponent face-down, stepping over him in the process. Crab: Typically starts with one wrestler lying in a supine position on the mat, with the other wrestler standing and facing him.Combining moves can also be performed, using word elements to describe what kind of actions (movements) a move involves: The moves upon which these variations are based, are generally basic in nature. Wrestling moves include a tremendous array of variation. ![]() This is one of those projects that’s really straightforward and simple. I knew it would be the perfect solution here. I never found exactly what I was looking for done anywhere else, but I did see a few beautiful options where people had installed some sort of window shelves to display plants. Keep this one out of direct sunlight, though. So, I started doing some looking around for options that would allow us to do both. Wood Flowerpot Rack Desktop Planter Display Stand Indoor Plant Pot Shelf Succulent solid wood bay window sill flower pot shelf (8) Sale Price 34.39 34.39 42.99 Original Price 42.99. This charming succulent, known for its signature long ropes of seafoam-green leaves, will grow the quickest with lots of bright, indirect lighta south- or west-facing window is a great option. I didn’t want to have to choose if we’d use it as a bench or as a place for plants. Hanging shelf for a bay window Such a fun and easy diy anyone can do. Plus, the deep ledge makes it pretty perfect for tons of plants. I realized pretty quickly after moving in that the window wasn’t just a good seat – it’s a really great spot for plants! It’s a south-facing window so it gets really great sunlight all day long. Plus, who doesn’t love a huge window seat?! Showing results for 'bay window shelves' 13,188 Results Sort by Recommended Sale +1 Color Hulcott Adjustable Overall Width by Alcott Hill® From 26.99 32. 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This would already be an extreme disparity if it was 20% of all 1980’s comics that we were talking about when it came to Canadian price variant rarity… but that’s not what we’re dealing with (20% is just the newsstand rarity alone)… So by McClure’s estimate here, surviving Direct Editions among 1980’s comics at 80% of copies are like males among orange cats… And our Canadian price variant comics as newsstand-exclusives are among the remaining rare 20%. ![]() Most VF/NM or better Type 1a Canadian Newsstand Cover Price Variants are 50 to 250 times Scarcer than their US Direct Market counterparts in high grade randomly checking the CGC census will substantiate this for most items.” Most of the Newsstand editions were bought by non-collecting readers, with a much lower survival rate, and most are well read FA/G to FN/VF copies. Canada’s population is about 10% of the US population, thus about 10% of all Print Runs are Canadian copies, however roughly 80% of the surviving copies are Direct Editions, bought in comic shops and saved by collectors. “Type 1a Canadian cover price variants are now routinely selling for 150-400% Guide, and select CGC high grade key issues of popular characters have been bringing 400-2000% of guide such books are at least 10 times scarcer due to low print runs. Here’s the specific quote that came to my mind: And what came to my mind was something I’d just read this past week: I’d read Jon McClure’s market report that touched upon Canadian Price Variants. Sometimes when I’ve gotten a number in my head - like 80% of orange cats being male - it will trigger a related thought. ![]() So the underlying facts about what drives the phenomenon (the genetics), leads to the knowledge that roughly 80% of all orange cats should be male, while roughly 20% should be female.Įqually fascinating to me about this explanation, was how the 80% prevalence of males was “overwhelming enough” that it has driven so many people to wonder whether all orange cats are really male… I later started typing a search into Google and after typing the words “are all orange” a suggestion box popped up below the search field, where both the first and the second auto-suggestion show that this truly is a very frequently asked question indeed! Four out of five = eight out of ten = 80% boys. As a result, 4 out of every 5 orange cats are boys. The expert who gave the answer explained that - to paraphrase - there is a gene for orange coat color that a cat can get from its parents, and in the case of boy cats they only need the gene from either parent… but for a girl cat to have an orange coat they’d need that gene from both parents. Taking my family to the zoo is always a fun outing, and during the car ride today we were listening to a podcast answering frequently asked questions about animals - specifically, cats… And one caller asked: “Is it true that all orange cats are male? And if so, why?” This disparity in rarity among cats leads to the frequently asked question: “Are ALL orange cats male?” 80% of orange cats are male 20% are female. ![]() The Sensei app for Mac is a piece of software that helps you to monitor, analyze, and improve your Mac’s performance.ĭeveloped by Cindori, Sensei is comparatively new to the world of macOS cleaners. ![]() Sensei in the Japanese language means master. We have been testing Sensei on our 13′ MacBook Pro for quite some time, and our opinions reflect the experience we had with the piece of software. In this article, we will be reviewing what Sensei for Mac has to offer. Sensei, a brand-new macOS performance tool, is an exception, though. For instance, they don’t show you how much of the CPU resources you are using. While there are so many macOS boosting tools like CleanMyMac X and junk cleaners like CCleaner, they do not provide enough information about the device. To prevent all these, you should have a place where you can overlook the entire performance of your Mac. Also, hardware issues with the battery, fan, and cooling tech could make things a lot worse. However, Mac also suffers from the problem of junk files, temporary dump, and background-running apps. One of the popular myths is that Mac devices don’t slow down over time. Nearly 400,000 subscribers received the newsletter complete with a handwritten tip every day.There are so many myths about Mac and other Apple products. He gave advice on dark web scans on Miami's NBC 6, discussed Windows XP's demise on WGN-TV's Midday News in Chicago, and shared his CES experiences on WJR-AM's Guy Gordon Show in Detroit.Ĭhris also ran MakeUseOf's email newsletter for two years. In addition to his extensive writing experience, Chris has been interviewed as a technology expert on TV news and radio shows. The company's project was later reportedly shut down by the U.S. A wave of negative publicity ensued, with coverage on BuzzFeed News, CNBC, the BBC, and TechCrunch. At CES 2018, he broke the news about Kodak's "KashMiner" Bitcoin mining scheme with a viral tweet. Starting in 2015, Chris attended the Computer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas for five years running. His work has even appeared on the front page of Reddit.Īrticles he's written have been used as a source for everything from books like Team Human by Douglas Rushkoff, media theory professor at the City University of New York's Queens College and CNN contributor, to university textbooks and even late-night TV shows like Comedy Central's with Chris Hardwick. His roundups of new features in Windows 10 updates have been called "the most detailed, useful Windows version previews of anyone on the web" and covered by prominent Windows journalists like Paul Thurrott and Mary Jo Foley on TWiT's Windows Weekly. Instructional tutorials he's written have been linked to by organizations like The New York Times, Wirecutter, Lifehacker, the BBC, CNET, Ars Technica, and John Gruber's Daring Fireball. The news he's broken has been covered by outlets like the BBC, The Verge, Slate, Gizmodo, Engadget, TechCrunch, Digital Trends, ZDNet, The Next Web, and Techmeme. Beyond the column, he wrote about everything from Windows to tech travel tips. ![]() He founded PCWorld's "World Beyond Windows" column, which covered the latest developments in open-source operating systems like Linux and Chrome OS. He also wrote the USA's most-saved article of 2021, according to Pocket.Ĭhris was a PCWorld columnist for two years. Beyond the web, his work has appeared in the print edition of The New York Times (September 9, 2019) and in PCWorld's print magazines, specifically in the August 2013 and July 2013 editions, where his story was on the cover. With over a decade of writing experience in the field of technology, Chris has written for a variety of publications including The New York Times, Reader's Digest, IDG's PCWorld, Digital Trends, and MakeUseOf. Chris has personally written over 2,000 articles that have been read more than one billion times-and that's just here at How-To Geek. Chris Hoffman is the former Editor-in-Chief of How-To Geek. ![]() Outfit your friends and family with coordinating pieces for a fun group look, or rock this tee on your own for an easy-to-style look you’ll love. Short sleeves make this tee ideal for layering, and you’ll love the breathable comfort provided by the cotton-blend construction. Wear alone or as an undershirt.This fun graphic T-shirt comes in gray, so it’ll mix easily with anything from a pair of sweats to a casual blazer, and the simple half-heart graphic features the word “Duo” in pretty gold script. ![]() They’re built to last with ravel-proof taped neck and shoulder seams, tagless labeling that won’t catch or chafe, and an extra-long tail. of pre-shrunk heavyweight cotton knit with a vintage chest pocket. This time, of course, at the awards ceremony in Stockholm, all three of his children were present.Ours are made Skeleton Transistor Fm Podcasting Company Shirt. In 1972, Bardeen was again awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics-the only person ever in history to receive two in that field-for his theory on superconductivity. Bardeen quipped that next time he won, he would bring all three. When Bardeen was awarded the Nobel prize in Physics in 1956 in Sweden, he was jokingly admonished by King Gustav because only one of his three children were present at the ceremony. The technology developed by Tanenbaum, Teal, and Sparks was later used by Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce in their invention of the microchip, which in turn, initiated the “Silicon Age.” Due to their small size, high resistances to electricity, and low cost, transistors are present in virtually every piece of advanced technology from portable radios to pacemakers to manned space flight. Today, many millions of transistors are manufactured weekly. The pioneering work of Morris Tanenbaum, Gordon Teal and Morgan Sparks in 1954 ultimately led to the development of silicon as the best conducting material with the junction transistor, revolutionizing the transistor industry. An interesting historical sidelight is that it was a telephone company, Marconi, which played a major part in the invention and development of the vacuum tube in 1905-and forty-two years later it would be yet another telephone company, Bell Laboratories, that would conceive of the vacuum tube’s replacement with the transistor.īecause there were problems with germanium’s sensitivity to temperature, its usefulness was limited. Essentially, he had improved on their earlier work, with “sandwiches” of N-and P-type germanium.Īlthough Shockley could not be included on the original patent, John Bardeen, Walter Brattain and William Shockley were jointly awarded the Nobel prize in Physics in 1956 for the invention of the transistor. Shockley was furious, but subsequently forged ahead with his theory on the junction transistor and received his own patent for it. Bardeen and Brattain at Bell Laboratories on the project in the 40s (actually, he was their boss) was angered that he was not included in their patent application (because Bell’s attorneys had found that Shockley’s contribution, the almost identical “FET-like” (field effect) transmitter, had already been patented by Julius Lilienfeld on January 28, 1930). William Shockley, who had worked with Drs. However, it would be the design method of choice for the production of the transistor for only 6 years. ![]() They made the first transistor of two gold foil contacts sitting on a germanium crystal. John Bardeen and Walter Brattain, in January 1948, came up with the idea of the point-contact transistor. The name is a combination of the words “transfer” and “resistor,” creating “transistor.” In its September 1948 issue, Popular Science magazine announced that “for the first time since its invention 41 years ago, the vacuum tube has a rival.” One transistor was equal to 40 vacuum tubes! It was smaller, cheaper to produce, more reliable, gave off virtually no heat, and required less power while conducting electricity faster and more efficiently. The invention of the transistor is arguably the most important electronic event of the 20th century, as it made possible the integrated circuit (microchip) and microprocessor that are the basis of all modern electronics. ![]() Set the headphones in the charging case, close the lid, wait for about 10 seconds, and then wear the headphones again.Perform the following with the headphones and connected device:.The issue is resolved The headphones settings were the cause of the issue. In the Status tab, select ( right arrow) at the right side of the Adaptive Sound Control menu.Note: To disable the notification sound, open the Sony | Headphones Connect app and, in the Adaptive Sound Control screen, turn off Notification Tone When Switching.įollow these steps to turn off the Adaptive Sound Control function: This may make it seem like sound from the headphones is interrupted. When the Adaptive Sound Control is On, the notification sound (beep) tells you when the Noise Canceling or Ambient Sound Control setting changes. ![]() Turn off the Adaptive Sound Control function. The issue is resolved The ambient sound may have been the cause. When you speak quietly, the headphones may detect your voice as noise. The issue is resolved The noise reduction function may have been the cause. The issue is resolved The size or fitting conditions may have affected the Noise Canceling function. Measure the air-tightness of the earbud tips and find the optimal size of earbud tips using the Sony | Headphones Connect app Select the earbuds that best fit with your ears.Make sure that headphones are worn properly.To maintain the quality, consider these factors: If the earbuds are not worn properly, do not fit your ears, or the air-tightness is insufficient, the phone call quality may decrease. Fit the headphones to your ears firmly.The noise occurs when the other person talks Go to step 7. The noise occurs when I talk Go to step 3. If noise is heard during a phone call, select the appropriate situation:.Noise is heard while talking on the phone A beep sound is heard while playing music Note: If the white noise is heard during a phone call, refer to the Noise canceling doesn't work, or white noise is heard during a call on the headphones article. To avoid white noise, turn off the Noise Canceling function. This happens because of the Noise Canceling function. White noise (a small electrical noise with continuous static sound) is heard Turn on the Noise Canceling function, or turn off the Ambient Sound Control function. When the Ambient Sound Control is On, the surrounding noises can be easily heard. Noise is heard when the surrounding ambient noise is loud, such as when I am in a station or near a construction site. An echo is heard when I cover the headphones or built-in microphone with my handĪn echo in this situation is normal and not a malfunction. ![]() This temporary noise can happen because of the Noise Canceling or Ambient Sound Control function and air-tightness of the headphones. Noise is heard when I push the headphones into my ears, or when I tap the touch sensor strongly This happens because air bubbles inside the earbuds get crushed and restored in response to movement that changes their shape. A cracking or popping noise is heard while or just after inserting the headphones To avoid this, turn Off the Noise Canceling or Ambient Sound Control. When the Noise Canceling or Ambient Sound Control is On, the vibration of walking or running may be transmitted from your body and cause noise. Refer to the I hear loud wind noise from the headphones article to reduce the wind noise. Noise is heard when the headphones are exposed to wind Perform the update and check if the issue is resolved before proceeding. Update the headphones' software to the latest version. If you need to get to a currency exchange as soon as possible, a quick online search can show you which location near you opens earliest. You place an order ahead of time and-if the bank allows it-have the money delivered to your address. However, if the bank you’re using offers online ordering for foreign currency exchanges, you can get around having to go into a bank during certain hours. on weekdays, and often for limited hours on Saturdays. ![]() If you’re heading to a bank or credit union to make a foreign currency exchange, you’ll have to go during normal business hours-typically between 9 a.m. What Time Does the Currency Exchange Open Near Me? You might need to order it ahead of time. Not all banks offer this service, and banks won’t always have the currency you need on hand. Call your bank or other banks nearby that offer foreign currency exchange before going in. Banks and credit unions usually have lower fees and more favorable rates, so you may want to start there. Sometimes, search engines will include money services kiosks and loan agencies in the results that may not actually offer currency exchange, so double-check the location’s website to verify the services it provides.ĭifferent locations have their own fees-and exchange rates. Typically, your search will bring up currency exchange offices and kiosks as well as banks, credit unions, hotels, resorts, airports and even online currency exchange services. Turn your phone’s location services on and do a search online for “currency exchange near me” to find a foreign currency exchange nearby. If you’ve already arrived at your destination, hotels and resorts may offer the service as well-but it will typically cost you more. Plenty of banks and credit unions offer foreign currency exchange services, which makes them a great option for getting cash before your trip. ![]() ![]() Via CurrencyFair's Website Where Can I Exchange Foreign Currency Near Me? Q: Can I customize the appearance of Firefox Browser?Ī: Yes, It allows you to customize its appearance by changing themes and adding extensions. Q: How do I import my bookmarks to Firefox Browser?Ī: To import bookmarks to Firefox Browser, click on the " Library" button, select " Bookmarks," and then click on " Show All Bookmarks." In the Library window, click on " Import and Backup" and then select " Import Bookmarks from HTML." You can download it from Google Play or the App Store. Q: Is Firefox Browser available for mobile devices?Ī: Yes, the Browser is available for mobile devices running on Android and iOS.
Use the comb to divide your hair – only leave down the hair that you want to dye.įollow the directions in the K-BOND PLEX™ box to dye that section of hair. The only things you need to do a fun peek-a-boo hair color at home is a comb and the contents of your K-BOND PLEX™ hair dye box.īrush or comb out your dry, clean hair to start. It’s this richly dark purple (almost black) color that I knew would add depth to my natural brown color, while adding a pop of purple when I put my hair up or styled it to show it off. Since I wasn’t looking for anything high maintenance, I decided to do a Peek-A-Boo Color with their Rich Caviar color. I couldn’t find any pictures online of people who had used the product (it’s pretty new) so I texted my friend who is a hair dresser at a salon that I can’t afford and she assured me that my hair was in good hands with Schwarzkopf. They also developed a pre-treatment for even color results and promises 100% gray coverage (I only have a few, but I don’t want to see them). So my hair would be stronger after using K-BOND PLEX™ than it was without any dye in it! K-BOND PLEX™ is salon inspired anti-breakage technology that repairs the inner hair structure for strong and healthy looking hair with up to 80% less breakage compared to untreated hair. So when Schwarzkopf asked if I would try their K-BOND PLEX™ to add some color to my hair, I did some research before committing. I still want to have fun with my hair and add unexpected pops of color when I can, but I also am not willing to invest hundreds of dollars or commit to something that’s going to look horrible if I can’t make it to the salon every 4-6 weeks. Two very expensive salon visits went into trying to achieve the rose gold color and it barely lasted two weeks before my hair needed a touch-up. Last year, I tried purple highlights and also *tried* to do a rose gold bayalage. While I work at home and can get away with a lot more with my hair in terms of adding fun colors, I’m also pretty low-maintenance. ![]() This shop has been compensated by Schwarzkopf. For more details, see our Full Disclosure. ![]() Welcome back to Sugar, Spice & Glitter! Please note, this post may contain affiliate links. |
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