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![]() ![]() They did this after discussing their beaten/retired/currently playing games, but before kicking off a new game of How Long To Beat? The Game! ![]() Ric: South Park: The Stick of Truth (PC), SUITS: A Business RPG (PC), Ys Origin (Vita), Knights in the Nightmare (PSP), Moonscars (PC), Myst: The Book of Atrus (Book), FF VII Remake (PS4), GrimGrimoire OnceMore (Switch), Rocket League (PC), Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 (Switch), Radiant Historia (DS), Aliens Infestation (DS), Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Adventure 1 (Switch),Īlex: Marvel’s Midnight Suns, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Advance Wars 1&2 Re-boot Camp, Moonscars Vampire Survivors ĭid you know that HowLongToBeat has a Collections feature? Friend of the podcast R2D21999 did, because he’s made some, and this week Ric, Paula, and Alex took a look at them. Paula: The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog, Chaos Head Noah, Steins Gate, Café Enchanté, Pokemon Scarlet, Fire Emblem Engage , This week’s topic is one out of Paula’s whims: What is UI? What makes it good/bad? What’s in the hall of fame or in the wall of shame? So many questions and so little time! But they, as always make some time for another round of everyone’s favorite: How Long To Beat? The Game! Welcome back to our podcast’s regular schedule, where Paula, Ric and Alex talk about the games they’ve beaten, retired and been playing. Paula: The Last Nurse Joy, Citizen Sleeper, OMORI, Chaos Head Noah, Steins Gate, Café Enchanté, Pokemon Scarlet (aiming to be a pokemon master), Fire Emblem Engage , Ric: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 (Switch), Myst: The Book of Atrus (Book), FF VII Remake (PS4), GrimGrimoire OnceMore (Switch), Radiant Historia (DS), Aliens Infestation (DS), Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Adventure 1 (Switch),Īlex: Advance Wars, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Advance Wars 1&2 Re-boot Camp, Moonscars Ric, Paula, and Alex spend some time looking over what's gone wrong and make some predictions for the future of Xbox… alongside the usual beaten/retired/playing and HowLongToBeat: The Game! Segments, of course. Microsoft has been taking some massive Ls over the past month. Paula: Chaos Head Noah, Steins Gate, Café Enchanté, Pokemon Emerald, Fire Emblem Engage, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Ric: Railways of Love (Android), GrimGrimoire OnceMore (Switch), Aliens Infestation (DS), The Church in the Darkness (PC), Metal Unit (PC), ish (Android), Marvel Snap (Android), Myst: The Book of Atrus (Book), FF VII Remake (PS4), Radiant Historia (DS), Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Adventure 1 (Switch), Rocket League (PC), Grim Guardians: Demon Purge (Switch), Muramasa Rebirth: Genroku Legends - A Cause to Daikon For (Vita),Īlex: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Advance Wars 1&2 Re-boot Camp, Moonscars ![]() This month marks 100 installments of the HLTB Video Game Book Club, encompassing 133 games since 2015! To celebrate, Ric, Paula, and Alex dedicated this week’s topic to looking back at some of their favourite Book Club memories… alongside the usual beaten/retired/playing and HowLongToBeat: The Game! Segments, of course. Paula: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Ric: Who’s Lila? (PC), Muramasa Rebirth: Genroku Legends - A Cause to Daikon For (Vita), The Swapper (Vita), Grim Guardians: Demon Purge (Switch), Daily Dadish (Android), Marvel Snap (Android), FF VII Remake (PS4), Radiant Historia (DS), Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Adventure 1 (Switch), Forgive Me Father (PC), This week they talk about gaming peripherals and, of course, they finish the episode off with another round of How Long To Beat? The Game!Īlex: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Moonscars Alex, Ric and Paula are back once again to discuss the games they’ve beaten, retired and been playing, with a big Tears of the Kingdom tangent. ![]() The Epson WorkForce DS-7500 can handle large batches of documents in a single go, quickly and efficiently.Network capable - Optional Network Interface Panel.Letter, 1.200 dpi x 1.200 dpi (Horizontal x Vertical), Input: 48 Bits Color / 16 Bits Monochrome, Output: 24 Bits Color / 8 Bits Monochrome, 100 Pages, Yes, Skip blank page, Pre-defined scanning settings, Automatic area segmentation, Automatic de-skew, Automatic B/ W colour detection, Dual Image Output (Windows only), Auto-rotation, Text enhancement, Edge enhancement, Unsharp Mask (USM), Descreening, USB 2.0 Type B, ABBYY FineReader Sprint 8.0 (MacOS), ABBYY FineReader Sprint 9.0 (Windows), Epson Document Capture Pro (Windows only), Epson Document Capture Pro Server (on free download), Epson Event Manager (Mac Only), Epson Scan, E-mail, FTP, Microsoft SharePoint, Print, Web folders, Network folders, Mac OS 10.4.11 or later (Epson Scan Only), Presentation Server 4.5, Terminal Service, Windows 7, Windows 7 圆4, Windows 8, Windows Server 2003 (32/ 64bit), Windows Server 2008 (32/ 64bit), Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 圆4, Windows XP, Windows XP 圆4, Windows server 2003 R2, XenApp 5.0, XenApp 6.0, AC Adaptor, Main unit, Setup guide, Software (CD), USB cable, User manual (CD), Warranty documentĮngineered to integrate seamlessly into document management systems, this reliable document scanner ensures heavy-duty scanning jobs are performed quickly & effortlessly. 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Eesh, better wrap this up quick, then get to my *real* job. Spider-Man: Hello? Boss: Parker? Where are you? We must run through the demonstration at least once before the grant committee arrives. Yuri Watanabe: You really want to help? Head to Times Square, sounds like his guys are trying to keep my backup from reaching the scene… Spider-Man: You got it - almost there! Spider-Man: C'mon Yuri, I've been waiting eight years for this. Spider-Man: Mind if I join in on the fun? Yuri Watanabe: You know how his lawyers are…this one needs to go by the book. We're at Fisk Tower, but still waiting on the warrant. Spider-Man: Did you take him down yet? Yuri Watanabe: No. Peter Parker: Fisk? 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James McConville released a joint statement saying, “There is no role for the U.S. However, the Supreme Court has interpreted both to allow the declaration of. 20 the day Biden was publicly sworn in as the 46th president and that the official. Martial law on the national level may be declared by Congress or the president. 18, 2020, soon after Flynn’s remarks, Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy and Army Chief of Staff Gen. The post falsely claims martial law has been in effect since Jan. ![]() Not one of these instances of martial law was used to rerun an election the way Flynn described it. By the second theory, martial law can be validly and constitutionally established. Martial law had been imposed 29 times to address labor disputes, twice for war or invasion, seven times for domestic wars or insurrections, and 11 times for riots or civil unrest. In order to invoke the Insurrection Act, the president must first issue a proclamation ordering the insurgents to disperse within a limited time, 10 U.S.C. Two theories of martial law are reected in decisions of the Supreme Court. They found it had been done at least 68 times. In August 2020, the Brennan Center for Justice compiled a list of times martial law, the temporary military takeover of civil functions like law enforcement and courts, had been imposed in the United States by federal and state authorities. Martial law has been instituted 64 times. I mean, these people are out there talking about martial law like it's something that we've never done. He could also order, within the swing states, if he wanted to, he could take military capabilities and he could place them in those states and basically rerun an election in each of those states. He could immediately on his order seize every single one of these machines around the country on his order. Readers inquired if that number was accurate. ![]() Michael Flynn, made such a claim in an interview with Newsmax in December 2020.įlynn said that using martial law to rerun elections was not “unprecedented” and martial law had been declared 64 times in the United States’ history. Recently pardoned former national security adviser to Trump, retired Lt. President Donald Trump disputed the results of the November 2020 presidential elections, loyalists argued that declaring martial law would allow him to overturn the election results. Follow our post-election coverage here.Īs incumbent U.S. Election may be over, but the misinformation keeps on ticking. Deciding to put his trust in Dingo, Leo departs, after telling Dingo why he had hidden Jehuty in the first place. whom Leo had befriended in the first game) brings the battle to an end when she recognizes his fighting style. ![]() After the boss fight ends, the two machines clash again, until A.D.A. The Vic Viper serves as a Boss in the game, with the player having to fight off Leo. Despite Jehuty being the pinnacle of Orbital Frame technology, Vic Viper is shown to be quite a match for Jehuty, due to a combination of the V2's advanced design and Leo's piloting skill. Thinking that Jehuty had been stolen or reclaimed by BAHRAM, Leo attacks Dingo in an attempt to force him to turn the Orbital Frame over. The Vic Viper is first seen in the game when Dingo Egret, the subsequent pilot of Jehuty (and player character of the game), first makes it down to the surface of Mars. Thunderheart's Vic Viper is destroyed in battle prior to the start of the second game. Unit 1 was piloted by Rock Thunderheart and Unit 2 was piloted by Leo, and later enhanced thanks to research of the Jehuty (which would explain its use of Gauntlet, and Vector Trap-like OPTIONS among other powerful weaponry far more advanced than the typical LEV). According to the in between storyline on Konami's official website and story writer notes, there were two Vic Viper prototypes aboard the freighter Atlantis before the start of the game. After leaving Antilia and boarding the Atlantis, he trains in the use of the V2 with Rock Thunderheart and continues the fight on behalf of the UNSF on Mars. The Vic Viper was used by Leo Stenbuck after the events of the first game. The Vic Viper is impressively durable, as it remains operational after being only a short distance away from the epicenter of Aumann's spatial collapse and the explosion of Anubis, while Naked Jehuty was crippled to the point of falling apart from being only slightly closer to the same. The Vic Viper in fighter mode is extremely fast and fights much as one would expect a 3D incarnation of the ship to fight, as well as the twist of having it change into a robot for more direct attack. When fighting Vic Viper a female computer voice announces the creation of an OPTION, the use of a weapon, or the use of shields in very similar fashion to the announcer in the classic Gradius games. When fighting the Vic Viper slowly increases its OPTION count to multiply its firepower, and often uses the Missiles and Laser attack as well as the unexpected Ripple Laser. True to its name, the Vic Viper uses many of the traditional Gradius weapons and shields. Shinkawa states however, that the Vic Viper is a new hybrid of Earth technology and Orbital Frame technology. Its performance is impressive considering its status as a LEV, which is heavily implied by the game series' storyline to be the radically inferior mecha type used prior to the advent of the much more advanced Orbital Frames. It was later collected with many more sequels in the PSP exclusive Gradius Collection.The Vic Viper can transform into a robotic mecha form in similar fashion to VF-1 Valkyries from Macross or the titular "mobile suit" of Zeta Gundam. It was rereleased in a compilation package with the sequel Gradius II: Gofer no Yabou in the Gradius Deluxe Pack, a first generation title for the PlayStation and Sega Saturn. Gradius was so popular in Japan, that the Famicom version was released in the arcade using Nintendo's Vs. The game was ported to many systems, most notably the NES and PC-Engine (both versions of which have been made available on the Wii Virtual Console) and the Japanese MSX computer. Designer Kengo Nakamura has said in an interview that the chosen name's similarity to Gladius was coincidental. However, the developers went with the name Gradius, and applied the name to the planet that was being attacked by invading aliens. A Gladius was a short sword used in ancient Rome by legionaries. ![]() The title Gradius is thought to have been drived from the Latin term for a sword known as a "Gladius". ![]() Konami's arcade game Scramble is often considered a precursor to Gradius. Gradius is considered a highly influential game and has set the foundation for many other horizontal shooters for years to come. Gradius has the distinction of popularizing a weapon selection bar called "Power meter", based upon collecting capsules to 'purchase' additional weapons. The arcade game was originally released in North America and Europe as Nemesis, although some conversions retained the name Gradius in these regions. It was the first game to be released in the Gradius series. Gradius is a horizontally-scrolling shoot 'em up released by Konami in 1985 for video arcades. For Game Boy game released under the international title, see Nemesis (Game Boy). Lentil curry is not only delicious but also easy to prepare, making it a convenient option for a quick and healthy meal. Curry, on the other hand, is a blend of spices that gives the dish a distinct and aromatic taste. Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals, making them a healthy addition to any meal. Lentil curry is a popular vegetarian dish that is both nutritious and flavorful. They hold their shape well when cooked and work well in salads and as a side dish. Black lentils, also known as beluga lentils, are small and shiny and have a mild flavor.They have a slightly sweet and nutty flavor and are popular in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Red lentils cook quickly and break down easily, making them ideal for soups and curries.They have a mild flavor and a soft texture when cooked. Brown lentils are the most common type of lentil and are often used in soups and stews.They have a slightly nutty flavor and work well in salads, soups, and stews. Green lentils, also known as French lentils, are small and firm and hold their shape well when cooked.Lentils come in various colors, including green, brown, red, and black, and each has its own unique flavor and texture. ![]() Lentils can also be cooked and seasoned in different ways to suit different tastes and preferences. They can be used in a wide variety of dishes, including soups, stews, curries, salads, and patties. One of the great things about lentils is their versatility. Lentils are also a good source of folate, which is important for pregnant women and helps to support healthy brain development in the fetus. Additionally, lentils are rich in iron, which is essential for maintaining healthy red blood cells and preventing anemia. Lentils are also high in fiber, which helps to lower cholesterol, regulate blood sugar levels, and promote healthy digestion. Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein, making them a valuable food for vegetarians and vegans. In this article, we will explore the health benefits of lentils, their versatility, and some easy vegetarian lentil recipe ideas. Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein, fiber, iron, and other essential vitamins and minerals. Once the lentils are tender, remove the lid of the Instant Pot and stir in whatever leafy greens you like-kale, Swiss chard, arugula, even mustard greens (our favorite for their spicy taste) and stir until wilted.Lentils are a staple food in many cuisines and are becoming increasingly popular in Western diets due to their versatility, affordability, and health benefits. Swap in vegetable broth for the chicken broth.Ībsolutely. The 18 minute wait is the time the lentils take to cook. Lentil soup of course also needs lentils. We add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic as a base, plus canned tomatoes and fresh thyme. The whole point of the Instant Pot is, well, that the soup is done in an instant, so we skip flavor building here :) ![]() Yes-but any time you make soup if you first sauté your aromatics (onion, celery, garlic, etc) before adding your broth and other ingredients, it helps build flavor. ![]() You simply add ingredients, set your Instant Pot to high, and press go! Soups are done in less than 20 minutes. Lentil soup is packed with veggies and thanks to the Instant Pot is done in no time! Keep this soup vegetarian by using vegetable broth and skip the Parmesan garnish to make it vegan! ![]() It is important to create eye and head movement preparations before creating the body movement itself. ![]() The expected principles of classic cartoon animation can be used to create believable and perceptual animations in 2D and 3D environments. The important thing is to convey the thoughts of the animated character to motivate him to move and move ideas further. One of the ways to convey emotion in animation is to make sure we are creating a thoughtful character. It is important to convey that our character is unique and he has a history and attitude of his own. Well facial expressions can add a great deal of drama to the scene and create an interest in the people watching the animated film.Įmotions are the key to demonstrate the cartoon character’s personality. Surprise (5): Small and semi-open mouth – higher eyebrows with irregular shaped – eyes wide open Ĭontempt(6): Eyes neutral with the lip corner pulled up and back on one side.ĭisgust(7): Eyebrows pulled down, nose wrinkled, upper lip pulled up, lips loose.Ĭreating natural and credible emotions is necessary to create believable animation. Sadness (4): Mouth curved downward eyebrows with the tip slightly up – eyes with lower eyelids Happiness (1): Mouth curved upwards – higher eyebrows – eyes wide open Īnger (2): Mouth curved downward – eyebrows with the tip slightly lower down – eyes wide open įear (3): Mouth erratically curved down, higher eyebrows with irregularly shaped – eyes wide open They are: Happiness,Anger, Fear, Sadness, Surprise, Contempt and Disgust. What are the Seven Universal Emotions in Facial Expressions? Over half a century of scientific research has documented that 7 universal facial expressions of emotion are expressed and recognized, all around the world, regardless of race, culture, nationality, religion, gender or any other demographic variable. Even our smile, some researchers say, evolved from the way primates show off their teeth to negotiate social status or to establish dominance. The parts of the face which are mainly involved in the expression of emotions are eyes, eyebrows, eyelids, and mouth., many of them tracing back to our primitive roots. Our face contains 43 muscles and can actually make more than 10,000 expressions. Make Character Facial Expressions in Animation More Expressiveįacial expressions are the most effective way to convey specific emotions. Then take off about half an inch of plastic coating, leaving the ends of the wires exposed. When you're ready to splice the wires, strip about five inches of casing off the ends. Finally, before you get started, make sure the wires you are splicing have the same gauge and number of wires so they can easily transfer electricity from one to another. Ask at your local hardware store if you need help figuring out which junction box will work best for your particular project. Junction boxes come in various sizes and are required by municipal building codes to help keep the splice safe. 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Luis is considered an expert in business process flow and the integration of IT for maximum profitability. A visionary who never shies away from exploring exciting new technologies that might give his clients a competitive advantage, Luis specializes in working with executives and managers of small- and mid-sized businesses, sharing his expertise by advising them on trends, analyzing their systems for improved performance and planning how IT can help achieve their business goals. (ATG) from a small two-person consultancy to the premier information technology (IT) solutions provider on the California Central Coast, delivering IT services to more than 200 companies throughout the state. In less than a decade, Luis Alvarez has grown the Alvarez Technology Group, Inc. It’s not a vendor and customer relationship, we see it as a partnership where we integrate ourselves as closely as we can into their organization.” “I’m impressed daily by the hard work our team does on behalf of our clients. Microsoft also offers plans for education, nonprofit, and government sectors that include Skype for Business.įor more information about Skype for Business and Office 365 in SALINAS, be sure to contact Alvarez Technology Group, Inc. Additionally, you can get the Skype for Business application through Office 365 ProPlus plan but it does not include the license. If you are interested in getting Skype for Business through Office 365, it is available in two of Microsoft’s business plans and in three of the available enterprise plans. Microsoft also still offers a free consumer version of Skype that many people have grown to know and love. ![]() You can get it separately for your business by paying a monthly fee. Skype for Business also integrates high-definition video conferencing so all calls look and sound great.Īlthough Skype for Business is not free when it is purchased on its own, it is still part of the Office 365 paid subscription so it comes free when you get the subscription. If you have more people who need to watch the meeting, you can stream it live through Microsoft Azure as well as stream it for viewing later. It can be used for smaller video calls as well as larger ones with up to 250 participants and up to 6 people on the screen at one time. There are a lot of features within Skype for Business including scheduling tools, single touch join, the ability to share content during the video call, instant messaging that is separate from the voice calling but can also be used during a call, recording of calls, presence, and PSTN connectivity. It is a tool that is already integrated with the Microsoft packages but it can also be used by people who do not have one of their packages. Since it is already integrated with the Microsoft product, there is nothing more people have to do as long as they are current customers with Office 365. Why Skype for Business is a Great SolutionĪs a business solution, Skype allows companies to have video conferences with clients, employees, and any other individual with ease. Skype for Business effectively replaces Microsoft’s Lync 2013 and Windows Messenger. Skype for Business is Microsoft’s cloud-based video conferencing tool that can be used through Office 365 as well as on its own. Even if you have heard about Skype as a way to communicate with friends and family, you may not realize that is can also be used in a business setting. Microsoft is also a leading unified communications provider which means that they provide methods of communication within their packages. They have the Windows products as well as the Azure cloud platform that can help people run their businesses better. Microsoft is a wonderful business platform because of a variety of reasons. ![]() The tool has been able to be utilized by businesses for many years as a stand alone tool but now it can be part of your current Office 365 infrastructure. There are many different business tools you can use within Microsoft Office 365 and the latest one that has been integrate is Skype for Business. |