![]() ![]() Hacking is essential, as well, and could be the difference between life or death in future fights. The obstacles never feel too overwhelming, but you’ll be strapped for resources, as health packs and money are a must to stand a chance at the intimidating enemy encounters. Driven by as powerful a cause as any, rescuing your daughter is at the forefront of the silent protagonist’s mind. Opting to take the moral high ground, I did the right thing every time at the cost of better upgrades and got the best ending.Īs a narrative experience, BioShock 2 is mesmerizing. These moral choices are taken into account for the game’s climax and your ending will be decided based on which route you take. Find one of the antagonist’s lackeys in a new division of Rapture, tear through splicers and Big Sisters, and make the choice to save/spare or harvest/kill Little Sisters and bosses. The level format in BioShock 2 is pretty consistent through the middle of the game. I had a blast stunning enemies, then headshotting them for an easy kill. There are quite a few plasmids and gene tonics to make use of but I found myself sticking with the tried-and-true shock and incinerate ones as they worked best in conjunction with my firepower. Now playing as a Big Daddy, the player gets access to a devastating drill, as well as a modicum of new weapons and plasmids to dispatch foes. The attention-to-detail is on full display in this outing.īioShock 2‘s identity is familiar, but enough of a departure from the original game to make for a strong concept. Vita Chambers emit condensed bolts of electricity. Walking under falling water displays droplets onto the HUD, as the audio distorts. The underwater city is nothing short of breathtaking and the game does a good job of showing it in its early proceedings as you navigate the dreary, detailed environments. I decided my first run through the second game in the series should be through this souped-up version. In 2017, the games got a remaster, adding a coat of paint to Rapture and Columbia. Are you ready to be a Big Daddy and kick some serious underwater butt? Let's do this, gamers! Time to make Rapture tremble once again!īioShock 2 – where fiery gameplay meets a drop-dead amazing storyline.Touted as one of the best franchises on the seventh generation of consoles, BioShock, a spiritual successor to the System Shock series, garnered acclaim from critics and players alike for its impressive setting, haunting premise, and profound stories. Get ready to exclaim "OMG!" at every twist and turn, and brace yourself for a gaming experience that will leave you like, totally speechless. So grab your oversized glasses, strap on your favorite punk rock outfit, and join the wild ride that is BioShock 2. Just don't forget to pick it up, we wouldn't want any accidents! Explore new areas of Rapture, encounter deadly new enemies, and uncover the shocking secrets that will make your jaw drop. With a gripping storyline that's darker than the ocean depths, you'll be hooked from the get-go. Now, if you thought the original BioShock was a gnarly ride, just wait until you see what BioShock 2 has in store for you. Get ready to stomp your way through the twisted corridors, taking down any baddies that dare stand in your way – all while keeping an eye out for those adorable Little Sisters! Oh, the joys of fatherhood! What a catch!īut fear not, my virtual warriors, because you are about to unleash some righteous fury as a Big Daddy! That's right, you become the ultimate protector, armed to the teeth with gnarly weapons and killer plasmids. I know, I know, some monsters just can't resist the lure of undersea kidnappings. ![]() Rapture is still reeling from its troubled past, but now there's a new menace prowling the pristine shores, snatching up innocent little girls like nobody's business. Picture this: it's been a solid 10 years since the original BioShock rocked our gaming worlds, and things have taken a dark turn. Hey there, fellow gamers! Prepare yourselves for an electrifying journey back to the underwater wonderland of Rapture in BioShock 2! Get ready to dive deep into the sin-infested halls of this epic city and face the haunting secrets that lie beneath the waves.
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![]() Both are making active preparations for the second campaign and, with the same end in view, Ohio and other states are also doing preparatory work. None has as yet achieved its purpose but Massachusetts secured a majority of one in the Senate last winter and Illinois lacked one of a majority in the House (two-thirds being essential to success). It will be seen that, while the reason for seeking this added weapon in women's hands is in each case that it may be used against the rum power, in defense of Home, there is much latitude in the methods by which it is sought, as also in the extent to which the idea is carried out and in the progress which different states have made. Several other states have signified their purpose to take up the new method ere long. In Illinois and Massachusetts the ballot on the single question of license is all that has been asked but Indiana, Iowa, and Minnesota ask for the ballot in general while Ohio desires it "on all temperance questions." Maine and Rhode Island have both endorsed the Illinois phase of the movement, though the women of Maine (where prohibitory law is in full force) did this rather as a token of sympathy than with a view to active work. Unions of eight states, the object of which is to secure for all women above the age of twenty-one years the ballot as one means for the protection of their homes from the devastation caused by the legalized traffic in strong drink. HOME PROTECTION" is the general name given to a movement already endorsed by the W. Unions are "waiting."Ĭhicago, September, 1879. But we invite comparison between states active in the petition battle for the temperance vote and those which have excluded this method of work, and claim that activity along this line would be an incalculable blessing to communities where, though the legalized dram-shop never closes its doors and politicians work steadily to advance its interests, our W.C.T. Some of our sisters have feared lest attention to this branch of work might interfere with our holding Gospel meetings, circulating temperance literature, and training the children to right habits. But as steam can be applied to locomotion only through an engine, and as electricity can be utilized only through a battery, so, in a Republic, we can condense the opinion of this majority of women into law only through the magical little paper which falls We want that ballot because the liquor traffic is entrenched in law, and law grows out of the will of majorities, and majorities of women are against the liquor traffic. The Right of Petition, its purpose and its power, will be treated of, in the pages that follow, with emphatic but not exclusive reference to the temperance ballot for woman. We only know what we have lived and in the last five years I have witnessed a cheering march of public opinion along a road always open to our feet, but not mapped upon our usual plans of the campaign as clearly as I am convinced it ought to be. "Well, we - are - waiting" is the very frequent answer, quickly followed by the earnest inquiry: "What can be done?" doing?" is my most natural question to the dear women who welcome me on almost each new day to some new locality. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using a product.ĭistributed by: C&A Marketing, Inc."WHAT is your W.C.T.U. Legal Disclaimer: Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. All other products, brand names, company names and logos are trademarks of their respective owners, used merely to identify their respective products, and are not meant to connote any sponsorship, endorsement or approval. microSD is a trademark of SD-3C LLC in the U.S. ZINK, Zero Ink, and the ZINK logo are trademarks of ZINK Holdings, LLC, registered in the U.S. PRINTOMATIC is a trademark of C&A IP Holdings, LLC in the U.S., the European Union and the United Kingdom. ![]() The Kodak trademark, logo and trade dress are used under license from Kodak. ![]() Cole says yes, but before taking it says Bee has to do it with him. When it’s time for Cole to go to bed, Bee offers to let him take a shot of alcohol to help him sleep like a baby. The two of them have a great relationship. Cole and Bee are really two peas in a pod as they also talk video games. Cole says he doesn’t know, and Melanie tells him to stay up that night and find out the answer.īee arrives at Cole’s house that afternoon just as his parents are leaving. ![]() The Friday she’s set to come, Melanie asks him what Bee does when he goes to sleep. So, when the weekend comes, and they’re set to spend yet another weekend away in a hotel, Cole is excited to hang out with Bee. Bee takes Cole home and jokingly tells him they will party on Friday night when she’s over to watch him.Ĭole is kind of babied by his parents. Bee comes and gets Jeremy and his friends to leave Cole alone. Jeremy calls Cole names while pushing him.Įnter Bee, Cole’s older, good-looking, popular babysitter. ![]() As Cole walks home, he’s approached by Jeremy, the school bully, and his buddies. Melanie’s dad comes to get her, but he refuses to take Cole home, so he walks. The movie opens with Cole and his best friend, Melanie, waiting on rides home from school. The young actors in THE BABYSITTER play their parts well, but the movie is plagued by strong, scary occult, pagan elements mixed with constant foul language and lewd content and extreme violence. THE BABYSITTER is the first of two occult horror movies on Netflix, where a 12-year-old boy has to escape his cold-blooded teenager babysitter after he catches her and her friends murdering someone for a ritual sacrifice to the Devil. THE BABYSITTER has a light moral worldview, but the movie is otherwise abhorrent. Also, the story’s plagued by strong, scary occult, pagan elements, mixed with constant foul language, strong lewd content and extreme violence. The young actors in THE BABYSITTER play their parts well, but the rest of the movie isn’t so good. Now, Cole has to find a way to stay alive as Bee and her friends try to kill him too. Cole pretends to be asleep, but later Bee catches him trying to escape. They come to get some of his blood to use in their ritual. Cole catches Bee and her friends murdering someone in his living room in a ritual to the Devil. However, instead of going to bed when he’s supposed to do so, Cole stays up to discover what Bee does when he’s asleep. They spend a fun Friday night dancing, swimming and eating pizza. Cole’s popular, hot babysitter Bee arrives. The story follows Cole, a 12-year-old boy whose parents are on a weekend getaway. THE BABYSITTER is the first of two occult horror movies on Netflix. ![]() Nintendo tried to compete with sony and microsoft back in the gamecube/wii eras but they kind of realized that they have their own audience. Thread by Controversial - A lot to go around hereīonus content - r/gaming reacts as well. I cannot in good conscious give them another penny" "Microsoft has just rewarded Acti for their misdeeds. "This sale should be blocked by regulators. "A couple of things Reddit doesn't want to hear" including allegations the backlash is just from Sony fans R/Games (among other subs) are disappointed at the future of gaming, the fact that BK is remaining as CEO, and question if this move shows how "pure evil" Microsoft is as a result It has been announced that for the time being, Kotick will remain as CEO however.
![]() To fix this, disconnect and reconnect the battery a few times. ![]() Batteries can sometimes fail at making good contact with battery connections.Make sure to use a battery with a use-by date no later than four to five years in the future.But if you install new batteries and the chirping continues, there could be other factors that are affecting your smoke detector: If you’re hearing a beeping or chirping sound randomly from your smoke detector, it might be that it needs a new battery. If the new batteries don’t work, it means you need a new smoke detector. Most smoke detectors have a testing button that you push. You’ll want to test it before you reinstall it. Watch to make sure that the positive and negative sides of the battery are put in correctly. Remove the old battery and put the new battery in.If you’re unsure of how to remove the cover, a user’s manual will have that information. Remove the cover of the smoke detector.Turn off the main power at your circuit breaker to avoid any electrical shock.When it comes time to change your batteries, these are the basic steps that work with nearly every smoke detector: Your alarm will also chirp or beep if the battery needs to be replaced at another time. Many people find it easier to remember to change the batteries in smoke detectors around Daylight Savings time when they’re already changing their clocks. Unless you have a 10-year battery life, the NFPA recommends that you change your smoke detector batteries every six months. ![]() How Often Do I Change the Smoke Alarm Battery ? These 10-year batteries will make a noise to let you know when it’s time to buy new detectors. Instead, you’ll change the smoke detectors after 10 years (which is around when you should change out any smoke detector). Even if it’s not required, everyone can choose to buy a 10-year smoke detector to avoid having to change the batteries frequently. These batteries do last an entire decade without having to change them. In some areas of the country, you’re required to have a 10-year sealed battery for your smoke detectors. These AA batteries hold three times more energy than the 9V batteries. If you can, you should choose AA batteries for smoke detectors. Nowadays though, it’s much more common to find smoke detectors that use 2–3 AA batteries. These are pretty decent batteries that have been the best choice for many years. One common question many people ask is what the best smoke alarm battery is. What Is the Best Smoke Detector Battery ? Read on to learn more about smoke detector batteries and why ADT smoke detectors are the best on the market. One key part of keeping your smoke detectors working is the smoke alarm battery. According to the National Fire Protection Association, 3 out of 5 home fire deaths happen in homes without smoke detectors or working smoke detectors. When it comes to keeping your family safe, smoke detectors are essential. But instead, I did find some quirky or fun experiences to share with.įor starters, while browsing stuff in a web browser (particularly Chrome, I didn’t use anything aside from that), you can instantly gain access to the Zoom function with a two-finger gesture with opposite movement, page back by swiping left and page forward by swiping right. If complaints are the only thing that I could think of after running the trackpad as my mouse replacement for a week, laptop manufacturers and the rest of the trackpad industry would be crying. Lastly, don’t get anything, I mean, literally anything onto the surface of the Magic Trackpad 2 running the High/Most Sensitive profile or suffer through a million registers of swipes, gestures, and possibly clicks within seconds. Failed to comply with that and you’ll end up moving your cursor and not getting your clicks in.Īnd don’t even get me started on using it within Photoshop with all the clicking and dragging you need to perform but I don’t really feel frustrated not because it doesn’t respond as I expected but rather the inefficiency of getting my job done compared to an actual mouse. No jitters, no unnecessary flicks, no fun allowed. In my case, the 1-tap and 2-tap gestures have to be straight up and down because the Magic Trackpad 2 apparently just doesn’t have any tolerance for style. Not only do you need to be precise on your horizontal movement, but the vertical axis is also a big factor in ensuring a vital trackpad experience. Therefore, the inability to micro-manage via a trackpad is definitely a disadvantage for someone that prefers little movements returning large motion feedback. And boy, the frustration immediately got to me due to the cursor speed being set to 8 for a quick navigation profile to mimic back my high DPI mouse settings but it just backfired as I spend 3 seconds ticking an email and another second deleting it. My daily job starts off with checking my email and picking those that are relevant and deleting those that are just straight-up spam or phishing. Sporting a clean silver-colored rectangular shape, its market position is basically aimed at those that want a Windows version of the Magic Trackpad by Apple.įPS with controller > Trackpad for working ![]() ![]() However, only 2 products really caught my attention and my drift – The Jelly Comb Trackpad and the Apple Magic Trackpad 2.īeing a native Windows user since Windows 98, of course, the Microsoft-centric touchpad is my first reference point for the category. Among those lists consists super high-grade stuff over the RM1000 mark and also budget 2-in-1 packages combining touch and keystrokes for absolute value. Keying in “best trackpad 2022” and hitting the “enter” key resulted in my face getting bombarded with “top 10” lists curated for people who seek the same thing as me. Google it before you ask somebody a question Sleep tight and thanks for your 2-year service.įunnily enough, I actually worked backways as to using something designed for mobile devices in a desktop setting and with how terrible touchpads can be in laptops (it was not until recent years that selected premium-class ultrabooks started to get fitted with a decent one, let alone their price), I decided to scour for one. With no backup mouse at my disposal and no ways to stop the swapping state between a semi-paralyzed digital “critter” and a tri-headed snake brand vermin that just keeps jolting around and ruins my gaming experience, I have no choice but cut the power. Why microseconds, you ask? Because modern game changes the button layout based on what input you’re currently using and the game just flickers between the ABXY and keyboard/mouse indicators faster than I can imagine. Yes, not only my mouse is having a stroke and presumably having a half-dead body, but it is also going into hyperdrive by sending microsecond intervals of right-click commands to my PC. And the moment I go back to the “status” menu, it quits me out immediately. ![]() The game just quits the status page and right back into the game without me doing anything.Īfter several minutes of trial and error, I found out that “right-click” is essentially the “back” button in this game. While playing Blue Reflection: Second Light – a game that supports both controller and the usual keyboard/mouse combo, things started to get weird when I paused within the Status page to read notifications on the phone. Pronouncing my mouse’s sudden stroke as an actual fact, I left it connected to my PC and proceed to game with my trusty DualShock 4. So the problem is the actual right-click button after all. ![]() To give it another go, I rebinded one of the side buttons to be the right-click to make sure that it is not the logic nor the software screwing my mouse up, and indeed, it works via a macro. ![]() ![]() Sinéad then proceeds via boat to the Great Blasket, where we meet various islanders, discussing life for Peig as it would have been when she arrived after an arranged marriage, and making the best of bleak circumstances. Sinéad Ní Uallacháin: on a mission to get to the bottom of Peig Sayers' legacy, and perceptions of her place in Irish culture Ní Dhálaigh also stripped back some of the piety and sombre nature of the Peig caricature, telling of a fondness for tobacco, and the odd mood swing in its absence! "Peig was the Netflix of the time," says Ní Dhálaig, outlining a different side to Sayers' legacy, one of a full house where friends and neighbours would gather to be entertained. Heading home for Corca Dhuibne, a homeplace she shares with the great storyteller, Ní Uallacháin makes for the Blasket Centre, where she speaks with Máire Ní Dhálaigh, who sets about righting a long-held wrong. She filled her brief well," remarks a clearly-awed Ní Uallacháin. One of the documentary's real standout moments, though, comes when existing recordings of Peig's storytelling are played from reel-to-reel tape, revealing a raspy, colourful voice that betrays a natural orator. Pictures of a broadly-smiling old woman, taking obvious joy in speaking with others, cast her in a new light. It's one thing to see old pictures and read tales that reinforce perceptions of Sayers as a doom-sayer, especially when set against excerpts of others' work satirising her life and legacy.īut when Ní Uallacháin steps into the archives at the National Folklore Collection at UCD, history springs to life. A constant of the documentary, in fact, is questioning her suitability for the syllabus in the first place - a decision attributed to the early Irish governments' attempts at placing an established Irish canon in schools, as well as selective interpretation on her son Maidhc's part when writing stories down. It was never Sayers' intention to be placed on the curriculum in the first place, of course. Many people of a certain vintage point to her writing as a deterrent from learning Irish ("That bitch ruined my life!", exclaims one person, in a story). ![]() A gradual effect of color starts with a darker roof and siding that is lighter. A simple way to gain contrast is to use one color, like a creamy beige, and add various darker shades of beige for the roof, shutters, and any other exterior elements. Any light-colored siding coordinates with a darker roof. You do want to create a contrast with roof and siding colors. With cool colors, a roof with black or gray shingles would look best with either green, blue or gray siding colors. ![]() For example, when you have a warm roof tone that is an earth color, select a siding that is similar in shade to the roof, like a beige or brown. In choosing colors, you’ll want to keep your cool colors together. No one likes major surprises, and if you want to maintain good relations in your neighborhood, you’ll want to communicate the changes that will occur and that there will be work crews around your home’s exterior. You should probably let your neighbors know of the changes you’re going to make and even show them color samples. Maybe a new door color or other outside accessory would set off your color choice in a major way.Įven if you don’t have an HOA, you’ll still have to make color choices that won’t be offensive to your neighbors. New siding can be a sizable investment, and you’ll want your home to stand out. Yes, you’ll want your home to belong to the neighborhood, but you’ll also want your own distinctions to set it apart from the other homes. You’ll have to abide by their restrictions. Say every house uses a neutral color with asphalt tile roofs. You’ll want to stay within their parameters. If you are part of a homeowner’s association (HOA) neighborhood, you’ll have to look at their restrictions concerning colors for your home. You’ll want to know color rules, color contrast, and the proportion of your home, and how it all affects curb appeal. When you understand the basics of the exterior design of your home, you’ll realize that there are reasons certain colors work well with the style and design of your home. If you’re in an area with ranch-style homes or beach houses, focus on those aspects in choosing colors. If your home is a unique style or is in a certain location, you’ll want to focus in on those features for siding color selection. Unless you’re looking to do a complete makeover, you’ll want to determine what needs to remain the same, such as any columns, doors, chimneys, light fixtures, mail receptacles, outdoor landscaping, and any other elements that blend in with the color of siding you choose. Look at the outside of your home and pinpoint features that need to remain as they are. How should you choose a color for exterior siding? Well, if you’re looking for answers, here are some suggestions. The only problem is you’re unsure of what color to choose to improve the looks and condition of your home. You’re looking at the outside of your home and realize the time has come for a redo with your siding.
![]() The TV Video Camera by Vizio includes four built-in microphones and should be mounted on top of the television for the best picture and audio quality. Make FREE Skype-to-Skype video and voice calls from the comfort of your couch with the VIZIO Internet Apps (V.I.A.) TV Video Camera for V.I.A. You can still use the text chat and messaging features on Skype if you don’t have a webcam. Calls from Skype to Skype are free on the Vizio, but you need to have a high-speed Internet connection. To use it, sign in to your account after connecting the webcam. The only app on a Vizio television that uses a webcam is Skype. Choose ”Settings” Go to ”Smart Interactivity” Press the right arrow to change setting to OFF. Press the menu button on your Vizio remote. How do I turn the camera off on my Vizio TV? They are not usable unless you have the equipment to test the TV and scan for error codes. This especially applies to models made before 2010. The Vizio TV USB port or ports on older models are often only intended for running service diagnostics. Change the input on your TV to whichever HDMI port you’re using.Turn on the TV, if you haven’t already, and set the camcorder to Playback Mode.Connect the other end of the cable to an available HDMI input jack on your TV.Connect your HDMI cable to the HDMI jack on the camcorder.How do I connect my video camera to my Vizio TV? Follow the prompts to connect the webcam to the internet. Adjust your webcam until you can see yourself on your smart TV screen. Go through the input sources until you can see your webcam display on your smart TV Screen. Select the Source or Input button on the TV remote control. What video format does Vizio TV recognize?Īccording to Vizio – The USB port supports avi with xvid audio and ac3 or mp3 video codecs, m4v with h264 audio and aac video codecs, mp4 with h264 audio and aac video codecs, mpg with mpeg1 or mpeg2 audio codecs and mp2 video codec. The company sells a compatible webcam that may be used with the TV. Vizio does not have built-in cameras into its Smart TVs. No other webcam can be used with Vizio televisions, because the software on the device isn’t compatible with the software on the TV. The webcam you need to make Skype calls on a Vizio is the Vizio Internet Apps TV Video Camera, which is sold directly from Vizio. Where are the microphones on a Vizio TV?.How do I connect my video camera to my Vizio TV?.Can you connect a webcam to a Vizio TV?. ![]() ![]() Each year, the townspeople celebrated being saved from destruction by lighting lanterns. The emperor saw the lit lanterns, assumed the town was already on fire, and saw no need to intervene. A fairy visited the townspeople and told them to light lanterns that night. To punish the people of the town, the emperor threatened to burn it. Others say that the festival’s origins tell the story of an emperor who became angry at the townspeople for killing his favorite goose. The general population mimicked this practice, and the festival was born. Buddhist monks would light lanterns on this particular night to honor Buddha. Some say that the festival was first celebrated during the Han Dynasty. Since the Lantern Festival has such a long history, there are some discrepancies in its origin. The Lantern Festival is the last day of the celebrations. Unlike the one night of fun that usually occurs to celebrate the new year in the United States, the Chinese celebrate for 15 days when a new year begins. The Spring Lantern Festival celebrates the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. Those festivals usually occur in the middle part of autumn. The Chinese Lantern Festival is called the “Spring Lantern Festival.” This festival should not be confused with other lantern festivals celebrated in Singapore and Malaysia. Finally, you will also learn the traditions most commonly associated with the festival. You will learn the history and purpose of the festival as well as where it is celebrated. Let’s figure out why these objects are so important in the Chinese culture by learning about the Chinese Lantern Festival. Interesting Facts About the Chinese Lantern Festival.How Do You Celebrate the Lantern Festival?.When Does the Lantern Festival Take Place?.What Is the Purpose of the Chinese Lantern Festival?.Why are these objects so commonly used to decorate Chinese restaurants? Why do you associate red paper lanterns with the Chinese New Year ? Jump ahead to these sections: You may associate red paper lanterns with the Chinese culture, but you may not know why. |
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