![]() ![]() It only makes sense that he would want a full mask to cover his identity. We liked the idea that he used the beak to cover his insecurities and played to his loneliness as a character. There was a bit of hesitation to make the beak removable.but in the end it worked on so many levels that it became the clear choice. Not to mention that a collaboration between Theophany and Kenji Kawai would be mind blowing. ![]() I think it has so much potential visually and thematically. they already beat us to Ghost in the Shell :( Would have really loved to take a crack at that franchise. A mix of live-action/photoreal matte paintings with CG foreground elements? How much of that forest setting was 3D CG? In that first opening shot in the rain the environment looks so real, but the light cast by the fairies on all the moving ground cover makes me think it can't be. What inspired the idea to have his 'beak' be a little mini-mask tied over a Groot-like mouth? It worked out great, but I wonder if there was any internal disagreement over how to portray his face during preproduction. One question I have about his design- I figured in Ocarina of Time he had big yellow lips or a beak, that were redesigned into Majora's Mask's beak (I'm guessing to avoid comparisons to blackface, like what happened to Jynx in Pokémon). The character animation for the Skull Kid was a big standout his face was amazingly expressive, especially for having no visible mouth. Let me think of a couple questions!įor both Ember and Theophany, what would be your dream project to work on? I was blown away, by the production values, quality of the CGI, cinematography, the music, the faithfulness to the game. The game features immersive haptic feedback including simulated string resistance for Kena’s Spirit Bow.This is the highest-quality fan film I've ever seen, and the album is also phenomenal. Kena: Bridge of Spirits has been designed to take advantage of the PlayStation 5 hardware and DualSense controller. The film was named Best Film at DragonCon Best Sci-Fi by Hollyshorts Best VFX, Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography and Best of Fest at Filmquest and is a Worldfest Remi Award Winner. It has been viewed more than 20 million times on YouTube and Facebook and has been praised as one of the best game-inspired fan films.Įmber Lab also released an original sci-fi/fantasy short film titled Dust. The short combines real-world locations and CG characters. The team previously made Majora’s Mask - Terrible Fate, a short fan film released in 2016 that explored the dark origin story of the Skull Kid. The studio was formed in 2009 by brothers Josh and Mike Grier with the mission to tell great stories with universal appeal. ![]() She is on a journey of self-discovery, and she is trying to figure out the mystery of the demise of an ancient village that was once part of a thriving environment. Using her staff and the help of her collection of tiny companions known as the Rot (the cute fuzzy critters), the player will disarm adversaries, unlock new skills, uncover secrets, and restore the beauty of the land.Įmber Lab is a small indie studio working on character-driven animated commercials and branded game apps for clients such as Coca-Cola, Major League Baseball, and Hisense. In a release, Los Angeles-based Ember said the game is a story-driven action-adventure, blending narrative with exploration, puzzle-solving, and fast-paced combat for a beautiful, immersive journey. Kena is a young girl known as a Spirit Guide. ![]() The game is coming in the 2020 holiday season on the PS5, PS4, and Epic Games Store on the PC. Sony made the announcement during its PlayStation 5 reveal event. ![]()
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![]() Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of CCleaner. Which you choose depends on which features matter most to you. I’m aware that all have their pros and cons and are better at some things than others. Having used Macs since my school days I’ve used a lot of cleaners including Avast, OnyX, CleanMyMac X, and Daisy Disk. With both free-to-use and chargeable options, you can choose what you need. As cleaners go, it's pretty intuitive to use and makes clearing cache files, internet history, and random large files from your Mac an easy task. Since then, it has carved out a corner of the cleaner market for Windows, Mac, and even Android machines. The program didn't make the jump to Mac until the 10.7 Lion version of OS X. Can’t unselect files for deletion without running the analysis process againĭevelopers Piriform first created CCleaner for Windows rather than Mac systems to clean up registry issues and fragmented hard disks, which are far more of a problem for Windows users.The interface seems designed for Windows.Easy to remove large amounts of junk quickly.The Interface is clean and simple to use.More experienced users may still prefer the extra functionality offered by MacKeeper. For a more beginner-level user, it's an ideal tool for cleaning large numbers of junk files. It has a large number of configuration options to allow you to remove only the files you want to. For example, if you right-click the Safari heading, you have the option to Check All, Uncheck All, or Restore Default State.As a veteran of the cleaner market, CCleaner has a well-rounded set of utilities and a fairly intuitive interface. You can quickly select or clear all sub-items for an item heading.If you have any problems while running CCleaner or afterward, please see the Troubleshooting section.When the cleaning is complete, CCleaner displays a report of deleted files in the text window.You are warned that CCleaner is about to remove files from the system permanently. To view a list of files, double-click an item in the right pane (for example, Safari - Cookies). Once the analysis is complete, you can review a list of what will be cleaned, sorted by application and OS X feature.CCleaner analyzes the files belonging to the OS X features and applications you have selected. Choose the applications or features you want to clean. ![]() The programs listed on this tab will depend on the software you have installed on the system. Read the text and click OK to dismiss the dialog box. ![]() ![]() When you select certain options, warning text will appear.
![]() ![]() New Yorkers lose 117 hours on average each year sitting in traffic, costing them nearly $2,000 in lost productivity and other costs, according to one estimate. Public bus speeds have also declined 28% since 2010. Worst gridlock in United StatesĮach day 700,000 cars, taxis and trucks pour into Lower Manhattan, one of the busiest areas in the world with some of the worst gridlock in the United States.Ĭar travel at just 7.1 mph on average in the congestion price zone, and it’s a downward trend. Ultimately, it was the need to improve New York City’s public transit that became the rallying cry for congestion pricing. Two years later, the state gave the MTA approval to design a congestion pricing program. Andrew Cuomo - who had long resisted congestion pricing - said it was “an idea whose time has come” and declared a subway state of emergency after increased delays and a derailment that injured dozens. In 2007 Mayor Michael Bloomberg called congestion “the elephant in the room” when proposing a toll program, which state lawmakers killed. Despite support from several New York City mayors and state governors, car and truck owners in outer boroughs and the suburbs helped defeat proposals. The plan would also mark the culmination of more than a half-century of efforts to implement congestion pricing in New York City. “This program is critical to New York City’s long-term success,” New York Gov. Congestion pricing advocates say it’s a crucial piece of the city’s recovery and a way to re-imagine the city for the future. New York City is still clawing out of from the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The public has until Monday to review the report, and the federal government is widely expected to approve it shortly after.įrom there, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) can finalize toll rates, as well as discounts and exemptions for certain drivers. The plan had been delayed for years, but it cleared a milestone last month when the Federal Highway Administration signed off on the release of an environmental assessment. ![]() ![]() ![]() However, that could also be considered unfair to apps that simply didn't get into or through the approval process as quickly, and result in one app being allowed to do what its competitor is not, creating a whole range of different problems. ![]() It could be argued that once an app is approved it shouldn't be un-approved, and should instead enjoy an exemption to whatever policies are later put in place. However, again, not all edge-cases can be foreseen, and if too many flags get raised to often, the already lengthy review process - especially during the already insane iOS release cycle - could become untenable. It could be argued that edge-cases should be flagged during the review process and kicked upstairs so a determination can be made and a policy set before any apps hit the store. (When Apple says what developers do with their frameworks sometimes surprises them, that includes implementations they simply didn't foresee.) However, at the App Store scale, and considering how Apple runs it, that simply won't be possible for all apps, all the time. It could be argued that Apple needs to communicate better, sooner, so that developers who come anywhere close to the line, blurry or not, get waved off long before their apps hit the store. It's a case of a blurry line, and it's a situation that's bad for everyone - for Apple, because it gets them bad press and strained relations, for developers, because it costs them time, money, and faith in the system, and customers, because apps and features we like disappear on us. ![]() To be clear, this absolutely wasn't a case of Thomson trying to get an app approved that shouldn't have been, nor of the App Store team trying to hurt a developer and his livelihood. (My guess is that the time is also an indicator that the decision wasn't hasty or arbitrary, and that the ramifications for everyone were considered before the call was made.) That might be why it took Apple over a month to determine that just because PCalc could fit into a widget didn't mean it should. Meanwhile, as much as developers race to get their apps submitted in time for launch day, the App Store teams race to get all the apps reviewed and all the new features programmed in time for them to go live alongside the new version of iOS. At the same time, developers have also come to learn that if they implement them in ways Apple didn't expect, they risk rejection, either immediately or at some point in the future. Developers know that if they showcase Apple's new, tent-pole technologies in interesting and novel ways, they're more likely to get featured on the App Store, which is among the very best ways to boost their downloads. (It's worth pointing out those are two separate things - App Store review, like developer relations, falls under SVP of marketing, Phil Schiller, while App Store editorial, like App Store management, falls under SVP of services, Eddy Cue.)ĭuring an iOS launch, it's hectic for both developers and Apple. Because it could fit in Today view is probably why PCalc's widget made it through App Store review and got featured by App Store editorial. ![]() ![]() iPulse massager mini medical devices are FDA cleared Class II, OTC (Over-the-counter) and offer you a safe, non-invasive & drug free method you must try! We stand firmly behind quality and offer you a life-time support and warranty you need for your risk-free purchase! Say goodbye to your pain relief pills and hello to your new revolutionary private therapist! INSANE LIFE-TIME WARANNTY – IQ Technologies Inc. IPulse Massager Mini will deliver low-voltage pulses (TENS - stands for “Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation”) to your skin to stimulate the nerve fibers, effectively blocking the pain signal to your brain. Also, increases natural endorphins - a natural pain reliever. “Electrical Muscle Stimulation” (EMS) also known as neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is the elicitation of muscle contraction using electrical impulses. EMS has the potential to serve as a strength training and rehab tool as well as offer post-exercise recovery benefits for athletes.This is to notify all concerned, as well as general public, that M/s. lndusViva HealthSciences Pvt Ltd., is in the business of trading and marketing of ‘Proprietary Ayurvedic Health Promoter’ products and is entitled to the trademark IndusViva HealthSciences Pvt Ltd. ![]() ![]() IndusViva has channelized its marketing and distribution of the products through its Distributors I Associates in India and not through e-commerce channels. While this is the structure, IndusViva has once again faced the recent increase of fraudulent tampering of “Bar Codes” on labels of its product and/ or selling IndusViva products through e-commerce channels, which has led to making of unlawful business gains dishonestly in an unethical manner, by some unscrupulous persons thereby causing immense damage to the name and reputation oflndusViva.Īll concerned/public in general are hereby advised and cautioned not to be lured by any such dishonest persons who solicit, promise of products with unusual discounts and/ or monetary benefits in any manner in respect of any IndusViva products with tampered label/s or otherwise in any manner, which is punishable by law. ![]() ![]() ![]() UNDERSTANDING DIFFERENT TYPES OF WRITING PROMPTS They can then highlight in the appropriate color accordingly. Students can work their way through the list of prompts, discussing and identifying the situation and directions in each. Provide each pair with a list of various writing prompts and two different colored highlighter pens. To help students analyze writing prompts, and to recognize the situation and directions within a writing prompt, organize students into pairs of talking partners. With careful reflection and skilful composition, writing prompts can inspire students to want to put pen to paper, even on the most apparently uninspiring of topics. The best writing prompts are designed in such a way that they stimulate students to want to express themselves. This task may require the student to perform a single step or a series of steps. The directions will lay out what the student is expected to do in their writing. It should be something that inspires them to respond in words, rather than freeze in fear.ĭirections, in the context of a writing prompt, refer to the actual writing task itself. Either way, the description should be within the students’ broad sphere of knowledge or experience. This may be dictated by the course material, in the case of exams for example, or be a situation designed to pique the students’ interest and to encourage them to write in an imaginative or creative way. In a writing prompt, the situation presents to the students the general subject or topic that they will be writing about. However, the most effective writing prompts are just a little bit more complex than that.įirstly, there are two fundamental elements of most effective writing prompts, namely the situation and the accompanying directions. In their simplest form, a writing prompt may take the form of a basic question. To achieve either of these, however, it is essential to first examine exactly what writing prompts are and how they work. Later in this article, we will look at ways to generate our own writing prompts, as well as some strategies for us to help our students to effectively unpack writing prompts. ![]() Luckily, this is exactly what writing prompts are for they are designed to engage the interest of our students, with the intention of spurring them to write in a creative and reflective manner. In situations such as these, we need to be able to offer our students some effective means of kick-starting their writing engines. At times, nothing can seem quite as daunting as that virginal sheet of paper accompanied with instructions to write x amount of words on it. Our students too are no strangers to this experience when the empty page itself stands like a wall between their conscious and subconscious. Essentially a fear of the unknown, we often refer to this phenomenon as writer’s block. HOW TO FIND GREAT TOPICS TO WRITE ABOUT FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS.Īny writers out there among you will know well the tyranny of the blank page. Hyperbole: A Complete Guide for Students and Teachers.13 Literary Devices to Supercharge your Writing Skills.Literary Devices & Figures of Speech Expand.Writing engaging Characters and Settings.5 Paragraph (Hamburger) Essay Structure.How to Start an Essay with Strong Hooks and Leads. ![]() ![]() ![]() When I traveled to Miami to celebrate my birthday, this bikini trimmer from Bushbalm was one of the first things I threw in my travel bag. It's the first time I've finished shaving without any cuts at all.” “The grip on the unit is very good too, even when wet. THE REVIEWS: “Nice design and compact, plus it is super-and I mean super-quiet,” writes one tester. Attachments: Adjustable guard with two lengths.No wonder Pete Davidson loves it so much. I ended up going with the 3.0 model because it’s much quieter than the 2.0 and original (you’re welcome, roomies!), and tbh, I barely can even hear it while I’m showering. I love that this trimmer is waterproof, so I just keep the charging dock on my bathroom vanity and bring the tool in the shower with me to save some time. Now that I’ve tried it, I fully get the hype. One Redditter said they share theirs with their husband because it never catches on hair and gets a close trim, even on your v-sensitive bikini-line skin. But after checking Reddit, I realized everyone-vagina-owners included-was obsessed with the Manscaped trimmer. So, when I first decided to get into the bikini trimmer game, I obviously went for all the pink, ~feminine~ trimmers. THE REVIEW: "I use the shaver both on the face and the bikini area and so far I'm very pleased with the results," one reviewer writes." I have not experienced any skin irritation, razor burn or anything of the sort I would recommend it to anyone looking for a quick, easy, painless way to remove unwanted body hair." Attachments: Precision trimmer head, a close finish shaver, detail trimmer, two guide lengths.Plus, it even comes with two trimming guide length attachments to help you achieve your length preference. Reviewers legit rave about how great this trio is for getting the shape and trim you want on your bikini line, face, and everywhere in between. Also, I don’t have to shave as often.”Īmazon’s fave bikini trimmer (see: 8,900+ five-star reviews ) is actually three trimmers in one: A precision trimmer for quick hair removal, a close finish shaver with a rotating head to make sure your skin is ultra smooth, and a touch-up detail trimmer to get in all the nooks and crannies. I usually have to set aside so much time. It passes easily, and it’s so fast to shave. THE REVIEW: "This is the best razor I’ve ever used,” writes one tester. Waterproof? Yes* (but can be difficult to use in shower).Attachments: Set of five extra blades, silicone cap.Make sure to use short strokes and go slow to avoid any nicks or cuts. Instead, I get my skin soft in the shower, then dry off, load up on shaving cream, and then run the razor along my bikini line, lines, underarms-wherever. ![]() This gives an ultra-close shave, which is great to use once a month, then follow up with my electric bikini trimmer every week to keep my skin silky and hair free.īut FYI: I don’t recommend trying this in the shower, as it can be a little too slippery and lead to cuts and missed spots. How, you ask? Well, it uses one single, super-sharp blade-instead of a row of three or five like most razors-which creates less friction against your skin that can lead to irritation and missed spots. Like, my partner said my skin felt as smooth as a dolphin. Our top picks for bikini trimmers in 2023:īold statement incoming: This single-blade razor gives me the softest skin of my life. ✔️ FYI: We updated this article in June 2023 to give you the most up-to-date info on bikini trimmers, including tried-and-tested tools going viral on Reddit, a dermatologist’s take on trimming at home, and how to choose the best bikini trimmer yourself. So, I rounded up all the best bikini trimmers (21 of ‘em, to be exact) depending on your skin type and needs, including some much-needed advice from dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD, and product researcher scientist Katelyn Liston on how to trim your bikini line and how to choose the best bikini trimmer. And I learned: Bikini trimmers are surprisingly effective, way more affordable, and far less irritating for my sensitive skin.īut because I’ve tested so many over the last year, I know some are better than others depending on what you’re going for (my in-shower bikini trimmer vs my travel bikini trimmer vs my precise bikini trimmer-they’re all just slightly better for the specific job I need them to do). Which is when I finally gave into the hype of at-home hair removal products and tried a bikini trimmer (or, let’s be real, a few dozen). But it got expensive af (think: $100 a month, plus tip) and never lined up with my plans. After years of razor burn and ingrown hairs from shaving, waxing off the hair on my bikini line felt like the only way to get smooth, itch-free skin. ![]() I used to be extremely loyal to my monthly Brazilian wax. ![]() ![]()
![]() “Let’s make these investments so that Butler gets to a point where it’s recognized nationally. “We have an opportunity to leverage our national success in basketball,” Danko said. This upward trend during a national period of low collegiate enrollment rates reflect an increased awareness about Butler, improved campus aesthetic and upheld academic environment.īutler University President James Danko has served for seven years now, and is well known for implementing Butler’s 2020 Vision. Here’s your chance to get to know them, by the numbers. The largest class in our history starts classes August 22. In addition to the largest class ever, Butler received 16,431 applications this past spring - the largest application pool to date. With the Class of 2022, Butler greatly surpassed its admission goal of 1,175 students. “It makes you think that Butler is only getting bigger and better.” “Being a part of a record breaking class is really exciting,” first-year entrepreneurship major Isaac Manion said. The incoming class also shows a 3 percent increase in diversity, with 16.9 percent students coming from a multicultural background. The Class of 2022 is a record breaking size and brings the school’s total undergraduate population to around 4,600. 19, 1,336 first year students moved into their new dorms and participated in Butler’s annual Welcome Week activities. Photo courtesy of Butler University Operations Twitter ![]() ![]() ![]() The new first-year students and SOGs pose for the Class of 2022 photo on the lawn of Clowes Memorial Hall. ![]() ![]() ![]() Whatever browser you may be using, regardless of whether you’re on a computer or a mobile device, changing the default search engine shouldn’t be hard. How to Change the Default Search Engine (All Browsers)? Or it all may simply come down to personal preference. For instance, if you use your device primarily for research, you could make Wikipedia your go-to quick search tool. You may also not want to use a dedicated search engine but a smaller website’s search function. They may also dislike breaking from standards, considering that almost every major browser uses Google, the most popular search engine. ![]() On the other hand, Edge users may prefer Google over Bing. This search engine is now a default choice on many privacy-focused browsers (e.g. If that’s you, you may not even want to search with it accidentally.Īlternatives like DuckDuckGo, a search provider dedicated to protecting your anonymity, maybe a better alternative if you have privacy concerns. But it’s no big secret that Google is tracking you, and some users are uncomfortable with the invasion of privacy. There is one big reason you might want to switch it up: Google tends to be the go-to default for most browsers. Why Change Your Browser’s Default Search Engine? Want to change the default search engine on your browser? ✅ It has never been easier ⬇️ Click to Tweet Many browsers come preloaded with a list of other search engines to choose from, or you can add your own. While Google is the popular default choice for most browsers, you can pick the one you prefer. Wondering what the default search engine even is? Here’s the complete list for all major browsers covered by this guide: You can always visit your search engine of choice by typing its web address into the address bar, but there’s no reason to go through all that trouble when you can set it as the default search engine, then access it right in the address bar. But if the default search engine is a site you’re not fond of, you may want to change it. It’s a lot faster than manually visiting a site like Google and then typing your query since you can skip an entire step. Learn More The default search engine is listed in the address bar. However, according to Microsoft keeping Bing as your default search engine provides an enhanced search experience in Microsoft Edge, including direct links to Windows 10 apps, more relevant suggestions from Cortana, and instant answers to questions about Windows 10.Optimize your admin tasks and budget with $275+ enterprise-level features included free in all WordPress plans. Note: In my humble opinion I think Google is better.
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