![]() The "boss" enemies at the end of each level reflect beautiful artwork and enormous creativity. The backgrounds of the levels are quite varied and are also very nicely done. The explosions are simply gorgeous to behold. The vehicles are displayed in a more crisp, detailed, and textured manner than any of the earlier 2D shooters. Graphicsĭespite the absence of 3D hardware acceleration, the graphics in this game are excellent. The 18 levels of the game get progressively more difficult, but contain distinctive innovations that keep the excitement relentless. While there is no multiplayer networked capability, two players can play at once, and the action never seems to get boring or repetitive. The enemies' artificial intelligence seems quite effective in providing a challenge at any level of difficulty. Fortunately, there are difficulty choices ranging from easy to insane to cover a wide spectrum of user abilities. You are frequently shot not only from above, but also from the side or below, and to say that you must have good hand-eye coordination to win is an understatement. All the motion is very fluid and not at all jerky. The play itself is fast and furious, more frenetic than in any other shooter I have seen. All the controls are extremely intuitive, and there are not a lot of complicated buttons to remember to play the game. You can control the gameplay in DemonStar with either a keyboard or a joystick (not a mouse), but it is the Microsoft Sidewinder Gamepad (for which there is special built-in support) that seems to be the best input device. This enemy has built a DemonStar empire that attacks anything in sight, and you must destroy it or die. You play a test pilot flying the RaptorX spaceship for the Quizar in fighting the evil Xidus Armada (who first surfaced in Galactix). ![]() The story in DemonStar is quite straightforward, as is typical of this game genre.
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![]() The crash occurred at a point one-and-a-quarter miles short of the intended landing area.The plane first contacted the water at a higher-than-normal landing speed, and in a nose-low attitude. ![]() Conditions of weather and water surface within the vicinity of Port-of-Spain were satisfactory for a safe approach and landing.Captain Cramer, having very limited flight time in the aircraft, was at the controls with Captain Goyette acting in a supervisory capacity.The carrier, aircraft and pilots had proper certificates.On April 24, 1946, the Civil Aeronautics Board released its accident investigation report with the following findings "upon the basis of all available evidence": Cramer, First Officer, who was flying the plane from the left seat when it crashed. Goyette, Pilot-in-Command for the flight, and Captain L.W. Twenty-three passengers and crew were killed there were seven survivors including Captain C.A. The impact broke the hull in two which quickly flooded and sank. After one missed approach, on the second approach to land it came down too low and hit the water at a high speed and nose-down a mile-and-a-quarter short of its intended landing area. Flight 161 had started at Miami bound for Leopoldville in the Belgian Congo, making its first stop to refuel at Puerto Rico before flying on to Port-of-Spain. The China Clipper remained in Pan Am service until January 8, 1945, when it was destroyed in a crash in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The "Sixteen" is a reference to the aircraft's registration number NC14716. The China Clipper was referred to as "Sweet Sixteen" by Pan American personnel. The China Clipper was painted olive drab with a large American flag painted below the cockpit. In comparison, a brand-new Plymouth automobile cost about $600 in the late 1930s. As a result, the price of a return air ticket say San Francisco to Honolulu was $1700 (equivalent to $32,000 in 2021). On early flights, the crew outnumbered the passengers. The clippers were, for all practical purposes, luxury flying hotels, with sleeping accommodation, dining rooms and leisure facilities in addition to the usual aircraft seating. Nearly a half a million miles were flown along the route before any paying passengers were carried. The relatively short range of the aircraft meant that hotel, catering, docking, repair, road and radio facilities had to be put in place at the intermediate stops along the route, particularly on the virtually uninhabited islands of Wake and Midway. California Clipper (NC-18602) January 1939Īdditional clippers were assigned to the Trans-Atlantic and South American routes operated by Pan-American.Ĭonsiderable effort was put into preparing for the inauguration of the first Trans-Pacific route.Honolulu Clipper (NC-18601) January 1939.Later the larger Boeing 314 Clipper flying boats were assigned to the route: Philippine Clipper (NC-14715) November 1935.Aircraft Īirmail Envelope carried on the Pan American Airways China Clipper for the first contract trans-Pacific flight Its departure point is California Historical Landmark #968 and can be found in Naval Air Station Alameda. The inauguration of ocean airmail service and commercial air flight across the Pacific was a significant event for both California and the world. Musick as pilot and Fred Noonan as navigator. The crew for this flight included Edwin C. On November 29, the airplane reached its destination, Manila, after traveling via Honolulu, Midway Island, Wake Island, and Sumay, Guam, and delivered over 110,000 pieces of mail. Although its inaugural flight plan called for the China Clipper to fly over the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge (still under construction at the time), upon take-off the pilot realized the plane would not clear the structure, and was forced to fly narrowly under instead. On November 22, 1935, it took off from Alameda, California in an attempt to deliver the first airmail cargo across the Pacific Ocean. It was one of the largest airplanes of its time. Martin Company in Baltimore, Maryland, it was delivered to Pan Am on October 9, 1935. Built at a cost of $417,000 by the Glenn L. China ClipperĬrashed on approach due to excessive speed and rate of descent ( CFIT)Ĭhina Clipper (NC14716) was the first of three Martin M-130 four-engine flying boats built for Pan American Airways and was used to inaugurate the first commercial transpacific airmail service from San Francisco to Manila on November 22, 1935. For other uses, see China Clipper (disambiguation). There’s not really an alternative to Atlas Loot, either. It will list all loot from factions, crafting sets, PvP, and all raid tier sets. The addon isn’t just for dungeons, either. If you just look at the Judgement Crown long enough, you might just get it. If you’re a tank, it can even help you avoid bosses that don’t drop tanking loot, because you’re the tank and people have to do what you say after all. While Atlas Loot won’t increase your drop rate, it will help you decide what dungeons to prioritize. We can look longingly into the future and proclaim, “I will have that hat”. Regardless, if you plan to raid, you’ll need this addon or one like it.Īlternative – DeadyBossMod Best Wotlk Classic Loot addon – Atlas LootĪtlas Loot is an essential addon for those of us who dream of getting all those shiny purple items from raids. While a lot of boss fights in Classic were very short, and often the need for such addons became redundant, towards the end of the expansion, and into Wotlk boss mechanics got a little more tricky. This includes timers, warnings, and even create in-game markers on important mobs. BigWigs, and its dungeon counterpart LittleWigs, will display boss fight information during the fight. Best Wotlk Classic Raid and Dungeon addon – BigWigs/ LittleWigs Image credit – defectivetankingĮssentially an on-the-fly boss mechanic addon. Questie isn’t perfect, it might not play well with some other addons (looking at you Azeroth Auto Pilot) and it can be a little misleading at times.Īlternative – QuestHelper – Basically the same thing, some people may prefer the UI. But by providing you with some of those missing map features, Questie gives you a lot of the functionality you’re missing from retail. Thankfully, Questie fixes all that reading quest text nonsense (don’t worry, you’ll still do a lot wrong even with Questie if you don’t read quests). It’s a good job I had this addon, as I have no idea what a Golem is. Thankfully, Questie has your back and is here to save the day. But wait… there’s nothing there, you’re alone without guidance. So you quickly check your map for a rough location, maybe a few dots to see where to go. But, you’re not 100% sure what way north is or what a cave looks like. You speak to that quest giver, who sends you off to kill some Kobolds. Picture the scene you load up Classic, ready to go on your first big adventure. ![]() ![]() Wotlk Classic Best Addons – Questing Addon – Questie NOTE: All addons listed support Wotlk or have confirmed Wotlk release updates, unless specifically stated. We’ll focus on one main selection and give some details while offering up at least one alternative. From questing and maps to professions and UI and most things in between. Once you’ve created your new character, all that will be left is to synchronize your chronometer with your friends and allies and prepare for your world (of Warcraft) domination! We’ll see you in Azeroth at 3:00 p.m.In this guide, we’ll look at some key areas of focus. Keep in mind that players on RP realms will need to follow the Role Play Naming Policy. If you’re looking to reconnect with your old friends and guildmates, be sure to check out our Classic Connections forum. Please note, the name associated with the character deleted will be immediately available again to be claimed.īefore you put your plans too firmly in place, we encourage you to gather your allies together to select your new home realm. If you change your mind about a character and have already created your three, you will need to choose a character to delete. You’ll be able to choose your faction, class, and race, as well as fully customize your new character and name them. You’ll need to select the realm you want to play on then select Create New Character. Once the installation is complete, click the Play button.You’ll see an installation progress bar that will show you when the installation is available to play. In that column, select the active account you want to play on. ![]() If you have more than one World of Warcraft account, you’ll see a second dropdown for Account.
![]() Now, after a grueling night of listening, weeping, memeing, and baring my teeth at a puma that got into my meat supply, I’m ready to discuss. Thursday morning, July 23, Swift announced a surprise album and music video were set to drop that Friday at midnight. I’d moved permanently into the woods to stream Taylor Swift’s eighth studio album folklore where it deserved to be streamed: in the wilderness. I awakened screaming and panting, only to realize - it wasn’t a dream. Last night I dreamt I was dashing through thorny brush in a black forest, bloodying my legs in desperate search of a clearing in the trees. Rebecca Richards is the associate director of the Fund for Academic Renewal, the philanthropic advisory service of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni.A lowercase girl album, like a lowercase girl, signifies ambivalence, nonchalance, and unfortunately, a Trojan horse of emotional terrorism. She manages to make love attractive despite the risk, and in an age when we are hesitant to start relationships, that is a great place to start.ĬLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER While Swift may not envision marriage as her happy ending, her belief in love as something worth pursuing never wavers, and it resonates with a generation of people also reluctant to rush to the altar. Marriage may not be necessary for personal fulfillment, but Case and Chen’s work shows that the institution can have a very real impact on personal well-being.Ĭase and Chen warn, “Our findings, added to an already extensive literature showing the value of marriage, ought to serve as a wake-up call for a society in significant denial about this crucial element of flourishing.” In contrast, Swift’s latest album, with the artist at age 32, prioritizes career goals and self-development. “Love Story,” released when Swift was 19, features a proposal as the ultimate fairy-tale ending. The researchers write, “It is clear, however, that many of us now view marriage not as an essential setting for socializing sex and raising children but rather as a dispensable luxury good.”Īlthough Swift’s music features love in the fullness of its romantic forms, from the first blush to final heartbreak, her perspective on happy endings reflects this cultural shift away from marriage. Married women had a “35% lower risk of death for any reason over the follow-up period than those who did not marry in that period,” as well as a “lower risk of cardiovascular disease” and “less depression and loneliness.” They “were happier and more optimistic, and had a greater sense of purpose and hope.” This held true even for women who had subsequently divorced, though these women had “consistently worse subsequent health and well-being.”ĭespite these benefits, and those explored by previous studies, marriage has become a nice option rather than a cornerstone of society. They found startlingly clear data on the benefits of marriage on health. ![]() The study explored the effects of marriage on a group of nearly 12,000 nurses, initially unmarried women, and compared those who got married between 19 with those who never married. ![]() Two of the authors, Brendan Case and Ying Chen, describe the study in the Wall Street Journal. They constructed a research model to account for these conditions better. The authors of a new study in Global Epidemiology write that studies exploring the benefits of marriage have been criticized for inadequately accounting for the preconditions and risks involved in marriage. RED STATES CAN LEAD THE WAY IN PROTECTING MARRIED FAMILIESĬountless studies have been conducted on the happiness of people based on their marital status. ![]() As marriage rates decrease, it is even more important to understand what marriage does and what it might add for, or take away from, those who do choose matrimony. Marriage rates in the United States were at an all-time low in 2021, according to research from Bowling Green State University, with only 28 marriages recorded per 1,000 unmarried women. This outbreak of proposals comes against the backdrop of a country that is increasingly unsure about marriage. Her Eras Tour inspired millions of fans to attend, breaking Ticketmaster, as well as prompting marriage proposals and even a wedding ceremony. As anyone experiencing the onslaught of invitations for post-pandemic weddings can tell you, most marriage receptions feature at least one Taylor Swift song. ![]() The Open Directory Project (ODP), also known as DMOZ (from, its original domain name), is a multilingual open content directory of World Wide Web links. SEO company specializes in internet marketing and web design via organic search engine optimization for higher rankings! 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Epic theatre and its many forms is a response to Richard Wagner's idea of " Gesamtkunstwerk", or "total artwork", which intends each piece of art to be composed of other art forms. One of Brecht's most-important aesthetic innovations prioritised function over the sterile dichotomous opposition between form and content. Epic theatre incorporates a mode of acting that utilises what Brecht calls gestus. Piscator aimed to encourage playwrights to address issues related to "contemporary existence." This new subject matter would then be staged by means of documentary effects, audience interaction, and strategies to cultivate an objective response. The term " epic theatre" comes from Erwin Piscator who coined it during his first year as director of Berlin's Volksbühne (1924–27). The purpose of epic theatre is not to encourage an audience to suspend their disbelief, but rather to force them to see their world as it is. Epic theatre emphasizes the audience's perspective and reaction to the piece through a variety of techniques that deliberately cause them to individually engage in a different way. Epic theatre is not meant to refer to the scale or the scope of the work, but rather to the form that it takes. Epic theatre ( German: episches Theater) is a theatrical movement arising in the early to mid-20th century from the theories and practice of a number of theatre practitioners who responded to the political climate of the time through the creation of new political dramas. ![]() Some species use their iridescence to attract mates or give off warning signals, but it’s not clear whether the ghost catfish’s colors serve a purpose, Rutowski said. As the ghost catfish swims, those muscles relax and tighten, sending off a glinting range of colors.Īnd the very see-through skin, which lets in around 90% of outside light, is essential: “We wouldn’t be able to see the colors if the skin of the fish is not so transparent,” Zhao said in an email. Instead, it has tightly packed structures in the muscles that can bend light into rainbow hues, which researchers found after shining different lights and lasers onto its body in the lab. Usually, they have shiny outer surfaces that reflect the light - like a hummingbird’s feathers or a butterfly’s wings, explained Arizona State University biologist Ron Rutowski, who was not involved with the research.īut the ghost catfish has no scales, said senior author Qibin Zhao, a physicist at China’s Shanghai Jiao Tong University, who became fascinated by the fish after seeing it in an aquarium store. Other creatures are also iridescent, creating the shimmering rainbow effect where colors shift as you move. Encouraging the products to fully sink in, this eye patch leaves the skin prepped, hydrated, and importantly, looking oh-so-heavenly. It is reusable, thin and lightweight and holds gels, serums, and creams close to the skin for maximum absorption. Now, scientists have cracked the case of how the fish creates its iridescent glow. The Forever Eye Mask from The Dieux Skin is a TikTok favorite. ![]() The ghost catfish has a see-through body that flickers with rainbow colors when the light hits it. This image provided by Qibin Zhao shows ghost catfish showing iridescence. It’s sold around the world as an aquarium fish. The ghost catfish - sometimes known as the glass catfish - is a small species native to rivers in Thailand, averaging just a few inches long. ![]() ![]() Of course, the ones used often- relationships entered into for purely immigration purposes will not be accepted no matter where the wedding took place. This applies to polygamous relationships, underage marriages, domestic partnerships, proxy marriages where one person was not present during the ceremony, etc. Still, there are some exceptions when USCIS will not recognize your marriage even if it is valid as such in the place you had the wedding ceremonies. All you need as proof is your marriage certificate that recognized authorities have issued. The answer to this question is yes you can have a wedding ceremony and initially live abroad, and as long as your marriage was registered with local authorities, it will be recognized in the U.S. Now, maybe you are wondering are if you can have a wedding abroad. spouses can file for a work permit and a travel permit they intend to find a job or travel outside of the United States while waiting for the green card. As mentioned, this will require you to attend the biometrics appointment and an interview. In addition, you must marry within 90 days of entering the United States, or your spouse will need to leave the country.Īfter getting married, you can file Form I-485. government will look through the evidence you provide to determine whether the two of you have met in person within the previous two years. There are some other requirements that you need to be aware of. Again, your spouse will obtain a fiancé visa in advance from a U.S. After getting the fiancé visa, a foreign spouse will adjust your status to a green-card holder. on a K 1 visa, allowing you to marry in the United States within six months. Attend a green card interview at a U.S.File form DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application), followed by a medical exam.embassy or consulate in the fiance’s home country through “consular processing.” Here, you will have to: In this case, you will file your applications with a U.S. There are two options for a foreigner who doesn’t live in the United States, but you as the “sponsor” lives: Here, we will go through specifics such as the current place of living, so before continuing to read this article, you may want to check your eligibility and learn more about a marriage-based green card. The attorney will not only support you and your spouse throughout the green card application process but be your right hand on the track. The immigration attorney at Herman Legal Group will answer all questions related to your application. The required steps that can eventually make your immigrant partner a permanent resident may differ depending on the circumstances applied to your case.ĭon’t worry we know that all of this may sound complex for someone who already has too much on their mind and would rather plan their wedding, so we encourage you to contact us. Of course, the answer is yes if you complete the required process and ensure your foreign partner gets a green card to come and live with you. citizen or a green-card holder who found love overseas, you might be wondering if the two of you can get married and live in the United States. As of November 2021, the standard version of the software costs up to $586 and the Professional Edition costs up to $1464 depending on the currency exchange rate. Now to the not-so-good news, which is the price and buying hurdles. The ability to deform objects instead of redrawing a pose.Several automatic tools and the ability to create a storyboard, which was mentioned above.The Professional edition stands out for its useful features, which are: The good news is that you only need to buy the software once, and there are only two editions of the software, Standard and Professional. In terms of price, there is good news and not-so-good news. That means the clean-up process can be time-consuming. It is also worth noting that there are no vector drawing tools in the program. The non-standard interface of the program is unusual for Adobe users. The software interface is different from other popular products in this field (Adobe products, for example), but once you understand how the basic drawing tools and brushes work, you will feel confident enough. ![]() It may take time and some guidance to understand the basic workflow. Many users find the TVPaint interface is difficult to navigate intuitively. TVPaint allows you to conveniently work with each frame. For example, you can draw individual frames and export them to PDF, or animate the frames with sound and then add them to the finished video sequence. In the Professional Edition package, there is a whole set of tools for detailed work with each frame. This kind of functionality is what makes TVPaint so popular with lovers of hand-drawn animation.Īnother advantage of this software is the ability to create storyboards. This program has almost any possible tool needed to create a picture, similar to Photoshop or Procreate. The main TVPaint feature is its advanced bitmap drawing functions. Red Turtle, an Animated Fantasy Movie, 2016 Here are a few examples of pieces created in TV Paint: This tool is best suited for feature films and short films in traditional 2D styles. Still, TVPaint is mostly used for hand-drawn frame-by-frame animation. The French company TVPaint Developpement did its best to make sure the software was perfect for almost any task. The program was released in 1991 and was designed to work with 2D and digital animation. In this article, we’ll take a look at the differences between the two software to figure out which one is best for a beginner. Still, there is a difference, and one program may be better suited for a particular task than another. ![]() To a beginner, the functionality of these products may seem indistinguishable. If you want to create 2D animation, you will definitely have a question, which program should I choose? Perhaps the most popular software in the industry right now are TVPaint and Toon Boom Harmony. TVPaint or Toon Boom Harmony, which one a newbie should choose? Reviewing two popular 2D animation software, TVPaint and Toon Boom Harmony. ![]()
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