Xdefiant patch notes8/31/2023 ![]() ![]() Use our BF2042, BFV, BF1 stats tracker to see who is the best in the world. Tracker.gg provides Battlefield stats, as well as global and regional leaderboards for players around the world. XDefiant lacks the indulgent joy of a good crossover, without any original or exciting ideas to make up for 's Battlefield Stats Tracker is a Tracker Network project. It’s also hard to think of too many interesting additions that aren’t just more soldiers with cool technology. ![]() For now, XDefiant doesn’t elevate any of the characters or gadgets it takes from Ubisoft’s catalog. Ubisoft intends to include new factions every three months, so it’s possible we could see something very out-there, like a modern-day take on Assassin’s Creed. While playing XDefiant, I found myself wondering who this game is for. Even the name is confusing it sounds like a 2006 Halo clone or an energy drink for gamers. ![]() XDefiant is perfectly fine, but in a market already choked with a variety of great shooters, it doesn’t stand out. I never encountered a spark that kindled into genuine enthusiasm or excitement. This sense of wasted potential can be felt throughout XDefiant, even if its gameplay is slickly executed and technically competent. It also dilutes any sense of personality among the rest of the factions. Their inclusion feels like it checks off a necessary box rather than being an actual tribute and homage to the Division franchise. I’m not morally opposed to the concept of putting pyromaniacs in your game, but the Cleaners are still painted with the same vaguely heroic brush as everyone else. The Cleaners are also straight-up villains they spend their time in The Division torching asthmatics and burning children alive. Perhaps this is why the Division is represented by the Cleaners - they’re one of the few groups in the setting that aren’t also tech guys. DedSec, Phantoms, and Echelon are all tech guys. XDefiant is Tom Clancy’s Smash Bros., but it rarely does anything wild or funīut XDefiant also doesn’t measure up to the casts of other contemporary shooters. The Cleaners have Joe Ferro, their blue-collar boss with the Noo Yawk accent, announcing the matches for them. DedSec can unleash the Infiltrator Spiderbot on an enemy’s face, blocking their view and forcing them to cartoonishly flail and fumble. There are some fun tools and Easter eggs for each faction. This game might scratch an itch for those who feel Valorant is a little too slow, or for those who find the focus on Overwatch’s unique hero abilities to be overwhelming. ![]() Libertad, for instance, are great battlefield medics and healers, whereas the Cleaners excel at area control thanks to their liberal use of fire. Factions are the game’s character classes every player will spend plenty of hands-on time with a weapon, but with a faction they have access to additional powers and abilities. Once the game kicks off, players can liberally swap among the factions and different weapon loadouts. There are arena-style maps for XDefiant’s Domination and Occupy game modes, and then more linear paths for Zone Control and Escort. Players face off in 6v6 battles on maps both original to XDefiant and ones drawn from Ubisoft’s Far Cry and Tom Clancy games. But it lacks a certain je ne sais quoi the closest thing I can say to try and sum up the game’s identity is that it’s Tom Clancy’s Smash Bros. This is great for gameplay, because it’s easy to read both enemy movement and your own squad. The XDefiant preview available to press was much more visually restrained, with liberal use of tacticool style. Ubisoft previously described the game as partially a “punk-rock mosh pit,” with earlier materials being significantly more colorful. XDefiant is a free-to-play, fast-paced, competitive shooter that allows players to pick from one of five factions: the Libertad revolutionaries from Far Cry 6 ex-Ghost Recon specialists known as Phantoms agents from the Echelon spy agency DedSec street hackers and the Cleaners, former sanitation workers with a love of fire from the Division games. It’s a fun premise backed up by competent, crisp gameplay - but does the game manage to make these matchups memorable? Players can jump into a match as a Echelon spy straight out of Splinter Cell or use Watch Dogs hackers to confound their foes. Ubisoft’s XDefiant is an arena shooter with a familiar cast drawn from the publisher’s array of shooter and action-adventure franchises. ![]()
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Hebrew manuscripts forsale8/31/2023 ![]() ![]() Last year the Rylands Haggadah went on a tour of the USA where it attracted large crowds at several museums. BEDFORD, Texas, May 11, 2023-The Institute for Hebrew Bible Manuscript Research Recovers Lost Text from Oldest, Most Complete Hebrew Bible for Sale at Sotheby’s Auction. Hebrew manuscripts are our most important source of knowledge about Jewish intellectual, religious and everyday life in the Middle Ages, and anyone wishing. This is the most important Haggadah to be found in the UK after the 'Rylands Haggadah' which is oldest Haggadah in Europe, from 13th century Spain, and is held within the special collections of the University's John Rylands Library. AUCTION 18 - DECEMBER 17TH 2002Magnificent Hebrew Manuscripts, Incunabula and Other Valuable Hebrew Printed BooksSold By Order of The Trustees of Jews’ College, London.Offered for Sale by Auction onTuesday, 17th December, 2002An extremely rare Hebrew Manuscript on vellum, a Rash'i Commentary to the Pentateuch dated 1457, was the star lot at Kestenbaum & Company's auction of Magnificent. "A similar Haggadah by the same scribe achieved $408,000 (£255,000) at auction in New York. A later member of the family married a Rothschild and the Haggadah moved across Europe to France and then to Belgium. It is a very rare example of a heavily ornate and superbly illustrated manuscript, made for the Oppenheimers who were private bankers to the Emperors of Austria. Get the best deals on Original Middle Eastern Antique Manuscripts when you shop the largest online selection at. He said: "This amazing manuscript apparently arrived in Britain with refugees after it was smuggled out of Belgium at the beginning of World War II. It dates back to 1726, and was created by the leading Jewish scribe of the time Aaron Wolf Herlingon, who later became the curator of Hebrew manuscripts at the Imperial Library in Vienna. The Haggadah tells the story of the Israelite exodus from Egypt and has been recited in Jewish homes annually for over 3,000 years. The handwritten text painted on goatskin vellum, was spotted at the home of a Jewish family who were clearing out unwanted goods from their Bury garage. One of the oldest surviving biblical manuscripts, a nearly complete 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible, could soon be yours - for a cool US30 million. These include a solid silver etrog (citron) box, a rare kabbalistic signet ring, an early 19th century Scroll of Esther written on goatskin in the Yemen and sacred books, some dating back to the 16th century. ISBN 978-0-94 7,950.00 Only 2 left in stock (can be backordered) Purchase Purchase single leaves T he famous Kennicott Bible, MS Kennicott 1, is the most lavish Hebrew Bible in existence. Dr Wise helped identify and describe many of the ritual objects going under the hammer tomorrow. Historian Dr Yaakov Wise, from the University of Manchester's Centre for Jewish Studies, is an expert in Haggadot and other ancient Jewish manuscripts. ![]() Baby bjorn bouncer replacement cover8/31/2023 ![]() ![]() After a baby reaches 20 pounds and can walk and sit on their own, the fabric can be turned around and the seat can be used as a chair (here’s a video on how to flip to a chair). There are suggestions from BabyBjorn listing the minimum weight at 8 pounds and maximum weight at 29 pounds, which most babies and 2 year old children will fall within. The general recommendation is from newborn up to 2 years old. (My nephew’s signature bounce method was a left leg judo kick that had him loving the bouncer.) What age can babies go in the BabyBjorn Bouncer? As your baby grows and gets stronger, they’ll be more capable of bouncing themselves more consistently. It doesn’t require any batteries and the seat even distributes the weight of the baby so they’re propped up nicely with the baby needing to support their own weight. How does a BabyBjorn Bouncer work?Ī BabyBjorn Bouncer is a small seat with a propped up seat that bounces with slight movements of the baby. ![]() If cost is a concern, I’d expect you can get a cheaper bouncer that has very minimal differences. We’ve used one other at a family member’s house while traveling and it didn’t bounce as easily as the BabyBjorn or look as nice, but it kept our son generally happy. There are several other bouncers you can get on Amazon that are less expensive and seem to accomplish generally the same thing. Probably the only con I’ve found is that it’s not cheap. When you’ve got a nasty looking stain on your bouncer, it’s a whole lot easier to be able to put it in the washing machine rather than having to spot clean it. There are a lot of other bouncer options you can buy but I’m not sure they’re as easy to take apart and wash. The nice thing is the fabric comes off very easily and you can machine wash it. That led us to frantically pull the fabric off the frame and throw it directly into the washing machine. We’ve dealt with several blowouts that occurred while my son was in the bouncer. Which leads me to the next thought… Easy to wash I’m not sure if it’s a universal thing for all babies, but it sure worked well for us. He didn’t go often and it made us nervous when we thought he may be stopped up. Bathroom helpįrom birth to about 2.5 months old, bouncing was an unusually good way to get our son to gift us a dirty diaper. Much more realistic if you’re driving on vacation or going somewhere you can’t plan on holding your baby the whole time. The bouncer is much easier and only takes a second to fold down flat (more info below on how to do that). And you’ll need an outlet to plug it in wherever you’re going. You can’t take apart a MamaRoo and fit it in the car without disassembling it and fitting it back into the box or a bag. ![]() There isn’t a huge price difference between the bouncer and a MamaRoo swing, but the bouncer is far more easily transported. It’s not a surefire way to keep him happy, but it’s a whole lot more entertaining for him than putting him down on a play mat. Once our son got to about 3 months old, he was strong and coordinated enough to kick his feet and bounce himself. We were able to send a few emails or put our attention on something else while still moving him up and down with a foot. We were super happy we had the BabyBjorn as it gave us a break from having to hold the little guy and the bouncing still kept him happy. But he still wanted to be held a lot and would cry if we put him down on his own. Our son was pretty cooperative as a newborn and not that fussy. When your baby is little and constantly wants to be held, both your arms and your patience get tested. (And congratulations on your little one! What a great gift to even have a little one to put in a bouncer.) BabyBjorn Bouncer Review Sweet relief for your arms (and mind) And I’ll answer a lot of the questions I had (and some more) in the BabyBjorn Bouncer guide below so you hopefully don’t need to google countless different questions to find all the right details. It’s a great tool and small piece of furniture that can offer some sweet relief from tired arms and give your baby a spot they’ll actually enjoy sitting.Īs a new dad myself, the bouncer was fairly intuitive, but I did have questions. ![]() I’ll take a wild guess and assume you’re either a parent or about to become a parent, and you’ve got questions about the BabyBjorn Bouncer. ![]() Captain kangaroo birthday song8/30/2023 ![]() ![]() But NFL players have mostly liked to play for Sean Payton, right? On the other hand, when the old boss leaves everything a disorganized mess, the new boss always looks like the villain when instilling discipline. The new Broncos regime has a style that quarterback Russell Wilson wanted to leave in Seattle. The new coach demands that players, staffers and media alike prove why anything should be done one iota differently from how Prickly Payton sees fit. Hackett was eager to explain the why of every decision to those under his leadership. There’s an old-school, no-guff-allowed edge to his words. Whenever Payton talks, I hear Bill Parcell’s voice. Kiz: The vibe inside Broncos HQ has changed dramatically, as anyone who has worked with Sean Payton and Nathaniel Hackett can attest. ![]() It’s fitting that a man that reached such heights in his life should be remembered at the top of the world.Digital Replica Edition Home Page Close MenuĬaptain Kangaroo has left the building and Dirty Harry has arrived at the Broncos Headquarters. When he reached the top of Everest, Britton buried a picture of himself and his beloved grandfather as a tribute. His grandson, Britton, forged a legacy of his own by being the youngest person at the time to reach the top of all Seven Summits, the tallest mountains on each continent. Keeshan died in 2004, leaving a vast television legacy. Captain Kangaroo and Bunny Rabbit from the pages of Children’s Playmate magazine’s Apissue. He later published a memoir, Good Morning, Captain, in 1995. Nevertheless, he returned to CBS the following year for a Captain Kangaroo and Friends prime-time special and as host of the CBS Storybreak program. Off-screen, Keeshan drove advocacy for children’s programming and testified in matters related to tobacco advertising and other issues that he believed negatively impacted children.īy 1984, Keeshan declined to renew his contract, ultimately due to the timeslot reductions and shuffling facing the show. His performance maintained a gentle and calm demeanor that the performer said was meant to echo the relationship between children and their grandparents. (The Kellogg Company promotional post-card, 1961/Wikimedia Commons)īut it was Keeshan himself that held the whirl of activity together. ![]() Members of the cast included Dancing Bear, Bunny Rabbit, The Captain, Mr. The puppets, along with the Captain’s coat, dwell today at the Smithsonian. Moose and his friend Bunny Rabbit had a habit of making ping-pong balls rain on the perennially unsuspecting Captain. Part of the appeal of the show came from the rotating cast of characters. The original Captain Kangaroo theme, “Puffin Billy,” by Edward White. Perhaps remarkably, he was still winning Emmys for Outstanding Performer in Children’s Programming and Outstanding Children’s Entertainment Series into the 1980s. Keeshan made over 9,000 episodic appearances as the Captain. Nevertheless, it was extremely popular throughout its nearly 30-year run. It would go through various iterations over time, including a switch from a one-hour to half-hour format in 1981, followed by a move to weekends in 1982. The show debuted as a weekday morning program on October 3, 1955. Keeshan cut a distinctive figure with his blonde hair, mustache, and bright coat (originally blue, but red from onward). The captain inhabited the Treasure House, later simply called The Captain’s Place, which was the base for a rotating series of characters, puppets, cartoons, and guests. The character drew his name from the extremely large pockets, reminiscent of a kangaroo’s pouch, on his naval-style coat. While working on other programs, Keeshan and his friend Jack Miller pitched a show and character called Captain Kangaroo to CBS. Clarabell only communicated by honking horns (once for yes, twice for no), but nevertheless became hugely popular. He played the original Clarabell the Clown on the wildly successful Howdy Doody show on NBC, debuting as the character in 1948. Keeshan was born in 1927 and made his first TV breakthrough in a sort of famous anonymity. Bob Keeshan, better known as Captain Kangaroo, would blaze an Emmy-winning television trail that influenced generations of viewers. He reached the summit of children’s programming, and today, his picture is buried on Mount Everest. ![]() Donate used toys near me8/30/2023 ![]() ![]() However, Goodwill rarely denies donations unless the products are unsafe or have been recalled. Goodwill accepts donations of toys, games, and sporting equipment for children of all ages. ![]() ![]() Many thrifty parents look to buy toys secondhand to save money or the environment, since kids go through them so fast. Gently used toys are one of the most sought-after items available at Goodwill. Goodwill sells donated items in its brick-and-mortar thrift stores and uses the profits to fund its programs, which focus on employment training and job-placement for those with barriers to employment. Thus, one of the best things about donating your toys to Goodwill is you can do a complete cleanout of your kids’ closets and drop all your stuff off in one place. Goodwill is one of the most popular nonprofit organizations to donate all kinds of household items, including toys, books, CDs, and children’s clothing. If the charity can’t use what you have to donate, it’s likely they can refer you to somewhere else that can.Įven if the charity or organization doesn’t have their own set of guidelines or specific requirements, it’s always helpful to follow standard procedures for how to donate your stuff, as it ensures your chosen recipient can get the most value from your donation. So before dropping off your old toys, call ahead or check the website to verify the types of items the organization accepts and that you’ve cleaned or prepared them properly. Those that do accept stuffed animals, such as Stuffed Animals for Emergencies, have specific guidelines for how to clean stuffed animals before donating them. Many toy donation centers limit donations to plastic toys, as stuffed animals have the potential to transfer germs. Most require toys to be in good condition: Toys should be clean, free of damage, and in working condition. Restrictions and Limitations on Donated Toysīe aware every organization has their own guidelines for the toys they accept and in what condition. Otherwise, your donations might not qualify for deductions. If you’re angling to take a tax deduction on your donation, make sure your donation centers of choice are tax-exempt nonprofits. They’re more likely to get on board this way because they’ll see their toys going to new homes where other kids will love them as much as they did. If your kids are reluctant to part with their toys, involve them as you research your donation options. You can divvy up your toy donations to as many nonprofit organizations as you like. Of course, you don’t have to choose just one recipient organization.
Alfred newman photo8/30/2023 ![]() ![]() The mystery of that first postcard remained, however. A veteran commercial illustrator, Mingo was tasked with painting Neuman for his first cover appearance on MAD, where he was drawn as a write-in presidential candidate, once again sporting his famous tagline. Neuman’s most famous incarnation was originally the work of an illustrator named Norman Mingo. “It was a kid that didn’t have a care in the world, except mischief,” Kurtzman said, according to Frank Jacobs, author of Totally Mad: 60 Years of Humor, Satire, Stupidity and Stupidity. At that point he didn’t have a name: he was just, as Kurtzman later called him, a “bumpkin portrait,” “part leering wiseacre, part happy-go-lucky kid.” The postcard featured an early version of Neuman’s famous mug, captioned “Me Worry?” Soon after, Kurtzman began sprinkling miniature versions of the drawing throughout MAD’s margins, usually paired with some iteration of that original caption, Sam Sweet writes for the Paris Review. But while MAD might have made the fictional character an icon, his origins remained murky for many years.Īs the story goes, Neuman’s appearance was inspired by an illustrated postcard spotted by MAD’s founder Harvey Kurtzman in the early 1950s. Ever since the big-eared redhead first graced the satirical magazine’s cover in December 1956, Neuman has become synonymous with MAD, appearing on almost every cover since. There is no image more evocative of MAD magazine than the grinning, gap-toothed, freckled face of its mascot, Alfred E. ![]() Elinks texas health org8/30/2023 ![]() Moving forward in the 21st century, members of the Western Area are reminded that the legacy of service and friendship provided by the first three chapters continues - as The Links makes a difference in transforming the lives of people of African ancestry and of the global community. Learn More … Western Areaĭrawing on the synergy generated by women who are committed to friendship and service, the Western Area is comprised of 61 chapters, located in ten states – Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington. Members of the Central Area understand that it is incumbent upon us not simply to abide by our shared values but to put them into compassionate practice. 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The drama is able to flourish alongside its wealth of history and information, similar to how “ The Big Short” educated viewers about the housing crisis. But those mainstays becomes a feature of the show's rhythm, not a problem. There are also countless boardroom scenes that deliver information acutely if not robotically. Rather, the Hollywood-ized handling makes things awkwardly obvious, the way that characters have a great deal of exposition in their dialogue-it’s the kind of show in which someone investigating will repeat back an incredulous piece of information they’ve heard, and then we’re shown writing it down and then underlining it. The first episodes are a little tough with “Dopesick,” but not necessarily because of the somber content. The story sketches an incomplete idea of him, while arguably pursuing a lost cause in general. The performance seems to rely heavily on the scenery architecture, a lot of scenes have him walking around his mansions, showing his wealth by highlighting his inner smallness. This is a show about people make complicated decisions, which continually makes them interesting and raw Richard Sackler's main motivations are shown to be of the of-course insecurity variety. It’s his type of " Foxcatcher" moment, complete with an almost cartoonish sadness, and the story's interest in following him around, of seeing the Purdue Pharma pushes come from his psychological need to prove himself to his family, doesn't create the same curiosity as other arcs. Michael Stuhlbarg plays the pharmaceutical antichrist with a certain fragility and boyishness, a guttural voice that is shared by other Sacklers in the family. Sometimes isolated from these connections is the story of the leader behind this movement of addiction, Richard Sackler. She also becomes witness to how the FDA would allow, if not support opioids like Oxycontin from taking over. They also take after the work of Rosario Dawson’s DEA agent Bridget Meyer, who pushes on Purdue Pharma as they try to expand and deny the addiction epidemic they have caused. Their passages can effectively bulk up the show’s ability for what “Law & Order” bingers call “competency porn,” of watching hard working people in offices investigate and go to court, with some little victories in between massive frustrating parts. Peter Sarsgaard and John Hoogenakker play Rick Mountcastle and Randy Ramsmeyer, respectively, two assistant lawyers under the United States Attorney, who start to investigate the company as misleading with Oxycontin, but it takes so long for them to make a case. In a different timeline, some people are trying to fight against this epidemic in the courts, which is its own extensive process. Everyone's sense of self seems to be at stake, along with their health. Everyone's lives are affected each time Purdue wants to make more money and uses some type of claim-that doctors should now start patients on higher doses, or the pamphlet-ready ideas of “breakthrough pain” and “pseudo-addiction.” One of the many on-the-nose bits of dialogue in "Dopesick" has someone state, “Our community is ground zero for a growing national catastrophe.” That sense of horror slowly, effectively becomes visceral in “Dopesick" as character arcs create surprising developments related to addiction and power. These separate arcs take place in the late 1990s, as Oxy is starting to take over and be normalized as a healthy opioid in which less than 1% get addicted (a massive lie, it turns out). Samuel Finnix (Michael Keaton), who himself has been wooed by a Purdue Pharma sales rep named Billy ( Will Poulter). Kaitlyn Dever plays Betsy, a Virginia mine worker who is prescribed Oxycontin by her affable town doctor Dr. Based on the book by Beth Macy, “Dopesick” provides a full panorama of the different characters in this Bosch painting of an drug crisis, as everyone has their own part in either letting the pills take over America one user after the next, or in trying to achieve some accountability. ![]() Legacy of kain blood omen walkthrough pc8/30/2023 ![]() ![]() The next prisoner Kain encounters should max out his current lore, increase his blood vial, and reset (and increase the length of) the lore meter. Having satisfied Kain's thirst, Umah will remind him of a vampire's lore, which is basically experience to increase Kain's blood vial. Oh yeah, the prisoner is immediately below where Kain stands for the movie, so just hop off the catwalk (there is no falling damage for a vampire unless he touches fire or water) and whack, whack, whack. Feed when you see the chance, or Kain will run out of life and expire. Another important note is now that Kain can feed, he will begin to experience a slow blood loss from his ever present "thirst" (and indirect sunlight). For that, he will need to make sure that they are dead first. This is very important - Kain can no longer feed upon live victims (with Blood Shower or Blood Gout) just freshly killed ones. ![]() Tag the checkpoint and keep on truckin'.Ĭheckpoint (15% complete) Open the door and Umah will instruct Kain on how to feed. Follow the little minx until the gate closes and Kain receives a training message to open a door. Beside the gate where Umah is waiting, there will be an intermittent "item glint" (similar to the one found in Resident Evil). She will say nothing - testing Kain's patience and ability to observe his surroundings. This is important: Kain cannot make great lateral jumps until he has earned the dark gift of long jump, so do not try to "Raziel glide" to distant platforms without that ability or you'll be sorry.Ĭontinue onwards until you see Umah behind a gate (th'hell she get there!?). Notice that regardless how far you push the stick forward, Kain will stop going forward after a while and simply fall (or slow-fall) straight to the ground. This move is not particularly useful, although the stealth qualities it bestows is useful when Kain is running from the law. Once you have Kain meet Umah atop the roof, she will then instruct you how to glide. Kain is one of many examples why you don't want to live in the slums, or "tender" portions of any city. The job will then dictate where you live. The job you get depends on your grades (yes it does, not that it matters how you can't understand it). This is a good time to bring up why you kids should do well in school. In these slums, no one will miss the rabble. Kain may jump up to where the couple is talking and slay them - you cannot feed just yet (nor will Kain suffer any blood loss at the moment). ![]() That way, even if Kain bites off more than he can chew, he will die, but return to that last checkpoint with full vitality.Ĭheckpoint (5% complete) Umah will next instruct Kain on how to jump. Remember to always touch it immediately, especially if Kain is surrounded by enemies. The curious stream of red bubbles (similar to an unblockable attack signature) signifies that location as a progress checkpoint. There will be training messages (if your system supports them) that will clue Kain on what he can do. Do as Umah says, and walk down the street to meet her. She will reacquaint Kain (and those of you who have forgotten how to kill) with his vampiric nature. The Slums This part is Kain's tutorial and Umah will in fact guide you poor deluded fools forward. ![]() AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |