![]() His big goal was to get into the commercial toy business using the concept of animatronics and one of his first ideas was to make a monkey in honor of NASA and their early experiments with them in the early days of the space race. He started out working for Disney and then shortly worked for Sid & Marty Kroft who gave us a lot of LSD inspired entertainment…įorsee was big into animatronics and one of his first big projects was providing the animatronic characters on Welcome to Pooh Corner which would end up influencing the design of Teddy Ruxpin. Teddy Ruxpin was first created by a guy named Ken Forsee. The Creation of Teddy Ruxpin An original prototype- Sally Neiman/CNET O.K let’s take a deeper look at Teddy Ruxpin: ![]() So you can either read with your ears by listening to the podcast or continue with the blog! It tried to advance as the technology changed and is still connected with some pretty bizarre stories and history. Teddy Ruxpin has gone through a bunch of changes and has been owned by multiple companies. It’s still a real symbol of the ‘80s and surprisingly was the best selling thing for 85-86 which is really impressive when you think of this time as the golden age of toys. It was impossible to ignore from all the commercials but I think I still thought of it like a teddy bear and I was more concerned with G.I Joe or transformers at that point. I never had a Teddy Ruxpin growing up but remember it being a huge deal. Cheese, came out in 1985 and became the best selling toy of the mid-‘80s also leading to a cartoon show. It was a combination of many unique influences from Disney to Chuck E. Teddy Ruxpin was an animatronic children’s toy that could talk, and move its eyes and mouth while telling stories. Let’s just make it 75 because My Buddy deserves at least that.Talking toys are a dime a dozen now and we take the technology for granted but which toy in the mid ’80s was the orginator? Prior to the upcoming Child’s Play series coming in October from SyFy, Chucky’s kill count sits at 74. But, it didn’t have the effect the toymakers’ thought it would and My Buddy went completely off line in the 90s’ due to poor sales. Hasbro subsidiary Playskool continued manufacturing the doll into the 1990s, while changing up his look a bit to distance the toy’s legacy away from the Child’s Play series. Whether it was the kids themselves, or parents making that association, the My Buddy toy line suffered. He did NOT want that thing in his room anymore and unfortunately, that same scenario rang true for many other kids as well. However, shortly after seeing the movie, we got rid of those fuckin’ nightmare inducing wads of stuffing on the fact it resembled it TOO much and it did give my brother several nightmares. My younger brother had a My Buddy doll prior to the movie coming out, as I did as well with his sister companion. ![]() Just like with Freddy, every kid in the late 80s’ early 90s’ knew all about Chucky and we closely associated the plastic terror with the My Buddy doll. Chucky was directly inspired by My Buddy- who in turn, had a hand in the down-fall of the doll. I’m eternally grateful to have such a marvelous, witty, pint-sized horror maniac in the horror movie legends roster. I’m certainly not giving the guy (Mancini) any shit. ![]() It truly was the perfect combination for creating a memorable identity for a toy while cleverly referencing the doll’s name throughout the “earworm” so much so, all kids’ would remember the name My Buddy or Kid Sister when asking for an oversized bundle of plastic and stuffing with sewn-on clothing. In which case, was most certainly the biggest selling point of this doll. And neither did his off-shoot Kid Sister either- which I TOTALLY HAD.Īnd intro the theme song that will probably be stuck in your head the rest of the day. The My Buddy doll was officially stocked on store shelves in 1985 and actually sold fairly well – ranking in eighth place officially as the top-ten selling toys for that year. Up until Hasbro launched a market campaign with a doll, directly marketed to boys as, “ A little boy’s special friend! Rough and tough, yet soft and cuddly.” The boys had their GI JOES and HE-MAN, and that seemed to be the way it just was. Although considered non-gender specific, the dolls were mostly marketed towards little girls. In the earlier part of the decade, Cabbage Patch Dolls rules the ugly doll market with a mighty fist crushing any and all competitors that stood in their creepy, cabbage-dwelling way. Also, looking at this pair side-by-side, it’s beyond obvious we know where he got his look from. But My Buddy was in itself, was inspired by the Xavier Roberts’ line. Sure, the Cabbage Patch Kids as originally stated, served as some inspiration for good ol’ Chuck. Without skipping a beat, 80s’ kids know that My Buddy jingle- and we also know without a doubt, THIS, without a doubt, is the true inspiration behind the Child’s Play franchise.
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Take a short break (Start with 5 minutes).Work on the task until the Pomodoro® rings, then put a check on your sheet of paper.The Pomodoro® Core Process to learn how to focus on your tasks.The Pomodoro® Internal Process, to learn how to develop an effective relationship with Time, our "predator".To be effective in these situations, Francesco Cirillo came up with a series of incremental processes, practices, solutions and tools which together make up the Pomodoro® Technique: In each of these situations, Time appears as a vicious predator and you answers are dysfunctional. "You should have left this task to Marc" You'll become a bottleneck for the rest of the team" While you're working in a team, and you have to reach your goals with other people, Time can show up in your mind in the shape of thoughts like: "You're doing really terrible on the book. "Sure there’s no better way of doing this kind of things?"ĭuring the week, you need to reach several different goals and Time can show up in your mind in the shape of thoughts like: "Sure you’re not forgetting about the things you need to do?" "Wouldn’t it be better to work on another task?" now? With all the things you have to do?"ĭuring the day, you need to complete several tasks and Time can show up in your mind in the shape of thoughts like: "Why don't you start working on that other project" "I think it's time to update our Facebook account." While you're working on a task, Time can show up in your mind in the shape of thoughts like: When dealing with Time, there are several situations in which it can appear as a vicious predator. The Pomodoro® Technique is not just the timer! The Pomodoro® timer is for sure the most iconic element of the technique. Is the Pomodoro® Technique just the timer? This deceptively simple tool transforms both work and home life and make us far more productive. The Pomodoro® Technique is a training programme to learn how to deal with these occurrences in a productive way in order to reach our own objectives. These kinds of occurrences are common when it comes to reaching goals under the pressure of time. ![]() We know we should focus on the task in hand, but it feels impossible with so many distractions and demands on our time. ![]() You are not alone! We all face the same problem.
I see that you have added this, but I believe it needs more settings, such as the type of blur or radius setting as well as Offset. While you are doing this, one issue is that you still miss some trending effects, such as “Rays". With the rise of CapCut being “edits”, I feel it is crucial that you keep up with this trend. However, I do feel like many things should be subject to change, respectively. ![]() I have never actively used any other video editor except for this one. Their user interface is one of the best I have seen and it is easy to navigate and use the features. They constantly improve and update their app. This app is everything I need and it is exceptional for all needs. After your video is created, you can share it across social media with one click, accruing everyone's likes, comments and attention.Īny questions about CapCut? Please contact us at Express your individuality with exclusive video editor and video maker functions. Beginners can get started with CapCut in a matter of seconds, while advanced users can enjoy all the functions they need to edit videos. Adjust the format and share with your friends on social media platforms.ĬapCut is a free all-in-one video editor and video maker application with everything you need to create stunning, high-quality videos.Custom video export resolution, HD video editor supports 4K 60fps exports and smart HDR.Extract audio, clips, and recordings from videos.Add millions of music clips and sound effects to videos.Add movie-style video filters or freely adjust video brightness, contrast, etc.Edit videos with hundreds of trending effects, including Glitch, Blur, 3D, etc.Match video content with diverse filters that are updated weekly with the latest trends.Subtitles can be added to the timeline of video tracks and can be moved and adjusted in one step.Add text to videos with different fonts and styles, choose unique text templates.Background removal: automatically remove background free of charge.Text-to-speech: apply text-to-speech in multiple languages and voices.Auto captions: automate speech recognition and subtitles in videos.The stabilizing feature keeps video footage steady.Easy to arrange and preview clips on multi-track timeline. ![]() ![]() Use the chroma key to remove specific colors from videos.Edit videos to create smooth slow-motion with the optical flow feature and speed curve tool.Keyframe video animation is available for all settings.Explore transition options with awesome effects on and between clips.Highlight the best moments with the freeze feature. ![]()
Since then, this feature has prevented unauthorized users from accessing files stored in locked iCloud accounts. The iCloud Activation Lock is a very useful feature that Apple added to its “Find My iPhone” app in 2013 with iOS 7. How to Bypass iCloud Activation Lock for Free?įirst, is it even possible to bypass the iCloud Activation Lock without spending any money? Yes, it is.
![]() Released on the Despicable Me DVD and Blu-ray. A second theatrical short film was released in 2018 with The Grinch, while another one was released in The Grinch's DVD and Blu-ray. ![]() Ī short film titled Mower Minions was released in 2016 with The Secret Life of Pets, being the first short film to be released theatrically. Three short films were released in 2015 on the Blu-ray and DVD of Minions, while one short film was released in the Blu-ray and DVD of Despicable Me 3. The Despicable Me 2 DVD and Blu-ray, released in December 2013, included another three short films. Three short films based on Despicable Me were released in December 2010 on the film's DVD and Blu-ray. Short filmsĪ total of 18 short films have been released in the franchise. Minions: The Rise of Gru debuted at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 13, 2022, and was released in the United States on July 1. ![]() Main article: Minions: The Rise of Gru Logo of Minions: The Rise of Gru.Īn eleven-year-old Gru plans to become a supervillain with the help of his Minions, which leads to a showdown with a malevolent team, the Vicious 6. It is the highest-grossing animated film franchise, the 15th highest-grossing film franchise of all time and also one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time.Ĭinco Paul and Ken Daurio, and Sergio PablosĬhris Meledandri, John Cohen, and Janet HealyĬhris Meledandri, Janet Healy, and Chris Renaud The franchise also includes many short films, a television special, several video games, and a theme park attraction. The franchise began with the 2010 film of the same name, which was followed by two sequels, Despicable Me 2 (2013) and Despicable Me 3 (2017), with a sequel, Despicable Me 4, coming on Jand by two spin-off prequels, Minions (2015) and Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022). The franchise is produced by Illumination and distributed by its parent company Universal Pictures. It centers on a former supervillain turned secret agent named Gru and his yellow-colored Minions. Despicable Me Minion Mayhem (2012–present)ĭespicable Me is an American media franchise created by Sergio Pablos. ![]() So 16psi cap makes it 263degF boiling point, which is on the extra safe side, lol, but there is a reason for it You get approx, 2.5deg increase in boiling point for each pound of pressure Your engines operating temp should be 190-220degFĥ0/50 coolant/water mix boils at 223degF with no pressure Well the higher the pressure the faster it will leak, so at 16psi, your caps rating, it will leak coolant faster after it warms up Is there any type of sealer that would seal this leak without creating problems throughout the cooling system? Continue to drive it and keep check on oil conditions for water/oil mix? Hopefully damage to the gasket would not extend to a cylinder.Ģ. Do I have any options other than these.ġ. If all of this is correct, I see big bucks for this repair. Because of the test results up to this point, I believe the bottom of the cylinder head gasket is broken/damaged to the outside of the block and not to a cylinder. There is an oil leak reward in the valley probably from the cylinder head gasket. I do not believe that the coolant is coming from the valley on the top right of the engine because I can't find any moisture even near the thermostat housing. There is a wet trail to the rear of the freeze plug about 2" and to the front of the block and cylinder head. The freeze plug is recessed into the block and there is definitely no moisture around the plug itself. The leak is on the right side of the engine directly above the first freeze plug. The pressure did fall but only slightly faster than the 20 psi test. No evidence of leak at water pump weep hole. I pressurized the system to 25 psi, spun the engine with coil disconnected. The UV Dye is safe for engine, AC or oil systems, and can not be seen without UV light so no visible marks or trailsĬheck the Overflow/reservoir hose, mine had a small crack, where it ran on top of rad, and leaked only when hot, and coolant on rad evaporated pretty fastįound my first drops of engine coolant today. UV(ultra violet) Dye, you can get UV dye kit with UV flashlight, you add the dye to the coolant and run the engine for a few days, then in the dark use the UV flashlight to see if there is a dye trail leading to the leak point. You pump up the COLD cooling system to 20-25psi and watch for pressure to start dropping, and if it does then look for the coolant leaking out and dripping to the ground You can rent a pressure tester, basically a Rad cap with a gauge and a hand pump ![]() Its most likely to be an rad/engine leak since you don't see coolant on the ground, it is not leaking until system has pressure which is after coolant gets hot, so coolant is leaking at a place where it is evaporating before it can drip to the ground In this room, look for a large boss wight that will drop the Key to the Arena. This is the room with a ton of traps that are easy to avoid if you pay attention. ![]() Use the key to open the door that was previously locked. Don’t worry about placing them in the wrong spot because it doesn’t hurt much as long as you don’t let them stack.Īfter you defeat all three bosses and place the statues, you will get three key fragments that create the Inner Sanctum Key. There are three of them that drop statues that you must place on the correct spots on the map on the Inner Sanctum. In the statue room, you must go into each door to fight the bosses. Step 1: The Inner Sanctum Screenshot by Emily Medlock You must follow a few steps in the dungeon before reaching the Godbreaker armor stele. Watch for traps that can be seen when you get close as spikes sticking out of the ground or landmines. ![]() When you reach the Arena with the Arena Champion, I suggest using the stele to teach you Arena Champion’s Armor while you’re there. The Warmaker’s sanctuary has skeletons and wights that you must deal with before reaching the Godbreaker stele. What to Expect Screenshot by Emily Medlock After all, you can’t use some recipes until you’re max-level. I’d wait until I was at least level 50 or had a few max-level thralls or friends. You don’t have to head here the first time you reach Sepermeru. The Warmaker’s Sanctuary is located at Kael’s Stronghold, northeast of Sepermeru. To learn all three Godbreaker armor types, you must enter the Warmaker’s Sanctuary dungeon. Where to Learn Godbreaker Armor Screenshot by Emily Medlock But they also transfer durability when you’re hit to your weapon, which can prove valuable when you wield a legendary. The Godbreaker Boots are the piece that gives extra carrying capacity. Godbreaker Boots Screenshot by Emily Medlock But on top of that, the leggings increase stamina gained from each tick but don’t increase the frequency of ticks. The Godbreaker Leggings grant agility weapon damage, my favorite because I love daggers and katanas. Godbreaker Leggings Screenshot by Emily Medlock So if you use strength weapons, it’s a good idea to choose the gloves before the other pieces, especially the leggings. The grips are the only piece that grants extra strength weapon damage. Godbreaker Grips Screenshot by Emily Medlock This stacks with any other health regeneration that you have. The benefit of the Godbreaker Plate is that it heals you one HP every five seconds, which cannot be interrupted by taking damage. Godbreaker Plate Screenshot by Emily Medlock This includes protection from the hot sprints and gaseous orbs (which you may see in PvP.) The helmet also grants extra stamina. The helmet’s extra benefits include protection from noxious gas and sandstorms. Godbreaker Helmet Screenshot by Emily Medlock To do that, you need to know what each piece does to make the best decision. The Godbreaker armor has great stats as a set, but getting that full set won’t be easy. Godbreaker Armor Piece-By-Piece Screenshot by Emily Medlock
Thus y=birth weight and x=gestational age. In this example, birth weight is the dependent variable and gestational age is the independent variable. We wish to estimate the association between gestational age and infant birth weight. Scenario 4 might depict the strong negative association (r= -0.9) generally observed between the number of hours of aerobic exercise per week and percent body fat.Įxample - Correlation of Gestational Age and Birth WeightĪ small study is conducted involving 17 infants to investigate the association between gestational age at birth, measured in weeks, and birth weight, measured in grams.Scenario 3 might depict the lack of association (r approximately = 0) between the extent of media exposure in adolescence and age at which adolescents initiate sexual activity.Scenario 2 depicts a weaker association (r=0,2) that we might expect to see between age and body mass index (which tends to increase with age).Scenario 1 depicts a strong positive association (r=0.9), similar to what we might see for the correlation between infant birth weight and birth length.The figure below shows four hypothetical scenarios in which one continuous variable is plotted along the X-axis and the other along the Y-axis. Graphical displays are particularly useful to explore associations between variables. Therefore, it is always important to evaluate the data carefully before computing a correlation coefficient. It is important to note that there may be a non-linear association between two continuous variables, but computation of a correlation coefficient does not detect this. A correlation close to zero suggests no linear association between two continuous variables. The magnitude of the correlation coefficient indicates the strength of the association.įor example, a correlation of r = 0.9 suggests a strong, positive association between two variables, whereas a correlation of r = -0.2 suggest a weak, negative association. The sign of the correlation coefficient indicates the direction of the association. The correlation between two variables can be positive (i.e., higher levels of one variable are associated with higher levels of the other) or negative (i.e., higher levels of one variable are associated with lower levels of the other). Ranges between -1 and +1 and quantifies the direction and strength of the linear association between the two variables. The sample correlation coefficient, denoted r, In correlation analysis, we estimate a sample correlation coefficient, more specifically the Pearson Product Moment correlation coefficient. ![]() The best examples of these games are the Paradox Interactive series of games or Starborne. The player is rarely given direct control of their people, or even their economies, but instead acts as a guiding spirit for the nation. They focus on the sweeping strategies and intrigues of running an entire empire. Grand Strategy Games are the antithesis of tactics games. This often makes them more focused upon managing small groups, rather than empires or economies. Tactics games tend to be shorter and focus on more intimate scenarios. It certainly requires long term planning, but not on a grand scale. A good example of a tactics game is the squad combat of the X-Com series. Where strategy games tend to focus on long term planning tactics games focus on shorter smaller scale engagements. Within these categories strategy games there are two important, but very different, subcategories: Tactics Games In this context we should view abstract and simulation strategy games as a statement of intent, as opposed to a hard and fast rule and many of the games we will explore will fall somewhere on the spectrum between an ambiguous strategy game and a simulation strategy game. ![]() Many simulation strategy games will be forced to make concessions to reality in order to be playable. Some abstract games, like Junta, will have a specific theme which is important to the gameplay, and even seek to build the “feel” of that theme. There Are Countless Sub-Categories of Strategy GamesĪ lot of games won’t fall perfectly into either the category of simulation or abstract. There are also some board games, such as Kriegsspiel, which will fit into this category. This does not mean that a simulation strategy game will always seek to make a game mimic real life, simply that it will attempt to be as true to life as possible.Ī large number of modern video games, such as Hearts of Iron IV, could be considered to be simulation strategy games. These are games where theme matters, and decisions are made to make the experience as true to life as possible. Simulation Strategy GamesĪre typically designed to accurately depict a scenario as closely as possible. The majority of two player board games can be considered to be abstract strategy games. Whether you believe your Knight is charging into battle, or being used to disrupt enemy supply lines it does not change the way the piece moves.Īdditionally abstract strategy games will tend to have perfect information with the elimination of chance or randomness. For example you can apply a number of themes to chess a medieval battle, dynastic politics, or managing a Kingdom, but this does not change the way the game is played. There are many different kinds of strategy games but they broadly fall into one of two categories: Abstract Strategy GamesĪbstract strategy games are typically considered to be games where the “theme” does not change the way the game is played. A player's decisions are important in determining the outcome of the game, and players are required to weigh the potential impact of multiple decisions in order to win. Strategy games are games that emphasize long term planning, analytics, and skillful thinking in order to achieve victory. In order to understand how we got to the modern hits of the day, let’s take a short journey through the history of strategy games. Our journey from simple board games to sprawling digital battles involving thousands of competitors is a long one, often entwined with important events of the past. ![]() They have been tools to sharpen our minds, ways to pass long nights, and to bond with our friends. From the ancient game of Senet to modern games like Starborne, strategy games have played an important role in human society. ![]() A new species is assigned to a genus based on its relatedness to other organisms. Scientific naming follows certain rules or conventions. When a new species is discovered, it is given a name. Nick Pyenson and colleagues discovered that the diversity of sea cow species used to be higher on Earth. The study of fossils reveals new species from the past that are now extinct. Carole Baldwin continues to encounter new species of fish. Using submersibles to study deep coral reefs, Icthyologist Dr. Terry Erwin and colleagues discovered 177 species of parasitic wasps. Jonathan Coddington and colleagues published the discovery of the largest web-spinning spider ( Nephila komaci) in the world in 2009. New species are still being discovered, for example by scientists from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. An "endemic" species occurs in a particular area and nowhere else. Scientists race to catalog species before they go extinct. Current estimates are of about 10 million species on Earth, of which only about 1.9 million have been named and catalogued. ![]() We are still learning about how many species exist and how they relate to each other and their environment. An individual of a species can reproduce successfully, creating viable offspring, only with another member of that species. Each species is a group of organisms with unique characteristics. They include bacteria, protozoa, fungi, flowering plants, ants, beetles, butterflies, birds, fishes, and large animals such as elephants, whales, and bears. Species come in all shapes and sizes, from organisms so small they can only be seen with powerful microscopes to huge redwood trees. Changes at one level can cause changes at other levels. Each is important, interacting with and influencing others. In fact, these levels cannot be separated. Scientists often speak of three levels of diversity: species, genetic, and ecosystem diversity. Biodiversity changes over time as extinction occurs and new species evolve. ![]() All species, including human beings, are intricately linked by their interactions with each other and the environments they live in.īiodiversity - short for biological diversity - is the variety of all living things and their interactions. Millions of species inhabit land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems. Wilson, the noted biologist and author who coined the term “biodiversity,” explains it as “the very stuff of life.”įor at least 3.8 billion years, a complex web of life has been evolving on Earth. Biodiversity is the extraordinary variety of life on Earth - from genes and species to ecosystems and the valuable functions they perform. |
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