![]() ![]() They even become a serial killer couple in one ending. Becomes infatuated with Karin if they treat the other companions badly.I'm a Humanitarian: And they have been for a very long time.Karma Houdini Warranty: The DLC adds an ending where Mariah can stab them so she can escape the cabin.Karma Houdini: They get away with killing and eating the guests, and potentially hooks up with Karin.Hate Sink: While Karin is the one murdering people, she’s only doing it out of desperation the protagonist, on the other hand, intentionally tricks vulnerable people into situations like this to murder and eat them.Judging by how wrinkled and green they look, the rest of the protag probably isn't a pleasant sight. The Faceless: Their face is never seen, but we do get to see their arms when they stab Karin to death.Evil Cannot Comprehend Good: Has an inability to process or even understand ordinary human feelings, such as being unable to understand why Mariah wants to avenge her friends in the DLC or why Cabbage cares about possible victims coming to the cabin.They're shaken when Karin cuts up a drugged Gregor and leaves him to pass out from shock and blood loss on the couch, especially when she says she was going to keep him alive for at least a week. Even Evil Has Standards: They let the residents leave the cabin and either kill them before they can brave the flood waters, or wait for them to fail first before fetching the body. ![]() Apparently they've been doing this for years. Big Bad: They are revealed to be Evil All Along after completing the game, as according to the extended opening, they lured the companions into the cabin to cannibalize them.The ending where Mariah kills them refers to them as an "abnormal being," but this is not elaborated on further. Ambiguously Human: Their arms are green and wrinkled, and they are heavily implied to be an immortal witch.They are implied to be a woman, since both Agata and the cupboard spirit refer to them as "Ma'am" and "she". Ambiguous Gender: The protagonist's gender is never outright revealed. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Usopp and Sanji are knocked off the Sunny by an iceberg, and encounter Salchow and Arbell. Afterwards, they are attacked by Hockera. Using the Shark Submarine, Nami and Franky find out that penguins are moving the icebergs. The Assassins Attack! The Great Battle Above the Ice Begins Their pirate flag is then stolen by a little girl's flying fish. Zoro, as usual, is lost after severing a blocking iceberg in half, and in an iceberg attack the rope attached to the Phoenix Pirate ship is severed leaving behind Luffy and Chopper. However it escapes using the Coup de Burst. The Thousand Sunny is trapped by ice by three of the assassins. ![]() The Phoenix Pirate, Puzzle, awakes after Chopper's treatment only to reveal some harsh realities on the awaiting crew. Trapped by moving icebergs, the Straw Hats try to figure a way out avoiding numerous dangers as the assassins draw closer. Shinsekai ni Shizumu Yume! Shitsui no Kaizoku Pazūru (新世界に沈む夢!失意の海賊パズール) The Dream Sinking in the New World! The Pirate of Despair, Puzzle The Accino family meanwhile pledges to collect the Straw Hats' heads. Chopper meanwhile is told by Jiro about their past of being the Phoenix Pirates under Puzzle. They escape using the Soldier Dock System, with the fishermen in tow. The Straw Hats find themselves surrounded by a fleet of Marine ships, actually illusions. ![]() Sunny in a Pinch! Roar, Secret Superspeed Mecha All things seem great until the drifting fishermen have something else in mind and set a trap for the Straw Hats. (Mostly Filler) After departing Water 7, the Straw Hats find a drifting ship with hungry and sick fishermen. Mysterious Party of Pirates! The Sunny and a Dangerous Trap ![]() ![]() ![]() Most of the kits on the market use this type of material-and for good reason. ![]() Often, this material can be too reflective, so watch out for any spill when lighting the backdrop. ![]() This stretchable, wrinkle-resistant material is quick to set up and performs exceptionally well when pulled around a frame or stretched between stands. But, even in this process, rolling up the fabric means that you’d need a larger amount of space to store it-so this lends itself again to a studio space where you can leave it at. When packing or breaking down a cotton green screen, we recommend rolling the fabric instead of folding it so there won’t be as many wrinkles or creases the next time you need it. It does, however, work well for a permanent installation in a studio where you can stretch the fabric, steam out any creases, and then set up for extended periods. This can become a recurring nightmare if you have to break down the screen, move it, or store it multiple times throughout its use. Muslin is a dense material that will absorb light, sparing you the headaches of unwanted reflected light and color spill. Small stuff like this makes green screen work so tedious if you don’t have a super-secure and reliable setup. I’ve had a few instances where the smallest crease in the paper caused a shadow to form that I didn’t notice, making the key not as great as possible. They’re also wasteful if your “screen” rips or bends or folds, you probably will have to dispose of it.įor these reasons, I suggest passing on any paper kits. These backdrops tend to be fragile, unwashable, wrinkle easily, and often reflect too much light back at the subject. Choosing the suitable fabric is crucial when lighting your scene. A material that can stretch, eliminating any wrinkles, is desirable to achieve a nice, even lighting across the screen, which is essential in post.Īnother critical factor to consider is finding a material that’s not too reflective so that you don’t encounter any hot spots, and so the screen itself doesn’t reflect back onto your subject. The shining star of the kit is the screen itself-the kind of material you choose will drastically affect your ability to effectively chroma key. We’ll cover the must-haves in this article, and for anything else chroma key-related, check out our comprehensive guide to using and shooting with a green screen. You need to know a few things before you purchase a kit. On top of the stand probably not being right, the material matters even more! When you’re looking to buy a kit for your home or studio, a simple online search will yield endless results trying to sell you a cheap curtain set, complete with stands destined to break on their first use. The green screen has become a necessity for productions of all sizes. Here are some helpful tips on finding the right green screen kit-what kind of kit you should buy, what to look for, and where to buy them. ![]() ![]() ![]() Employers with tipped workers will be subject to a minimum wage rate of $6.15. The rate for employees in Massachusetts is increasing to $14.25 until it finally reaches $15 per hour in 2023 pursuant to state law. Montgomery County is raising its minimum wage to $15.00. The increase will continue until it reaches $15 in 2025. Large employers with 15 or more workers will be responsible for an increased $12.50 minimum wage, and employers with fewer than 15 workers must pay $12.20. The state of Maryland is raising the minimum wage at different rates for large and small employers. The city of Portland will increase its non-tipped employee rate to $13.00, with the tipped employee rate increasing to $6.50. The government of Maine stipulates that the state minimum wage will increase to $12.75 for standard workers and $6.38 for tipped employees. That wage is $0.50 lower than the standard rate, bringing it to $11. Note : Employers can pay new employees over the age of 18 a “training wage” for the first 90 days of employment. Illinois does allow employers to compensate employees under the age of 18 a “youth wage,” as long as they work fewer than 650 hours in a calendar year. ![]() The 2022 rate for standard employees will be $12 and $7.20 for tipped employees. Illinois is also in the middle of a plan to raise its minimum wage, with the goal being to raise it to $15 by 2025. This increase is part of the state’s plan to raise the rate to $15 by 2026. On Septem, Florida will increase its rate to $11 for standard employees and $7.98 for tipped workers. However, a recent change to the law stipulates that this provision will expire on December 29, 2021. Note: Pursuant to current Delaware law, employers may pay youth employees under the age of 18 a rate of $0.50 less than the standard minimum wage rate for 90 consecutive calendar days. The tipped employee rate is $2.23, pursuant to Delaware legislation. The minimum wage rate in Delaware will increase to $10.50. The tipped rate is $6.38, but bartenders must be paid $8.23 for hours worked. ConnecticutĬonnecticut’s plan to raise its minimum wage to $15 continues with an increase to $14 on J. In Denver, the rate will increase to $15.87 for standard employees and $11.75 for tipped employees. The tipped employee rate increases to $9.54. Sonoma: $16.00 for large employers, $15.00 for small employersĬolorado will increase their rate to $12.56, persurant to annual increases based on the Consumer Price Index after also increasing it on January 1, 2021.Businesses in these cities will have to abide by the law that requires a higher minimum wage: There are several cities and counties in California that are also raising their rates. The state of California does not allow employers to pay a lower rate to tipped employees. CaliforniaĬalifornia’s state law will raise the minimum wage rate to $14 for small employers with 25 or fewer employees and $15 for large employers. Flagstaff city law stipulates that you may only pay tipped employees a cash wage of $3 less than the minimum wage if you can establish that the employee earned at least the minimum wage in tips for all hours worked. The Flagstaff rate will increase to $15.50. Get Started 2023 minimum wage by state ArizonaĪrizona’s rate will increase to $12.80 for non-tipped employees based on the Consumer Price Index and $9.80 for tipped employees. ![]() We’ll not only notify you when labor laws change in your area but also provide live access to certified HR experts who can answer your questions. If you have more questions about staying compliant under state minimum wage laws, Homebase HR Pro can help. Review the list below, and then navigate to our state labor law guide center to learn more about federal, state, and local laws you must follow based on your location and industry. If your state’s wage order takes place later in the year, it will be highlighted to eliminate confusion. However, a few states have stipulated that the orders won’t go into effect until later in the year. Most of the state increases go into effect on January 1. While the United States minimum wage law has not changed, 24 states, as well as many cities and counties, are raising their minimum wage orders in 2022. This rate is laid out under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and applies to businesses around the country unless state law requires a higher wage. The federal minimum wage rate that stipulates employers pay employees $7.25 an hour has not been modified since 2009. ![]() ![]() ![]() According to Richard's sources, the internal working title for this is " Counter-Strike 2," which will probably be the beta release name as well. The Source 2 engine is what currently runs Dota2, Artifact, Dota Underlords, and Half-Life: Alyx. This would likely come at a performance cost for lower-end computers of course as well. The CSGO Source 2 beta could be coming soon, based on hidden Steam updates for the Valve FPS game which hint at a public test, as rumours circle about CS2. That update should allow for higher fidelity graphics and other assets. A recent Nvidia graphics driver update indicated a new executable "csgo2.exe," which lead many to speculate it might just be an existing CS: GO update to the Source 2 engine. Will there actually be a sequel to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and if so, what will it be like?Īccording to eSports journalist Richard Lewis and his sources, the sequel is very real and, from those who requested to remain anonymous, it has been in the works for quite some time. With Source 2 lighting and particle systems, there’s an all-new look and behavior for water, explosions, fire, smoke, muzzle flashes, bullet tracers, impact effects, and more. The latest iteration in the series, Global Offensive, is still one of the most-played games on Steam, according to the new Steam Stats page. In the process, they take away a lion’s share of 500,000 USD from the prize pool. Recently, a rumor started circulating about the possibility of another installment in the wildly popular first-person shooter franchise. Team Vitality have beaten GamerLegion, 2-0 in the Grand-finals of the Paris CSGO Major 2023 and have been crowned as the champions of the last major in the history of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Powered by the enhanced Source engine, gameplay remains fast-paced as ever. Get an idea of what CS2 will look like with all the leaks and rumors. I personally think it's inevitable because of all the technical debt involved with the Source engine and the fact that skins make it really hard to make a brand new game. Counter-Strike Online 2 (CSO2) is a free Counter Strike MMOFPS licensed by. Do we ever get a CSGO Source 2 build Maybe. Make sure to tell them if you discover it.Counter-Strike has been a staple in gaming since its first release in 1999, and has been in the eSports scene in some capacity almost the entire time. A port to Source 2 would give CSGO and its developers new possibilities to improve the game. That video is pretty damn convincing that Valve is porting CSGO to Source 2. ![]() Well, it is safe to say that none of them turned out to be. Some have zero hours in both games, sometimes on smurf accounts, sometimes even unaware that they got lucky. There were a lot of rumours about CS:GO being ported over to the Source 2 engine throughout 2020. ![]() The idea is to make CSGO feel more modern and realistic, so we can expect to see a lot of. All of the potential changes above are related to the physical changes that Source 2 will add to the game. Despite Valve's claims to prioritise active accounts that recently played CS:GO and have high steam status, some users never launched CS:GO but have it in their library. In fact, Source 2 should make the game feel faster, meaning there will be changes in peeking, shooting, and pretty much anything else. If youre one of the lucky players to have been invited to the Counter-Strike 2 Limited. How to see friends that play CS Source 2 beta in Steam clientĪccording to Reddit, the invites are looking random. First, you must gain a Counter Strike 2 account to join the test beta. Make sure you are logged into Steam in your browser or use the following instruction to see it in the Steam client. Guess what, CSGO will never ever got a Source 2 update like Dota 2, its sadly that they had a CSGO SOURCE 2 Build and it was started maked 2 years ago. Valve has said very little about the enginewhich was announced in 2015 as the successor to the original Source. All you need to do is to follow that link. Still, we managed to get a peek via the game’s backend. The CS:GO community has been waiting for the Source 2 engine for a long time. ![]() Here best gameplay clips from our last playtest Watch full video with explanation here: youtu. Wonder who from your friends on Steam already enjoys the new Counter-Strike 2 limited beta test? Or maybe they don't even know they got invited? It's actually quite easy to find out. /gabefollower/status/1557790582449258496 Counter-Strike: Source 2 - First Gameplay Reveal We managed to port CSGO to Source 2 in just six months, before Valve did (sorry). ![]() ![]() ![]() I loved the futuristic style, textures and background here. This cover with Hannah John-kamen caught my eye especially. This publication was filled with culture, events, opinions and importantly for the context of this post, editorial fashion photography. On Fridays however, we are also treated to a supplement to The Evening Standard, the ES magazine. They serve as the perfect distraction for the multiple delays you’ll encounter during your journey and/or save you from actually make eye contact with your fellow passengers. In London, tube users are gifted two free newspapers a day (The Metro & The Evening Standard), which can be picked up from nearly every station on the network. But, what made a Friday commute special for me, is the free Evening Standard magazine. And in the winter, it’s the same, except everyone is also soaking wet. In the summer your face is either smushed up against the doors due to the crowds of desperate commuters fighting for space behind you, or its locked tight directly underneath a sweaty city workers’ armpit. Now, you may say, ‘this girl is crazy, the tube is a hellish nightmare at the end of the week!’.Īnd, you’d be right to say so. No, my thoughts are firmly pointed at the Friday night tube commute. I mean, who doesn’t love Friday’s? But for me, the end of the working weeks’ excitement didn’t centre around Friday night drinks in the pub (well, it sometimes did…). Why I love editorial fashion photography. “When I shot for Karan Torani in Kerela with elephants, the shoot led me to explore borderline surrealism, and I continue to interpret some form of it in various ways.” Thus Sarkar’s stint with computer-generated graphics intertwined with photography emerged.Defining that grey area between art, commerce & story-telling and why it’s so special to me. This work changed the trajectory of my work, and I started to introduce some quirk into my images, as subtly as I could.” As he continued his work in fashion, Sarkar started dabbling into surrealism. For his work with designer Suket Dhir in Jantar Mantar, Sarkar says, “I got drawn to the geometry and the scare of architecture. Having worked closely with designers like Rajesh Pratap Singh and Sanjay Garg during his initial days as a professional photographer, Sarkar wanted to develop alternative and experimental imagery to break away from the mould of commercial campaigns. ‘Self-portrait from the first lockdown.’ “I hadn't taken a proper picture of myself in nearly 12 years, and during the lockdown, had nobody else to shoot, so I started and found that I could transform myself into the strange characters in my head.” Menon Pranoy Sarkar While speaking about her work, Menon enthusiastically states, “I guess in the bigger scheme of things I want to create stories that go beyond selling clothes to put out an imagined universe very close to reality but with much more empathy and curiosity for alternative culture, with a side order of humor.” And when asked about what genre she identifies her work with, she adds humorously, “Mockumentary drama.” Menon started her career as a fine art photographer, combining mixed media and storytelling she ventured into fashion as she realized the possibilities of using fabric and drapes in ways to create characters. The sequin gloves were used in close portraits as shown in the image to emphasize the look and give an extraterrestrial vibe.” Pretika Menon That is why the stylist suggested a metallic dress combined with white balaclava and boots that gave a distant resemblance to an astronaut’s spacesuit. ![]() “This is another favorite image of mine from a recent shoot inspired by the concept, “Space.” We tried to create a fashion look based on this theme using modern trendy attire. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It’s also putting its AI to work improving the phone part of your smartphone experience. Google doesn’t limit the Pixel’s smarts to just taking better photos. Using the wide-angle lens, you’ll be able to capture 184 percent more of the scene than you could with the iPhone XS’s front camera, according to Google. Switching between the regular 8-MP lens and the wide-angle version (and its smaller f/2.2 aperture) is as simple as pressing an on-screen minus button, as if you’re zooming out (which, essentially, you are, only with a different lens). That’s all the better to capture your self-portraits - including those shots where you either want to cram in more people or show off more of the background behind you. There may be just one camera on the back of the Pixel 3, but up front, you’ll find a pair of lenses. Google has brought Night Sight to the Pixel 3 via a software update, and it's as impressive as Google promises in our testing. You have to decide if it's worth it for your needs (and hands).Another feature, Night Sight, promises to help you take better pictures when the lights are low. It's about 12% wider and 8% taller than the Pixel 3, which is considerable - but of course, you get the extra screen and battery as a benefit. So lets bring this all back together and talk about price: the. The Pixel 3 XL, on the other hand, follows the flagship trend of being really large. The Pixel 3 XL takes great photos, but the Pixel 2 XL is no slouch it spent a year at the top of the charts in image quality. It's easily manageable in one hand, and easier to slip into a pocket even with a case on it. The Pixel 3 is a bit of a unicorn amongst modern-day flagship phones, with a very compact case that's marginally smaller than the Pixel 2. The screen size differences obviously lead to changes in overall phone size. ![]() Some are willing to take that battery trade-off to have a phone they can easily use one-handed, but it isn't always worth it for everyone. However, the Pixel 3 XL can take a bit more abuse and still make it to the end of the day just fine. The Pixel 3 XL has a 12MP f/1.8 camera on the back with dual pixel phase detection autofocus and optical image stabilization. Lots of time using streaming apps or games will have you looking for a charger. The Pixel 3 can get through a day without charging, but not if you have any intense usage throughout the day. With a 17% larger battery, the Pixel 3 XL has noticeably longer battery life. The other necessary difference is battery - 2915 vs. It simply comes down to screen size and battery needs. The Pixel 3 XL also has a sizable display notch that's visually distracting for some people, and cuts into the usable space of that larger panel - even still, it has a little more room than the Pixel 2 XL, and much more than the Pixel 3. Whether you get the 6.3-inch Pixel 3 XL or smaller 5.5-inch Pixel 3, the OLED panels have been selected and calibrated to look the same. Its about 12 wider and 8 taller than the Pixel 3, which is considerable but of course, you get the extra. I specifically say screen size because Google worked very hard to make sure this year's phones have identical-looking displays. The Pixel 3 XL, on the other hand, follows the flagship trend of being really large. There are just two differences to evaluate: screen size and battery. Wi-Fi 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0 LE, NFC, GPS Released 2018, October 18 184g, 7.9mm thickness Android 9.0, up to Android 12 64GB/128GB storage, no card slot. ![]() ![]() Refills your special ability for your current GTA 5 character-Michael's Bullet Time ability, Franklin's Driving Focus, and Trevor's Red Mist.
![]() ![]() Presumably it’s a wood that doesn’t mind getting wet like Cedar, perhaps.Ībove and below from Nancy Keyes gorgeous “unkitchen,” a beautiful “unbacksplash” over the counter. This kitchen could go ANYWHERE!Īnother lip and they are making it out of wood? I wonder how that works in the sink area. I am so in love with this kitchen and it is exactly what I’m talking about when I speak of today’s Unkitchen. However, as you can see, they did do a full backsplash over the beautiful range. By the way, that lip measures 70 millimeters, or roughly 2.75 inches. However, the other extreme we can see in many of the DeVOL kitchens with only a lip in place of the traditional 18″ undercabinet backsplash. For more of her wonderful kitchen, please go here. Mary did that in her Bronxville kitchen that I helped her with. ![]() These days, however, it is not uncommon to see the kitchen backsplash run all the way from the counter to the ceiling. Some people will argue that one, and I won’t disagree when it comes to the sink and range area, a backsplash is a very good idea. What’s funny is that I’ve never lived in a home that had a kitchen backsplash. The mirrors, especially the one you can see here, are going to grab a lot of light into the kitchen, and create a bit of sparkle.Īnd, so all of this ties into my favorite kitchen backsplash. I definitely need some non-pretty stuff storage in the kitchen. Please notice that the end cabinets will have antiqued mirrors, and only the two center doors will be clear glass. I sent Paul a tweaked image of the kitchen. So, why am I bringing this up, today? Well, I told Paul I’d love to partner with them again and he said, he’d love to! Yipppeeee!!! There are also some good images of the wallpaper in this post.Īgain, my photos don’t capture how amazing they are. You can see a close-up in this post from 2018, And, also in this post after the paper was installed. The photos on the website don’t capture the beauty of the printed murals in any way. The quality of the print is so amazing, and the colors. And, from there, started The Mural Source (formerly Mural Sources) where they’ve taken his original murals and make prints of them. Of course, I will keep y’all informed as we go along.īut, breaking news!!! I got an email from the amazing Paul Montgomery, who makes the most beautiful hand-painted wall murals. Plus, I’m going to have to move out for several months. There is a LOT that will need to happen before we can begin. So, when is all of this going to commence?Īhhh, another great question. But, he’s not the most expensive either and by a substantial amount based on both of my neighbor’s quotes. He is confident, has terrific ideas, and I can tell he’s going to be terrific to work with. Rick came back a second time and spent another two hours with me going over the plans. I’ve seen numerous examples of his work and can tell that he’s meticulous in his detailing.Ħ. In addition, Rick gave references for numerous other homes in the area, he’s worked on who are all happy with the work.Ħ. Our nearby neighbors used Rick last year and loved working with him.ĥ. My super nice neighbors upstairs used Rick for various projects, including a bathroom reno in their apartment, and gave a glowing review.Ĥ. Nor, did he so much as flinch when I said, “unkitchen.”ģ. He didn’t look at me, not even once, like I had six heads. Rick, on the other hand, returned my query immediately and came over a few days later. The other contractor did come over and seemed to be in a hurry, plus I felt he was not experienced enough.Ģ. Three or Four others were contacted but didn’t get back to me. When I first began looking for a contractor around June, I did interview one other. That is a terrific question and could be a separate blog post. If you don’t have any quotes, how do you know this is the contractor you’d like to hire? And, this Tuesday, I’m meeting with him and his subs to go over the plans for quotes. I did submit dozens of drawings, photos, and a detailed description of my design to the contractor I want to hire early this month. Well, I’m happy to report there’s been positive movement on this front. Before we get into my favorite kitchen backsplash, several of you have asked what’s happening with my renovation plans. ![]() ![]() ![]() With the support of behavioral healthcare managers, we will be able to track progress and create an optimal treatment plan to improve outcomes,” says Bosco Lorio, PsyD, LPC, behavioral healthcare manager, primary care, Emory University Hospital Midtown. “NeuroFlow will expand clinical resources to patients in-between appointments that can help them explore and utilize healthy coping skills. “We want to be able to reach patients in a timely manner and bring treatment to where they are most likely to be identified as having a psychiatric problem, which is the primary care setting,” says Brandon Kitay, MD, PhD, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and director of behavioral health integration for EHC.Īs part of its mission, the CoCM is embedding licensed specialists called behavioral health care managers (BHCMs) to work in EHC primary care clinics alongside primary care clinicians to provide onsite psychotherapy and serve as liaisons with psychiatric consultants. The CoCM is part of Emory’s Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) Program, which was formed by the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences to help meet significant access demands for behavioral health services in the EHC network. The entities will seek to complement and scale Emory’s new collaborative care model (CoCM) within its primary care clinics. The collaboration will also pilot a primary care suicide prevention program. Emory Healthcare (EHC) and the Goizueta Institute Brain Health are joining forces with NeuroFlow, a behavioral health infrastructure company, to support and improve the delivery of psychiatric services for both patients and providers. ![]() |