Forspoken main characters1/14/2024 ![]() Forspoken is a fundamentally serious game that always has periodic quips and jokes. The comparison earlier between wedding and funeral music doesn't really fit because people include funny anecdotes in their eulogies and tell jokes at wakes, even if the overall tone is mournful and somber. Marvel is constantly winking at the audience and going "Isn't this ridiculous? What a silly name for a villain!" Marvel's whole thing is that there's no breathing room for any emotion or sincerity cause there's a quip within 10 seconds of anything semi-serious happening. HiFi Rush is even more Marvel-esque than Forspoken in the way it doesn't take anything seriously. Perhaps we’ll have a collective Dragon’s Dogma moment, where people might actually play the game after it’s been scorched to oblivion and realize it’s actually creatively taking some risks in this open world mindless genre and doing something legitimately unique. Everyone screaming to the high heavens how poorly she’s written, how abrasive and vulgar it all is - definitely didn’t feel like it to me. These maps are littered with little diversions and a ton of things to collect - this game has some of the best traversal, the most creativity regarding mixing in spells with combat and a really strong main character. Nothing major has changed since the old mission marker map quest design of GTA III in 2001. It’s pure insanity to me that so many people will play all these open worlds - Assassins’s Creed, Far Cry, Ghost of Tsushima, Spider-Man, Horizon, inFamous, hell maybe even a PS+ version of Days Gone - and somehow say this is the worst main character and the most dreadful open world. And it's unfortunate because a lot of people are missing out on a legitimately fun time because of it.įorspoken is legitimately awesome. Now imagine the frustration of all the misrepresentation and misinformation swirling around this game on top of that. I'm not ringing the conspiracy bells here, but the common sentiment amongst people actually playing the game is one of confusion regarding the what they have in their hands and what reviewers slammed. It has it's flaws and need of polish in spots, but the firestorm of bad WoM determined its fate and robbed it of a fair shake amongst the public and yes, the reviewers too. I couldn't manage more than 18 hours in Horizon before losing interest, where here I'm already 26 hours from just fucking around and not even up to the second boss yet. Take a look at the OT brimming with hesitant people that gave it a chance and now can't put the game down. Maybe one day you'll find it for $5 bucks or free on PS+ and realize the same thing, because unfortunately it's probably the only way any of the naysayers cemented in their bias/misconceptions will see the actual quality of the title. And it's unfortunate because a lot of people are missing out on a legitimately fun time because of it. ![]() ![]() Regardless, I think there's a nugget worth discussing, like that Austin Walker article people have been posting, about how snark can undercut emotional moments and make it seem like creators are embarrassed about what they're making (or its source material, depending), even with comedic hyperstylized media.Ĭlick to shrink.Take a look at the OT brimming with hesitant people that gave it a chance and now can't put the game down. I don't think it's as simple as just racism - explicit racism, subconscious racist bias, and differences in aesthetics/narrative genre/game genre all play into it imo. There's naturally going to be a difference in the style of dialogue and its reception. Racism is everywhere and is something we have to constantly work to unlearn, not just active bigotry.Īlso, though, Hi-Fi Rush is ridiculously cartoony and stylized, where Forspoken is going for a more photorealistic aesthetic and overall serious tone, from what I've seen of it. A lot of it is subconscious bias, even from people who are progressive. It absolutely is - this is far from the first time we've seen Black female characters in media judged way harder than other characters, the same way society loves to pile on Black women harder than other people. I think it's naive to believe that Forspoken isn't being received more harshly because of misogynoir.
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Night call live1/14/2024 ![]() ![]() Post-Election Day results leave more questions than answers as Congress’ control still hangs in the balance Incoming results over the next few days are in some key races that will determine which party controls both chambers of Congressĭonald Trump threw even more shade at Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday as the Florida Republican continues to garner national support and popularity within the GOP – poising him for a future presidential run. Results will continue to filter in across the country through the end of the week – and some are warning results won’t be known until next week. The results of the Senate race could be key in taking control of the Senate. Georgia campaigns are now preparing for a potential December runoff in the Senate race between Senator Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker as neither candidate has earned the 50 percent needed to outright win. Surprisingly, GOP Representative Lauren Boeberts’ reelection in Colorado has turned into a nail-biting competition, with her Democratic challenger Adam Frisch only ahead by 73 votes with 97 percent of the vote tabulated. While GOP candidates are ahead in Nevada, the state will still count ballots that arrive in coming days that are postmarked November 8 or before – this favor Democrats, who are more likely to participate in mail-in and early voting. With nearly 24 hours since polls closed on Election Night Tuesday, results are still unknown in some key races that will determine which parties control both chambers of Congress.Īrizona and Nevada are still waiting to see which parties will prevail and take the Governor’s Mansions and U.S. A growing number of Americans are discontent with the state of their pocketbooks, and the GOP has tied that to Biden and Democrats' policies over the last two years.įollow along with 's live blog coverage of how last night's races play out. Republicans, meanwhile, have focused their campaigns on kitchen table issues such as the economy, inflation and rising crime rates. ![]() They've also ramped up warnings in the closing weeks that a GOP majority could pose a threat to democracy, given Donald Trump and his allies' efforts to upend his 2020 election loss. Wade and subsequent Republican-led efforts to curb abortion access. In Colorado, Trump loyalist Lauren Boebert faced a nail-biting race to keep her House seat.ĭemocrats have largely focused their campaigns on outrage over the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. The crucial Nevada Senate race is close as more votes have come through, while Arizona is counting through the night and Wisconsin is too close to call. I’m good.The midterm election results were not the 'red tsunami' the Republicans were hoping for as President Joe Biden takes credit for Democrat hold outs – and control of Congress is still up in the air.Īll 435 seats in the House of Representatives were up for grabs Tuesday night, as were 34 of the 50 Senate seats and 36 governorships - in addition to a myriad of state and local roles. I get to work with beautiful human beings and coach beautiful human beings. I’m thrilled to be here in front of all you beautiful people and I have a beautiful job. And that’s the challenge of sitting in this seat. “I never get that frustrated where I’m like, ‘Whoa, is me.’ Nah, we got some things we need to fix and we’ll fix them. “I get disappointed, but I never get down,” Ham said. Yet Ham’s view is more positive during these troubled times for the Lakers, saying things like how “blessed” he is to coach the Lakers and to live in sunny Los Angeles. The Lakers opened the season with a five-game losing streak, won two straight and now have lost four in a row. His team is in the midst of yet another losing streak and his star player left the game Wednesday because of left leg soreness, but Lakers coach Darvin Ham said his mental state is not that of, “Woe is me.”Īs a first-year coach, Ham said his spirits have been “great” despite a 2-9 record that has left the Lakers with the second-worst record in the NBA and LeBron James injured during the fourth quarter of their loss to the Clippers on Wednesday night. Jamie raskin1/14/2024 ![]() Raskin is the leader the American people need to defend our democracy and champion an effective government at this critical moment in our nation’s history,” Maloney said in a statement Thursday after the vote.ĬNN’s Shawna Mizelle contributed to this report. Reported comments by Maryland Democrat Rep. Carolyn Maloney, the current chairwoman of the Oversight panel, is leaving Congress next month after losing a member-versus-member Democratic primary to Rep. “I want to be clear: This is an investigation of Joe Biden, and that’s where the committee will focus in this next Congress.” “In the 118th Congress, this committee will evaluate the status of Joe Biden’s relationship with his family’s foreign partners and whether he is a President who is compromised or swayed by foreign dollars and influence,” the Kentucky Republican said. Comer said that there are plans to subpoena Hunter Biden. Jim Comer – the expected next chairman of the Oversight Committee – outlined a broad range of investigative targets focused on President Joe Biden and his family’s business dealings. Raskin will be in the line of defense against Republicans, who had little ability to enforce their document requests while they were in the minority but will gain subpoena power once in the majority. WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Jamie Raskin today released the following statement. Jamie Raskin received a standing ovation when he spoke during debate Wednesday over the Republican effort to overturn President-elect Joe Biden's electoral win. CNNįirst on CNN: Incoming GOP chair investigating Biden family businesses won't subpoena President BidenĪs the ranking Democrat on the Oversight panel, Raskin will become the chief House defender of the Biden administration when Republicans, who have vowed to investigate the president’s son Hunter Biden and the Biden administration, take over the chamber in the next Congress. Jamie Raskin is feeling the love after announcing his cancer diagnosis two months ago. ![]() Jim Comer speaks with CNN's Pamela Brown in a sit-down interview. Xstand signage1/14/2024
Banister babyproof1/14/2024 Think laundered clothes that haven't made their way upstairs yet. Often clutter is a byproduct of everyday home life. One way to make a safe staircase dangerous is to clutter it with toys, clothes, and other stuff that should be elsewhere. Remove (by sanding, for example) any protrusions or burrs that might snag skin or clothing. While this can be a DIY project given enough time and diligence, it might be a job best left to professionals. If your stair nosings aren't prominent enough, paint them a contrasting color and securely attach any loose railing. If tread depth is too shallow, keeping the stairs free of clutter and debris is essential. Secure or replace loose treads that can be a tripping hazard. For stairs with less than 7 feet of vertical clearance (headroom), paint the ceiling or exposed pipes a high-visibility color to make the obstructions stand out. Minimize the falling hazard of short flights of stairs by painting them a noticeably different color or installing accent lighting. ![]() While primarily focused on workplace stairs, you can use the advice for your home. Take care with accordion-style gates, which can trap your child's head, and walkers, which are risky when used at the top of stairs (via Nemours Children's Health).Īssuming you cannot rebuild or renovate your staircase, there are some measures you can take to mitigate the risks without significant construction. Use hardware-mounted gates whenever possible, as pressure gates are less solid and secure. Consider installing a doorway gate at the entry to your child's room to eliminate stairway access altogether. There are a number of helpful tips for getting the most out of your stair gate. However, the manufacturer doesn't know your particular circumstances or the arrangement of your stairs, so select a stair gate based on where you'll be installing it in the home. Follow manufacturer directions to ensure your gate anchors properly. Blueprint Joinery has a useful chart that includes foldable and roller gates for unusual stair configurations where no skirting board is present, pressure gates for doorways, and wall-mounted gates for the top and bottom of most staircases. There are a handful of different baby gate styles for various purposes. As always, check your local codes thoroughly since they might vary from the IRC standards. Handrails should go on both sides of a staircase, even though the code only requires one (via Prudent Reviews). For example, research has shown that having a landing partway up your stairs substantially reduces the likelihood of injury from a fall (via Archives of Disease in Childhood). If you're building or remodeling a home, you can certainly exceed the safety standards dictated by the code. ![]() Of course, building codes are just a baseline for construction that reduces hazards, not the final word in safety. A comprehensive home stairway inspection checklist is available online (via the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors). This Old House has one of the best overviews of IRC code, but it lacks helpful illustrations. The Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association publishes visual interpretations of building codes related to stairs and other resources for builders, including free downloads of older applicable building codes and visual guides. Since the language of building codes can be a bit impenetrable, there is no shortage of primers and explainers online (via How to Look at a House). However, is it a good enough job? Children under age five experience 46.5 injuries per 10,000 population, about three times the childhood cancer rate (via the National Library of Medicine) and slightly less than the odds of being injured in a motor vehicle accident (via WISQARS). ![]() Despite this, in 2006, only eight of the 1,808 deaths were children under the age of 15. Compare this with 842 deaths between the ages of 78 and 89, and it seems clear that people watch their kids near stairs. How much danger? There's typically over 1 million injuries per year (via the CDC). However, the Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association says that stairs in poor condition or with incorrect use are the real danger for children. Stairs are usually not so ominous if they are in good repair. We understand from common sense, experience, and tradition that stairs hold immense catastrophe potential for little ones. We may receive a commission on purchases made from links.Ĭhildproofing is evidence of our devotion to our children. Leap download1/13/2024 ![]() Close such programs before switching back to non-VR apps. Minimized or out-of-focus applications using the HMD policy flag can affect the service state. Some poses are not currently tracked reliably in head-mounted display (HMD) mode (e.g. Tracking degrades when arms are held directly away from the body (i.e. (This is a broader issue with V2 tracking that we’re constantly improving on.) Tracking performance may degrade when closely facing large reflective surfaces like white walls or infrared-reflective curtains. For now, we recommend using the free cable extender bundled with the mount to connect the controller directly to the computer. The latest version of the Oculus firmware limits bandwidth for the DK2’s built-in USB port, which harms the controller’s performance. Linux does not support background apps or onFocus callbacks Tracking may not work as well with bracelets, rings, watches, sleeves, etc Tracking quality is lower when making a fist or with only one finger extended The sphereRadius and sphereCenter functions of the Hand class are unstable when the hand is fully open Secure WebSocket (TLS) on Linux Chrome requires running with -ignore-certificate-errors (caution: this also affects non-WebSocket services)Ĭhrome on Windows 7 sometimes fails to respond to emulated touch points – to fix this, click inside the program with a mouse Run Dependency Walker and open LeapControlPanel. Images cannot be extracted from serialized framesĪvast! Antivirus can interfere with Leap Motion Service installation (disable shields to work around) Download the 32 bit (x86) version of Dependency Walker from their website here. Download the LEAP app through Google Play Store or App Store. It should point toward the distal end of the bone. Register for LEAP through to get access to the app. The workaround is to Disconnect/Reconnect the device to bring the FPS back to normal.īone direction vector points in the wrong direction. Pausing/Resuming Tracking can cause the FPS to drop. We support the image hand in robust mode, but it is not recommended to use full-on image passthrough in bright lighting / robust mode If you do decide to give it a try, please share your experience in the comments below.Resolved issue that caused tracking latency within apps to increase over timeįix for service crash after disconnecting/reconnecting in HMD modeįix for errant disk full message in App Home on Windows Ready to download openSUSE Leap 15.1? You can get an ISO of the Linux-based operating system here. Having in mind how stable, efficient and reliable Leap has become, with this release, we managed to keep the level of quality to the point that our private and Small Business users can, actually more than ever, profit from the enterprise background of an openSUSE Linux Distribution. With Leap 15, we have introduced a huge number of new features and innovations in security, performance and tool/desktop area. Haris Sehic, a member of the openSUSE community, provides the following statement.Ĭontinuity and stability are what we are providing users with Leap 15.1. The 15 series of Leap is expected to achieve an estimated 36 months of maintenance and security updates." Users of openSUSE Leap, 15.0, which was released on May 25, 2018, should upgrade to Leap 15.1 within the next 6 months. With maintenance updates, about 10 to 20 percent are contributed from the community. The security team issues fast updates for Leap 15.1. Live images of KDE and GNOME are available for simple test-driving through the live tab under the Leap distribution on ," says Douglas DeMaio, openSUSE manager.ĭeMaio further says, "Maintenance updates from both Leap 15 and updates from SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 are inherited into Leap 15.1 and are part of the release. SLE 15 enterprise users can also get the KDE version and other community tools and packages available through PackageHub. GNOME 3.26 and the Long-Term-Support version of KDE Plasma 5.12 are in both Leap 15.0 and Leap 15.1. Users can select their preferred desktop environment, configuration and workflow. "Leap offers a great variety of Linux desktops, including traditional KDE, GNOME as well as efficient Xfce. Settings for mpeg streamclip1/13/2024 ![]() ![]() You can use MPEG Streamclip to: open most movie formats including MPEG files or transport streams play them at full screen edit them with Cut, Copy, Paste, and Trim set In/Out points and convert them into muxed or demuxed files, or export them to QuickTime, AVI, DV and MPEG-4 files with more than professional quality, so you can easily import them in Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Toast 6, 7, 8, and use them with many other applications or devices. And now it is a DivX editor and encoding machine, and even a stream and YouTube downloader. "MPEG Streamclip is a powerful high-quality video converter, player, editor for MPEG, QuickTime, transport streams, iPod. I'm assuming you don't know what MPEG streamclip is. I suspect your mistaking export on your NLE for the import. THEN, export, selecting "use QuickTime conversion" then select h.264 ( or your preffered final codec.) and then the compression levels, size, etc. import using log and transfer, specifying the software to transcode your footage to (ProRes 422 is iMHO the best codec for editing from normal consumer cameras.) do all the stuff you want. So, if you were using FCP7 the steps would be.Ĭopy the raw footage onto your external drive. Your camera is recording in MP4, and THAT footage in THAT format needs to come into the edit software, is then transcoded into a codec suitable for editing, and then output in the final codec. "import" or "log and capture" or "log and transfer" when your bringing video in from your camera. "export" is usually what you do when you are outputting a video from your editing software for final use. ![]() I've scoured all the settings (of which there seem to be few) and cannot find an option to export in 4k anywhere. Then I choose Options but in the resolution drop down the only options are 1080 and 720. I read that DNxHD is a good format for editing. When exporting I choose Export to Quicktime then select Avid DNxHD. It's recorded at 3840x2160 30p using the MP4 format. I'm trying to export 4k footage from my Panasonic G7 in order to combine my clips into one video and to convert to a better format for editing. Turbo boost switcher for os x1/13/2024 ![]() Clicking on the icon will reveal a drop down menu which will show the current temperature of CPU, along with fan’s RPM. Step 3: Once the app is launched, an icon resembling a thunderbolt will appear in the status bar. This basically allows apps not signed by Apple to be run on the Mac, so try to execute “Turbo Boost Switcher.app” once again, and it should launch without any issue. If you happen to encounter an error reading, “can’t be opened because it is from an identified developer”, head over to System Preferences > Security and Privacy and check “Anyhwere”. Step 2: Once downloaded, simply extract the files from the zip package, and run “Turbo Boost Switcher.app” found in the extracted contents. Step 1: Download Turbo Boost Switcher from here. Turning Turbo Boost on or off manually is now possible thanks to a utility called Turbo Boost Switcher, using which you can enable or disable Turbo Boost at will. So if you are on the road and want an extended period of battery time out of your MacBook, disabling Turbo Boost might help you get more work done while on the go. Disabling Turbo Boost can also help increase battery life by 25%. ![]() ![]() In this case, you may want to manually disable it for some time to see if it helps cool it down. If you think your Mac’s fan noise is loud and if it’s generally heating up without much reason, it could be because of Turbo Boost which is at play. Now while Apple handling it all automatically in OS X is good and all, some users might want to have some sort of control over it. However, Apple gives you no real control over it, which essentially means you cannot turn it on or off at will. Apple has been bundling its Mac computers with Intel processors for a while now, which means the chip-maker’s Turbo Boost technology can be found in supported Mac models. Celestial air navigation1/13/2024 ![]() In addition to tables, star charts provide an aid to the navigator in identifying the navigational stars, showing constellations, relative positions, and brightness. A second group of 115 "tabulated stars" can also be used for celestial navigation, but are often less familiar to the navigator and require extra calculations.Īlthough Polaris can quickly and simply give a solution for latitude in the northern hemisphere, it can not participate in giving a position fix including longitude - it is for this reason it is excluded from the list of 57 primary navigational stars, each of which can be used to produce (in conjunction with each other, known time in relation to the prime meridian and a set of sight reduction tables) an actual latitudinal and longitudinal positional fix.įor purposes of identification, the positions of navigational stars - expressed as declination and sidereal hour angle - are often rounded to the nearest degree. ![]() The other 57 selected stars have daily positions given in nautical almanacs, aiding the navigator in efficiently performing observations on them. When navigating in the Northern Hemisphere, a simple and quick technique can be used with Polaris to determine the observers latitude or, for larger maritime vessels can be used to calculate any gyrocompass error that may exist. The star Polaris, often called either the "Pole Star" or the "North Star", is treated specially due to its proximity to the north celestial pole. Many of the selected stars were named in antiquity by the Babylonians, Greeks, Romans, and Arabs. Of the approximately 6,000 stars visible to the naked eye under optimal conditions, these selected stars are among the brightest and span 38 constellations of the celestial sphere from the declination of −70° to +89°. ![]() The selected stars for navigation are often used for sextant observations.įifty-seven navigational stars and additionally the star Polaris are given a special status in the field of celestial navigation. Vagrant story characters1/13/2024 Related What to Stream in January: Shotgun Wedding, How I Met Your Father, Teen Wolf: The Movie A self-proclaimed “rebel.” But there’s a reason doctors recuse themselves from cases that hit too close to them. Shrinkingis crafting this narrative that Jimmy is an unconventional therapist. The one storyline that hasn’t clicked yet is Jimmy’s patient Sean staying in his pool house. Luke Tennie in “Shrinking,” now streaming on Apple TV+. Having to come to terms with Parkinsons, a brain disorder, as a therapist who specializes in the brain? Ironic, and just salt in the wound for this poor guy. But we get a nice start here, with his health struggles. There’s still more to explore with him, and more of his personal life to unlock. Jimmy is almost three for three in breakthroughs with his patients, but Paul is really only having informal sessions with Jimmy and Alice. ShrinkingSeason 1 Episode 3 gives the curmudgeonly man more depth.įor one of the co-leads, we haven’t spent much time with Ford’s character yet this season. Our introduction to his character was primarily through the lens of Jimmy’s unofficial therapist. Jason Segel in “Shrinking,” now streaming on Apple TV+. This dynamic is one of the most interesting of the show, so far, and I’m excited to see more of their background as friends come to light. Williams takes the arc in stride, starting cheerfully at the top of the episode and rounding home plate in a more subdued, serious resting place.Īnd in the same way that Segel and Williams’ chemistry shines in the lighthearted scenes, it doubles down in their serious heart-to-heart. It’s a lot to take in in one half-hour episode. And then we learn that she’s cheating on her husband, but it’s actually not cheating because they’re getting a divorce. Outside of the Tia situation, in ShrinkingSeason 1 Episode 3, we learn that Gaby is married. Related Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford Join ‘Yellowstone’ Prequel ‘1923’ ![]() How can we be strong for somebody when they lose a loved one while grieving for them ourselves? In some magical way, Shrinkinglightens this heavy subject matter and doesn’t leave us feeling depressed after watching. It’s one of the more interesting topics we’ve approached so far. Jessica Williams in “Shrinking,” now streaming on Apple TV+. Since ShrinkingSeason 1 Episode 3 explores more of Gaby’s personal life, we learn that Jimmy’s wife Tia was her best friend. Their friendship is also a great way to tie into the wider theme of the show - how grief affects those around us. If they’re improvising some of their banter, I’ll be the first to give them each their flowers. If it translates from script to screen that way, kudos to the writers. Williams and Segel continue to play off each other so well. Gaby and Jimmy are the perfect dynamic duo, within their own friendship and as thorns in Paul’s side. In fact, the majority of this episode is dedicated to Jessica Williams’ Gaby and Harrison Ford’s Paul. ![]() While the Shrinking premiere centered more on Jason Segel’s character, ShrinkingSeason 1 Episode 3, focuses more attention on his colleagues. Lukita Maxwell and Harrison Ford in “Shrinking,” now streaming on Apple TV+. Paul and Alice can interact in the same space in a way that makes sense, and so can Gaby and Brian.Įven Paul and the neighbor Liz are able to make contact, and in a situation that doesn’t seem forced. It’s a unique structure for a story that’s so dependent on its main character’s work life. Rather than segregating a “work” plot and a “home” plot, Shrinkingeffortlessly blends all of the aspects of Jimmy’s life together. ShrinkingSeason 1 Episode 3, “Fifteen Minutes,” even intertwines more characters from both sides of Jimmy’s life - personal and professional. Apple TV+’s Shrinkingthird episode expands on the world it created in its two-episode premiere without losing sight of its purpose or thesis. AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |