![]() It’s a perfect balance that I wish was present in other games. Since the story is interwoven into the gameplay here, I would actually pay attention to it at times because I was interested in how it affected the gameplay. There is nothing too memorable about the story, but I appreciate that it has its own unique place within the gameplay. Basically, your unnamed character wanders through a post-apocalyptic world discovering new secrets about the “calamity” which was recently inflicted on it. It’s actually quite neat how he responds to your movements, from how much you’re jumping to what area you’ve just wandered into.īecause of the way the narration ties the story together, I didn’t ignore and loathe it as much as I would in other RPG’s. This narrator only talks when vital to the plot, which I appreciate. My main point of skepticism around this feature was that he would be annoying or repeat himself, but that’s never the case. How much you want to pay attention to it is up to you. In Bastion, however, the narrator provides you the story while you play. In other action RPG’s, I’ll constantly be switching from mashing the A button through story scenes and actually participating in combat. Not only does it work, but it adds a whole new layer to the gameplay experience. With all the talk of Bastion revolving around the dynamic narrator, I was actually quite skeptical that it would work. Completionists will appreciate the wide range of weapons available to unlock, as well as a New Game Plus mode to start a new adventure while keeping your weapons. You get two weapons that you can upgrade and swap out for whatever you desire, leaving an array of possibilities in combat style. ![]() Before you know it, you’re facing a horde of enemies and you have to figure out what weapon you need to use to defeat as many as you can, or find a way to run. The roads you walk on unfurl beneath your toes, leaving you wondering what you’re going to see next. The first thing you’ll notice is the beautiful art style, which is seemingly hand-drawn and includes a plethora of detail. Bastion is an experience through and through. This isn’t the most difficult game to play through, but that didn’t matter to me in the slightest. Once you open it up, you will find it hard to put down, as there is always something new to explore and addicting combat around every corner. ![]() Bastion is an action RPG that was released seven years ago, but with its latest release on the Nintendo Switch it feels as fresh as ever.
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Here is an old write up from Turbo Diesel Register on the history of the Getrag G360 problems and solutions. Most of the kids these days can't drive one so even if they do try to steal it chances are they cant get it going. Driving a manual is becoming a lost skill. Get it coasting in 2nd or 3rd gear and pop the clutch and you're in business.Īnd along those lines. Just make sure you park on a hill when you stop it. As long as you can turn the fuel on with a 12 valve you can bump start it. Lots of good options for not a lot of money for good cheap trucks.Īnother thing to consider with a manual is if there is ever an EMP and worst case scenario. Don has laid out the perfect template for those trucks. Heck you could even look for a 12 valve 1st or 2nd gen dodge and not have to do a swap. I kind of wished that's what I had looked for before I bought my Ford. Another awesome vehicle for this is an older suburban. ![]() Heck I paid $3750 for my crew cab long box 4x4. ![]() ![]() You can find 4x4 OBS Fords all day long for cheap. May just have to find a new housing and transfer case. Can't say for sure if the tranny is different or not but I don't think it would be. Reverse shackle kit and some super duty springs and you're only in 5-600 for the parts not including the axle. I'm just guessing cause I haven't looked into it but it shouldn't be to hard to convert to 4x4. You need all the gears when driving a big truck but it's overkill in a light duty truck. Pretty cool but super heavy and not necessary. I did watch a video awhile back of a dodge with an Eaton 10 speed in it. I think going with an older auto built up like in Square D or a manual is the best choice for simplicity and durability behind the Cummins. As stated though they are heavy and require a bunch of electronic controls. The 68RFE in the various dodges I've owned has been great. But it is a wear item obviously and you have to factor that into your equation.Īllisons are great but so are all the transmissions in late model diesels. South Bend Clutch and Valair are two of the best. Luckily there are some top notch companies making clutches for street trucks. Have to strike a balance between holding the power you have and easy engagement. Clutch selection is key in a manual though. My ZF5 is also a good choice but that would depend on what it's going in as t wouldn't make sense to source out a ford tranny to put it into a non ford. Plus they are easy to find adapters for because they were a factory option. And as always, if you need assistance in determining the correct parts for you and we would be happy to help.No manual tranny love? The NV45 are known to perform well with the Cummins. Whether you are just looking to keep transmission temperatures down with a double deep, finned transmission pan, or a full blown billet transmission, we’ve got you covered. For those that have either had a complete failure of the transmission or its simply time for an upgrade, we also offer complete transmission packages in various levels depending on the horsepower and use of the truck. However, with the ease of adding additional horsepower and the overall capability of these engines, truck owners routinely see failures prior to this mileage.įortunately, with the addition of several aftermarket upgraded components, the 47RH and 47RE transmissions can be built to handle substantially higher horsepower and larger loads, all while lasting considerably longer than the factory unit. Several years later, the 47RE was released, and again, with a stock engine and light loads, they would last for 100,000-150,000 miles. The 47RH that debuted in 1994 were adequate at best, but considering the low output of these engines, they faired relatively well at stock power levels and moderate towing. ![]() If there is one thing that could be considered to plague the Cummins powered Ram's powertrain, it has been the use of their four speed transmissions over the years. ![]() She’ll enjoy the comfort of her memory foam dog bed as it supports her joints, improves circulation, and reduces pressure points-whatever her age, weight, or shape. ![]() Supportive, luxurious Orvis Memory Foam is best for seniors or dogs with orthopedic problems, but it benefits dogs in every stage of life.Orvis dog bed fill options include our heritage Memory Foam, our innovative RecoveryZone® fill, and our durable ComfortFill-Eco™ : Try our convenient Dog Bed Selector to help narrow your search-answer a few simple questions, and we’ll show you the top-ranked beds that are perfect for your pal. 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A three-sided bolster offers security as well as room to stretch, and thus satisfies most dog sleeping styles. Dogs who seek a secure, protected space may prefer a wraparound bed, but dogs who enjoy ‘sprawling’ often favor a pillow-style or platform bed. ![]() Let your dog’s sleep style lead you to the ideal bed design for her. What Type of Bed Should I Choose for My Dog’s Sleeping Style? Our collection of dog beds includes a variety of dimensions, shapes, patterns, and materials, so you can find the best option for your beloved companion. It’s where she takes her most treasured toys, where she goes when she needs a safe place to regroup-she may even stand sentinel over the house from her bed, a truth you’ll know the instant the doorbell rings. ![]() Not only is your dog’s bed an important accessory, but it’s also an essential part of her routine. We're dog people, so we recognize one size dog bed won't fit all. Orvis makes the best dog beds for dogs of all stripes, from chewers and diggers to nesters and chin-resters. The Best Dog Beds for Your Cherished Companion Bleed and drones do not stack Ruin.Īs mentioned earlier the Heretic has negative health regeneration. The cooldown of this ability is 8 seconds (+8 per stack). This does 300% damage plus 120% damage per stack of Ruin. Activating the ability will detonate all stacks (for all enemies that have them), regardless of where the enemies that have the stacks are (ability hits through walls with unlimited range). This is a 10 second window (+10 per stack) before the stacks disappear. Dealing damage while the ability is off cooldown has a chance to apply Ruin stacks. This ability is unique as it has a passive effect called ruin.
![]() I haven’t had time to check the beta V5 yet, but I’ll try to check it later this week.Understandably, these compatibility problems, coupled with a shoddy launch full of bugs, and even some computers outright bricking, led to users taking to the internet and publicly calling out Apple. Note: This fix applies to Bluestacks version 4. I’ll dig a little deeper when I have more time. I didn’t do an exhaustive test, but so far, looks like this change makes the app functional again. I did a quick check of the latest version of Eufy’s app, v3.3.1_1058(US), and live view and the functions that I tested worked normally. If you go into Bluestacks settings, under Engine, and change the Application Binary Interface (ABI) from the default of Auto to ARM, the latest Eufy app versions will now load and work normally. After some digging in the Bluestacks forum, turns out there is an easy fix for the white screen that prevents the app from loading. Today, I was searching the Bluestacks Reddit and found that several Android games were having the same issue. I had tried changing any of the Bluestacks settings that I thought might help, but no joy. Haven’t heard anything back from them on that ticket and assumed they were ignoring the problem. There have been 4 updates since then and I tested each one hoping that they fixed the issue. I submitted a ticket to Eufy on 7/13/21 about the fact that their latest app versions completely breaks Bluestacks functionality. They have recently made it a little harder to navigate so you will look at their ads, but the files are still clean and you can get any of the older versions of the app (or any app they host) going back more than a year. I have been using this site for about a year and haven’t had any spyware or adware when loading android app here. You can get a number of older versions of the Eufy app on. This is the latest version that will work. Note: A workaround for the issue is roll the Eufy app back to v3.0.0 964. I am posting the contents of this note on Reddit and the Eufy community as a warning to users using Bluestacks not to install the latest app version. Adding this problem to the others you can’t seem to fix is making me look for another security system vendor. I have several tickets outstanding and haven’t seen any effort to fix them. It looks to me like your rush to push out software for your new devices is making matters worse. This is the first time that the app completely failed to work. I have been using the Bluestacks app for almost a year and updating it and the Eufy app regularly when new versions come out. ![]() I changed every Bluestacks setting that I could think might have any bearing on the app, but nothing worked. When I installed the latest Eufy app and opened it on the latest version of Bluestacks, I get a completely white screen and nothing else. Since many people are forced to use this solution because Eufy has yet to produce an app for Windows desktop, you would think that you would test that solution before pushing an update out. The last app update 3.1.0_994 is completely broken when using the Bluestacks Android emulator. Seems your lack of testing has caused yet another problem with application updates. If you use Bluestacks, don’t load the latest version unless you want a big white screen and nothing else. It won’t even open when using the Bluestacks Android emulator. This is a note I sent to Eufy Support after I downloaded and installed the last application update version 3.1.0_994. ![]() Turn on “Always use my phone to place calls.” This will ensure any calls you start on your computer end up on your phone.Here are a few I recommend you set under Calls: Google will work as your assistant to send transcribed voicemails to your email. If you don’t want to disconnect altogether, you can get your voicemails transcribed. When you do that, you are able to hear a caller’s name when you pick up. For some, this might be an easy way to share daily announcements. Another neat feature is being able to record one or more professional greetings. You can turn on DO NOT DISTURB when you want all calls sent to voicemail, such as after work hours. One of the neat things about Google Voice is that you can customize the settings. When you are ready to make phone calls on the go, start with the Voice app on your smartphone. You will need to verify your phone one more time. Need to make phone calls via your smartphone? You can get the app for free via the Google Play store on your phone or iTunes. Step 4- Make Phone Calls via the Voice app on Your Smartphone Note: Phone numbers pixelated to protect privacy. Once the call connects, you will be able to have conversations via your computer’s mic/headset. You can begin making calls immediately via your web browser. Once you have selected your phone number, you will VERIFY the number you want to connect it to. Google will provide you a list of available phone numbers in your area. Make sure to use the blue SIGN IN button in the top right and again, be sure to use your personal Gmail account. If you don’t have your own Gmail account, then you may want to get one first. Be sure to login with your personal Gmail account, NOT your G Suite EDU (school/work) account. To get a Google Voice number, login with your personal Gmail account, then go online to the Google Voice website. The way to solve all these problems is get a Google Voice number based on a personal Gmail account, NOT a G Suite EDU. ![]() Some small school districts who have poor phone systems that fail may want to get an “alternate phone.” The alternate phone (using a personal Gmail account) is one that works even when the district’s phone system goes offline. Use these courses to get Google Educator certified. You’ll learn about more than Google Meet, as well as earn 12 CPE hours per course. Sign up for one of our Google Certified Educator certifications. How do you solve this problem? Did You Know? ![]() That’s a violation of many responsible use agreements (RUAs/AUPs). It opens you up to the charge that you are engaging in private conversations with students. Worse, if you work with older students, it is inappropriate to share that number. Have you ever had to deal with parents or guardians who couldn’t maintain a professional distance? I know I did and I was always grateful that they didn’t have my number. But her school district administrators want her to contact parents. In fact, I rely on the Should I Answer app on my phone to intercept robocallers.Ī close teacher friend keeps her students’ parents updated all the time via Seesaw but COVID-19 caught her and others off-guard during spring break. And, if spammers get hold of it, I add them to my blocked list. I’m comfortable sharing it with you because it’s not my smartphone number. That price in the United States is $0.00 per the Google Voice calling rates. This will vary from district to district, so be sure to get clarification. Some school districts are offering to provide reimbursement for phone calls since teachers have to call parents. Since it features a billing history, you can keep a record and share that with your supervisor for reimbursement. *Note: If you decide to use Google Voice, you may have to add credit to it. Only you need know that it’s not your “real” phone number. It’s also nice to be able to share your Google Voice number with strangers. It’s a boon to teachers who may need to speak to parents during the COVID-19 challenge. You can make phone calls via the Voice app on your phone or through your web browser. Google Voice is a free* to start service available to you if you have a personal Gmail account. Use Google Voice for contacts with colleagues, parents, and others from whom you would like to safeguard your personal phone number. For example, that may be Seesaw, Google Classroom, MS Teams, or another learning management system. You should adhere to your school district’s or organization’s approved communications tool. Note: Educators should avoid using Google Voice to contact students. Get another phone number at no extra cost with Google Voice. After all, what if you are at home relaxing with family and you get a phone call to your smartphone? It will feel like a personal moment, but you have to be ready to put on your professional hat. This won’t get much better as OPEC has estimated more cuts to oil production in the coming months. In fact, Asia is now the recipient of more Russian oil than ever as Europe suffers from a lack of it. China is also not about to join the sanction game. India, for example, is happy to call for peace but has not sanctioned trade with Russia and does not seem likely to.Ĭhinese President Xi Xinping said that the global food and supply chain process is a man-made crisis of politics and that sanctions should be dropped in order to stop politicians from weaponizing food and energy security. World leaders are expected to sign a statement condemning the “war in Ukraine.” It does not condemn “Russia’s war in Ukraine.” Many countries would not sign a document written thus. Leaders of the G20 Summit are gathering this week, many doing a dance between speaking of peace, trying not to step on toes, condemning Russia without condemning Russia, and speaking about clean energy. ![]() She is the first female president of Slovenia and was a former lawyer of Melania Trump. □□ Slovenian elected Natasa Pirc Musar as president this weekend. □ Pfizer and Moderna will both launch investigations into any negative health effects of their Covid vaccines. □ An NBC correspondent was suspended for filing a report about Paul Pelosi that seems to contradict the media narrative. □ Amazon is set to layoff approximately 10,000 people this week. □️ A lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis regarding migrant relocation programs was dismissed on a technicality but may still be refiled. We are live tonight at 4PM Eastern on Rumble once again. As a reminder we're still banned on YouTube for the rest of the week. ![]() Watch it here! If you support free speech, then you’ll love Rumble. □ We had a great audience on the platform Rumble for Monday’s Redacted show. The pub was named after a black dog that used to bring food to its starving owner but that dog has been canceled in the name of racial sensitivity. A 350-year-old pub in Scotland will change its name from The Black Bitch to The Willow Tree. 'The Wheel of Time' Season 2 Episode 5 Features the Return of a Harry Potter Fan Favorite Joy Behar And Sara Haines Distract Sunny Hostin With NSFW Vibrator Joke On 'The View': "Say Hello To My Little Friend"Īna Navarro Shuts Down Megyn Kelly's One-Sided Feud On 'The View': "Not Gonna Happen"Īna Navarro Defends Hunter Biden After He Is Indicted On Federal Gun Charges On 'The View': "He Was In A Very Bad Place" What Time Does 'Ahsoka' Come Out On Disney+? 'Ahsoka' Episode 5 Release Date And Time Who Plays Young Ahsoka in ’Star Wars: Ahsoka’ Episode 5? 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It can be made ahead of time and is easy to make for a crowd! Definitely trying that next time!Ĭheers to you, cheers to Emilie Eats, and cheers to mango jalapeno margaritas.This Easy Spicy Margarita recipe takes your classic marg and gives it a little extra kick with no extra effort. For more of a frozen margarita, I would use frozen mango. Leave in the seeds of the jalapeno if you want an extra spicy margarita. Simply blend fresh mango with your tequila, triple sec, jalapeno slices and ice. These mango jalapeno margaritas are so good for summertime entertainmening because it all comes together in a blender, so it’s super simple to chuck everything in a blender to make a big batch if you’re celebrating with a crowd. You’ll want to remove the seeds, unless you like your spicy margaritas suuuuuper spicy. I recommend using fresh mangos for a super sweet and juicy mango jalapeno margarita, but if you like your margaritas super icy you could also use frozen. This is a clear orange liqueur and you really can’t make a margarita without it, so these mango jalapeno margaritas are no exception. Any brand will work, so grab your favorite! If you’re not a fan, you can of course skip on it. I loooove a good salty rim, and it really balances out the sweetness in these mango jalapeno margaritas, so I highly recommend it. You’re also welcome to garnish with them! We’ll be using juice in the margaritas themselves, but also using lime wedges to prep the salt rim. No crazy garnishes or expensive obscure liqueurs necessary. This mango jalapeno margarita recipe belongs in your cocktail rotation for sure. I could never pass on a classic margarita, but I love trying new flavors. The blend of sweet mango and jalapeno heat is divine in this spicy margarita recipe. Ingredients for Mango Jalapeno Margaritas It’s also my birthday Saturday (what a weekend!), so a new spicy margarita recipe is very much called for. I’m also celebrating YOU, because without you sharing and making my recipes and commenting such nice things, I wouldn’t be where I am right now. So on this beautiful spring Thursday, I’m celebrating this website launch and what I’ve been able to create and share through Emilie Eats. My favorite feature is the recipe index: you can search my meal type, dietary preferences, and major ingredients – or some combination of those! Want to search for dinners that are gluten-free and contain mushrooms and beans? You can do that. IT’S SO COOL! ![]() We’ve optimized and tweaked everything so that being on Emilie Eats is a positive, valuable experience. I also wanted a website that would be easier for YOU to navigate. ![]() ![]() And I needed a website that reflected that. ![]() The blog isn’t a hobby anymore, it’s my job. It’s what I LOVE to do, and I hope to do it for as long as possible. It was truly just a hobby and a creative outlet for me.įast forward almost four years: sharing my plant-based recipes is still my bread and (vegan) butter. I started this blog way back in August 2015, with the intention of sharing my recipes with those who wanted to eat delicious plant-based food. Well, if you haven’t noticed already… EMILIE EATS GOT A FRESH NEW LOOK!Ĭreating this new, beautiful, way more functional website has been almost two years in the making, and I’m so excited to finally introduce it to the world (or, at least you all who read this!). What are we celebrating, you may be asking? I wish I could invite you all over for mango jalapeno margaritas so we could chat and laugh and eat and celebrate. ![]() “Preliminary results from collaborative research between the Australian National University and ACT government indicate there may be fewer gang-gangs in Canberra than was previously believed.” “While we consider the ACT to be a stronghold for the species, the gang-gang is probably one of the least understood parrots in Australia,” she said. The ACT environment minister, Rebecca Vassarotti, described the gang-gang as a “popular rascal” whose distinctive call was adored by the Canberra community. The ACT government will coordinate national recovery efforts after receiving funding from the federal government to establish a national working group. “With climate change only going to make things harder for this cold-climate bird, the government needs to step in and better protect this amazing bird and the native forests that provide essential nesting hollows in old growth trees.” “Even before the devastation of the 2019-20 fires, the species has been suffering immensely,” she said. Holly Parsons, the manager of BirdLife’s urban bird program, which includes a gang-gang cockatoo recovery project, said the organisation’s monitoring had shown steep declines in the species since the 1970s. Listing of the birds will mean developments likely to trigger a significant impact on the species must be assessed under national laws.īirdLife Australia said it was a welcome move, but the organisation was “devastated to see a bird beloved by so many people in so much trouble”. That decline was expected to continue because increased heatwaves and fire frequency as a result of the climate emergency were increasing pressure on the species across its range, with bushfires likely to reduce the amount of nesting habitat available to the birds. The bushfires affected 36% of the birds’ range, leading to an estimated further drop in numbers of 21%. The scientific committee wrote in draft advice last year that gang-gang populations had already declined by between 15% and 69% before the fires. The bird is one of several plants and animals that required assessment after the 2019-20 bushfire disaster a number of other species are also expected to be added to the threatened list. They are a common sight in Canberra, where they are often found in back yards in the inner suburbs and in nearby bushland reserves. The adult males are known for their distinctive red facial feathers. “But they do face the other pressures of climate change, a warming climate and loss of forest habitat.Gang-gangs are small, grey cockatoos found throughout south-eastern Australia. “An end to native logging in Otways points to signs of hope for the southwest population, there’s less of the factors that are pushing them to extinction in eastern Victoria and NSW. “You can see them in Anglesea and Lorne and they turn up in suburbs of Geelong,” he said. ![]() ![]() While the big population losses are occuring in the northern part of the birds range, the Otways’ population is comparatively stable, Sean Dooley said. The federal environment department lists climate change, wildfire, habitat loss and competition for suitable nesting hollows as adversely impacting the species.Ĭlimate change is heating the preferred cool climate forest habitat of the bird, which is also impacted by logging native forests, “the big old trees that have hollows”, Mr Dooley said. “Then the fires ripped through around 35 per cent of their habitat,” Mr Dooley said. The species “requires a complex suite of recovery and threat abatement actions across multiple state boundaries and involving a wide variety of land managers and other stakeholders”, the department stated.Ī decades long Birdlife Australia monitoring program had already picked up a massive drop in Gang-gang numbers prior to the 2019 bushfires, up to 70 per cent across the bird’s entire range. The listing came into effect on March 2 this year and came with a federal environment department warning that no formal plan currently exists to help the species recover its dwindling numbers. “Birdlife Australia had recommended an official listing as vulnerable, but the federal environment department of threatened species – the body that looks at this – have looked into the rates of decline that have alarmed them to the extent that they think the bird should be listed in the endangered category,” Birdlife Australia’s national public affairs manager Sean Dooley said. THE Gang-gang Cockatoo has been added to Australia’s list of threatened species, listed as endangered by the federal government. |
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