Swift strikes for instant kills is what you’re aiming for as, at the end of each level, you’re graded on things such as how many times you were seen, how long it took to finish the level, etc. Actual combat, outside of the game’s challenging boss fights, should be your last resort. Blocking is key to success as the end of a combo can leave you open to enemy counterattacks. Combat revolves around a fast flurry of strikes, whether armed or not and each enemy type has their own set of moves to adapt to. If you choose to forego the stealth route, you can engage in armed or unarmed combat, though you can’t block if you choose to solely use your fists. That doesn’t mean you can’t be stealthy, you just have to be quick about it. Though make no mistake, the combat and stealth are what it’s all about, but unlike most ninja games that reward a measured, careful and slow approach to stealth, Within The Blade is about speed in all things. The game combines platforming elements, light RPG elements, and crafting into its core as well, giving you much more to play with than a simple brawler. Once you’ve started the game proper, there’s no hand-holding, just your ninja being handed a task and then taking the fight to a variety of locations across the game’s twenty-five levels. So don’t go in expecting to use dash strikes from the get-go. Though the tutorial section will give you the run-through of the gamut of your skills, in the actual campaign you’ll have to unlock them through the skill tree. Within The Blade is a side-scrolling 2D pixel game, combining light RPG elements, fast-paced and gory combat, and stealth into one package.īefore you jump into the fray, it’s a good idea to run through the tutorial at the main menu to get an idea of how the game plays and the skills you’ll need to master in order to become a blistering dealer of death. If you like your ninja games full of fast and furious stealth with a glistening barrage of visceral and violently gory combat, then developer Ametist Studios’ incredibly surprising ninja-‘em-up, Within The Blade, is definitely the vocation you should be taking up. It’s your job to take the fight to the warlord and his minions to bring peace and prosperity back to Japan. And this is where the ninja, Hideaki of the Black Lotus clan, comes in. In the vein of the best of these stories, only one man can save Japan and assassinate the warlord. So, during a civil war in the Feudal Era, one warlord takes it upon himself to strike up a bargain with some shady demonic salesmen for ultimate power and control of Japan.
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![]() But she should really be here promoting it with me and really hard for me to be doing it alone." Reception Critical response Professional ratings Review scoresĪllMusic writer Andy Kellman gave it three and a half out of five stars and called the soundtrack "an enjoyable if muddled affair" and commended the four songs covered on the new soundtrack stating "the 2012 soundtrack features faithful and decent covers of four songs from the original. I used to watch the Cinderella adaptation with her and Brandy every day after school. Jordin Sparks, who worked closely with Houston throughout the making of Sparkle, finds the release of the soundtrack to be "bittersweet." Sparks states, "I worked with my idol and that was a dream come true. Five days before the soundtrack's official release the entire soundtrack was made available to stream exclusively through Sparks' Official store and. The Sparkle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released on Jthough announced with 13 tracks, it was released with only 11 tracks. Sparkle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack takes on matters of the celebration, heartache, heartbreak and seduction with a mixture of ballads, mid- and up-tempos. Houston's other track, "His Eye is On the Sparrow", debuted only one day after the premiere of "Celebrate". and was made available for digital download on iTunes on June 5. The song premiered on On Air with Ryan Seacrest on May 21. "Celebrate" was sent to radio the week of as the first official from the Sparkle soundtrack. The soundtrack includes new songs not present in the 1976 version of Sparkle: " Celebrate", " His Eye is On the Sparrow", among others. Sparkle features songs from the original film written by soul musician Curtis Mayfield as well as new compositions by R&B artist R. The songs on the soundtrack are performed by the actors in the film, including Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Cee Lo Green, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, and others. It made its world premiere on BET's 106 & Park on June 27, 2012. The official music video for "Celebrate" was filmed on May 30, 2012. Whitney Houston's other track, " His Eye is On the Sparrow", debuted only one day after the premiere of "Celebrate". The song premiered on On Air with Ryan Seacrest on and was made available for digital download on iTunes on June 5. The soundtrack's first official lead single is the last song recorded by Whitney Houston before she died on February 11, 2012, a duet with R&B/ pop singer and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks on a song called " Celebrate". The film's soundtrack includes new recordings of four songs from the original film's soundtrack as well as new original music by Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston and Cee Lo Green. The album was released through Sony Music Entertainment's RCA Records on July 31, 2012. While it is overly dramatic and liberally serves up sloppy doses of soap opera clichés, the film also is highly watchable because of its over-the-top campiness.Sparkle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the soundtrack album for the 2012 Sony/ TriStar Pictures film Sparkle, a remake of the 1976 film of the same name. Set in the 1950's, the movie tackles racism, sexism, jealousy, and both chemical and physical abuse. And as the much put-upon Sister, McKee is convincing and earns the viewer's sympathy. Cara is a joy to listen to when she unleashes her powerful pipes. But because this movie is called Sparkle and not Sister, we know that Irene Cara's character is the one to watch. Because the men add little oomph to the outfit, the quintet becomes an all-girl trio and is renamed the redundant (and hysterical) Sister and the Sisters. There's Sister (Lonette McKee), Sparkle (Irene Cara, Fame ), and Delores (Dwan Smith), who team up with a couple of players (including a very young Philip Michael Thomas, pre- Miami Vice ) to form a singing group. Sparkle tells the rags-to-riches (and rags again, for some of the characters) tale of three sisters with gorgeous voices. Released in 1976, the low-budget movie (which is also loosely based on the story of Diana Ross and the Supremes) achieved somewhat of a cult following among fans that enjoy a good cry along with their kitsch. Actor: Philip Michael Thomas, Irene Cara, Lonette McKee, Dwan Smith, Mary Aliceīefore Dreamgirls hit cineplexes in 2006, there was Sparkle. ![]() Remove the app if you got from the Mac App Store Easy-to-follow guides to uninstall AweCleaner 2.2 for Mac 1. Unknown problem occurs when try to drag the app to the Trash, AweCleaner 2.2 bounce back to the original place.įeel frustrated and have no idea to complete the uninstallation when encounter these removing problems on Mac? Don't be so upset, here are several ways that can help you to delete the application, just choose the best way to perform the removal on your computer.You are always refused to remove the app since it is still open on the computer, but you just had exit the program beforehand. ![]() AweCleaner 2.2 cannot be totally removed on the computer. ![]()
![]() I hold myself to such a high standard that I’ll leave work with a stomach ache sometimes. My work gets better and better and I tweak things and become aware of things, and I’ll never stop. Jessica Knapik: I honestly learn with every single client I do. I have a warthog, two rats, a lynx, a racoon, a vulture, a blowfish, a frog, eagles, my dog’s head. I do have a tonne of animals though, animals make the best tattoos. Jessica Knapik: In terms of my work, it’s very delicate and girly, but for me as a person it's the harder the better – gnarly thick lines, bold, weird designs, basically I want all my tattoos to look like they’re on a man. At that time there were only a few big standout cosmetic artists, and I knew I wanted to have my own voice. ![]() I officially started as a tattoo artist in 2017, then later the same year I dreamt up AstroFrecks. I trained in brows and became certified, but my freckle work is self-taught. Machine work is way more popular in Europe and Asia, but I discovered a programme in Canada so I went and trained there. work with a microblade but I use a cosmetic tattoo machine. Jessica Knapik: Most cosmetic artists here in the U.S. I remember a funny moment my little sister was watching me get ready in the bathroom, she was only five or six, and my shirt went up and she saw my stomach tattoos, and she goes, “did they do those with a needle?” I tried my best to convince her they were temporary tattoos, but sure enough, she went and told my dad… But now she’s covered in them too. Pretty sure I hid them for as long as possible. I started getting tattoos right at 18, the earliest you’re legally allowed here. Jessica Knapik: I was always into punk and rock and roll, so I was very used to seeing them. Were you always a fan of tattoos growing up? We caught up with the artist to talk about the future of tattooing and her love of all things metaphysical. Combining her interest in astrology with her technical prowess in 2017 she launched AstroFrecks. Keen to pursue her passion, Knapik moved to Canada where she trained as a cosmetic tattooist, before moving back to the States, setting up shop in Depot Town Tattoo in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Growing up, Knapik has always had an interest in art: “I used to draw caricatures of famous people when I was little, fashion designs, animals.” She got her first tattoo aged 18 and has been covering her body in bold designs ever since. ![]() “It’s a cute, personal, secret way to connect your sign and the universe to your body,” says Knapik. On the surface, they look like regular freckles but on closer inspection, if you connect the dots, a hidden star sign will be revealed. The concept forms the basis of her latest project AstroFrecks, in which she uses semi-permanent cosmetic ink to create covert constellations of freckles in the shape of her client’s astrological sign. More than a sign of beauty, have you ever thought about how freckles can, in fact, represent a person’s metaphysical existence in the universe? Probably not… Well, Detroit born and raised tattoo artist, Jessica Knapik has. Because those small dots of pigmentation you see scattered on your skin, long disregarded as imperfections, are now rightfully seen as beautiful. Thank brands like Faux Freckle Cosmetics who have created temporary, self-applicable and realistic looking freckle make-up. Thank Instagram accounts like beautiful_girls_with_freckles, which regularly spotlights beautiful girls with beautiful freckles. Thank freckled faces Adwoa Aboah, Maeva Giani Marshall, Aleece Wilson and Salem Mitchell. ![]() Later movies would adopt the Super moniker, beginning with Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2018) which grossed more than $100 million worldwide, and is-as of June 2020- the 12th highest-grossing anime film of all time. These two movies were adapted by the Dragon Ball Super TV series, with the plotlines from the two films forming multi-episode arcs early in the show's broadcast. The second film introduced Jaco to Dragon Ball, a character which had debuted in Toriyama's spin-off manga Jaco the Galactic Patrolman in 2013. ![]() Battle of Gods was followed by Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' in 2015. Unlike the classic event circuit films, those from 2013 onwards were developed with an international theatrical release planned from the beginning by 20th Century Studios (previously known as 20th Century Fox). The film-a sequel to the original series-became the franchise's most successful at the time. The franchise returned with Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013), the first animated film since 1996, and the first produced with Toriyama's involvement. Animated revival (2013–present) Films with wide theatrical releases (2013-) 2013 Įvolution remains the only licensed live-action film, though two unlicensed films were released in the early 1990s. The rights to any further live action films are currently owned by the Walt Disney Company, after their acquisition of 20th Century Fox. However due to the film’s failure, none of these sequels were ever produced. He expressed interest in seven films in interview. A number of sequels to Evolution were planned-with lead Justin Chatwin signed on for three films. It received a 15% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average rating of 3.5/10, amid whitewashing. The film only vaguely adapted elements from the franchise and made $58 million worldwide, against a production cost of $30 million. Live-action film (2009)Ī single live-action adaptation of the series was released in 2009, Dragonball Evolution. While the majority of these films were only screened in Japan, Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler (1992) and Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn (1995) were both screened in the United States in 2006 to promote Fusion Reborn's dubbed DVD release that year. By 1996, the first sixteen anime films up until Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon (1995) had sold 50 million tickets and grossed over ¥40 billion ( $501 million) at the Japanese box office, making it the highest-grossing anime film series up until then, in addition to selling over 500,000 home video units in Japan. The first through fifth films were shown at the Toei Manga Festival ( 東映まんがまつり, Tōei Manga Matsuri ), while the sixth through seventeenth films were shown at the Toei Anime Fair ( 東映アニメフェア, Toei Anime Fea). ![]() These were generally screened back to back with other Toei films for that season as special theatrical events in Japan. These films were mostly alternate retellings of certain story arcs involving new characters or extra side-stories that do not correlate with the same continuity as the manga or TV series. These films have a running time below feature length (around 45–60 minutes each) except for the 1996 film, at 80 minutes. Seventeen films were produced in this period-three Dragon Ball films from 1986 to 1988, thirteen Dragon Ball Z films from 1989 to 1995, and finally a tenth anniversary film that was released in 1996 and adapted the Red Ribbon arc of the original series. Since 1986, there have been 24 theatrical films based on the franchise, including twenty-one anime films produced by Toei Animation, two unofficial films and one official live-action film.īackground Original run (1986–1996) Theatrical event circuit films (1986-96) 1986ĭuring the franchise's original broadcast run (1986-1997), Toei produced Dragon Ball films rapidly, often two a year to match the Japanese spring and summer vacations. Dragon Box: The Movies, a DVD box set that includes the first seventeen animated films, released by Toei Video on April 14, 2006.ĭragon Ball is a Japanese media franchise created by Akira Toriyama in 1984. ![]() Let’s temporarily isolate other Windows logicality from our mind, forget about the Start menu, Control Panel, Registry Editor, etc. If you don’t deal with them termly, issues would be generated. So there is one thing you can be sure of: too many junks will slow down your computer, and they are accumulating during the operation. Removing the useless applications from your computer is still one of the simplest ways to speed up your system, where everything lives to work, occupying part of the hardware resources including hard drive space and memory. ![]() Now go with how to correctly remove iTools (OS X). If you happen to be a newbie of Mac Computer, take the chance to learn something. This page can help you understand the basic knowledge of system maintenance, guiding you through the confusion of removal problems. If you need an Apache control panel, it may be for you.Removals on macOS are quite different from those on Microsoft Windows OS. Compared just to other native Mac OS X software, where Apache control panel options are more limited, it fares even better. It is a web control panel for Apache, well-designed and easily usable if not sleek, and it hits all of the right notes for a web master looking for a control panel. Overall, iTools does what it sets out to do. ![]() It also integrates with many other popular pieces of web software, particularly in terms of PHP compatibility, such as phpBB3, PHP-Nuke and phpMyAdmin. Its interface is well-organized without being flashy, and blends in well with other Mac software of its era. Past this learning curve, however, it does provide the ease of use it promises. Installing it alone can be difficult for a new webmaster, although this is not an issue if your webmaster provides it to you. However, it does not include a great deal of help with its functions: it is best if you already know what a name server and DNS are, what SSL and MySQL mean, and so forth. ITools is very easy to use for someone who already has a background in Apache server management, or has taken the time to research it. However, for most use cases this is not a large concern, and this particular piece of software is about as secure as can reasonably be expected. It does have some flaws common to most control panels: since you can log in via a web browser, it is vulnerable to theft of one's username and password, and an Apache server without a control panel will often be a bit more secure (and is easier to secure in general). With iTools, a user can manage their domain names, set tasks to be performed regularly (cron jobs), or set up file transfer servers. But a control panel provides the same functionality in an easier-to-swallow pill. This is possible with Apache itself, of course: many tools such as SSH exist to allow a user to do so. One of the main perks of a control panel is that you can remotely administer an Apache server without being at the machine where it's run. It is designed for use by web hosts but can be set up for and used by anyone who needs an Apache server, like an independent webmaster. Once loaded on a server, it provides a GUI for many common tasks. As the name implies, it is made for Mac OS X, and per the developers, aims to " the rock-solid reliability of Apache 2 with the ease of use of Macintosh". ITools is a free Apache server control panel and suite of tools. Softonic review A simple Apache server control panel But then again I have a dubious taste in music while playing poker I listened to this song (hauntingly relaxing) on repeat for a steady six months straight while playing online. The audio however is horrendous, as it sounds like you're playing on a broken slot machine. Nonetheless, the software runs smoothly, so it's a fine room to play poker in. But now their client looks great, although clearly borrowing a few design elements from PokerStars's client.Īnd by "borrowing a few design elements" I mean "directly copying". The WPN network (used to be called the "Yatahay Network" up until 2012) used to be a joke when it came to their poker room clients. I'm not going to publish the name of the company here, but using the information above you should be able to find out more. It's one of those companies where their website looks like it was built in the 90s, but they're reliable, so people trust them and continue to use them for wagers.Īs a result, Americas Cardroom is a reliable a option for US poker players. ![]() If Americas Cardroom is deficient in anything, it's certainly not balls.īut anyway, the parent Sportsbook has a solid reputation for payouts and honoring bets. It was then rebranded as "Americas Cardroom", and aimed it directly as the US online poker market. They bought the old DoylesRoom poker room when good ol' Doyle decided to get out of the business in 2011 (due to Black Friday). ![]() The poker room's parent company is an established Sportsbook (also serving US players), so you're not dealing with a fly-by-night poker site here. Visit Americas Cardroom Who runs Americas Cardroom? Which states do they accept players from? South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. General Wage DeterminationsĪ general wage determination reflects wage rates determined by WHD to be prevailing in a specific geographic area for a certain type of construction and does not expire. There are two types of wage determinations: general determinations and project determinations. WHD conducts surveys of local wages to determine the prevailing wage rates that are included in wage determinations. What is a wage determination?Ī wage determination is the list of basic hourly wage rates and fringe benefit rates for each classification of laborers and mechanics (“labor classification”) in a predetermined geographic area for a particular type of construction. The contractor’s prevailing wage obligation may be met by either paying each laborer and mechanic the applicable prevailing wage entirely as cash wages or by a combination of cash wages and employer-provided bona fide fringe benefits. The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage is the combination of the basic hourly wage rate and any fringe benefits rate listed for a specific classification of workers in the applicable Davis-Bacon wage determination. Department of Labor administers the DBRA. The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Examples of Related Acts include the Federal-Aid Highway Acts, the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The DBA’s prevailing wage provisions apply to “Related Acts,” under which federal agencies assist construction projects through grants, loans, loan guarantees, and insurance. ![]() The Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) applies to each federal government or District of Columbia contract in excess of $2,000 for the construction, alteration, or repair (including painting and decorating) of public buildings or public works and requires that contractors and subcontractors pay their laborers and mechanics employed under such contracts no less than the locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits for corresponding work on similar projects in the area. The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) require payment of local prevailing wages to construction workers performing work on federally funded construction projects. In fact, we designed it this way - to be as neutral, flexible, and scalable as possible to use as a kickstarter for any project.PDF Version What are the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts? You can use this UI kit in unlimited projects. We’ve thought of everything you need to design modern and beautiful UI and websites and have wrapped it into one neatly organized package. It's also the boring part in the design process! ![]() We were sick of rebuilding the same common components over and over again. We needed an “ultimate starter” kit for new freelance projects and design systems, rather than having to start from scratch each time. We tried a bunch of UI kits for Figma, but found they lacked in size, flexibility, or quality - usually all three - and we ended up having to remake all the poor-quality components. Then it becomes an asset you can use in unlimited future projects. It can 10-100x your workflow.Ī good way to frame it is to ask the question, “will this UI kit save me a few hours of work in a project?” If the answer is YES, it’s probably worth the investment. A good UI kit saves you time and money usually spent on meticulously building the same components over and over again. You don’t realize the power of a high-quality UI kit until you start using one. ![]() ![]() Good question! We used to ask this all the time. ![]() ![]() Paolo is very active in the online community and he publishes a weekly blog covering topics about 3D graphics. Paolo's experience with 3D software started in 1999, with the first public version of Blender, and then evolved to include other programs, including DAZ Studio, which he has used since version 1.0. For more than two decades, Paolo has taught all kinds of classes, from training for large corporations to live workshops about 3D graphics. His Reality software for Poser and DAZ Studio has been used for video game illustration and for the preproduction of Hollywood large budget movies such as Jurassic Park IV and Hunger Games: Catching Fire. In 2010, he founded Prêt-à-3D ( a company dedicated to bringing high-end computer graphics tools to the masses. His field of expertise is developing multiplatform applications (Mac OS and Windows) that help computer graphics artists achieve photorealistic results. ![]() He has been developing software for more than 20 years in a large series of disciplines, including IDEs (JBuilder) and 3D modeling and rendering. 1 "Quick Start Our First 3D Scene"Ģ In this package, you will find: A Biography of the author of the book A preview chapter from the book, Chapter NO.1 "Quick Start Our First 3D Scene" A synopsis of the book s content Information on where to buy this book About the Author Paolo Ciccone is a software engineer and photographer who lives in Santa Cruz, California. 1 The Complete Guide to DAZ Studio 4 Paolo Ciccone Chapter No. ![]() Even with a sport touring motorcycle, their heavy-duty steel construction does the job with confidence. Like a rear bicycle rack on steroids, these suspend your motorcycle along a vehicle's rear base (perpendicular to the direction of travel) and speak volumes to why pickup trucks remain the ultimate workhorse. If you own a vehicular power house with enough torque and suspension to buffer 400-600 lbs in rear leverage, a hitch mounted motorcycle carrier might be for you. Pros: simple, robust transportation with a near zero footprint (easy storage)Ĭons: only allows for one motorbike, prospective wear/tear on hauling vehicle's suspension Northern Tool's Folding and Heavy Duty Trailers Backed by an array of warranties targeted at individual components, it's obvious that Kendon's folding standup motorcycle trailer is worth more than it's weight in trust. ![]() Buy this folding motorcycle trailer and you'll likely never have to shop for another one again. While this stand up trailer comes at a more lavish cost than others, it's "Grade A" construction more than makes up for it. Single and multiple rail models are readily available, sporting full size tires and an independent suspension! An all American company, said chassis is hand crafted in house using domestic parts. The lightweight design of their fully balanced chassis amounts to simple mobility courtesy of industrial grade rolling casters. Kendon's answer comes in the form of an ultra-robust and foldable stand-up trailer. Regardless of square feet, no rider wants their "every so often" motorcycle trailer to occupy valuable garage/storage/work space. This next prospect actually raises the price a little. Pros: highest quality in it's class, easy to storeĬons: unsheltered/uncovered exposure, higher price range Diamond Cargo's Enclosed Motorcycle Trailers Neglect, however, might have disastrous results. New or used, whichever motorcycle trailer you invest in, be prepared to maintain it! Keeping things operable isn't all that time consuming. Licensing/certification, metallurgical condition (rust, be it visible or hidden) and wheel bearings are only a few of the issues buyers must explore. All are pull-behind motorcycle trailers ( light kit included), so you'll want to know the full extent of your vehicle's towing capabilities before deciding which one's right for you.įinding a used motorcycle trailer for sale brings about an entirely different set of concerns. Balancing total cost against manufacturing quality, some lean in a more extravagant direction but none supersede safety. In this post we look at five motorcycle trailer types which best represent their intended demographic. “There's certainly more to purchasing a motorcycle trailer than simply measuring a motorbike's dimensions and shelling out the funds.” |