![]() ![]() The controls are the same as the games that we talked about above, with pressing the left mouse button or tapping on the screen (on touch devices) allowing you to fly the bird. When the game ends, you also get the option to choose from 4 background themes! Pretty neat, if you ask me!įlappy Bird HD is another free game that brings you the Flappy Bird gaming experience on your Windows 8 device. Apart from a small ad being at the top of the screen, the game doesn’t have any more intrusions. The app mimics the theme of the original Flappy Bird game, but there is something else that I really like about this game, and that is, the game renders in full screen mode. Apart from that, it’s pretty fun to play!įlappy Bird is another free Flappy Bird alternative for Windows 8 devices. Another thing that I don’t like is that the game runs in a boxed interface instead of using up the full screen interface. Unfortunately, the game doesn’t work in snapped mode, though the screen would make you think otherwise. You can use mouse clicks or you can tap on the screen to navigate the bird through the gaps in between the pipes. The gameplay is very smooth, and the game supports touch as well as non touch controls. The objective of this game is to get to as high score as possible, without letting the bird die.įlappy Bird! is a free app that allows you to play the Flappy Bird game on your Windows 8 device. To flap the bird and navigate it, you have to use mouse clicks. ![]() When launched, the game will show advertisements on either side of the screen, and the main game itself at the centre of the screen. With absolutely same surroundings and similar pipe obstacles, the app will keep you entertained for hours. Let’s read on more about these games and how exactly they work.įlappy Birds Free is a game that is perfect clone of the Flappy Bird game. ![]() As soon as you hit the pipe, your bird dies and its game over. In this list, we talk about 5 free Flappy Bird games for Windows 8, in which you have to guide the bird through the gaps in between the pipes which serve as the obstacle to your bird. Unfortunately, it never debuted on the Windows 8 platform, but clever developers have successfully managed to release games for Windows 8 platform that clone the Flappy Bird game successfully. As birds are best known for soaring through the air, you will find a lot of cool flying games with birds in this collection. Overall, bird games can be of all sorts of genres, such as adventure games or puzzle games, so be ready for a diverse gaming experience! Do not let them turn into angry birds, choose a game and let them go for a happy flight in the air! If you want to check some other games with animals, we have lots of free animal games for you to choose from, such as dogs, cats, and even unicorns. Explore them all! Flappy bird gamesįlappy bird games are bird games that have very specific gameplay, which is based on a game from 2013 that was called Flappy Bird. The game reached unbelievable popularity, which has now inspired a whole genre of gaming. The gameplay is quite simple - there is a bird flying through the sky and you have to tap to make it fly upwards. Make sure your bird does not hit any obstacles and see how far you can get. The goal is to simply reach the highest score possible! If you like this type of gameplay, we have a whole category dedicated to online flappy bird games.The ever so popular Flappy Bird game has been taken off of the Android Play Store and iOS App Store. Online birds games are all games that have gameplay with birds. Play fun games with birds and learn to fly like one! What are bird games? From tiny hummingbirds to bald eagles and huge ostriches, there are so many birds for you to discover. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() The movie debuts on Netflix February 19 in a cloud of vape smoke. It seems like everywhere we look, theres something new to stress. Marla is an unrepentantly evil character, who just happens to run into some people who can match her viciousness in this project written and directed by J Blakeson. A Mental Health Watchlist for Self-Care that you actually want to watch. I Care A Lot marks a return for Pike to the savagery she wielded playing Amy Dunne in Gone Girl. Pike wields her vape like a weapon, constantly blowing smoke out of her nostrils like a dragon ready to plow down anyone in her path. And yet, the number one supporting player in this first look at the film, which premiered at last year's Toronto International Film Festival, is Pike's giant vape rig. Dianne Wiest is the lady with a lot of secrets she shouldn't have taken under her wing. Eiza González is her girlfriend/conspirator. Peter Dinklage appears as her threatening adversary, telling her she messed with the wrong people this time. Rosamund Pike plays Marla Grayson, the ferocious lead, a "legal guardian" who ostensibly takes care of old people, but really just sequesters them in facilities while she sells off their belongings to turn a profit. In the new Netflix comedy-thriller I Care A Lot, Rosamund Pike plays a slick grifter named Marla who tricks her way into becoming the legal guardian of elderly people, then drains their bank accounts. If you enjoy psychological twists, this film is for you.There are plenty of stars in the trailer for the upcoming Netflix release I Care A Lot. Man I’m not just gon let Sensei Lawrence disrespect me. You will be shocked by the end of the film, once karma takes its toll.Įverything about this film made my anxiety fly through the roof, but in a way where I didn’t want it to stop. TikTok video from ChefPierce (chefpierce): 'If I was in Season one of Cobra Kai. These unpredictable scenes not only play with your mind but with your emotions as well. The creators of this film not only focus on unethical practices but they also highlight the potential abuse and danger elderly patients may face. Jennifer getting trapped in a care home showed she had little power in the situation compared to Marla.Īs prideful Marla faces off with gangster Roman, the story emphasizes how you will do whatever it takes to be on top but also do whatever for your loved ones. The director also uses different settings as a way to symbolize control. Rosamund Pike and Peter Dinklage do a phenomenal job diving into their roles as desperate yet powerful beings, belonging to two totally different worlds. (Spoilers ahead.) I Care A Lot, which premiered on Netflix on Friday, February 19, follows a con woman named Marla Grayson (Rosamund Pike), who makes a living by persuading a judge to appoint her. Just as you think you have a grasp on what’s going on, things get even crazier. Throughout the film, I was shocked by the corrupt and scandalous characters. However, everything changed when she found out this old lady is secretly connected to a powerful gangster, Roman Lunyov (Peter Dinklage). With her corrupt business thriving, Marla thinks she’s hit the jackpot with her newest client Jennifer Peterson (Dianne Wiest) who’s claimed to have no living family and a whole lot of cash. The film follows the main character Marla Grayson (Rosamund Pike) who’s a money-hungry court-appointed guardian who forces her elderly clients into care homes and swindles them out of everything they have. Starring: Rosamund Pike, Peter Dinklage, Eiza Gonzlez. But her latest mark comes with some unexpected baggage. The Netflix psychological thriller “I Care a Lot” instantly attracts its audience through unpredictable twists, leaving the audience excited to see what happens next. A court-appointed legal guardian defrauds her older clients and traps them under her care. ![]() ![]() ![]() Sue is survived by Herb Braatz, brother Fordyce Searles, sister Rose Ann Simpkins, close cousins Elizabeth Robbins Eshelman, Janice Shuler Oshiro and Colleen Shuler, and several nieces and great nieces. She was predeceased by her parents, Ward and Anna Searles, and a brother, Gordon. She was an excellent seamstress and the best pie baker in the family. Sue loved card making, canning, baking, sewing and reading. Many weekends were spent at Cool Lea Campground helping her sister with the various duties of running the business. Working as a receptionist/secretary for Eastern AI and Cornell for many years, Susan also enjoyed her time as a member and in a working position in the local Weight Watchers organization. Susan married Herbert Braatz in 1984, living in a home built by her father and uncle located in Smith Valley (Alpine). Graduating from OMCS in 1972, she continued her education, earning an Associate’s Degree in Secretarial Science at Tompkins Community College. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.ĭonations in his memory may be made to The Arc of Chemung-Schuyler Fund, 203 12th St., Watkins Glen, NY 14891.īorn June 24, 1954, Susan grew up on her parents’ dairy farm. John was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Joseph Staahl. He is survived by his wife Barbara their two sons, David Frank and Jimmy Frank sister Margaret Staahl of Pennsylvania and brothers-in-law Richard (Shirley) Robbins of Florida, and J.C. Decatur St., Watkins Glen followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Army and was a life member of the Elks Lodge in Watkins Glen, and served as Past Exalted Ruler. He was owner and operator of Frank's Clothes Shop in Watkins Glen. John was born on January 25, 1931, the son of the late John J. ![]() Memorial donations may be made to the Burdett Fire Department or the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Assoc.Īge 91, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on October 23, 2022. 4) from 1pm-4pm followed by a funeral service at 4pm and interment with military honors at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. He was predeceased by his parents brother and sister, William and Diana, and cousin Frank Davis. He is survived by his loving wife, Janice Granston brother-in-law, Jeffrey (Cici) Eggersdorf special cousins, David Eggersdorf and Donna Davis special nephew Robert (Jen) Beattie special friend David Bartone and several nieces. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, Moose Club, Mechanics Club, and the VFW Post 2674. After he retired, he joined the Schuyler County Sheriff’s department and served as a Sheriff Deputy for many years. After the Navy, Ernie worked and served with the New York State Police Troop E, and retired as a Zone Sergeant. Navy during Vietnam, serving on the USS Shangri-La. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. ![]() He served as a class officer and class president. He was an outstanding athlete in basketball, football and track. The following obituary was submitted to The Odessaįile by the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, Watkins Glen.Īge 76, of Burdett, NY, passed away on October 25, 2022.Įrnie was born on in Montour Falls, NY, the son of Raymond and Eleanor (Davis) Granston.Įrnie graduated from Watkins Glen High School, Class of 1964. ![]()
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PURCHASES DO NOT INCREASE ODDS OF WINNING. ![]() Mallory delivered a speech mid-performance, directly addressing President Joe Biden and demanding justice in what the activist has called an action to prevent “us from getting comfortable.” Joined by fellow Atlanta rapper Killer Mike, activist Tamika Mallory, and actor Kendrick Sampson, Lil Baby’s performance recreated last year’s protests in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and in response to the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Rayshard Brooks, and countless others. Lil Baby performed “The Bigger Picture” with a production that made a strong call to the public emergency of police brutality. That’s why, among all the performances, Lil Baby was the most socially and politically important. However, it’s hard to overlook that the world outside the Staples Center in Los Angeles is far more convulsive than Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B’s choreography. This is totally out of whack with history.” No ‘let’s ride the subway with Sting’ montage. ![]() ![]() “Last night was the best Grammy show ever, by an absurd margin – nearly four hours focused on artists doing their own songs, every performance excellent. “They should always do the Grammys this way,” Sheffield wrote. ![]() ![]() ![]() ‘In the 1950s, Marimekko was making housecoats that were sold in the household section of department stores,’ explains Kivilinna. She was a self-avowed ‘feminist’ who also washed her hair in egg yolks and used paper bags instead of plastic ones. ‘She understood early on that everyone has to make their own happiness. ‘She had to take responsibility,’ explains Ylä-Mononen. Never having worked with prints, Vuokko agreed, and presented a bold pattern of black, white and blue stripes that had nothing to do with mosaics. Ratia was looking for a designer to copy a mosaic print she had spotted, and knew Antti had a girlfriend who was a fresh-out-of-college ceramicist. The young Vuokko had to be independent and strong, characteristics that landed her the job at Marimekko in the first place. ‘I think the death of her mother was the reason Vuokko became who she became,’ says Ylä-Mononen. As the eldest, she had to take care of her younger sister and brother while her father went out to work as a taxi driver. ‘And not just self-promotion they helped others, too.’īorn in a working-class district of Helsinki in 1930, Vuokko was 15 when her mother died of pneumonia. ‘They did so much to promote Finnish design,’ says Ylä-Mononen. The Nurmesniemis travelled the world, won prizes, threw parties, and hosted the likes of Charles and Ray Eames in Kulosaari. ‘She was the only female designer making clothing who was so famous internationally.’ Antti, too, was well known, having created the orange rolling stock for the Helsinki metro (still in use today) and furniture for the Palace Hotel on Helsinki’s waterfront. ‘Vuokko knew her value,’ Hirvonen points out. These will be a highlight of the show and will go on display in the museum’s main hall. He agreed with Charles Eames, who used to say: “Anything I can do, Ray can do better”.’ The couple had their own careers, yet Vuokko was more careful about saving samples and patterns thousands are in storage in Kulosaari, and the Design Museum owns more than 1,000 pieces from Vuokko collections. ‘Antti always had great respect for Vuokko’s creativity. ‘Their marriage was very equal,’ says Jutta Ylä-Mononen, a journalist whose biography of Vuokko was published in 2021. They were each other’s strongest critic.’ But despite their synergy, the pair rarely worked together Vuokko had her studio downtown, while Antti’s atelier was at home, in the elegant modernist house he built for them in 1975 on the upscale island of Kulosaari. ‘Antti and Vuokko also found happiness together as designers. ![]() ![]() ‘It was more than a love affair,’ describes Pirjo Hirvonen, professor emerita of fashion design at Aalto University, who has known Vuokko since the 1990s. Her career may have had its ups and downs, but Vuokko’s marriage was steadfast, lasting from 1953 until Antti’s death in 2003. ![]() ![]() ![]() Today, I forgive that.’ He will be given the Book of Good Deeds, while the sins committed by disbelievers and hypocrites will be announced before everybody. Allah Almighty will say: ‘I concealed your sins in the life of the world and never allowed this to be known to others. This conforms to the report of Sayyidna Ibn ` Umar (رض) appearing in Sahih al-Bukhari and Muslim: ‘I have heard from the Holy Prophet (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) that the believer will be drawn near his most exalted Lord when Allah Almighty will make him recall his sins one by one and will ask him if he knew that he had committed those sins. It will include deeds they have actually done, and those they were determined to do but kept them secret in their hearts and were never able to do. The verse means that Allah Almighty will make all His created beings give an account of all their deeds. ![]() This is exactly what Sayyidna ` Abdullah ibn ` Abbas (رض) has said in his well-known commentary on this verse. Taken in the general sense of the words, this verse is universal, and covers all articles of faith, modes of worship and mutual dealings (I` tiqadat اعتقادات ، ` Ibadat عبادہ and Mu` amalat معاملات ). ‘If you concealed the truth of a matter knowingly, your Lord who is all-Knowing and all-Aware, will make you account for it’ – this interpretation of the verse has been reported from Sayyidna Ibn ` Abbas, ` Ikrimah, Sha’bi and Mujahid (رض) (Qurtubi). ![]() Here, warning has been given that it is haram (unlawful) to conceal evidence. This verse is also a complement of the same subject. The earlier verse mentioned the injunction to reveal evidence and forbade its concealment. Our Lord! Condemn us not if we forget, or miss the mark! Our Lord! Lay not on us such a burden as thou didst lay on those before us! Our Lord! Impose not on us that which we have not the strength to bear! Pardon us, absolve us and have mercy on us, Thou, our Protector, and give us victory over the disbelieving folk. For it (is only) that which it hath earned, and against it (only) that which it hath deserved. (286) Allah tasketh not a soul beyond its scope. Each one believeth in Allah and His angels and His scriptures and His messengers – We make no distinction between any of His messengers – and they say: We hear, and we obey. (285) The messenger believeth in that which hath been revealed unto him from his Lord and (so do) believers. He will forgive whom He will and He will punish whom He will. ![]() (284) Unto Allah (belongeth) whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth and whether ye make known what is in your minds or hide it, Allah will bring you to account for it. (286) Laa yukalliful-laahu nafsan illaa wus’ahaa lahaa maa kasabat wa ‘alaihaa maktasabat Rabbanaa laa tu’aakhiznaaa in naseenaaa aw akhtaanaa Rabbanaa wa laa tahmil-‘alainaaa isran kamaa hamaltahoo ‘alal-lazeena min qablinaa Rabbanaa wa laa tuhammilnaa maa laa taaqata lanaa bih wa’fu ‘annaa waghfir lanaa warhamnaa Anta mawlaanaa fansurnaa ‘alal qawmil kaafireen (section 40) Surah Baqarah Last 3 Ayat Translation (285) Aamanar-Rasoolu bimaaa unzila ilaihi mir-Rabbihee walmu’minoon kullun aamana billaahi wa Malaaa’ikathihee wa Kutubhihee wa Rusulihee laa nufarriqu baina ahadim-mir-Rusulih wa qaaloo sami’naa wa ata’naa ghufraanaka Rabbanaa wa ilaikal-maseer (284) Lillaahi maa fissamaawaati wa maa fil ard wa in tubdoo maa feee anfusikum aw tukhfoohu yuhaasibkum bihil laa fayaghfiru li mai yashaaa’u wa yu’azzibu mai yashaaa’u wallaahu ‘alaa kulli shai in qadeer ![]() ![]() ![]() This path is not required for box completion, and in fact, the player will have to play through the level the normal way to collect the level's gem. The green gem opens up a path at the beginning of that level, which allows the player to skip right to the end of the level, picking up 27 lives on the way. Unlike in future titles, many of the gem paths in the original game do not pose a challenge to the player and simply lead to extra crates, for example in Jungle Rollers, Rolling Stones, Boulder Dash, Lights Out and Castle Machinery. However, those seen in levels such as The Great Gate, Upstream, Cortex Power and Jaws of Darkness are longer and contain hazards, which have since become a staple of alternate routes in the series.Ĭastle Machinery has a different type of gem path. If the player obtains all of the clear gems in the game (which also requires every colored gem), the entire path is complete, allowing the player to access the 100% complete ending. This game also exclusively features the clear gem path in the 'castoff' level, The Great Hall. Both of these levels are originally found before Slippery Climb and so the clear gem on these two levels were unavailable at first. Taking these gem paths allow the player to break the crates in areas formerly inaccessible in the level, leading to the player obtaining the clear gem in that level. For example, after obtaining the red gem from Slippery Climb, the player has access to the gem paths found on Native Fortress and Road to Nowhere. ![]() A single colored gem can unlock multiple routes. In Crash Bandicoot, gem paths are used to pick up crates in specific levels, which are a necessity to acquire the level's gem. The clear gem path exclusive to Crash Bandicoot, found on The Great Hall 2 Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back.After obtaining every gem, an FMV is unlocked. Unlike its predecessors, the gems are not obtained by breaking every crate. In Crash Twinsanity, the Colored Gems (plus a Clear Gem) are hidden in each level. In Crash Bandicoot Purple: Ripto's Rampage, the Gems are achieved by winning Bonus Rounds and breaking all of the Crates in a mini-game. In Crash Bash, all the Gems are green in color, and are achieved by winning a mini-game in the allotted time, usually with the odds against you. The Yellow Gem is absent from Crash Nitro Kart. In Crash Team Racing and Crash Nitro Kart, there is no Clear Gems, only the five Colored Gems, which are achieved by winning their respective Cups, which are unlocked by collecting all their respective Tokens. They also unlock "gem platforms" that also have a clear gem a the end. However, it has been replaced by "death platforms" (platforms with a skull) that are only accessible by not losing a life. Starting with this game, the Colored Gems are hidden, and getting through a level without losing a life is not required to achieve them. In Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, the gems are used as a power source for Dr. Crash uses the gems as a passageway to rescue Tawna. In Crash Bandicoot, the Gems are achieved by both breaking all of the crates in a level and getting through it without losing a single life. These serve as platforms or lifts to secret areas. Most gems are clear gray, but there are also Colored Gems, often found in sets of five, which usually includes a red, yellow, green, blue, and purple gem each. The Gems are always used for good, unlike the crystals, which are often attempted to be used for evil. The gems are required for completing the game, and collecting all of them often unlocks a better ending. In nearly every platform game, Crash can obtain a level's gem by breaking every Crate in that level. In most of their appearances, gems have a role in the game's story, so their purpose is different for each game. They first appear in the first game, Crash Bandicoot. Gems are one of the main collectible items in the Crash Bandicoot series. This article uses content from Wikipedia ( view authors), and falls under the compatible Creative Commons license. ![]() ![]() ![]() In order to determine if the battery is suited for a second-life application, the state of health must be assessed. This is done by charging the batteries during the day, when the sun is out, and then using the energy in the evening. The batteries help smooth the supply of renewable generation, such as solar, to meet energy demand. Stationary storage is a vital part of the renewable energy transition. While this reduced capacity is not ideal for use in an EV, it can continue to be utilized in a second-life application such as stationary storage. Similar to gasoline vehicles, an EV is expected to last between 8–15 years, at which point the battery will likely have between 70–80% of its capacity left. Knowing how much life is left in an EV battery is pretty critical for someone who is buying a used EV and for deciding if a battery should be reused, repurposed, or recycled when the EV is retired. This is a normal process that is influenced by factors such as temperature, number of cycles, and depth of discharge. As years pass, and as the batteries charge and discharge, their storage capacity begins to slowly reduce. While these batteries are revolutionary, they don’t last forever. By switching to EVs, and away from these highly polluting gasoline vehicles, a huge reduction in planet-warming emissions is possible. Transportation is a large contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Lithium-ion batteries are efficient, compact, and have a long lifespan - all factors that enable electric vehicles (EVs), which are powered by these batteries, to be a great substitute for their gasoline counterpart. ![]() ![]() ![]() When sweeping in reverse the cutting edge must be on the ground and the bristles sweep into the bucket, similar to a broom and dust pan, When sweeping in the forward direction the bristles flick material forward against a rubber flap, go over the top of the bristles and are deposited into the bucket.
![]() ![]() These libraries allow you to store your primers, keep an updated inventory, easily share with others and automatically attach primers to sequences you’re working on (annealing primers). A good software will have features like auto design, cloning, and sequencing primers, as well as a primer library for storing and reusing primers you have previously designed. ![]() Primer DesignĮvery molecular biologist understands the importance of primers for successful DNA amplification. ![]() It will make your life much easier down the line. Sequence annotation is crucial as a project progresses, so make sure that the software has a simple, organized annotation form. It’s great if there is both a manual and auto annotation option so you can choose whichever fits your needs for a specific sequence. Sequence AnnotationĪny good software for designing DNA should allow users to annotate their sequences. Cloning wizards make the process extremely easy simply drag and drop your vector and gene of choice in the wizard, and you can visualize the cloning process. Look for programs with good cloning tools and a choice of methods with which to clone your sequence. This follows the trend of seeking molecular biology software programs that allow you to perform the widest variety of tasks in one place. Here are the ten things you should look for when choosing a DNA design program, whether you end up using Genome Compiler or otherwise. While it is very useful, I thought, “wouldn’t it be easier if ONE program could do many of these tasks!?” Luckily, in the time since that list was published, new software has been developed that does! My favorite, Genome Compiler, is an excellent, free program that encompasses many of the features mentioned in the previous list, and will satisfy most of your molecular biology software needs. I recently stumbled upon this list of molecular biology software tools. ![]() |
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