![]() ![]() Having a single powerful team makes missions in the. : The player is required to hire soldiers, scientists and engineers to fight, research and. Also, all bases only have one radar, as unfortunately the radars upkeep cost is HUGE compared to other buildings. Was thinking I would skip radar 1st month at new base perhaps even at the home base, build a hangar and patrol with condor on any disturbances detected and by not having a huge amount of staff going into month 2 you get a bigger investment of cash and if you can soften the blow to funding theoretically a better mid game. The game gives a broad overall strategic choice of whether place all of your best troops and equipment in a single A Team, or to split your best resources over multiple teams across the world at the cost of each having less experience and equipment (as well as a higher literal monetary cost). Like with facilities, there are hiring costs and monthly salaries. A base is either a lab base or a workshop base, I was hoping this would cut down on my upkeep costs by not needing the extra living space and being able to have more bases to cover the globe better. You would want 2 foxtrots for 2nd month (400k) or radar at new base (250k) or should you wait 3rd month (corvettes) to get foxtrot? The release date has not yet been announced. In 2015, the same studio announced their intent to develop Xenonauts 2. So the question then is would you hire the scientists first month or wait to balloon on 2nd month? the reason I'm pondering this is because I am trying to come up with a way of keeping the funding from downward spiraling in earlier months ASAP. Xenonauts is a strategy game through which you control a multi-national military organization defending a Cold War-era Earth from alien invasion, using small squads of persistent soldiers to eliminate the extraterrestrials and recover their technology in turn-based ground combat. Missions range from capturing crashed UFOs or alien bases to defending cities (or even Xenonaut facilities) against alien attack. Xenonauts is a strategy turn-based video game developed and published by Goldhawk Interactive. I've found 45 can exhaust topics to fast and leave them idle, so I was thinking 30 scientists and 30 engineers with 10 troops (70 total) at the main base seems to be the ideal amount.Īnd even still say you make radar array, living quarters, a workshop, medical facility, garage, workshop and another lab and make a new base this would leave you with 350k. ![]()
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![]() This house is mine!’ …This is the elegant art of feminine conflict.” Such is the backstory behind Rose & Camellia by Nigoro, one of the most unusually entertaining flash games I’ve ever played. The entire game is basically one big bitch-slapping fest, as the player uses the mouse to smack and evade the evil, aristocratic women who would rob Reiko of her inheritance. Rose & Camellia consists of hilariously lowbrow gameplay wrapped around a uniquely highbrow plot - in other words, you should play it right now. ![]() Or, as always, hit the jump and listen to me spooge about the rest of the game.Īs said before the jump, my favorite thing about R&C is the hilarious dichotomy between the straight-faced Jane Eyre-esque narrative (the sort we never, ever see in videogames) and the out-and-out ridiculousness of the bitchslapping gameplay. ![]() For every serious moment the game has to offer, there’s an equally absurd one to go with it: each character learns to respect Reiko after she defeats them, for instance, but the characters also get progressively less realistic (the final boss is literally a hulking, Jabba the Hutt-esque demon thing). The gameplay itself is actually really fun, in a weird way. It really just boils down to clicking one of two buttons, “attack” or “evade,” at a given time, and then whipping the mouse as fast as possible against the face of the enemy (to bitchslap) or Reiko’s back (to evade). It’s a very simple input scheme, but the reflexes it requires, and the visceral fun of speedily moving your mouse across some uptight bitches’ faces is impossible to overstate.Īdditionally, the game’s intentional adherence to some age-old gameplay cliches make the proceedings even funnier. The HUD, for instance, is way busier than it needs to be - I don’t need to see the characters’ names, nor the constant warnings that “SHE’S GOING TO SLAP YOU,” nor the level I’m on. Yet the fact that these things are there, the fact that the world of the Japanese videogame constantly intrudes on the graceful visuals and almost-serious plot, just comprises another of those wonderful little dichotomies that make Rose & Camellia so special. Also, the animations for critical hits are high-larious. “So, you play this chick who’s been screwed out of her inheritance, and she has to fight her in-laws to get the house.” Let it be known that Rose and Camellia is one of the most difficult games to recommend to a friend: just summarizing the gameplay is an exercise in utter ridiculousness. The whole game is a huge slapfighting tournament. “I don’t think we can be friends anymore.”īe careful of this, should you ever decide to recommend Rose and Camellia to your friends. Nigoro, the game’s creator (I dunno if that’s a single person using an alias, or a group) has created some other games, all of them interesting but none as hilariously fun as R&C. Lonely House-Moving is pretty cute even if the controls are pretty loose, Space Capstar II is basically just Lunar Lander with a hilariously-named protagonist, and Death Villageis a cool Lemmings-esque puzzle game. ![]() None of them give players the ability to mouse-spank an elderly, teleporting hag, however, which makes them comparatively harder to enjoy. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In normal aging, memory problems can mean you forget where you put things, or it takes you more time to remember something you learned as a young adult. The same changes that impact cognitive ability can also lead to memory problems in adults. Vocabulary, verbal reasoning, and reading abilities typically stay the same or improve with age. The good news is that not all types of cognitive function decline with age. It may be more difficult for them to concentrate, and they can become frustrated when pressured to complete a complicated task quickly. During their older years, people may need longer to solve a problem than younger people would. These age-related changes are a natural process that everyone goes through. After that, critical brain areas (such as the hippocampus, frontal, and temporal lobe) begin shrinking. Around the age of 30, the brain reaches peak development. As it does, your ability to think critically and solve problems increases. The brain continues to grow and develop during the first decades of life. Let’s look at some of the most common problems that develop with age and explore their causes. Studies have linked many psychological changes with the aging process. The Psychological Effects of Aging and Why They Occur Healthcare providers may be unable to diagnose you with a specific condition, but you may experience challenges impacting your quality of life. It’s possible to experience more subtle psychological changes when you reach an older age. There are individual differences in how aging affects the brain. ![]() Psychological changes are changes in how the brain works that impact thinking, emotion, memory, and mood. This post explores aspects of psychological aging and discusses how to cope with cognitive and mental disorders that may come with old age. Like the rest of the body, the brain changes as we progress toward old age, leading to differences in how we think and feel. What many don’t anticipate are the psychological aspects of the aging process. It’s also commonly known that older people are more prone to physical health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes. As they age, most people expect to undergo physical changes (like the development of fine lines and wrinkles and gradual loss of height). ![]() ![]() ![]() And, especially their job at their family’s taquería. The mixture of Spanish and English filling the streets. The Santos Vista neighborhood of San Antonio, Texas, is all Ander Lopez has ever known. Those will both come in separate lists shortly for triple the YA new release goodness.įinding home. This list does not include comics, and it does not include new paperbacks. They may be first in a series or later entries. ![]() ![]() Then preorder any book that strikes your fancy.Īll series books are marked with a * and are listed first below each date. Use this list less as definitive this season and more as pretty accurate with some potential changes. It is far less common now than it was even a couple of seasons ago, but I’m finding it happening still, likely with the combination of printing challenges due to paper sourcing and the long-term effects of COVID-19 (we may be “out” of the pandemic according to the government, but the pandemic is not actually over). As always, this list of new spring 2023 YA books will not be comprehensive, especially as book publication dates are still periodically shifting. That lengthy introduction is to say welcome to the spring 2023 YA book roundup. But the more these books succeed–and they do–the more we’ll see the needle continue pushing forward…if publishers aren’t being intimidated by rampant book bans on titles by BIPOC and queer creators. On par with the fact the US is nearly 40% people of the global majority and books should reflect that? Nah. This trend continues to grow, and in the world of spring 2023 YA books, it’s one that will showcase how YA is becoming more thoughtful and intentional when it comes to creating more diverse, inclusive stories. If you thought we hit “ full names in book titles” in YA prior to this seasonal roundup, you’d be wrong. ![]() ![]() ![]() Louis because there are so many more things I want to see and do there. We picked up some ice cream and made the drive to Illinois. Also, they were out of their fried corn on the cob so I am going to need one of you that are local to the area to ship me some of those please.Īnd then we were back in the car again. I took one terrible picture and dug right in… the sweet potato fries were amazing and I need their ribs again. A few of you told us to go to Pappy’s and we are beyond thankful for your recommendation. We never really stopped for meals and just had a bunch of snacks throughout the day so we were MORE than ready for a big dinner. PS Andrew’s and my wardrobe change was because my family planned to all wear BYU shirts at the museum so we changed once we saw my sister because she brought shirts for us. I will most definitely be sore today from the museum. It was great training for my hilly marathon in 4 months. I couldn’t get this picture below (a screenshot from my IG story) to be any bigger but we must have sprinted up this slide/hill a dozen times. ![]() The real miracle of the day was that we didn’t lose any of the kids…īrooke surprised me big time because she isn’t much of a daredevil but she was trying all sorts of new things. The playgrounds at this museum are just as fun for adults as they are for kids… I think my 40 year old brother ran around more and did more than all of the kids. Skye did take some good naps too so we were able to spend time with Brooke and Knox on the playgrounds while Skye slept by my mom. I hit about 8k steps just while at the museum and for a good chunk of time I was sitting with Skye feeding her while we were there. B Look at the words below and decide if each one has a positive (+) or. Bannon earlier this week was arrested and charged with money laundering and conspiracy. Also, wear comfortable shoes because you have a lot of ground to cover at this museum. Steve Bannon, Trump's chief strategist, said getting arrested was 'one of the best days' of his life. You get going down the huge slides so much faster if you are wearing spandex. PS pro tip from my brother that has been here a few times… wear as much spandex as possible ha. Whoever designed this museum is the most creative person ever. This bus is on the roof and it is hanging over the edge. They also have a 10 STORY slide so Andrew and I went on that while our kids hung out with my sis-in-law because Brooke and Knox were not tall enough for the slide. The museum has so many floors of incredible tunnels, playgrounds and things to remind me that heights kind of freak me out ) We climbed up to get to the top of this dome!Īnd we all did the ferris wheel at the top of the building. The last time we were all together was at my wedding. He is on a mission for our church in Texas. When we left Brooke told me she was so sad that places close because she wanted to stay there all night.ġ2 adults and 22 kids total. ![]() We probably only made it to 50% of the museum. It was $85 (we paid for roof access too which was amazing) for our family and we were there for a little under 8 hours. I cannot say enough good things about this place. You guys were right (in the comments the other day)… that place is UNREAL. We grabbed some breakfast and made it to the museum right when it opened. The Best Days of My Life Lyrics: Glancing through the book of my life / I get stuck in the year sixty-five / Long long hair - free from care / I fell in love at first sight / And we sang in trance. Then we packed up really quick and were out of the hotel at 8 to head over to the City Museum. George Marathon because I’ve had ice cold towels and bags of ice handed to me during that marathon and they feel like heaven. I loved their gym! They even had ice cold towels there for us and they felt so good. Louis Union hotel and it was amazing for how great of a deal we got. By taking one step at a time, one day at a time You don’t start out saying you’re going to build a wall. Andrew used Priceline for our hotel and we ended up winning the hotel gamble. Well, since our life is made up of days and since we can change the quality of our lives by changing the quality of our days, today’s post is meant to help you change your life without feeling overwhelmed. Skye also slept from 10-5 (ate at 5 and then went back to sleep) and we woke up feeling amazing so I’m sure that played a part about yesterday being so great ha.Īfter I fed Skye I was wide awake because my body was so thrilled from all of the sleep so I went down to the gym. Louis for about a day but from what we saw and ate, we loved. The family includes matriarch Irene ( Virna Lisi) and her three grown up children.I am not exaggerating about this at all-> yesterday was one of the best days of my life. The Best Day of My Life is the story of a dysfunctional family as seen through the eyes of young Chiara ( Maria Luisa De Crescenzo) who is about to receive her first communion. The Best Day of My Life (Italian: Il più bel giorno della mia vita) is a 2002 award-winning Italian drama film directed by Cristina Comencini. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In the coming months we'll be communicating these improvements out to you, to help everyone understand what the process actually is, when you can expect to hear back about feedback you've provided, and how user feedback influences the roadmap. We're currently working with our product operations team to redefine our policies and processes. There are big changes coming to our community experience later this year, and the top item on the priority list is overhauling how we intake and communicate about feature requests and product feedback. We have a lot of work to do to build up trust and transparency with this community. It's a frustrating experience on both sides. And you're right, we've not managed the product feedback conversations well for many years. We're engaging with product and engineering teams across the company to make sure we untangle the foundation to better rebuild. The host mapping feature within Zendesk was designed and implemented in a way which fundamentally relies on third-party cookies to work, and therefore eliminating our use of them is not a simple change for us to make on our own. It has taken longer than it should have to remove the reliance of third-party cookies within Zendesk and we're treating this issue internally with a very high priority. We've rolled out a similar Storage Access API solution to Firefox browsers for all customers. We resolved this by implementing the Storage Access API and had to introduce some additional steps for the login process in order to comply with Safari's implementation of the Storage Access API. We know that blocking third-party cookies is a change that's being rolled out to more and more browsers, and it previously did completely break our login page on Safari for host-mapped accounts. It's our intention and goal that this removes any issues introduced by browser restrictions on third-party cookies and cross-site requests. We are taking the time in 2021 to completely eliminate our use of third-party cookies across our platform. We've heard the concerns about how Zendesk works with browsers that block third-party cookies. Not the most elegant solution, but it's better than having to keep opening another browser specifically configured with less safe settings just to be able to access Zendesk. Once it reloads without the warning, I just turn the restrictions back on again. You can now disable the "Disable Cross-Origin Restrictions" to return Safari to its safe state, and in my case, I've been able to use Zendesk fine during that session.Ĥ) It does seem that I need to enable "Disable Cross-Origin Restrictions" each time I sign in, but that's only for that sign-in page. It should then return to the main sign-in page without the warning. It will ask you if you want to allow the site (likely something like ) to allow cookies from another domain (zendesk). After more than a year of no longer having Zendesk access due to this issue, even following the updated directions of the article above, I was able to get it working by doing the following:ġ) In Safari menu, select "Preferences" and then click on the last tab "Advanced" and select the last item in the bottom "Show Develop menu in menu bar."Ģ) When on your Zendesk login page with the "Cookies required" warning across the top of the page, select Menu > Develop > Disable Cross-Origin Restrictions:ģ) Now click on the "Continue" link in the yellow warning box in the login page. ![]() ![]() ![]() Reboot your computer after you change this setting. Select “Never Check For Updates (Not Recommended)” in the dropdown box and then click “OK”. Click the “Change Settings” link in the sidebar. Head to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update. Here are Microsoft’s official instructions for fixing the problem.įirst, open Windows Update. If the latest updates to Windows Update are installed, the process should work better. According to Microsoft, this problem occurs because Windows Update itself needs an update, creating a bit of a catch-22. Microsoft has now provided official instructions about how to fix this problem. Microsoft’s official Windows 7 installation media downloads includes SP1. This occurs even if you install Windows 7 from a disc or USB drive with Service Pack 1 integrated, which you should. This can also occur if you haven’t checked for updates in a while, even if you installed your Windows 7 system long ago. If you’re installing Windows 7 from scratch, you’ll notice that Windows Update will take a very long time while checking for updates. RELATED: Where to Download Windows 10, 8.1, and 7 ISOs Legally Windows 7: Update the Windows Update Service ![]() Give Windows Update another try and see if your problem has been fixed. When the service has restarted, you can close Command Prompt and restart Windows into normal mode. ![]() ![]() ![]() Whatever the document, Adobe Acrobat can turn it into a PDF simply by taking a photo and uploading it to Acrobat Pro DC. Adobe Acrobat Pro DCĪdobe invented the PDF format so it’s no surprise we found Adobe Acrobat Pro DC by far the best PDF editor and reader for Mac on the market.Īdobe Acrobat Pro DC is the more advanced version of Adobe Acrobat Reader For Mac (sometimes referred to as Adobe For Mac) as it lets you do pretty much anything with PDFs including editing.Īdobe Acrobat Pro DC works on both Mac and Windows PCs and allows you to create, edit and convert PDFs better than any other PDF software.Īdobe Acrobat Pro DC also works natively on Apple Silicon M1/M2 Macs which means it is optimized for the latest generation of Macs. With this in mind, here are the best PDF editors for Mac of 2023 in order of ranking. 10 Best Paperless & Document Management Tools For Mac.6 Best Ways To Sign Documents on Mac, iPhone and iPad.10 Best OCR Software For Mac To Scan PDFs.The PDF software reviewed here offer far more control and power over what you can do with a PDF on your Mac compared to free PDF software and and work on all versions of macOS including M1 and M2 chip Macs. There’s also Skim which is a basic open source free PDF reader and note taking software for Mac which is mainly designed for annotating scientific papers but can be used with any PDF document. The Safari web browser also allows you to open PDFs in your browser window but does not allow you to do anything else to it. Preview is very basic and only suitable for reading PDFs, adding passwords and filling in forms. You also have to download and install Adobe Reader first whereas Preview is free in macOS. To edit PDFs on a Mac you need to upgrade to Adobe Acrobat Pro. However, neither Adobe Acrobat Reader or Preview allow you to to fully edit PDFs other than to fill in forms and do basic edits. If you just want to open, read or fill in PDF forms for free on a Mac, you can use either Adobe Acrobat Reader or macOS Preview for free. Is There A Free PDF Editor Or Reader For Mac? However, although Preview can do basic tasks like filling-in PDF forms, signing documents and password protecting PDFs, it can’t natively edit PDF documents.Īpple Books is only useful for reading and organizing PDFs on a Mac so not suitable as a PDF editor. The only Apple software that can open and edit PDFs on a Mac are Preview in macOS and Apple Books. Automate digitization of files to go paperless and manage documents.Compare PDFs and other documents in different formats.Digitize paper documents and perform OCR scans.Secure documents by encrypting or password protecting PDFs.Convert PDFs to another format such as from PDF to Word for use in Microsoft Office.Combine multiple PDFs into one document. ![]() ![]() Some of the most common uses of PDF editing software are to: Most PDF software for Mac allow you to not only view PDFs but edit, annotate, convert and do pretty much anything you can with other document formats.įor businesses, PDF editing software can boost productivity by improving and streamlining your document management workflow. Is There A Free PDF Editor Or Reader For Mac?.Does Apple Have a PDF Editing Software?. ![]() ![]() These scores are then compared to several sets of normative data available in the manual, each representing different demographic characteristics, and conclusions can be drawn by the examiner. The major categories for these errors are omissions, distortions, perseverations, rotations, misplacements, and size errors. Second method: The number of error score, on the other hand, is calculated based on the number and type of errors made for each design. First method: The number of correct score is calculated based on an all-or-nothing approach points are awarded if the reproduction of the design matches the original. ![]() In every method except for Administration C, the original design is hidden before reproduction begins. The examinee views each design for 10 seconds, and then chooses the correct design from a multiple choice of four displays The examinee views each design for 10 seconds, and then waits 15 seconds before reproduction begins The examinee views each design and is allowed to reproduce them while viewing the designs for an indefinite amount of time The examinee views each design for 5 seconds before reproducing them The examinee views each design for 10 seconds before reproducing them ![]() These five methods are as follows: Method Type These design are used to gauge the examinee's visual perception and memory, and can be administered five different ways. The examinee is given a booklet containing 10 blank pages on which they reproduce the designs. The Benton Visual Retention Test is composed of 3 sets, or forms, of 10 designs (each 8.5 × 5.5 in.) that measure the examinee's visual and memory abilities as well as a set of alternate designs for repeated tests. The original design is shown at the top, and after a delay, the four design choices are shown and the subject is asked to choose the one that best matches the original design. The test was published in 1946, and is now currently in its 5th edition.Ī sample design used in Administration M of the Benton Test. Benton developed the test to provide a shorter assessment for immediate nonverbal memory to supplement the popular digit span test, and selected a format that was resistant to both emotional and subject-tester influence. His experiences in the treatment of servicemen who had traumatic brain injuries led to his development of the Benton Visual Retention Test. The test is untimed, and the results are professionally scored by form, shape, pattern, and arrangement on the paper.Īrthur Benton was a psychologist who worked with neurologist Morris Bender during his military assignment to the San Diego Naval Hospital. The individual examined is shown ten designs, one at a time, and asked to reproduce each one as exactly as possible on plain paper from memory. It can also be used to help identify possible learning disabilities among other conditions that might affect an individual's memory. The Benton Visual Retention Test (or simply Benton test or BVRT) is an individually administered test for people aged from eight years to adulthood that measures visual perception and visual memory. If you have any questions or feedback, you can contact us by email on or via our support forum at. ![]()
![]() ![]() Installing it on macOS and Linux devices would not be so different. The following method is a guide for installing Mozilla Firefox on a Windows computer. For Windows #ĭownload Firefox 108 64-bit (exe) offline installer (55 MB)ĭownload Firefox 108 64-bit (msi) offline installer (55 MB)ĭownload Firefox 108 32-bit (exe) offline installer (53 MB)ĭownload Firefox 108 32-bit (msi) offline installer (53 MB) For MacOS #ĭownload Firefox 108 for MacOS (dmg) (125 MB)ĭownload Firefox 108 for MacOS (pkg) (132 MB) For Linux #ĭownload Firefox 108 for Linux (tar.bz2) (75 MB) For Android #ĭownload Firefox 108 for Android For iOS #ĭownload Firefox 108 for iPhone/iOS Install Firefox 108 # You can download Firefox 102.6.0 ESR from here. Note: The browser closes when you click Relaunch and then reopens, restoring all closed tabs. If you want to download Firefox 108 in another language, you may get the link from here. The download links given below are for the English version of the browser. Follow the guide below to update your existing Chrome browser to version 108.0. If you already have Mozilla Firefox installed on your computer, then updating it would be easy. As before, you can change the bookmark toolbar’s behavior using the toolbar context menu. It is a way to quickly identify processes that are using too many resources.The frame scheduling has been improved when under load this substantially improves Firefox’s MotionMark scores.Support for proper color-correcting images tagged with ICCv4 profiles has been added.Support for non-English characters when saving and printing PDF forms have been added.The bookmarks toolbar’s default “Only show on New Tab” state now works correctly for blank new tabs. Processes used for background tabs now use efficiency mode to limit resource use, but this is only available for Windows 11.Firefix efficiency modeYou can now import maps, which allow web pages to control the behavior of JavaScript imports, which are now enabled by default.Use the Shift + Esc shortcut keys to open the Process Manager. Support for Windows 11‘s efficiency mode has been integrated into Firefox. This release includes several feature updates as well as fixes. Mozilla Firefox 108 Release Summary #Ĭomplete Release Build: 108.0Release Date: Tuesday, December 13th, 2022Compatibility: Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 (32-bit and 64-bit), Linux, MacOS, iOS, and Android.Previous Build: Firefox 107.0 New in Firefox 108 # ![]() Let us take a closer look at what this release offers before getting to the downloads. If you are a developer, you may want to check out Firefox 108 release notes for developers. This release includes new features and addresses 8 security vulnerabilities, out of which 5 are of high importance. However, you can still upgrade to it by downloading version 108 from the links provided below. If you have already Firefox installed on your computer, then you may not be able to update it using the update function immediately, since Mozilla will be rolling that out gradually. ![]() |