8/15/2023 0 Comments Dc lockdown again“If we’re right, a lot of them will go to jail. People will be idiots again for Christmas, and it will get exponentially worse. Anonymous Rates are already cranking up and we are just starting to get into range of the post-Thanksgiving surge. “I am willing to stake my reputation, the president is willing to stake his reputation on the fact that we’re going to find criminality there. 16:32 Subject: What is DC waiting for Time for lockdown again. But the comment from the former New York City mayor appeared to appeal to die hard supporters of the president who have indicated that they will go to great lengths to help remedy what they believe to be a rigged election. The gun was found separately, and the suspect was transferred to. Giuliani then hedged his own statement, explaining a plan to turn over evidence validating already debunked voter fraud claims like rigged ballots and voting machines. after the individual was detained, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling said in a news briefing. Washington, D.C., is reeling from hours of chaos after a mob of President Trump’s supporters, who gathered to protest Congress’ certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, overwhelmed. Speaking on stage before a planned appearance from President Trump, Rudy Giuliani, the president’s personal attorney who has spear-headed his post-election legal battle, enthralled a crowd of cheering protesters by calling for “trial by combat.” in support of President Donald Trump called the "Save America Rally." ASSOCIATED PRESS But they don’t know if their businesses can sustain another closure. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani speaks Wednesday, Jan. business owners are eyeing the possibility of another lockdown as COVID-19 cases surge across the country.
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8/15/2023 0 Comments Lightworks pro version“We’re really excited about the developments over the past few months,” said Richings. With a brand new Multicore Media Engine, Lightworks now includes support for advanced Long-GOP editing, offering real-time performance for the main Long-GOP camera formats (H.264 and MPEG-2) and also XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, AVCHD and HDV. The company’s May 28 release follows an 18-month beta program and includes a host of new features for editors. “With this new technology and with our new Multicore Media Engine, we’re pushing many boundaries and opening Lightworks to anyone who wants to edit content.” “We’re delighted to be showing real, working demonstrations of Lightworks 64-bit and Lightworks for Linux, because it demonstrates our long-term commitment to this fantastic project and community,” said James Richings, MD, EditShare EMEA. Lightworks has been completely re-engineered to make it easier to port to multiple operating systems, with the Linux version being the first non-Windows version to be shown by EditShare. It will be available as a free upgrade for Lightworks Pro users and is expected to be available later this summer. The 64-bit version of Lightworks will allow users to get the maximum performance from their computer hardware, as well as providing an ideal environment for editing with Long-GOP codecs. The company reported that it has had over a quarter of a million downloads since the Lightworks Beta program was announced, and the full Windows release of Lightworks will ship on May 28. The new version of Lightworks will ship May 28.EditShare is previewing a new 64-bit version of Lightworks and a Linux version of the company’s editing system at NAB. 8/15/2023 0 Comments Passport photos at post officeFor example, official French requirements don’t allow even neutral expressions with the corners of the mouth turned up.” “Although, the way different countries define a ‘neutral facial expression’ can vary as they use other face recognition software. “Avoiding smiling in passport photos is a universal rule for most countries,” Turowska said. With a majority of places using facial recognition technology at border controls, this is even more important as current biometric tech often has a hard time if points on the face are shifted.” Not Just An American Rule “Smiling wide with teeth makes it harder to verify eye color and general face shape by passport officials ― namely biometric technology ― who need to confirm your identity. “It moreso means you can’t smile like you’re posing for the first day of school, pearly whites front and center,” she said. Katy Nastro, a travel expert and spokesperson for the flight alert service Going, emphasized that the State Department rules don’t ban smiling explicitly. Smiling can make it harder, as it alters facial proportions.” It includes the distance between the pupils, ears, nose and mouth, the mouth’s and the eyes’ width, and many others. “To compare a 3D face with a 2D passport photo, they need to pinpoint and measure the users’ facial features. “Algorithms don’t work as we do,” Turowska explained. Although humans can recognize each other easily regardless of facial expression, machines need a little extra help. Many ports of entry utilize computers rather than immigration officers to scan arriving travelers’ passports and photograph them. “The main reason for banning smiling is the introduction of facial recognition software at airports and other border control checkpoints,” said Karolina Turowska, a biometric photography and travel expert at Passport-Photo.Online. So if you’d like to look a little more upbeat in your passport photo, perhaps the solution is to opt for a Tyra Banks-style “smize.” Showing your teeth won’t pass muster ― and apparently it’s a matter of border security. “An applicant actually can smile in their passport photo, as long as both of their eyes are open and their mouth is closed in the photo,” a spokesperson for the department told HuffPost. Rather, the State Department requires that passport photos show “a neutral facial expression with both eyes open and mouth closed.” The subject must look straight ahead and directly face the camera as well. The United States doesn’t officially ban smiling. You can pay with cash, MasterCard or Visa, or by EFTPOS.įor further information, please visit Weekend Passport Service at Australia Postįor further information, please visit why exactly aren’t people allowed to smile in their passport photos the way we do in other pictures? The answer has to do with technology and international security. It costs $19.95 for a set of high-resolution full colour photographs, printed on quality gloss paper and an additional $3 for an emailed digital copy. Instant passports and ID photos – Australia Post will ensure your photo meets Australian Government requirements and International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards. That’s right no appointment necessary! Australia Post Macarthur Square recognises flexibility is important to you and that weekends may be the only time to sort out your errands, which is why someone is on standby to assist you when it’s convenient for you. No appointment passport interviews 6 days a week (with Sunday available by Appointment).If you’re planning on booking an overseas holiday and require a new passport or a passport renewal, Australia Post Macarthur Square has it covered for you. Weekend Passport Service at Australia Post 8/15/2023 0 Comments Icewind dale portraits for bgeeA preview of the portraits is available on the mod's Portraits page. They provide a series of alternative portraits for many of the BioWare NPCs. The portrait pack includes two alternate Jaheira portraits and one for Aerie, Imoen, Nalia and Viconia. A preview of the portraits is available on the mod's Portraits page.Ī series of portraits for the Baldur's Gate II NPCs by JPS packaged with WeiDU. For example, this will allow you to use the original IWD2 portraits for a PC in a Siege of Dragonspear game, or vice-versa. The Infinity Collection Portrait Pack is a collection of official portraits from all Infinity Engine games, packaged for use on any game. The portraits are original artwork, not based on any existing or in-game art. This mod provides six new portraits (one male, five female) for use in Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate II. A preview of the portraits is available on the Dragon Age section of the Portraits page. The NPC portraits may be installed individually. The mod contains separate components that can be installed independently of one another. This mod provides a variety of portraits for the Baldur's Gate or Baldur's Gate II protagonist and also alternative portraits for all of the joinable BioWare NPCs and a selection of mod NPCs. Comparisons can be found in the portrait gallery. The original and Enhanced Editions of Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate II are supported, as is Siege of Dragonspear and the various conversion projects involving these NPCs ( EET, BGT, and Tutu). you can use Imoen's BG portrait in BG2, or Viconia's SoD portrait in BG. This mod will allow you to use any of these official portraits for them on any given game, e.g. Edwin, Imoen, Jaheira, Minsc, and Viconia all have different portraits for the BG and BG2 games Imoen and Viconia have a third official portrait from Siege of Dragonspear. There are five NPCs in the Baldur's Gate series who have multiple official portraits. Ok, I can't guarantee its loveliness but it is blonde! You have the option of giving her short, blonde hair (Normal Imoen length) or longer blonde hair (Aerie-ish length). Because of the change in hair length I have replaced her in-game avatar with that of a female, elven mage (who has long hair). This WeiDU mod will replace Imoen's portrait with my new version that has long blonde hair. A preview of the portraits is available on the mod's Portraits page or learn more about it on the project page. It supports the two conversion projects, Tutu and Baldur's Gate Trilogy, as well as BGEE. This mod provides alternate portraits for the Baldur's Gate NPCs. These portraits can also be used by the PC. This mod offers alternative portraits for each of the Baldur's Gate II NPCs. You can view previews of the portraits in the gallery, or view the readme ( English, German) or head straight to the download page. For the BGII part of the game, the portrait is meant for the Sir Ajantis NPC for BGII mod, but can be installed independently. It detects the game install automatically. The Ajantis Portrait Pack is compatible with BG1, TotSC, BGT, Tutu, BG: EE, BGII:EE, and EET. A preview of the portraits is available on the mod's Portraits page.Ī complement to the Ajantis BG1 Expansion or Sir Ajantis NPC For BGII mod, this standalone portrait pack gives a choice of custom portraits for Ajantis. All artwork is used with permission of the artist and author. They have been resized and packaged to work with most Infinity Engine games. This mod is a collection of 8 portraits from the character art of the Enchanters book series. Downloads for all of these mods can be found in the Portrait Pack section of the downloads. 8/15/2023 0 Comments Good steward bible verse kjvThis seems truer to the meaning of "much" than to find in it simply the higher wealth of the kingdom of God, generically different from the former, though this also may be included in the wider operation of the laws thus asserted. They are told, probably with special reference to the traitor Judas, that the love of money may operate on a narrow as well as on a wide scale, and that wrong-doing in the one case tests character not less perfectly than in the other. They, coming, for the most part, from the poorer classes, thought that they were in no danger of worshipping mammon. The word of warning was meant, we may believe, specially for the disciples. To be faithful in that is to acknowledge that we have it as stewards, not as possessors, and shall have to give an account of our stewardship. The context shows that by "that which is least" is meant what men call wealth, and which to most of them seems as the greatest, highest good. He who is faithful in the least, is also faithful in much and he who in the least is unrighteous, is also unrighteous in much Įllicott's Commentary for English Readers(10) He that is faithful in that which is least. The man who is honest in a very small matter is honest in a great one also and he who is dishonest in a very small matter is dishonest in a great one also. He that is faithful in that which is least, is faithful also in much and he that is unjust in the least, is unjust also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. “Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much. "The one who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and the one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. The person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones and the person who is dishonest in very small matters is also dishonest in great ones. He who is faithful in the least, also faithful in much and he who in the least unrighteous, is also unrighteous in much Whoever is faithful with very little is also faithful with a lot, and whoever is dishonest with very little is also dishonest with a lot. Whoever is faithful in small matters will be faithful in large ones whoever is dishonest in small matters will be dishonest in large ones. Whoever is dishonest with very little is dishonest with a lot. Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with a lot. He that is faithful in that which is least, is faithful also in that which is greater: and he that is unjust in that which is little, is unjust also in that which is greater. But anyone who is dishonest in little matters will be dishonest in important matters. “Whoever is faithful with little is faithful with much also, and whoever does evil with a little also does evil with much”Īnyone who can be trusted in little matters can also be trusted in important matters. He that is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much: and he that is unrighteous in a very little is unrighteous also in much. Whoever is faithful in very little is also faithful in much, and whoever is unrighteous in very little is also unrighteous in much. “He who is faithful in a very little thing is also faithful in much and he who is dishonest in a very little thing is also dishonest in much. “He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much, and he who is unrighteous in a very little thing is unrighteous also in much. “He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much and he who is unrighteous in a very little thing is unrighteous also in much. “The one who is faithful in a very little thing is also faithful in much and the one who is unrighteous in a very little thing is also unrighteous in much. He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much. He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. The one faithful in very little is also faithful in much, and the one unrighteous in very little is also unrighteous in much. Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities. “If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. 8/15/2023 0 Comments Luffy one pieceIt raises to 500,000,000 shortly after defeating Doflamingo in Dressrosa triples to 1,500,000,000 following his successful raid against the Emperor Big Mom on Whole Cake Island. note It starts at 30,000,000 after he destroys Arlong Park and inadvertently foils a local Marine Captain's graft his bounty raises to 100,000,000 after defeating Crocodile in Alabasta it triples to 300,000,000 after the incident at Enies Lobby and it raises to 400,000,000 after the Paramount War for his break-in to Impel Down, his actions during the war, and his relation to Ace and Dragon. With his new enormous bounty afterwards, the world unambiguously recognizes him as one of the most powerful individuals in the world. For this, certain circles now unofficially consider Luffy the Fifth Emperor of the Sea.įollowing the events of the Wano arc, after Luffy and the Ninja-Pirate-Mink-Samurai alliance successfully raid Onigashima to liberate the land of Wano from the clutches of Emperor Kaido, Luffy's notoriety grows even further, leading the World Government to officially label him one of the Four Emperors. Furthermore, the formation of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet and the addition of a former Warlord to his main crew (Jimbei) also becomes public information to the masses. On the other side, Luffy is so amicable and charismatic that he has loyal allies throughout the world, including several countries like Alabasta, Drum Island, Fish-Man Island, and Dressrosa or miscellaneous organizations like the Galley-la Company and other similarly benevolent pirates like the Red Hair Pirates.įollowing the events of the Whole Cake Island Arc, Luffy's successful "raid" against the Emperor Big Mom note The whole incident is actually a case of Achievements in Ignorance and Badass on Paper., the complete destruction of her castle, and his defeat of her two top Generals is made public knowledge by the journalist "Big News" Morgans. Through word of his various exploits and victories spreading around, he becomes a member of "The Worst Generation", a group of 10 other rookie pirates plus Blackbeard who are all considered to be major figures in shaping the New Age of Piracy following the Paramount War. For each encounter, he manages to either win completely or escapes by a hair's breadth. Luffy is quite notorious for battling powerful individuals and organizations wherever he goes, and he regularly poses a threat to the balance of the world by challenging the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the World Government, and the Four Emperors. Before leaving Luffy's village the very next day, Shanks gave him his straw hat, telling him to give it back when he's become a great pirate. His dream of becoming the Pirate King comes from an incident in his youth involving mountain bandits and a sea serpent that resulted in his idol Shanks losing his left arm. He's also proficient in all three types of Haki and trains under Rayleigh during the Time Skip to properly use it. Aside from simple stretchy punches, his mastery and creative use of his rubber body results in three unique power ups that complement his hand-to-hand combat style: Gear Two, which makes him much faster by increasing his blood pressure Gear Three, where he inflates his steel-strong bones for a stronger attack and Gear Four, which he develops during the Time Skip, which combines his mastery of Haki (literally "Ambition") with his inflated rubbery muscles Time Skip to gain an explosive boost to strength and speed. "Rubber Rubber Fruit") at the age of seven, giving him stretching powers that he's become quite creative with. He has eaten the Gum-Gum Fruit ( Gomu Gomu no Mi, lit. Physically speaking, Luffy is exceptionally strong, fast and tough, and fights barehanded in Good Old Fisticuffs. To accomplish this, he founds the Straw Hat Pirates and sets out on the high seas at age 17 in search of the elusive treasure, beginning a series of increasingly odd and dangerous adventures. He seeks to find the fabled treasure One Piece and become the new Pirate King. Garp, a humongously powerful Marine Vice Admiral who had cornered the late Pirate King himself on several occasions. Dragon, a revolutionary considered "The Worst Criminal In the World" and the grandson of Monkey D. Luffy is The Captain of the Straw Hat Pirates your average seventeen/ nineteen-year-old Shōnen Idiot Hero whose actions form the basis of One Piece as a whole. One passenger told The Journal that he and his family drove around 19 hours from Kansas City, Missouri to Phoenix, Arizona after their Southwest flights from two different airports were both canceled, including one after passengers had already boarded. You get what you pay for, along with a host of interesting people. Southwest said it's offering a system-wide waiver, allowing customers booked on flights between December 25 and January 2 to rebook the same route on new dates within two weeks of their original departure time at no extra charge. Some equate flying Southwest to being the Wal-Mart of the friendly skies. TWU Local 556, which represents Southwest flight attendants, said the disruptions had left "thousands" of crew members stranded, with some having to sleep on cots in airports or in hotels without power or water, and many working long hours "well past acceptable duty days." Attendants calling the airline were left on hold for hours while they attempted to find accommodation and their next routes, the union said. The Department of Transport said Monday it was "concerned by Southwest's unacceptable rate of cancellations and delays & reports of lack of prompt customer service," adding: "The department will examine whether cancellations were controllable and if Southwest is complying with its customer service plan." She is at home resting, the airline said.Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. The employee was transported to a local hospital and released on Saturday evening, according to Southwest’s email. Nonstop is an above average action/mystery flick, especially when compared to other movies that take place on an airplane, however, it does not come across. Antonio Sherrodd McGarity was arrested by the Phoenix Police Department after his Southwest Airlines flight 3814 landed at Sky Harbor International Airport on Saturday, according to a criminal. CNN has not been able to identify an attorney for Jackson at this time. 2, 202302:01 The latest delays came after the Dallas-based airline, which canceled two-thirds of its daily flights for most of the week before New Year's Day, said Friday that normal. Jail records show she is being held on a $10,000 bond. A male passenger was arrested after allegedly exposing himself and masturbating four separate times during a Southwest flight from Seattle to Phoenix on. Jackson was charged with aggravated assault, Dallas Police say. Life Crime FAA Southwest Airlines Phoenix. In Saturday’s incident, Dallas Police said in a statement that shortly after boarding, 32-year-old Arielle Jean Jackson had a verbal altercation with an operations agent in the back of the plane, then was asked to exit the aircraft.Īs she was exiting, Jackson got into another verbal altercation with a second agent and struck her with a “closed fist on the head,” the statement said. The agency announced earlier this month it had fined 10 violent airline passengers a total of nearly $250,000. In May this year a Southwest Airlines passenger who allegedly punched a flight attendant was fined more than $26,000, the FAA said. The incidents have ranged from shouting to spitting and physical altercations with airline staff. Unruly passenger incidents rising again, FAA data shows A passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight pulled his pants down and masturbated four times on a three-hour flight from. 8/14/2023 0 Comments Do sonic enemies even moveMiraculously, he manages to escape Cyber Space, and awakens all alone on Kronos Island, one of the Starfall Islands, which is full of ancient ruins where strange enemies roam. Sonic soon finds himself separated from his friends in a strange, digital world – Cyber Space - which has taken the form of Green Hill Zone. However, things take a turn for the dramatic immediately as they approach the islands, sudden trouble hits their plane, and they are all sucked into a wormhole. Some time later, Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles "Tails" Prower, and Amy Rose are taking the Tornado to the Starfall Islands in order to investigate the disappearance of the Chaos Emeralds. Suddenly, the AI activates its "protection protocol" and sucks Eggman into the artifact. Uploading his AI into the device, Eggman is certain that the secrets of Ancients will be his as strange robots begin appearing around him. Eggman arrives on an isolated island in the dark of night, where he discovers a mysterious artifact. Spoiler warning: Plot, ending details or any kind of information follow. The game's English script was written by Ian Flynn, a long-time writer for several spin-offs media of the Sonic series, with Sonic Frontiers marking his debut within a main series title and interactive storytelling in general. Sonic Frontiers began development after the release of Sonic Forces, with the intention by Sonic Team to have the game set a new template for future Sonic installments to follow, similar to Sonic Adventure. The player solves puzzles to collect items and fights enemies with an expanded combat system while exploring lush and expansive landscapes using Sonic's signature speed and abilities. The gameplay of Sonic Frontiers has the players engage in the Sonic series' first open world-inspired gaming experience that integrates platforming and traditional Sonic game elements into an "Open Zone" environment. Sonic Frontiers follows Sonic the Hedgehog as he explores the mysterious Starfall Islands in order to recover the Chaos Emeralds after being separated from Tails and Amy Rose when falling through a wormhole. The game was developed by Sonic Team, and was published by Sega for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Sonic Frontiers ( ソニック フロンティア, Sonikku Furontia ?) is a video game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series that was released on 8 November 2022 in celebration of the franchise's 30th anniversary. 8/14/2023 0 Comments Teaching karate movesBasic Kumite consists of three or five steps of sparring in which basic strikes and blocks are repeated in a pre-determined fashion.In general, there are three different varieties of Kumite: In a Kumite, any two karatekas must use correct sparring practices and maintain control over their motions. Sparring with a partner is referred to as kumite. At the start and finish of each Kata, a bow is performed. The appropriate application of power, the right pace, whether quick or slow, and the expansion and contraction of the body and limbs are all important aspects of Kata performance. Kata always starts and finishes at the same spot on the floor. Heian Kata contains 20 to 27 movements in its basic form, while advanced Kata can have more than 60. Kihon teaches self-defense and how to respond quickly in tense circumstances. They're designed to mimic combat with numerous assailants. Kata, or "forms," are a series of Kihon that are executed in a sequence. Blocking, punching, kicking, and attacking are all basic skills that too require consistent practice. As a result, you must practice Kihon until it becomes second nature. Kihon gets increasingly sophisticated and challenging as the student's rank rises and their belt color advances. Kihon is a system that allows a karate student, or karateka, to study karate in a disciplined and organized manner. The "fundamentals," or Kihon, are the foundations for more advanced sequences of Karate maneuvers known as "Katas." As a result, Kihon is the basis of Karate. Kihon, kata, and kumite are the three main components of karate training. Once you've mastered Karate, you'll be able to use it in a competitive or self-defense situation without hesitation and second thought. Karate mastery is achieved by reflex actions: repeatedly executing a technique or skill until it becomes second nature to you. All martial arts, including karate, emphasize precision and technique above sheer strength. Multiple "Katas," or coordinated sequences of motions, are frequently used in advanced karate routines. Mastery of any martial art begins with the fundamentals, and Karate is no exception. Peace and meditation are also highly regarded. Control, efficiency, discipline, and self-awareness are all stressed in karate. In any case, our Online Karate Lessons will help you learn The Art of Karate.Karate is one of the world's most well-known martial arts. ~The videos are also a great SUPPLEMENT for those who are already taking classes and training in a professional dojo. It's the next best thing to attending a professional Karate dojo. You can train at home, whenever it's convenient for you. ~If you have no other way of training and learning the martial arts, video training is an excellent alternative - it's extremely convenient. Because with video, you can play the videos repeatedly until you fully grasp the technique. ~If you're brand new to Karate and the martial arts, my video training can serve as a great way to prepare prior to taking live classes in a dojo. The still pictures in books can't do that. ~Video is also better than learning from books, because with video you can see EXACTLY what you're supposed to do. video training makes learning FUN & EASY. EXTRA NOTE ~ We also have lots of plain text tutorials and articles inside the Dojoįor many Karate students, video training offers a number of key advantages. Reprint, New York: Vintage International, 1995. Reprint, New York, New York: The Free Press, 1998. Black Reconstruction in America 1860– 1880. Reprint, New York, New York: The New Press, 1989. 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