![]() Set inside Los Angeles in 1947, the story follows Detective Cole Phelps' rise among the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) as he solves a variety of cases across five different divisions. It was launched in May 2011 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Noire is a video game created by Team Bondi and distributed by Rockstar Games. Overall, Mafia was praised worldwide, with critics applauding its realism and story, but the PlayStation 2 and Xbox variants received a mixed response. Set inside the fictional town of Lost Heaven during the 1930s, the story follows the rise and fall of cab driver turned-mobster Tommy Angelo inside the Salieri crime family. Microsoft Windows launched the game for Microsoft Windows in August 2002.
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![]() ![]() But, I think everyone comes to a point where they feel very vulnerable in falling in love and that's what I'm talking about." Ī trailer of "Heart Attack" was released on February 12, 2013. But, she's terrified and, by 'she,' I mean me. He also stated, "Demi has magic to it where so much sass in voice but yet so much power and all those really high notes at the end, added that on the spot." Williams described the song, said: "It's about me being really scared to fall in love again after being rejected, after feeling so fragile and vulnerable all the time - thinking, I don't know if I can do this ever again!" Lovato told MTV that the song's lyrics address "falling in love and taking that risk". Īccording to him, the first version also contained a dubstep breakdown, which was removed for Lovato. added that super high note at the end and added some really cool things to it and brought that song to life. So came in to record it and then actually had a couple of lyric changes that were really good. And then Demi came in to do another song called 'Two Pieces' and then we played 'Heart Attack' and freaked out about it. In an interview with MTV, Evigan explained:Ī lot of people wanted the song. When Lovato heard the song, they recorded it before altering a few lyrics. Pia Toscano then recorded the song in 2011 intending it for her debut album with Interscope, but it did not materialize. The song was first intended for Williams, but her record label rejected it. ![]() She explained: "At the time I was going through some relationship stuff, and I was just so depressed, so when I got into the session I thought, 'You know what? I'm gonna pour it all out there, and get it off my chest'". Nikki Williams said the song was written two years prior to its release. "Heart Attack" was produced by Mitch Allan and Jason Evigan of "The Suspex", who co-wrote the song along with Lovato, Sean Douglas, Nikki Williams, and Aaron Phillips. Jason Evigan ( pictured) co-wrote and co-produced "Heart Attack". Lovato has performed the track on several television programs and has also included the song on the setlist of their headlining The Neon Lights Tour (2014). "Heart Attack" also performed well internationally, attaining certifications in multiple countries, including Australia, Canada, Denmark, Mexico, Sweden and the United Kingdom.Īn accompanying music video for "Heart Attack" was directed by Chris Applebaum and was premiered through Vevo on April 9, 2013. It was later certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), having sold over two million copies in the United States. The song sold 215,000 copies in the US in its first week, their best sales week for a song download, and peaked at number ten on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Lovato's second solo top-ten single on the chart. It received acclaim from music critics, many of whom complimented its lyrics and Lovato's vocals. ![]() "Heart Attack" is an electropop song that employs cardiac motifs to represent the fear of falling in love. The song was produced by Mitch Allan, and Jason Evigan of "The Suspex", who co-wrote the song along with Lovato, Sean Douglas, Nikki Williams, and Aaron Phillips. The song was released on February 25, 2013, as the lead single from their fourth studio album Demi (2013). " Heart Attack" is a song recorded by American singer Demi Lovato. ![]() A few types are outright useless (Uh, guys, you seem to have forgotten to make any useful Bug moves). – Pokédex (10/30 points): It’s the original 151! Unfortunately, their distribution is somewhat less than optimal-if you’re playing with dupes clause, you’re going to end up skipping quite a few routes once you have Pidgey/Rattata/Bellsprout or Oddish already caught. The jump between the 8th gym and the Elite Four is a bigger deal, though-there’s a good chance you go in underleveled. – Level curve (8/15 points): There’s a big jump between gyms 4 and 5, but you can still end up prepared by going through both routes to Fuchsia and going through Silph Co. And there’s nothing to help the process along either-there’s no lucky egg and the Exp. – Training (0/15 points): Hope you like fighting wild pokemon! Because after you’ve beaten all the trainers that’s literally your only option. It’s still not an exact science, but hopefully readers will agree with my conclusions on which games perform well or poorly in these categories. I did the math on all five of these categories, and have determined the rankings from said math. In addition, a small amount of bonus points will be awarded for anything that doesn’t fit into these categories but should be noted–mostly quality of life features that improve the playability of the game. This doesn’t necessarily mean that the hardest games get the most points, but more points should be given to the games that make you think and strategize, and put tough obstacles in your path that require more thinking than simply “click super effective attack, win.” – Challenge – We are in this for the challenge, after all. – Pokedex – Is there a plethora of options available for your team, or will you be running through the game with pretty similar teams each time? Since the level curve and training are sort of two halves of the same concept, they combine to be worth as many points as the other two categories. The best games have a good, balanced feel to them, where you’re adequately prepared for the next boss just by playing through the game normally. – Level curve – This kind of goes hand in hand with the first category. A bit of grinding is fine, but too much, or making it too difficult to actually do, hurts the game’s viability as a fun Nuzlocke experience. It’s a way to have more fun with the game, and tedious grinding for experience is, um, less than fun. – Opportunities for training/rematches – The Nuzlocke is supposed to be a challenge, not a chore. Instead, for this exercise I’ve narrowed it down to four major components of a good Nuzlocke: We’re not going to get into things like the region, the design of the Pokémon, or the stories (besides, does anyone play Pokémon for the story?). So let’s go through the aspects that make a game a good Nuzlocking experience. That means we should be able to arrive at a good answer to that question at least. On the other hand, the process of figuring out which game in the series is best to Nuzlocke is more specific and less reliant on subjective assessments. There are too many differing opinions on Pokémon design, region, gameplay mechanics and visuals, and with nostalgia playing a major role, there’s no one right answer. The only real consensus out there on the best Pokémon game is that there is no best Pokémon game. This article was written by Reddit user u/thisismydecoyaccount. ![]() Speech C: Sadly, in the next 18 minutes when I do our chat, four Americans that are alive will be dead from the food that they eat. Me was always trying to become something, somebody. ![]() Me was trying not to be an outcome of my violent past, but the separation that had already occurred between me and my body was a pretty significant outcome. Me was composed of stories, of cravings, of strivings, of desires of the future. Speech B: For a long time, there was me, and my body. How are you? It’s been great, hasn’t it? I’ve been blown away by the whole thing. Guess the Speech: Five of the best speech opening lines Have a go at guessing the speaker, or the focus of the rest of their talk (hint…we give you the answers later on).ĭo you want to improve your public speaking? Why not view our Public Speaking Courses! From funny stories to hard-hitting introductions, TED talks show the art of the possible when it comes to getting your speech off to a kick-ass start. To show you what we mean, we’ve picked some of our favourite opening lines from TED talks, home to some of the best conference speeches in the world. Get it right, and those initial words can captivate the crowd from the off, creating a connection with every individual in the room.īut how do you go about opening your speech with something different and memorable? A great place to start is looking at examples of introductions to speeches to see what you can learn from them. The best introductions to speeches are a mile away from the standard welcomes and thank yous that set the snoozometer to max. In those first few seconds you have the chance to gain your audience’s attention, earn their trust, and persuade them you are someone worth listening to. ![]() Great opening lines to a speech get us curious and can set the direction for a powerful talk. ‹ View all articles 15th April 2019 Five of the Best Speech Opening Lines Writing your Content 1-2-1 Leadership Communications and Public Speaking Coaching.Public Speaking and Presentation Skills. ![]() It was textbook "How To Ruin Great Character Development and Marginalize Your Best Characters 101," IMO. I just finished Stranger Things 2 and I am going to vent how I feel about it. For kids, teens and adults alike, brace yourselves for “stranger Stranger Things.Full disclosure: I LOVED Season 1 of Stranger Things. That's the point, even as things get stranger in Season 2. But at the end of the day, they really have a fun time with it.” Sometimes you get caught up in the fact that you have to memorize these lines and do this stuff. “They can just kind of switch it on and switch it off. “And then it's like, 'Action!' and they'll all go, 'AHHHHH' at the same time. “Working with the kids is crazy, because one second we'll be in the scene, and the next second they'll be joking and punching each other, and trying to 'pants' each other, and yelling profanities at each other,” Keery said. By adding new characters (played by the likes of Paul Reiser, Sean Astin, Sadie Sink and Dacre Montgomery) and these new themes, they've done a really good job.”Īs for the kooky kids, they're back, and they're still kooky. “I think the best sequels, throughout time, have been things that kind of keep what you really like about the first thing, but then they're not afraid to do their own thing for the next season and grow in a way. Keery added, “I think you're kind of nervous with the idea of (living up to expectations), but once you get down to it, it's kind of back to school, or camp, putting on the old shoes. “They were a lot more precious and careful about that.” “Not too much – I mean, definitely we had higher security, I guess, on things like scripts and just story stuff, and pictures,” Dyer said. The Barb issue notwithstanding, Dyer and Keery were asked if the overwhelmingly positive reception Stranger Things received in Season 1 had any effect on the set in Season 2, in terms of increased attention or pressure. But Season 2 sees Nancy intensely focused on getting a measure of justice on behalf of Barb. Indeed, some viewers felt that the death of Barb largely was glossed over in Season 1, especially considering all the commotion that the disappearance of Will had caused in Hawkins. “I would imagine that fan response from Season 1 maybe put an impetus on that story line, and maybe made the brothers (series creators Matt and Ross Duffer) feel like they needed to address it more.” “Yeah, for Nancy, her relationship with Barb really just drives her whole arc this season,” Dyer said. Steve's response is denial, at least early in Season 2, while Nancy is in outright despair over the loss of her best friend Barb (Shannon Purser). The younger kids still can take time to dress up for Halloween as the Ghostbusters – the hot new movie in 1984 – but the high schoolers such as Nancy and Steve are coming to grips with what occurred last year on an arguably deeper level. Most of the townsfolk thought Will was dead, but he eventually got home from the alt-reality “upside down.” Still, nothing is quite the same in the fractured community of Hawkins, and the “upside down” hasn't really gone anywhere. Season 2 picks up about a year later, coming up on the anniversary of the disappearance of Will Byers (Schnapp). Set in 1983, the story followed a plucky group of pre-teens (played by Noah Schnapp, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin and Millie Bobby Brown), a few of their older siblings and friends (played by Dyer, Keery and Charlie Heaton), one frazzled but determined parent (played by Winona Ryder) and a resilient local police chief (played by David Harbour) fighting unexpected evil – both supernatural and man-made – in small-town Indiana. Season 1 was a massive success through word of mouth, critical acclaim and award nominations. I think this season we get a better perspective on what's going on.”Īnd what's going on from the perspective of the audience is a good dose of frightening fun, just in time for Halloween. “What we saw in the first season is just a very small fraction of what we're really dealing with. “And it feels kind of all connected,” Dyer said. Natalia Dyer, who plays Steve's girlfriend Nancy Wheeler, agreed that Season 2 is scarier because we all get a sense of the wider evil at play. “Instead of only being this one thing that can kind of get you only this one way, it's like more of an entity this year.” “I don't know, I think it's a little more all-consuming. “I think it's more scary,” said Joe Keery, who plays Steve Harrington, when asked to compare Season 2 of Stranger Things to Season 1. Things are mighty strange for the Hawkins high schoolers in Season 2 as well, perhaps even more so. Stranger Things isn't just about the younger kids. But at the current time, the third dose is not part of our mandatory vaccination policy.” ![]() “We'll continue though to listen to the experts from public health and from infection prevention and control as we move forward. There was one physician that met the criteria for a medical exemption to the vaccine, and at this time the hospital is not requiring, but encouraging staff who are eligible, to get the third dose, according to Butler “There is no question that vaccination is the most effective strategy and our collective fight against this virus,” said Butler Joseph’s, following the announcement in the fall of the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, the hospital has been educating staff and physicians on the efficacy, safety and the importance of the vaccine. “Nineteen of them provide direct, front-facing patient care, and 21 of the 40 would provide support service and/or administrative support,” Butler added.Īccording to St. Those who did not meet the vaccination policy came from different departments across the hospital network and make up less than on per cent of the total staff of 4,500. ![]() “Regrettably, 40 individuals have not met the requirements of our vaccination policy and their employment will be terminated,” said Butler. Joseph’s health care network came and went on Tuesday.Īccording to President and CEO Roy Butler, 100 per cent of physicians and over 99 per cent of staff received two shots of the COVID-19 vaccine. That said, the narrative leans heavily on the series’ lore-Halo’s story has always been more complex and weirder than you’d expect it to be from the outside. It’s a more mature, grown-up method of storytelling for Halo, even if some of it is still relatively cheesy talk about saving the galaxy from bombastic villains. Details about the current status of the factions and characters are provided through smaller comments (and audio logs you can find) rather than explicitly explained. You gain more clarity as you play, and a lot of questions are answered the further you go with a type of flashback or dialogue. The way the story is told-covering past events and the time jump after Halo 5's ending as character moments or reveals, rather than exposition dumps-helps alleviate this to a degree. ![]() ![]() Halo Infinite is the franchise’s big chance to put itself back at gaming's forefront, and between the campaign and gripping multiplayer action, it's safe to say that Halo is back. Some map elements aren't new to video games by any stretch, but they're new to Halo, and work well. A new open-world map design with optional map markers and collectibles, as well as ability upgrades including the brilliant addition of a grappling hook, breathes fresh life into a traditionally linear experience. The writing is mostly strong, the story is compelling, and the cutscenes look great. The single player campaign that comes with the $59.99 PC game has its issues, but stands as a successful and robust reimagining of what Halo should look like in 2021. It plays fantastically on PC, a weighty mix of classic and modern Halo that brings the past games' satisfying matchmaking experiences into the present. Thankfully, Halo Infinite’s free multiplayer relieved much of the concern when it dropped days before the game's official launch. There is a mighty weight of expectations surrounding Halo Infinite, following two less positively received main entries and six-year wait since Halo 5's release. Halo Infinite (for PC) Specs Games Platform
![]() If you want the classic New Year's recipes, you can enjoy our mouthwatering Southern-Style Collard Greens, Pot Likker, or Good Luck Greens and Peas with Ham. For a new twist on Southern traditions, try the Hoppin' John Noodle Bowls, or the oven-roasted Black-Eyed Peas for Munching. We guarantee they'll taste great-the luck is up to you. Here are our favorite New Year's recipes. That means a meal of greens, hoppin' John, black-eyed peas, cornbread, and pot likker soup. According to Southern traditions, you will have good luck for the entire year if you have the traditional New Year's Day supper. ![]() Here are our favorite recipes for Greens, Black-Eyed Peas, Cornbread, Hoppin' John, and Pot Likker Soup. “It depends on the buyer’s purpose for it,” he concludes.Cook Up Some Good Luck With These Traditional New Year's Day Recipes According to tradition, New Year's Day supper will bring you fortune in the year to come. When asked what he expects it to sell for, he says he’s not sure because a home of this scale has no comps. ![]() “This is one of the premier antebellum mansions in the country, and it’s never been on the market before.” “Somebody is going to get a great deal,” Jacobs says. “This was a dream of mine, and we feel we’ve achieved it beyond our imaginations.” Balcony overlooking the grounds “We feel we have accomplished what we set out to do and are ready to start a new adventure,” says Nicole. “Health issues and other factors have convinced them it’s time to move on,” explains Jacobs. So after putting so much money and time into this meticulous restoration, why are the owners parting with it? There are two theories: The first is that Sherman didn’t burn any homes in Covington because he had a friend who grew up in the area. The second is that either Sherman or a top officer in his army had a thing for a lady who lived in the house. Sherman’s Army that its namesake suffered in the film? And they might be wondering: How was this Twelve Oaks inspiration spared the same scorched-earth treatment from Gen. History buffs will note that this gorgeous home was built well before the Civil War broke out in 1861. Many films, TV shows, and commercials have been shot there, including “Life of the Party,” “Vacation,” “Cannonball Run,” “In the Heat of the Night,” “Sweet Home Alabama,” and the “Vampire Diaries.” The mansion has been used in many movies. So this could be a huge opportunity for someone.” Twelve Oaks decked out for an eventĪs a matter of fact, “Gone With the Wind” is not the only production in Twelve Oaks’ history. And the property receives movie and tourist contracts each year. “Operating permits are already in place for a B&B, an events venue, and a historic tourist site. “This would make a magnificent home, a lucrative business, or both,” says Dewey Jacobs of Target Auctions, which is handling the sale. () Not just a bed-and-breakfastīut there are other uses forTwelve Oaks beyond a B&B. All of this, and a location that’s only four blocks from the historic Covington Town square. Outside, the 3-acre grounds include manicured gardens, a lovely pool next to a chandelier-lit gazebo, and a carriage house that can accommodate four cars. There are a whopping 12 fireplaces in total, plus a beautifully designed kitchen that can be used for either public catering or private family dining. Rich paneling, wood flooring, and leaded-glass windows can be found throughout. There are 12 bedrooms and 12.5 baths, all of them decorated with valuable antiques and reproductions. There’s also the potential to increase the number of suites by converting the innkeeper’s residence to guest rooms, converting the carriage house into guest suites, or by building cottages on the property. The eight suites range in price from $199 to $400 per night, and the inn averages 55% to 60% occupancy per year. It took a few million dollars and countless days of restoration to get it into the award-winning shape it enjoys today. Currently, Twelve Oaks is an eight-unit bed-and-breakfast that, just last year, was added to Southern Living’s list of Best Inns, TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame, and Georgia Public Broadcasting’s list of Most Romantic Places in Georgia. “One of the porches was being held up by one last nail that hadn’t rusted away. There was water damage on every floor,” Nicole told WSB-TV in Atlanta. There were at least 30 busted windows we replaced. By the time its current owners, John and Nicole Munn, first saw the place in 2011 and purchased it for $486,000, it had turned into an antebellum dump. But that’s not to say that this mansion maintained its good looks through the decades, either.Īt some point after inspiring the film “Gone With the Wind,” Twelve Oaks fell into disrepair. So was this home ‘Gone With the Wind’? Not quiteīut never fear-since the movie was filmed on set in Hollywood, the actual Twelve Oaks was not burned to a crisp. ![]() "Danganronpa Part II Essence will replace Season Essence on the Logic Path during the event duration. The costumes obtainable include Prospector's S-Tier Costume Hajime Hinata, Mercenary's A-Tier Costume Nagito Komaeda, Mechanic's A-Tier Costume Chiaki Nanami, Doctor's A-Tier Costume Mikan Tsumiki, Crossover Graffiti and Portraits etc." "Once Danganronpa Crossover Part II begins, players will be able to open and obtain costumes from the Danganronpa Crossover Essence. This event will be available from December 7th to January 6th. Bingo! IdentityV x Danganronpa Crossover II is coming! This time, what kind of surprise will Monokuma bring to us? Dear detectives, are you ready for another class trial?" Costume Release "“Upupupupu-" Familiar laughter comes from our old friend. We hope you enjoy the event, and may your dream crossover costumes be yours!" Shares "The Ultimate Surprise! To celebrate this fantastic crossover event with "Danganronpa", players can now claim exclusive Danganronpa crossover essences by sharing crossover images with their friends and reaching the corresponding prize tiers. Monocoins can also be used to exchange for Danganronpa Crossover Essences.Įvent Quest 1: Log in 1 day to claim rewardsĮvent Quest 2: Log in 3 days to claim rewardsĮvent Quest 3: Log in 5 days to claim rewardsĮvent Quest 4: Complete 3 Normal Matches or Rank Matches to claim rewardsĮvent Quest 5: Complete 6 Normal Matches or Rank Matches to claim rewardsĮvent Quest 6: Complete 8 Normal Matches or Rank Matches to claim rewards Mono Mono Machine also adds additional effects when it is upgraded. You can also upgrade further by purchasing Monocoins with Echoes (at a 1:1 conversion). ![]() The Monocoins you've obtained during the event can be used to upgrade your accessory Mono Mono Machine to A-Tier. If you wish to upgrade your Mono Mono Machine with even more glorious effects, don't miss out on this Ultimate battle event!" Complete further quests to claim items required for upgrading accessories. "Danganronpa Crossover Event begins! Complete the assigned quests to claim the exclusive B accessory for Guard 26 - Mono Mono Machine. The pre-registration was a success, and all rewards were sent to players via in-game mail. If you can’t see what you’d like here or you’d like to customise something, email us and we’ll see if we can get it made for you.Official description: "Identity V X Danganronpa Crossover Event pre-registration is OPEN NOW! Global detectives pre-registration now and claim rewards up to 10 crossover essences and 1 exclusive portrait!" We’ve scoured the globe to find the highest quality Danganronpa merch that is available to the public, and we’ve put it in one easy location of Anime Merch Online. What kind of Danganronpa merch is available? Given that all your information is give to us in English and is not fraudulent, your order will be shipped out the next day and you will received updates via email or your preferred method of contact. ![]() How long will it take for my Danganronpa merch to arrive? Some of the scenes depicted as well as even some of our danganronpa merch is very graphic so we wouldn’t advise it, no matter how cute Monokuma looks. It was also transformed into a visual novel, or manga as well as an anime. We do not suggest this for the faint of heart. The visuals are super intense and very well detailed. This is under the instruction of a bear known as Monokuma. The story surrounds a group of highschool students who unfortunately find themselves in a dangerous predicament. This is a popular Japanese franchise that includes a variety of video games. Hope you enjoy our range and let us know if you need any help at all. Regardless of whether you like to obsess about this game quietly or out loud, we have the perfect range of stock to suit your every need! We use the most high quality crafting materials as well as vivid and bold colours to make sure whatever you buy stands out from whatever the backdrop is. We have shirts, shoes, figurines, posters and a variety of other things. You can use our range of Dangranronpa merch to revamp your home and decorate it with the things that you love. We know its hard to put down the controllers and read all of this but rest assured we’re providing you with this information just so that you can have a comprehensive buying experience. This means we maximise and optimise the shipping and delivery process as well as offer a wide range of Dangranronpa Merch. Feel free to browse through all our latest additions and if you want to request something custom, contact us and we’ll get something made for you.Īt Anime Merch Online, we ensure that all our Danganronpa Merch is of highest quality, and our number 1 priority is definitely customer service. |
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