![]() adapt your game to the book then, because Lem is more famous than the game, what is your selling argument here? "but at the same time we had to adapt the plot to a specific medium, which is a game." "We didn't want to alter Lem's iconic characters, because they are spot-on," The demo, even though it was too short, it really delivered. If the game is awesome and the story is amazing, why does it matter ? And regarding the fact that the game may be a disgrace to Lem's legacy, excuse me but what the hell ? It's not disrespectful at all. Whenever there is a game with a woman as the main protagonist, people are going nuts. The game takes place before the events in the book so the developers can make some changes that would tie in with the book.Īnd about the female protagonists, indeed. Originally posted by TaliHazard:there's a book? Also, has anyone else noticed that every time a game has a female protagonist, the people who are stuck in the 1940's seem to flip out for no reason and throw the term woke around willy nilly, like somehow women being able to do the same things as men should never have happened? Last time I checked, this is the year 2023, get over yourselves and wake up and look at the world around you and stop hating on the people who might be different from you. and suddenly being forced to redefine everything it ever wanted, what it believed in and what science phenomena it discovered throughout ages. it's about your experiences as a part of human species, about the mankind driven to achieve more and more, to overcome anything. It's because The Invincible story is not only about individual experiences. What's important for us is that we presented the concept of The Invincible game to Tomasz Lem, Stanisław's son in the very beginning (including characters' genders) - and he didn't have any objections, he didn't feel like it contradicts his father's legacy :) She has a different personality than Rohan and it adds much to the gameplay - many phenomena she discovers are perceived and interpreted through an astrobiologist's lens. We also didn't want people to confuse Rohan with our protagonist, so we decided to create Yasna. We wanted to implement a few more things in the narrative, to make gameplay more intriguing and exciting and that’s why we needed to form new characters (although players will meet some of the old ones as well…). We didn't want to alter Lem's iconic characters, because they are spot-on, but at the same time we had to adapt the plot to a specific medium, which is a game. ![]() To answer why we created a woman protagonist:
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![]() Slice continues its pizza slice expansion Cocktails are tropical with a selection of agave spirits along with a mojito, margarita, pisco sour, caipirinha and more. Chefs Cesar Castañeda and Santiago Hernández have built a menu of both elevated snacks and entrees with guacamole con salsa macha, aguachile with salmon and passion fruit, langosta tacos and more. Rumba, a "Latinx nightclub," is now open and serving up drinks, food and dance nights (2943 Girard Av. ![]() Uptown's new Latin nightclub is lighting up the night ![]() Pints & Paddle is open seven days a week. If you're working on honing those pickleball skills, there are clinics available with coaches to help refine your game. There's even a patio to relax between games while the warm weather lasts. There's a self-serve beer wall with more than 70 taps, a bar that was touting its Grape Apes during the Vikes game, and an extensive beverage-friendly menu at Malone's Bar and Grill, located inside the taproom. The restaurant/bar and indoor pickleball court is one-stop fun. Pints & Paddle is now open in Maple Grove between Target and Home Depot at 15450 Grove Circle N. Maple Grove's new pickleball party spot is now serving 4th St., Mpls., ) will continue to operate normal hours. Soul Bowl's location inside the Graze food hall (520 N. We hope that you will all join us at our North Loop location to get all your favorite bowls." "We are forever grateful to our friends at Galaxy for the opportunity to serve the Richfield community. Gerard and Brittany Klass gave us two years of Soul Bowl tastiness in Richfield, but in a recent social media post the fast-casual restaurant announced the immediate closure of its second location. Soul Bowl shutters its Richfield location The Camden Social ( ) is open Tuesday through Sunday from 3 p.m. In addition to food and drinks, there's a selection of cigars available for purchase. The menu includes items like the Camden wings, smoked salmon croquettes, smoked blue cheese and bibb lettuce salad, Guinness filet, shrimp and chicken étouffée and more. The menu is led by chef Antonio Murray, who ran the kitchen at the Lexington for a time. a sleek makeover, and the full bar is serving top-shelf cocktails. Studio Grey gave the space at 4601 Lyndale Av. The Camden Social is now open in north Minneapolis as a neighborhood social destination under powerhouse couples Brittany and Gerard Klass of Soul Bowl and Kathryn and Alfonso Mayfield of Allure Cigars. Top-shelf food and drink in north Minneapolis Naomi then runs to retrieve her frightened daughter, and she walks back into the house without a care in the world for her drugged-up husband. This still does not stop her husband from trying to peel out of the driveway (where he ends up crashing) with his screaming child. Naomi screams at Jordan, and once she realizes she cannot get into his car, she takes a metal bar to the driver's side window. During a fight, Jordan wakes his daughter up and rushes to put her in his car to prove to Naomi that she will not be taking his kids away from him in a divorce. Raw and emotional do not begin to describe the moment Naomi went from screaming at her husband to full "mama bear mode" when Jordan attempts to kidnap his own child. Related: These Are the Best Margot Robbie Movies So Far, Ranked Robbie does not deliver a single boring moment in this film. Scenes such as this one can easily fall flat because there is no exaggerated facial expressions or dialogue. She brings a certain energy to the scene to let the audience know that Naomi is done with the relationship before she tells Jordan she wants a divorce. Robbie does a fantastic job at appearing uninterested in this turn-of-events conversation. Therefore, she did nothing to incriminate herself. Instead of thanking her husband, she causally responds with, "I know that already." This surprises Jordan because he wanted to play the hero in The Wolf of Wall Street, but Naomi knows she was never involved in Jordan's business. In the bedroom, Jordan looks at Naomi and tells her that she is "off the hook," as if he took the blame for her. Here are Margot Robbie's best moments in The Wolf of Wall Street, ranked.Īfter Jordan has officially been found out, and he is looking at jail time, he tries to gaslight Naomi into thinking he got her out of trouble. With The Wolf of Wall Street, Suicide Squad, and now Barbie under her belt, Robbie seems to be successfully making her way through the industry. In 2014, Robbie became a co-founder of Luck圜hap Entertainment where she, her husband, and a couple others produce movies that highlight strong female characters. She never imagined the fame that would follow after her performance, but because of it, she has joined a few other women in Hollywood as they change the game for women in the industry. Robbie wanted to truly become her character, and that meant becoming very vulnerable in front of the camera. Playing Naomi was a challenge for Robbie in more ways than one. She later told People that she felt like she had to do something to set herself apart from the others, and as we all know, she got the role. She slapped DiCaprio across the face-while in character, of course. ![]() While she was reading the script with DiCaprio next to her, Robbie made a bold choice to stand out to the directors. She also took note that Naomi is meant to be more of a sex object rather than a loving mother or intelligent partner. Robbie knew her character was going to be the mistress to Leonardo DiCaprio's character, and that was nerve wracking. IPad 3, iPad 4, iPad Air, iPad iPad, iPad Mini 2, iPad Mini 3, iPad Mini 4, 9.When Robbie auditioned for the role of Naomi Lapaglia in The Wolf of Wall Street, she had a few things running through her mind. IPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro Max: 1290x2796 IPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Plus: 1284x2778 IPhone Xs Max, iPhone 11 Pro Max: 1242x2688 IPhone X, iPhone Xs, iPhone 11 Pro: 1125x2436 IPhone 6 plus, iPhone 6s plus, iPhone 7 plus, iPhone 8 plus: 1242x2208 IPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, iPhone 8: 750x1334 IPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone SE: 640x1136 ![]() IPhone: iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS: 320x480 ![]() Neigh Anything: Shining Armor and Princess Cadance relate the story of how they meet as high-school students at Canterlot Academy to Twilight Sparkle and her friends. However, in the concluding photos, the gazebo is repaired by Big Mac with the help of Lugnut and the Crusaders. ![]() Big Mac returns to the farm to find the gazebo in ruins from another errant launch from the Crusaders' launcher. Big Mac eventually finds the store owner, who reports that Apple Bloom had taken all the nails on the farm for their launcher, and gives him the nails he needs as well as a promise for delivery of lumber the next day. Although Big Mac is flustered at having wasted the day, Zecora reminds him to think of the happy memories he had from the events. Big Mac returns to the fair to locate the hardware store owner, Lugnut, continuing to be waylaid by the other activities of the fair. He is waylaid by several of Ponyville's citizens as he goes through the Summer Wrap-Up fair, only to find that the hardware store is in ruins from the antics of the Cutie Mark Crusaders trying to build their own fireworks launcher. Zen and the Art of Gazebo Repair: Big McIntosh embarks to the hardware store for nails to repair the farm's gazebo. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic - Volume 3 Luna and the moon creatures thank the ponies for their help before leaving, while Rarity is thankful for her friends' support. They turn this and their thoughts of Rarity to Nightmare Rarity, and finally dispel the evil spirit. Using the power of their friendship, the friends revert the corrupted nightmare creatures into docile moon creatures. Luna and the other citizens of Ponyville defend themselves against Nightmare Rarity, giving enough time for Twilight, Spike, and the others to arrive. Spike manages to elude Nightmare Rarity as she departs for Ponyville with her forces, and rescues the others. Twilight urges Luna to return to Ponyville to prepare the citizens there. The friends are overwhelmed by the nightmare forces and locked up. When they arrive, they find that Rarity has been transformed into the nightmare forces' new queen, Nightmare Rarity, after being convinced that her friends care little for her. Accompanied by Luna and Spike, the five friends venture into the forces' domain to rescue Rarity. The others learn from Princess Luna that Rarity has been taken by the same forces that transformed her into the evil Nightmare Moon to serve as their queen. During the night, Rarity is abducted by a dark miasma. Twilight Sparkle and her friends have been suffering from nightmares for a week, and decide to hold a slumber party together to figure out what is going on. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic - Volume 2 Twilight and the freed ponies are rejoined outside by Princess Celestia and Spike, who have been battling a horde of giant cockatrices in Canterlot. Twilight opts to save her friends and, empowered as the comet flies overhead, defeats Chrysalis and her minions with a powerful burst of magic, and traps them in her castle. Chrysalis decides to make Twilight her pupil instead of absorbing her magic, threatening to kill her friends if she does not accept. The six overlook the fight and reach Chrysalis, who traps Twilight's friends with the fillies. ![]() En route, Chrysalis uses her changelings to cause rifts between the six and separate them. Unable to contact Princess Celestia, Twilight worries that the deadline coincides with the passing of the Secretariat Comet, which will amplify her magic. Chrysalis challenges the six friends to save the fillies in three days time. Twilight and her friends discover that changelings have captured and replaced the citizens of Ponyville, and are able to rescue all of them except the Cutie Mark Crusaders, whom Chrysalis has imprisoned in her kingdom. The Changeling Queen Chrysalis plans to exact revenge on Twilight Sparkle for her defeat by absorbing her magic. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic - Volume 1 This is a list of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic issues. See also: My Little Pony (IDW Publishing) § Friendship Is Magic (November 2012–October 2021) ![]() ![]() Last week, he ordered Boeing to appear Thursday to be arraigned. District Court Judge Reed O'Connor agreed that under the Crime Victims' Rights Act, the relatives' rights had been violated and they should have been consulted before the DOJ and Boeing reached the agreement. The agreement also required Boeing to make significant changes to its safety policies and procedures, as well as to the corporate culture, which many insiders have said had shifted in recent years from a safety first focus to one that critics say put profits first.īut last fall, U.S. The company also agreed to pay $500 million in compensation to the families of those killed in the two Max plane crashes, and to pay a $243 million fine. Only one of those pilots was prosecuted and a jury acquitted him at trial last year.īoeing also agreed to pay $2.5 billion, including $1.7 billion in compensation to airlines that had purchased 737 Max planes but could not use them while the plane was grounded for 20 months after the second plane crashed. Under the terms of the agreement, Boeing admitted to defrauding the FAA by concealing safety problems with the 737 Max, but pinned much of the blame on two technical pilots who they say misled regulators while working on the certification of the aircraft. The company is accused of deceiving and misleading federal regulators about the safety of a critical automated flight control system that investigators found played a major role in causing the crashes in Indonesia in 2018 and in Ethiopia in 2019.īoeing and the Justice Department had entered into a deferred prosecution agreement to settle the charge two years ago but many of the families of the crash victims objected to the agreement, saying that they were not consulted about what they called a "secret, sweetheart deal." ![]() They testified after Boeing's chief aerospace safety officer Mike Delaney entered a plea of not guilty on behalf of the airplane manufacturer to the charge of conspiracy to commit fraud. The company is charged with felony fraud related to the crashes of two of its 737 Max airplanes that killed a total of 346 people.Ībout a dozen relatives of some of those who were killed in the crashes gave emotional testimony during the three-hour arraignment hearing about how they've been affected by what they call "the deadliest corporate crime in U.S. Attorney Paul Cassell, (center), speaks as Nadia Milleron, mother of Samya Stumo, (left), and Clariss Moore, mother of Danielle Moore hold photos of their children and others killed in the 2019 crash of Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max aircraft before they head into federal court for the Boeing arraignment hearing in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday.Īerospace giant Boeing entered a plea of not guilty to a criminal charge at an arraignment in federal court in Texas Thursday. ![]() If there is one company that makes software for almost all forms of creating and consuming creative content, it’s Adobe, and its Adobe Digital Editions is a great Epub reader for Windows PC which allows users to consume their favorite titles. ProsĮxcellent reading modes which are easier on the eyes So, if you want to be able to access and buy all the new ebooks that are released, this is one of the best epub readers for Windows that you can get. However, the biggest reason to get Kobo over other Epub readers is its store which allows you to browse and buy from 5+ million free and affordable eBooks, comics, and children’s books. The main reason why Cover is on the list is that since the app is made for comics, it is great for reading books that are image-heavy. ![]() Special features for people with print disability and dyslexiaĬover is primarily an app made for reading comic books on your Windows 11 PC, but since the app also supports Epub format, it has made its way on the list. Also, you get other important features such as bookmarks, editing metatags, customizing content layout, annotations, bookmarks, and that too without ads! While being a fairly new epub reader in the market, Thorium has an impressive set of features and its simple-to-use interface is its USP. The epub reader for Windows devices can read DRM-locked content, which is a great feature. The interface is vibrant and you can choose between sepia and night themes as per your liking. You can reach the favorite section of your ebook or audiobook by navigating through the table of contents or by using the powerful search functionality. Icecream App is an app studio that has developed some really fine apps for Windows and of all the apps that come from the studio, their Epub reader is my favorite. Not only does their Epub reader app look good but it also brings a ton of features including full-screen mode support, exceptional search capabilities, easy page-turning mechanics, reading progress tracking, support for multiple languages, and more.Īpart from the above features, I also love the fact that the reader not only supports the Epub format but also other major ebook formats, including Mobi, FB2, and, more. Prosĭoesn’t support older Windows operating systemsĭownload: Free with in-app purchases 5. If looks matter to you, do give Freda a try. You can also connect your cloud drives like OneDrive or Google Drive to download books stored there. The app also gives you access to more than 50,000 public domain classic books free of charge from Feedbooks, Gutenberg, and other online catalogs. Apart from supporting Epub, the app also supports a ton of other formats including Mobi, FB2, HTML, and TXT. ![]() Avoid hot showers or baths immediately after application.Do not apply the cream immediately before or after activities such as bathing or showering, swimming, sunbathing or heavy exercise. Fluocinolone Acetonide Cream, USP contains fluocinolone acetonide 0.Do not apply tight bandages or heat (heating pads, hot water bottles, and heat lamps) to the area where the cream has been used.Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes (nose, mouth, genital area).Do not apply the cream to broken or irritated skin only use it after lesions have healed if using it for nerve pain caused by shingles.If using the cream for pain on your hands, do not wash your hands for at least 30 minutes after applying the cream. Wash any left over cream from your hands after applying.Use a small amount of cream for each application and gently rub into the affected area.To help you remember, use it at the same times each day. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it.Pain relief usually begins within the first week of treatment and increases with regular application over the next few weeks. ![]()
![]() While most sunscreen ingredients are either considered generally safe or are undergoing further research, you should try to avoid sunscreens with the ingredient oxybenzone. They also minimize the risk of harmful chemical exposure, as these minerals sit on top of the skin to block the sun’s rays rather than being absorbed into the skin. Mineral sunscreens, which contain active ingredients like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, are the most highly recommended for children as they are less irritating for sensitive skin. No additional benefit has been shown for SPFs higher than 50. “Choose at least SPF 30 with broad-spectrum protection, which means it blocks both UVA and UVB rays,” advises Zeichner. Sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of 15 is the minimum recommended by the AAP - although the AAD suggests using SPF 30 or higher. ![]() Infants should have their skin covered by hats and loose, long-sleeved clothing or be kept out of the sun whenever possible, such as under an umbrella or shady tree, says the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).įor older babies and children, there are a few things to keep in mind. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t recommend sunscreen for infants under 6 months of age. That’s why choosing the right sunscreen is key for keeping the whole family safe no matter if you’re spending summer at the pool, taking an autumn hike, or skiing in the winter. Children have extra sensitive skin that’s more susceptible to damage from the sun’s rays and is more likely to be irritated by chemicals. Sunscreen is vital to protecting kids’ sensitive skin. As long as the sun’s ultraviolet rays reach our planet, the chance of skin damage is real. Sunscreen is typically synonymous with summertime, swimming pools, and sunshine, but it’s important to use throughout the year. Easiest to apply: Evereden Premium Mineral Sunscreen.Best fragrance-free formula: Kabana Organic Green Screen Original Sunscreen.Best scent: Babyganics SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion.Best for travel: Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Stick.Best stick applicator: Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Sunscreen Stick.Best spray: Babo Botanicals Sheer Zinc Sunscreen for Extra Sensitive Skin.Best for on the go: Babo Botanicals Baby Face Mineral Sunscreen Stick.Best budget-friendly buy: Coppertone Pure & Simple Kids.Best for sensitive skin: Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection Sensitive Skin Zinc Oxide Sunscreen. ![]() These products are designed to protect baby’s skin without irritating it.A quick look at the best sunscreens for kids Look for sunblocks that have earned the National Eczema Association’s (NEA) Seal of Acceptance, which-after rigorous testing-marks them as the best sunscreen options for babies with eczema. If your little love suffers from eczema, you’ll want a workhorse baby sunscreen to keep them safe. Babies have delicate skin across the board, but if your little one needs something extra gentle, consider an option designed to protect them from the sun without irritating their soft, vulnerable skin. If your little one loves to splash, choose a product that offers up to 80 minutes of protection for double the fun in the sun. On average, sunscreen for infants and tots is water-resistant for up to 40 minutes. ![]() According to the EWG, “the score reflects both the degree of protection from the sun’s ultraviolet radiation and the hazards of all ingredients on the label.” With this in mind, opt for sunblocks with a score of 1 for the best (and most all-natural!) protection. The EWG assesses each product based on its ingredients list, and assigns a numerical score, with 1 being the best rating and 10 being the worst. When in doubt, turn to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), which tests just how safe (and effective) various products claim to be. Still, while many may say “natural” on the label, keep in mind that this term is not regulated. We don’t want our babies coming into contact with potentially harmful chemicals, so most of the best baby sunscreen options are crafted from natural ingredients. ![]() June Border children: Immigrant families in crisis 70 photos Gallery: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding.Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's love story (CBS News, 05/20/18)."Meghan Markle: American Princess" - from child activist to global star to future royal (CBS News, 04/21/18).would "regret" violating nuke deal (CBS News, 04/09/18) out of Iran nuclear deal "a serious mistake" (CBS News, 05/08/18) Lava from the Kilauea volcano has added nearly 700 acres to Hawaii's Big Island ("CBS This Morning," 07/18/18).The science behind Hawaii's Kilauea volcano and 2,200-degree lava ("CBS Evening News," 05/08/18).out of the Iran nuclear pact and some 29 million viewers tuned in to see American Meghan Markle marry Prince Harry. Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano sprang to life in May, spewing ash thousands of feet in the air. May Volcanic eruption in Hawaii 103 photos Trump calls Stormy Daniels "Horseface" (CBS News, 10/31/18). ![]()
Unlike some other survival games, there will be a home town or city to return to and rest and prepare for your next mission. As in real life, where a hard week’s work is rewarded by a relaxing or refreshing weekend, we wanted to create a world and provide elements within it where you can return back to town (or your home) after an adventurous mission to regather and reequip – a definite environmental contrast. Players also have the ability to upgrade their transportation (alongside their weapons and armor) as the game progresses.Ĭompared to some other games of this genre in the past, the game focuses more on ordinary everyday life. Although an overall map is available, players cannot “fast forward” their travel to these locations instead, they must take direct control of their transportation during the journey and respond to events that occur on the way. ![]() There you’ll be able to talk with NPCs and gather information about your next destination, which is apparently very important as it’ll dictate what kind of gear you’ll need to bring.The game takes places across multiple locations with differing environmental conditions, including desert, snow, forest, mountains, swampland, and deep-sea diving. In between missions, you’ll find yourself at the main town in the game, which acts as the hub. There is also an upgrade system that players can take part in where you can not only upgrade your means of transportation but also your weapons and armor. For a game that doesn’t look very realistic, it seems rather immersive. You use little miniatures to guide your way around obstacles or possible interactions in the world. Traveling across the map involves quite literally traveling across the world map of the game. The gameplay itself looks similar to Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Bloodborne and Ghost of Tsushima, taking the camera angle from Zelda, the grittiness from Bloodborne and the cinematic swordplay from Ghost.Īs far as braving the wilds are concerned, you have a tent and cooking equipment that you can use to fill up on food and water. ![]() Your weaponry is rather diverse, as the developers provide you with a sword, shield, gun, grappling hook and bombs. Little Devil Inside is a third-person action-adventure game that not only focuses on cinematic combat but also deals with survival elements and open-world exploration. In The Witcher, Geralt gets treated like shit and gets paid like shit despite being one of the most notable monster hunters in the world. Notably, the world of Little Devil Inside seems cruel to its heroes, similar to The Witcher. In one of the trailers, we are introduced to what accepting a job looks like, and that led to almost being sacrificed to some kraken-looking fellow. Just from the trailers alone, we already know that Billy is literally traveling everywhere imaginable, from tropical areas and barren deserts to the middle of the ocean and an icy tundra. The game will explore the mundane parts of an adventurer’s life, such as financial inequality. ![]() Neostream states that the game is meant to take a satirical angle on the video game cliché of monster hunting, which makes sense given that the trailer looked a lot like if Bloodborne and Monster Hunter had a baby. |
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