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John william mackay log flume ride7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() While some African American reviewers praised the film, others criticized its depictions of black characters. Song of the South debuted at the racially segregated Fox Theatre in Atlanta on November 12, 1946. Black servants speak in stereotypical vernacular and are portrayed as subservient to white plantation owners in an overtly racist, romanticized depiction of Southern life, writes Allegra Frank for Vox. The film also features Hattie McDaniel, the first black person to win an Oscar in 1940, she took home the Best Supporting Actress trophy for her portrayal of “Mammy” in Gone with the Wind.īest known for the song “ Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah,” the movie paints a rosy picture of a post-Civil War era Georgia plantation. “While the ride is considered a beloved classic history and storyline are steeped in extremely problematic and stereotypical racist tropes,” the petition stated.Ĭombining live-action and animated elements, Song of the South centers on Johnny, a young white boy who learns life lessons from a formerly enslaved man named Uncle Remus (played by James Baskett). Recently, more than 20,000 people signed a petition asking Disney to change Splash Mountain’s theme. We're thrilled to share Splash Mountain at & will be completely reimagined with a new story inspired by an all-time favorite film, “The Princess and the Frog.” Learn about what Imagineers have in development: /DV6476KAVX- Disney Parks June 25, 2020ĭisney’s decision arrives amid weeks of protests against racism and police brutality, as well as increased calls for corporations to reckon with their roles in perpetuating racism. “The new concept is inclusive-one that all of our guests can connect with and be inspired by, and it speaks to the diversity of the millions of people who visit our parks each year.” ![]() “he retheming of Splash Mountain is of particular importance today,” says Disney in a statement. The animated musical is set in New Orleans and stars Anika Noni Rose as Tiana, Disney’s first black princess. ![]() The attractions will be “completely reimagined” as celebrations of 2009 film The Princess and the Frog. Last week, Disney announced plans to drop Song of the South references from Splash Mountain rides at Disneyland in California and Magic Kingdom Park in Florida. But even as criticism of the 1946 musical mounted, the entertainment conglomerate continued to profit from Splash Mountain, its beloved Song of the South-inspired log flume ride, which debuted at Disney theme parks in 1989. Below, read our 2020 article about Splash Mountain and its controversial history.ĭisney’s Song of the South has long been deemed too racist for public release. Per a statement, the ride will open in late 2024 as Tiana's Bayou Adventure, a “musical adventure” that follows characters from the 2009 film The Princess and the Frog as they prepare to host a “one-of-a-kind Mardi Gras celebration” in New Orleans. Editor's Note, January 23, 2023: Over two years after the Walt Disney Company announced plans to reimagine Splash Mountain, a ride inspired by the racist 1946 film Song of the South, the entertainment conglomorate has officially closed the attraction. ![]()
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Playr org review7/6/2023 ![]() *laughs* We did anything possible just to just get revenues so that we could grow and be a real business…So control your destiny. I mean we gave our users poker chips if they downloaded this Zwinky toolbar which was like, I don’t know, I downloaded it once and couldn’t get rid of it. So I funded the company myself but I did every horrible thing in the book to, just to get revenues right away. “I knew that I wanted to control my destiny, so I knew I needed revenues, right, f**king, now. Not competing against others, but playing for the sake of play and to have fun. ![]() No paid upgrades or playing with the default character settings that social signals you can’t afford the upgrades. This site is inspired by the above worldview.
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Call of duty ww2 online meta7/6/2023 ![]() Call of Duty: WW2 has made a lot of changes, big and small, to the Call of Duty multiplayer formula. This may have led Operators to be left completely exposed when travelling across this area, especially if the Circle Collapse forced them here.įollowing the fissure, Operators can use the fault in the earth to take cover against snipers from the Hospital or Promenade, moving within it to travel east or west and pop back out closer to a building. 10 tips to help you become the hero of 'Call of Duty: WW2' multiplayer. Running north of the Barakett Promenade’s easternmost portion, from the gas station and apartments across the street from the Hospital right up to the area’s high rise, this chunk of earth was normally a hilly space with little cover. ![]() ![]() Similar to the area Southeast of Radar Array, this minor fault in the earth may cause a big change in the meta. In Call of Duty: World War II, there did not seem to be nearly as many maps as there. Plus, if the final Circle Collapse falls in this area, it can lead to some more tactical play rather than an all-out firefight to a finish. Yes you can play them offline but you cannot use network related features like multiplayer gaming or online matches. Call of Duty®: WWII creates the definitive World War II next generation experience across three different game modes: Campaign, Multiplayer, and Co-Operative. Quality matters, but you also want quantity to count for something too. Make a final strike to the enemys evil ambitions in three new Multiplayer maps: Excavation, Airship, and Chancellery. Rather than sprint or drive across a rather open area, you can use this fissure to take cover from those attacking from atop the Radar Array or Stadium. Finish the fight in DLC Pack 4 for Call of Duty®: WWII - Shadow War. Land in Normandy on D-Day and battle across Europe through iconic locations in historys most monumental war. This relatively shallow crack fortunately did not affect manmade structures, but in an otherwise open area of the map, the underground explosions have changed how you’ll approach zones like the Radar Array, Stadium, and Blocs. Summary: Call of Duty returns to its roots with Call of Duty: WWII - a breathtaking experience that redefines World War II for a new gaming generation. ![]()
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Bloody roar 3 debug7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() Devil May Cry 4 contains a debug mode in the PC version which can directly be accessed in certain international versions or by using a modified.Once the debug verbs were unlocked, 'xtravel' would take the player there. Earlier versions of Curses had an extra room called "Graham's Lair" which allowed the developer rapid access to various areas of the game.In Wizard Mode, you could shut down the game into single player mode, set the hours the game is allowed to be played (to keep people from running it when a lot of people want to use the computer, like during daytime hours of finals week on a university or college computer) or to set holidays when anyone could play with no restrictions (like Thanksgiving or Christmas). You then had to give the password and solve a computation to prove you are a Wizard. Colossal Cave, which ran on timesharing computers had "Wizard Mode" that if you wanted to use it, had to be typed as the first command given to the game.Clive Barker's Undying features two testing levels "playground" and "smoketest" (only accessible using the game cheats), featuring, among other things, objects left out of normal gameplay and tiles with labels that tell what type of ground you're stepping on.Warp debugging tool, which can be accessed by ROM hacking and allows you to warp to any location, including several Dummied Out areas. Sadly, some people abused it to create somewhat pornographic images, and the feature was then pulled from the US version and all subsequent re-releases. The original Japanese release of Bloody Roar 3 left in a debug mode that allowed players to deform player models and environments like a proto- Garry's Mod.When you're done with it, a character says something along the lines of "we shouldn't cheat too much". If you fail to open it, one of your characters calls cheating shameful. The passwords to open the chest differ for each chapter. and provide quest items for the current chapter. Betrayal at Krondor has a key combination to summon a magic chest that can heal the party, give money/whetstones/healing items/etc.While many roguelikes call this "wizard mode", Wizard Mode is an unrelated pinball-game trope. Not to be confused with Developer's Room, which is a kind of Easter Egg and doesn't have exploits included. It's usually not supposed to be accessed by the player as such, it will either require a complicated code/password or be inaccessible without the help of a GameShark or the like. A Debug Room is a location, menu or mode with options the programmers would have used for testing the game. ![]()
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Dreamfall chapters abby7/6/2023 ![]() We’re going to play through each day in Seattle again, this time from Abby’s perspective. Then we jump forward in time from that fateful day … but we’re still in a flashback. I don’t have any big point to make here, just find this retconned appearance interesting-once Naughty Dog decided they wanted to humanize him, they decided to give him soft puppy-dog features, because we all know that someone with dark circles under their eyes can be triangled without a second thought. Also, he’s now an angelic, baby-faced thirtysomething young dad, whereas before he was a hideous revenant barely cloaked in human flesh. Ellie’s already pieced together that it had something to do with Joel’s massacre of the Fireflies in Salt Lake City, but we learn here that Abby’s dad was in fact the head surgeon that the player triangled at the climax of the first game. And it’s a flashback, establishing who she is and what her motivation was for killing Joel. We’re playing as Abby again, for the first time in a dozen or so hours. I would also recommend watching this series in order, rather than beginning it here. The following video contains spoilers for the Last of Us games (which you probably expect), but also spoilers for an array of other games (which you might not expect). Flying by the seat of my pants on this series, really hope to time the fourth and final video to drop on June 19, which will be the one-year anniversary of the release of Last of Us Part II. ![]()
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Membrain sweep7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() Having 2 or 3 membrane sweeps 48 hours apart is most successful in encouraging labour to start. If the membrane sweep is successful labour begins within 48 hours. A Cochrane review in 2004 showed a sweep at 41 weeks decreases your chances of going to 42 weeks from 41% to 23%, almost half! The sweep encourages release of prostaglandin, which is involved in starting labour. The procedure is completely drug-free and similar to an internal examination, meaning the process itself doesn’t take long. ![]() Some of the main benefits of a membrane sweep include: But bear with it, if it works it’s worth it!Īfter the sweep, you can go home and wait for labour to start! The Benefits Of A Membrane SweepĪ membrane sweep can be highly beneficial for those who are nearing or past their due date but do not want an induced labour. The process doesn’t hurt, but it can often be quite uncomfortable. The examiner inserts a finger through the vagina into the cervix to separate the membranes of the amniotic sac surrounding your baby from the wall of the womb with a circular, sweeping movement and stretches the cervix at the same time. Your midwife will check baby position and heartbeatĢ. The process of a membrane sweep is simple:ġ. It is performed at home or in the antenatal clinic and takes about 10 minutes. We can reduce the likelihood of needing induction by having a membrane stretch and sweep.Ī membrane sweep, also known as a cervical sweep or membrane strip, is not a method of induction, but can help to encourage natural, spontaneous labour. While an induced labour is fairly common, with 1 in 5 labours in the UK being induced, many women want more information about how they can avoid having an induction of labour for being overdue. As the weeks go on, you may find health professionals bringing up the topic of induction of labour. It’s important to remember that only 5% of women will give birth on their due date and not to fixate to greatly on this date. 2014 3(1):30-34.It’s natural to feel impatient in the final weeks of pregnancy, feeling frustrated to wake up each day to find you’re still pregnant. ![]() The Efficacy of Membrane Sweeping at Term and Effect on the Duration of Pregnancy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Randomized clinical trial evaluating the frequency of membrane sweeping with an unfavorable cervix at 39 weeks. et al. Membrane sweeping added to formal induction method to increase the spontaneous vaginal delivery: a meta-analysis. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Learn more about our editorial and medical review policies.ĪCOG. We believe you should always know the source of the information you're seeing. When creating and updating content, we rely on credible sources: respected health organizations, professional groups of doctors and other experts, and published studies in peer-reviewed journals. I was also hoping to avoid induction. But alas, I showed up at the hospital for my scheduled induction a few days later.īab圜enter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. I was bummed, for sure, because I was so ready to be done with that pregnancy and meet my baby. I never even felt any cramping at all that day. There was some initial spotting that time, after my OB did the sweep – but that’s it. Since the membrane sweep worked so well with baby number three, I requested another during my fourth pregnancy. My husband and I headed to the hospital around 10:30 that night, and our third child was born about five hours later. By the time evening rolled around, actual contractions started. (This is a fairly common side effect.) I put on a panty liner when I got home and experienced mild, periodic cramping throughout that afternoon. When I had my membrane swept during my third pregnancy, I started spotting immediately. My daughter was born in less than four hours. They went ahead and gave me some Pitocin anyway. By the time I showed up for the induction at 6 a.m., I was having regular contractions. I got the sweep at an afternoon OB appointment and scheduled an induction for the following morning. I grimaced through the awkwardness and got through it by focusing my thoughts on the hope that labor wouldn’t be far away. But although it was super uncomfortable for 10 seconds or so, I wouldn’t say it was particularly painful. It’s a lot of pressure in a highly sensitive place. Getting a membrane sweep feels kind of like a rough cervical check. During my first sweep, with my second baby, my whole body involuntarily recoiled. ![]() "I've had four babies and three membrane sweeps. ![]()
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Kara windbound7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() While she faces familiar obstacles in the forms of waves and teeth and claws, a long-forgotten story will soon unfold itself before her, pushing her to reconsider the ideals she’s held her entire life. In this unexpected journey Kara’s beliefs and abilities will be challenged like never before. Presented in two variants, Seashore Blue Marble and Cloudy Skies White in Clear Marble. Kara’s tribe isn’t based on any one real-world culture, but we still wanted them to have an identity of their own. We envisioned the world of Windbound being set approximately at the bronze-age level of technology and we drew inspiration from various imagery of that time to compile a brief list of the elements we liked. While the landscape has improved with fantastic protagonists featured in several games today, we wanted to do our part to broaden the landscape of video game heroes. The families of the 5 Lives Studios team members have a great deal of young daughters and nieces, and this drove us to want to create someone who they could identify with. There were a few targets we knew we wanted to hit early on when designing our hero. So it’s always great when an idea or concept comes along in the early days, which withstands all these tests to cross the finish line. Windbound was certainly no exception to this process. Ideas large and small come rapidly and from everywhere, some get tested and discarded, others get discussed, iterated and tabled. Video game development can be - particularly in the early stages - rather turbulent. And that’s where our development journey started, with the lead character of Windbound. We tend to fall in love with characters not just the stories themselves, hence why every great adventure needs a great protagonist. Learn more about Kara and the motivation behind her character. ![]()
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Artisan chocolate7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() It is our mission to deliver high quality chocolates made with 100% organic butter and cream with the finest chocolates available with our flavors varying season to season. NAVILUNA are one of the first chocolate makers in the world to use organically certified Indian cacao beans exclusively, and the first bean-to-bar chocolate. Upon returning home, Joe started honing his skills as a pastry chef working as the last pastry chef at the Lark Restaurant in West Bloomfield, MI, Avalon in Detroit, MI, Rumi’s Passion in Plymouth, MI, White Wolf in Clawson, MI, and The Detroit Athletic Club in Detroit, MI ![]() He also purchased his first chocolate molds there! It was there that he developed a stronger love and respect for the art and creations of chocolate. He then changed his major in 2012 when he was accepted into the prestigious Baking and Pastry program at Schoolcraft College.Īfter graduation Joe had the opportunity to go to Paris, France. Originally Joe started attending Schoolcraft College in 2010 pursuing a Film/Art degree. Cooking and baking were a favorite pastime too. Over 20 different, delicious and unique Chocolate Bars available, each bar represent a story, a farm or a farmer. We start with sourcing high quality cacao beans from. From a very young age he entertained himself with drawing, painting, sculpting, and film making. Here at Car Artisan Chocolate, community and a drive for excellence is at the root of why we exist. ![]() Available in different flavours like Solomon Islands, Bolivia and orange, these luxury chocolate bars will not disappoint.Chef Joe Gilligan has considered himself an artist all his life. We utilize traditional chocolate making methods and modern technologies to craft chocolate that showcases the extraordinary flavor range of the worlds best. This is where collectible meets delectable! Artisan Vegan Chocolate Barsįree from dairy and gluten, our delicious collection of vegan chocolate bars are perfect for all the health conscious chocolate lovers out there!Īt Melt Chocolates, our artisan vegan bars are the best way to experience the distinctive taste and rich notes of chocolates. Handmade by our professional artisan chocolatiers and hand tied with a satin ribbon in our Holland Park kitchen, these chocolate bar libraries are ready to be devoured. For many years, Becks D’Angelo made chocolate confections for friends and family around the holidays. Take a Fancy Bean To Bar Chocolate also developed out of a hobby. Artisan chocolate maker Becks DAngelo with cocoa trees. Perfect for the student of all things chocolate, our chocolate bar libraries are available in three tempting collections – Vegan, Fruits & Nuts and Nuts & Salt Chocolate Library.Įvery library includes an assortment of lip smacking flavours that guarantees to delight both you and the recipient. 2- Take A Fancy Bean To Bar Chocolate Robert’s Creek. From sea salt and coffee dark bar to mint and wild dark chocolate, we have an option to suit every fancy! Artisan Chocolate Bar Libraries Nothing less than a haven of deep, intense and semi-sweet deliciousness, these luxury chocolate bars are available in every imaginable flavour. Place your order today! Luxury Artisan Dark Chocolate BarsĬalling all the dark chocolate-devotees our collection of dark chocolate artisan bars are just what you’re looking for. Why not rediscover the milk chocolate bar and it’s sweet heavenly taste you loved as a kid – now in an array of mouthwatering flavours!īrowse through our collection of luxury artisan milk chocolate bars available in decadent flavours, like toast & marmalade, popcorn, pistachio, sea salt caramel and hazelnut. Fresh from the Notting Hill Kitchen - Chocolate Bars That Are a Treat from First to Last Biteįull to the brim with creative combinations and flavours, our incredible range of best luxury artisan chocolate bars are simply delicious.įrom a silky, smooth sea salt chocolate bar to something more exotic like our orange dark chocolate and popcorn milk chocolate bar, we have a suitable flavour for every taste bud! Artisan Milk Chocolate Bars Best Luxury Artisan Chocolate Bars - Enjoy A Moment of Sweet SerenityĪll of us need a moment to relax and recharge what better way to unwind from the monotony of life than with our collection of top luxury artisan chocolate bars!Īt Melt, our artisan chocolate bars embrace moments of chocolatey goodness while preserving the environment that helps us cultivate these delicious experiences.Īvailable in a variety of flavours, every time you bite into these chocolate creations, you enjoy the high quality ingredients and feel good, knowing that you’re supporting the preservation of our nature. Best artisan chocolate brands in the UK that are delicious and unique The smaller, independent chocolate brands that you need on your radar The Evening Standards journalism is supported by our. ![]()
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Texas legislative session 20217/6/2023 ![]() It is a property rights issue when your upstream neighbor dumps their wastewater into the stream that runs through your property. SB 2038 also voids our ability manage environmental standards, and to protect the fresh water source for Georgetown and beyond. All of the people living in this dense housing will use our city streets, paid for by Georgetown residents, without paying one cent toward the construction or maintenance of our streets. This bill further undermines our ability to plan for transportation needs. This bill and the related legislation look frighteningly similar to legislation working its way through California, Washington, and Minnesota that essentially eliminates single-family zoning throughout those states. The legislature is trying to force us to accept almost 10 times that amount of density in our community without any standards or community input on location. The average density in Georgetown is about 3-5 units per acre. This bill takes away that ability and would allow batch plants, quarries, and poorly constructed manufactured and multi-family projects at a density of almost 32 units per acre. This is possible because we have standards and requirements that developers who wish to build within our community and ETJ must uphold, and quality developers expect other property owners to develop at similar standards to ensure one development doesn’t negatively impact other developments. The City of Georgetown is known for our small-town charm – our beautiful square and welcoming citizens. This bill, by allowing areas to unilaterally relieve themselves of the regulatory standards under the ETJ, removes our ability to enforce our standards at even the most basic level. Giving property owners the unilateral ability to “opt-out” of the ETJ, without the consent of other property owners nearby, and develop without heed to our master plans and standards that were developed with community input, will only lead to haphazard and inconsistent development while silencing the voices that matter most – the citizens of Georgetown and ETJ property owners who do not want to be surrounded by unfettered, low quality development that lowers property values. However, Senate Bill 2038 largely strips us of our ability to do so and provides a perverse incentive for cities to stop building infrastructure. ![]() We, the city of Georgetown and you the community members, have devoted time, energy, and your tax dollars to planning for not only the growth of the city but the development of its ETJ so as to benefit all residents, including property owners in the ETJ. And when one property owner’s actions negatively impact adjacent property owners’ values, then we cannot merely use the phrase “property rights” to justify bad legislation. As a strong advocate for private property rights, I understand the sentiment and intention behind the legislation however, the underlying consequences of the bill are dire and, quite frankly, irresponsible. The bill would allow property owners to petition for release from our ETJ, which has been presented as a property rights issue. Senate Bill 2038 was passed through both chambers and now awaits the Governor’s signature. The Devastating Impacts of Unchecked DevelopmentĪs the 88th Texas Legislative Session nears its apex and record numbers of bills fly through both chambers, I need to make you aware of a piece of legislation that, in conjunction with numerous statutes and policies enacted by the state over the last few years, will dramatically and irreversibly impact the way we plan for sustainable and quality growth here in Georgetown. The meeting will start with the election canvass, followed by a swearing in of Mayor Josh Schroeder, District 2 Councilmember Shawn Hood, and District 6 Councilmember Jake French.Ĭity Council will then discuss various bills being considered during the current Texas Legislative session that will have an adverse affect on the City. Tuesday, May 16, in council chambers, 510 W. ![]() The special-called meeting will start at 11:30 a.m. The Georgetown City Council will have a special-called meeting to discuss bills currently working their way through the Texas Legislature, to canvass the election, and to swear in the newly reelected members. ![]()
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A mother unconditional love7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() As a mother now, I understand we mothers do not see these moments as sacrifices, but instead as a calling, because your children become your first priority and your most important project of life. Mothers everywhere began and continue to feel. It is always there to fill our hearts when we need it the most. That warm, fuzzy, super affectionate feelings everyday (all day towards their children) is unconditional love. ![]() I thought about her and my heart filled with such an immense feeling of gratitude, so great that all the years that I have left with her will not be enough to thank her.Ī mother's love is unconditional and never-ending. All the sacrifices that she made just to take care of me, just to make sure I was well and I was being taken care of, even before meeting her own needs. Unconditional Love: A Mothers Story shorts - YouTube This video showcases the unbreakable bond between a mother and child, and the limitless depth of a mothers unconditional love. I remember the sleepless nights she faced, just watching over me and making sure I was not running a fever or in pain. It is easy to imagine parents risking their lives to extract their children from a burning. I remember those nights when she would rather sleep in my room, although uncomfortable for her, to watch over me and help me every time I was having the horrible side effects of the chemotherapy. The unconditional love referred to above extends into the child’s adolescence more or less unchanged. Those moments took me back to my teenage years and those days when my mother endured the cancer treatments with me. ![]() |