![]() I feel like in London, the experience is very different. I agree with the fans, but I'm also like, "Let's also celebrate a little bit of what's happening." But I get it because being specific is important. You give, and then there'll still be criticism. So if they had come to me and asked me about that, I could have been like, "Oh." But then, to give them some credit, it's amazing they gave a whole episode to Diwali. It's so interesting about the sari line because I didn't even know if it was in the script initially because we didn't know if I would wear it or what I would wear. What did you make of the backlash to the mix-up of traditional wear? Carrie went on to wear a lehenga at the celebrations. In one scene, Seema and Carrie went sari shopping for Diwali while at an Indianwear shop that only had lehengas out on display. She doesn't like to waste time in her life on neurosis. So with Seema, there's something about her as a businesswoman that sees stress as not useful. You relate that to when you're 18! When you are South Asian or from whatever culture involving tradition and negotiating with parents, we don't know our strength because it's stressful, right? Figuring out, "Oh my God, I had just lied to them, etc." Those things are stressful, but it seems like you're just navigating the easier way to someone else. Do you think she's so headstrong due to a lifetime of navigating cultural pressures? Your character is a feisty, successful Indian-American woman trying to keep her traditional parents happy by lying about a boyfriend.
0 Comments
![]() As you play more Carcassonne, you will start drifting away from the others and settle mostly on this strategy. The other two strategies allow you to avoid having to weigh all of your options and just go heads-down in a direction that will score you a substantial number of points. It’s your best bet if you have a mind for game theory and can accurately weigh the utility of going for short-term points versus long-term point potential with each tile you draw. In the opportunistic strategy, you forget about pre-game strategies and just make the decision of where to go each time you draw a tile based on the current game state. It is also easy for someone to block its completion by building roads near it. When you do this, you can assume you will never get your follower back as those large cities tend to get out of control. Basically, when you get a city tile, you put it next to an already-started large city with your follower in it or bridge one of your other cities into an existing city. You will abandon field farming and hope large cities dominate the map so that those who choose to farm will not get many points from it. Here you work with your opponents to build massive cities and share the points. This strategy is basically the opposite of the previous one. The small cities and roads will get you your followers back quickly so they can be used again and the field placements will allow you to cash in on the large number of small cities around the map as a source of long-term points. Road tiles are used to turn roads away from your corner of the board so they do not interfere with your cities or fields, and also used defensively to send them towards your opponents’ cities, fields, and monasteries. In this strategy, you keep to yourself, build a bunch of small cities for short-term points, and then place followers in nearby fields to farm long-term points for you. ![]() ![]() If you plan pre-game to go for one strategy, your tile drawing may not match it and you will likely lose miserably. I recommend against using a single strategy every time and expect to win consistently because you do not know which distribution of tiles you will draw. High-Level Strategyīelow are three high-level strategies that you can utilize in a game of Carcassonne. The game does have a lot of luck involved in the tile drawing, so even the most elite Carcassonne player drawing too many road tiles can still lose to someone who just learned the rules and drew a bunch of monasteries. You want to reduce risk and maximize point expectations with thoughtful tile placement. The key to Carcassonne is being able to look at the game state and the tile you draw and decide whether to use it defensively, use it to collect short-term points, or use it for long-term-points. ![]() You can find out all the latest news by visiting our E3 2023 hub, or you can catch up with our round-up posts of everything that was announced at Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Games Showcase, the PC Gaming Show, Day Of The Devs, and our top highlights from the Wholesome Direct. ![]() NotE3 and Summer Game Fest 2023 is over for another year. Let's hope we don't have to wait until the game's out in 2024 to see it. If the storytelling and writing is what Obsidian feel will set Avowed apart from Skyrim (and Oblivion), it's a shame we didn't see any of that in the trailer which was shown at Sunday's Xbox Games Showcase. I suppose if you don't like a certain companion and don't want to have to keep travelling with them, death may well an option. Set in the fictional world of Eora that was first introduced to players in the Pillars of Eternity franchise, Avowed is a first-person fantasy RPG from the award-winning team at Obsidian Entertainment.You are the envoy of Aedyr, a distant land, sent to investigate rumors of a spreading plague. PC Gamer asked Patel if companions can die, to which she responded "you'll have to see". And since they're tied to the story, they're also "tied to your party". PC Gamer also spoke to game director Carrie Patel during their interview, who said that companions were going to feel "integral to the story". Unlike Obsidian's previous games such as The Outer Worlds and Pillars of Eternity (and more importantly unlike Skyrim), companions won't be optional. The story in Avowed will revolve around the companions in the game. The studio then pivoted from the huge open world vision they initially had for the game and decided to focus on storytelling instead. What we do is make our awesome RPGs, right?" Urquhart said. Speaking to PC Gamer, Urquhart said Obsidian were originally pitching "in essence, our Skyrim", but over the course of development the studio rethought their plans for Avowed. ![]() This means their unique items are available beyond the four walls of their store.īuya is truly an one-of-a-kind of shopping experience. Merchants can offer you 100% of their inventory real-time 24/7. Best price, best delivery, and best communication is the heart of Bravo’s Platform. Merchants are supported with the Bravo Systems Platform, which enables stores to sell you items with the highest level of customer service in mind. ![]() Feel confident that your purchase will meet, and in most cases, exceed your expectations. We’re proud that only 1.75% of the items shipped are ever returned. Each item has been submitted to local and national law enforcement agencies so you can purchase items ethically and safely.īuya Merchants get the highest marks in delivery success. Major courier partners include Bluedart, FedEx, Delhivery, Ecom, Ekart, India Post, DHL & Aramex.Buya is home to the internet’s best prices and value, the opportunity to negotiate with merchants with “Make Offer”, and a 100% money-back guarantee on all items except for “as-is”.īuya is like eBay and Amazon’s used good marketplaces but our items come directly from licensed merchants from all over the United States. International shipments take about 7 days to get delivered. Orders shipped to metro and other major cities are delivered within 3-4 business days. Orders shipped to all other cities and remote locations are delivered within 4-5 business days. In few instances, you may be lucky to receive the order well in advance or at times it may take a few extra days. If you cannot find your model in the list, kindly reach out to us via email WrapCart: A pioneer in mobile skins in India.ĭELIVERY: The delivery time will vary from region to region. From Apple iPhone, Asus, Coolpad, Gionee, HTC, Google pixel, Huawei, Lava, Infinix, Lenovo, LG, Motorola, Nokia, OnePlus, Oppo, Panasonic, RealMe, Samsung, Vivo, Xiaomi- we cover the entire spectrum! Select your model from the drop down list above. PHONE MODELS: All our products are available for 500+ phone models. And don’t worry, your phone will still fit snugly in your hands or your pockets. And at the same time we give you a better grip for holding on to your phone. At Wrap Cart, we give your phone a shield to protect your device from the threat of dust, stains, and scratches. And we all know that we don’t drop our phone- mobiles have a tendency to fall on their own! But not if you have WrapCart phone skin to secure your phone. No one likes to look at a phone that looks like the cratered surface of the moon. OUR MISSION: You know the biggest enemies of your phone? Dust, scratches, and stains. Check out our installation tutorial in how to apply section of our website to see how easy it is to apply your phone wrap. So go ahead, and dress up your phone! Once your order arrives, you’ll be pleased to learn that you’re not alone in the application process. INSTALLATION: Easy to install and remove, we at WrapCart give you an affordable wardrobe for your phone. At only 0.22 mm thickness, our mobile skins are basically like a second body that protects your phone and at the same time acts as a reflection of you. Our high-quality phone skins are designed to be resistant to fingerprints and smudges. Our phone skins are designed to give you full access to all buttons and ports without hindering any accessibility. MATERIAL QUALITY CHECK : Our phone wraps are made of high-quality vinyl which makes them flexible and at the same time durable. So go ahead, dress up your phone with our 4D Mobile Skins! With a range of quintessential designs and materials to choose from- we have you covered. With High Definition graphics, WrapCart’s Phone Skins are available for all the fandoms out there. WrapCart guarantees you long lasting and stunning looks with our 4d phone skins. So go ahead, dress up your phone with our cool phone skins. Sometimes all we need is change. ![]() Weathering the pandemic was profoundly challenging, but both Castle and Spalding look to the future with hope and optimism that they will continue to learn, engage, and teach through Hell’s Backbone Grill & Farm. In 2020, they were nominees/finalists for Best Chef in the Mountain Region. In 2017, 20, Castle and Spalding were semifinalists in the Best Chef Southwest category. Though located more than four hours from the nearest metropolitan area (which presented a host of challenges in the early days), Hell’s Backbone Grill & Farm is no stranger to James Beard Awards recognition. It's also exceptionally meaningful to be recognized in a field traditionally dominated by men.” Standing by our convictions has contributed to our longevity. ![]() Through 22 seasons, weathering a pandemic, after many long, quiet hours of honest and earnest work, we’re thrilled to be honored for our vision and our commitment to teach and empower the next generation about rural food sourcing, high-desert farming methods, good food prepared with love, and the importance of meeting your neighbors. Our recipe for success has been to delight guests with our food and our team’s gracious service, offer them a plate of something delicious and nourishing–something we grew ourselves–and encourage them to spend time in their precious public lands.”Ĭhef and Co-Owner Jen Castle said, “This national recognition by a group of peers feels very significant. ![]() When we opened in 2000, that was the definition of fine dining, and we were determined to do things differently, to have a positive impact on the restaurant industry and prove it could be done, even as everyone insisted we’d fail. ![]() We started Hell’s Backbone Grill & Farm as a pushback against the ‘90s attitude that eating ‘fancy’ food was eating food from far, far away. Chef and Co-Owner Blake Spalding, said, “From the beginning, our orientation with the restaurant has been 'how do we use this work for the larger common good'? It's powerful to see industry leaders now recognizing that as important, and a marker by which to determine excellence, on an equal level as the cuisine. Each year for the last 22 seasons, thousands have flocked to Hell’s Backbone Grill & Farm to be nourished by the fresh, seasonal cuisine sourced and harvested from heirloom orchards, local ranches, and, primarily, from the restaurant’s own organic farm.Ĭastle and Spalding also believe strongly in the intersection of food and politics and in using their restaurant as a vehicle for change. Situated on the grounds of the Boulder Mountain Lodge, in the heart of the magnificent Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Hell’s Backbone Grill & Farm was founded on and follows Buddhist principles, with a deep commitment to sustainability, food justice, and community responsibility. The Outstanding Restaurant category includes only 20 semifinalists from across the country, honoring “a restaurant that demonstrates consistent excellence in food, atmosphere, hospitality, and operations while contributing positively to its broader community.”Ĭastle and Spalding have not only created a world-class restaurant and six-acre farm in a rural, tiny town (population 252), they have also self-published two lauded narrative cookbooks, With a Measure of Grace and This Immeasurable Place. This is the fifth time chef/owners Jen Castle and Blake Spalding have been recognized by the James Beard Awards, and theirs is the first Utah restaurant to be nominated in this particular–and highly prestigious–national category. (Boulder, Utah) - Hell’s Backbone Grill & Farm announced today its 2022 semifinalist nomination for Outstanding Restaurant from the James Beard Foundation. ![]() If you want to dig into product test results yourself, you can pull up the certificate of analysis (COA) on each page. Columbia Laboratories is an ISO 17025 certified testing lab, which is a fancy way of saying it’s legit in terms of competent operations and claimed results. Third-party testingĪll products go through third-party testing by Columbia Laboratories (formerly PIXIS Labs). It also tests its products to verify if any residual solvents stuck around after all those steps. Lazarus Naturals says it conducts an additional purification and distillation step to remove leftover solvents and avoid probs. Ethanol extraction isn’t considered the “cleanest” extraction method (that’d be supercritical CO 2 extraction) because some final products can contain residual solvents. The company uses an ethanol-based extraction process. The remaining 30 percent of its hemp is outsourced from farms certified through the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s Hemp Program. This is where all of its full-spectrum and isolate products come from. Lazarus Naturals says most of its hemp comes from a company-owned, organic farm in Oregon. Is this legit? Quality and transparency Hemp sourcing and extraction process It also gave out free CBD to essential workers.Īnd finally, the company has a history of donating to causes like Women in Need New York City and the Epilepsy Foundation. In January 2020, the company fired up a $20 minimum wage for all hourly employees, which is a decent amount higher than the min in Oregon and Washington, where they do biz.ĭuring the pandemic, it made and donated hand sanitizer to local homeless shelters and food banks. The company hasn’t received an FDA warning letter for illegal marketing, and so far, its business practices seem ethical. So far, employee-owned Lazarus Naturals has a pretty positive rep due to its legit customer support, 90-day return policy, and product transparency. The FDA can still go after companies that make false claims, it’s still pretty much up to you to do your research when it comes to researching safety and efficacy. For that reason, there’s no guarantee about their quality, safety, or effectiveness - it’s a bit of a free-for-all RN. So far, though, these products aren’t regulated by the FDA in the same way as drugs or supplements. The CBD market has exploded in recent years, and you can get everything from CBD-infused massage oils to dog treats. Lazarus Naturals was founded in 2014 in good ol’ Portland, Oregon: home of fancy coffee and urban farming, real-life Portlandia characters, and a whole lotta weed-related products, thanks to the state’s early legalization. A theory that states keeping all of the cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids found in the cannabis plant together (like with full-spectrum CBD) boosts CBD’s therapeutic effects. Pure CBD extracts that don’t have any other compounds like terpenes or flavonoids. CBD products that have many naturally-occurring compounds in cannabis but without THC. For legal purposes at the federal level, it can’t have more than 0.3 percent THC. means CBD products that have all the naturally-occurring compounds found in cannabis, including terpenes, flavonoids, and a small amount of THC. are plant compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. They’re also known for having therapeutic benefits of their own. These lend products natural aroma and flavor, which can be described as everything from woody to herbal to citrus-spicy - all the way to wine-snob language levels. are basically fragrant compounds found in lots of plants, including the cannabis plant. It’s responsible for the “ high” feeling associated with getting stoned. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, aka another cannabinoid. Armchair scientist much? (Same.) Before you dip into the CBD, learn all about the lingo, from “flavonoids” to THC: ![]() ![]() I've used it for trying to make sense about the new and differentiated recommendations about face masks and social distancing from the WHO and CDC. My favorite is Quick Notes, which allows you to write notes while using other applications on the iPad, and can easily add links and quoted text from Safari to. ![]() Notes is also getting super-charged with two new features seen in iOS and iPadOS. Just look for the Shared With You section, as it's an easy way to find that thing someone sent that you can't find, or to take a trip down memory lane in photos. To see your cursor become a text select tool when you move it over text in an image is a sight to see.Īlso, images and links that you've been sent by others will now have their own sections in Photos, Safari, Apple News and other applications. For example, I could highlight text on a shirt I own that I took a photo of, or the nutrition label from a bottle. This is Apple's AI magic at work, and it just works. In Photos and Preview, among other apps, you can now select text from images, just as if you were using a document or PDF. My favorite, without a doubt, is Live Text. MacOS 12 review: New features found on iOS 15 and iPadOS 15Īpple's rolling out a lot of new features across multiple operating system updates due out this fall, so macOS 12 Monterey gets to be just like iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 in a few ways. macOS 12 review: Compatibility and supported devicesĪpple's full list of approved and supported Macs for macOS 12 is below. That gives you the opportunity to see if other folks are running into trouble with this update. That said, bugs are inevitable, so if you're worried about a new software update slowing down your workflow, it doesn't hurt to wait until you've heard that the apps you love run on macOS 12 before you download. A narrow infinity pool overlooks the ocean and has contemporary loungers on the deck. There's beach access on two sides of the property, either sharing with a small condo community or large resort, and chairs can be set up on request. See MoreĪs an all-inclusive property, there are tons of excellent freebies included in the rates. Out here, guests have great pool and ocean views, a private jetted plunge pool, and a set of loungers. We also found the advertised robes and slippers to be missing.Įach of the units get lots of natural light from the floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors that lead to a private terrace. Guests will find L'Occitane products in the bathroom, though there's no bubble bath, dental kits, shoe shine, or vanity kits like in the past. In the middle of the rooms are luxe peekaboo glass bathrooms whose highlights with quadruple-sized rainfall showerheads and separate jetted tubs. Kitchenettes in the Master Suite were disabled and had no dishes, pots, or glasses (though we were told these items and amenities are still available on request). Master Suites have a dining room table and a microwave, lightly stocked free minibar, and now-defunct glass stovetop with four burners. ![]() All rooms have free Wi-Fi, Bluetooth clock radios, Nespresso machines, 60-inch flat-screens with a decent number of channels in English and a few porn channels, ironing facilities, and automated window shades. For instance, some rooms have black four-poster beds with sheer black curtains hanging from the beams, along with gray chaise loungers and pops of purple in rugs and throw pillows. See MoreĪll 38 rooms here are the same huge size, but each room sports individual decor elements with an overall stylish and modern look that's subtly sexy. For such an intimate hotel, the wristband requirement seems unnecessary - though these are made from silk string and not clunky plastic. Still, the space manages to feel fresh, stylish, and hip. The limestone tile floors betray scuffs, wood laminate furniture is chipping, and fabrics on the couches pucker. Though this chic boutique opened in 2015, two years later it's already showing signs of wear. Flanked on one side by a condo property and the other by a 2,400-room Iberostar resort, the hotel is usually quiet during the day, but can absorb much of the nightly entertainment noise from the resort next door. There are no grounds, save a narrow infinity pool and small restaurant to the back. Instead of a sprawling property, the hotel is one single three-story building where rooms are stacked in rows of 12. ![]() There are naked statues on the grounds, porn channels on the TVs, and a nude sunbathing area on the rooftop. At first glance, guests usually notice a large abstract sculpture in a water fountain that seems more fitting for a mega resort than a boutique. This spot is popular with couples for its mostly reclusive and sexy vibe. Senses Riviera Maya is an adult-only boutique that was originally intended to be condos, hence the larger-than-usual rooms and location inside of a private subdivision. In this case, text is highlighted as it is read, making it easier to follow. Some Kindle books can be linked with Audible talking books, using ' Whispersync' to provide professional narration, usually by an actor or the author. In contrast, the iOS app has a choice of eight fonts, though some are very similar to each other. ![]() You still just have a choice between Bookerly and Georgia, two very similar serif fonts. Unfortunately, Amazon has not provided any additional font options for viewing the text with the new PC and Mac apps. In Windows 10, go to the Speech Recognition control panel, click on Text to Speech and then select a voice from those available on your computer. To change the default voice on a Mac, click on the Apple symbol (top left of the screen), followed by System Preferences, Accessibility, then Speech to choose your System Voice. Unfortunately, the app doesn't highlight text as it is read so it can be hard for somebody with reading difficulties to follow the text, but having easy access to decent computer voices is still a significant improvement on earlier versions. Now click on Tools, then Start Text-to-Speech (or press Ctrl-T on a PC, Cmnd-T on a Mac) to start reading the book from the top of the page. Once you have installed the app on a Mac or PC, and logged into your Kindle account, click on the book that you wish to read. The Mac and Windows versions of the App are very similar, but the screenshots in this blog are taken from the Windows version. (In the case of the Apple app, you currently get version 1.12.4 from the App Store, but version 1.19.1 from Amazon. To get the latest, free version of the app, make sure you go to the link on the Amazon web site, not the Apple or Windows App Store as the App Store versions are quite old. ![]() All this has changed with the latest versions of the apps, available from Amazon, which can easily read out text from speech-enabled books using your computer's default voice. Text to speech has been available for some Kindle book readers for a number of years, but if you wanted to add this feature to the Kindle apps for a Windows or Mac computer, this involved an incredible amount of faffing about. ![]() Posted by Allan Wilson on the 15th February, 2017 Smart sound machines allow you to make adjustments to the sound and lights with your phone or tablet – which comes in handy if your little one wakes up early and needs a different sound or song to fall back asleep. You can set them to run for a specified time or leave them on. Many sound machines incorporate other helpful features, like a nightlight, light projector, clock, or time-to-wake signal for older children. ![]() Turning a sound machine on before nap time or bedtime helps to signal to your baby that it's time to settle down for slumber. Your little one is used to hearing the muffled pounding of Mom's heart and the whooshing of her blood, and is comforted by white noise and other repetitive sounds and music. Plus, my husband and I sleep better listening to it."Ī sound machine can work wonders to calm your baby and encourage your little one to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. It's easier to put her down for naps and bedtime, and she sleeps well. "I got the Dohm for our daughter when she was 4 weeks old and it was a game changer. Note that this sound machine is marketed under the brand name Marpac and Yogasleep. Unlike many noise machines specifically for babies, it doesn't have fun features like a nightlight, a light show, or various sound and music options. The is a basic white-noise machine for people of all ages. There are two speed options and adjustable tone and volume. The white noise is created by an internal fan that makes a soothing rushing sound but doesn't blow air out. Many parents swear that the Dohm is the best at drowning out background noises that can wake a baby prematurely. This is the granddaddy of white-noise machines – the Dohm has been around since 1962 and has helped generations of babies (and their parents) sleep. ![]() Nightlight, sound machine, and time-to-rise.I might need to get a second one when we transition our baby to his room because I don't want to give it up." ![]() We love the sounds on it it helps us all sleep. You tap it to turn it on or use an app on your phone, which is super helpful. They also love the time-to-rise light, which helps train older children to wait until a specific time in the morning before getting up.įor an additional $30, you can buy the Hatch Rest+, which includes all the features on the Rest plus an audio baby monitor, clock, backup battery, and Wi-Fi capability. Parents say that the sound quality is excellent and that they enjoy the 11 sounds and lullabies. You can program the Rest to turn on and off on a specific schedule, and control everything remotely via the Hatch Baby Rest app. Parents rave about the Rest, which combines a nightlight, sound machine, and time-to-rise feature in one handy gadget you control with your phone or tablet. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |