![]() But where I thought Odyssey really shined were the side quests. Odyssey's story kept us(my friends watched me stream it) engaged because of the non-stop criss-cross moments, until there was an unavoidable character death, because plot. 1, 2 and Black Flag are the only ones where I thought the story was pretty good(2 being best). To a point, I thought Odyssey's story was actually pretty good compared to other games in the series. "And to do so it's all in the subtleties and nuances you'll find." x "Alfred the Great is a very important historical figure we want to treat right," Laferrière says. The game looks set to cover the Viking campaign against him (the one which led to him being on the run, burning cakes) and his eventual success at pushing the Norse back and unifying swathes of England. "He is shown in that way in the trailer but over the course of the game you'll see there's a lot more nuance to him," I'm told. But Laferrière assures me that Alf will be more of a complex character when you meet him in-game. It's in Britain, of course, you'll eventually meet King Alfred, who the trailer paints as the villain of the piece, complete with some Templar-looking artefacts in the background. "Will good old King Alf really be a moustache-twirling pantomime villain? No, lead producer Julien Laferrière assures me, as we settle down to talk Valhalla in detail. I'm going around posting this, because I have hopes they will get him right. Series 1,2,3 & 4 Episode Discussion Related subs Episode Discussion Threads Series 5 Episode See rules 1 and 2 for addressing spoilers in titles. Instructions on using spoilers in comments: No asking for or posting illegal piracy links, no piracy directions, et cetera.No untagged book spoilers in threads discussing the show.Spoilers in comments must be tagged unless the title contains a tag or is an official episode discussion thread.Discussion of both the books and the television show is allowed. The show is an adaption of Bernard Cornwell’s best-selling series of historical novels known as The Saxon Stories. ![]() ![]() By the time Uhtred is dispossessed of his land in Northumbria, Ragnar Lothbrok is long dead, and his sons are pretty much in charge of the heathens.A subreddit for "The Last Kingdom," BBC/Netflix television show set in medieval England. Ragnar is just a super common Viking name. It should be noted that the Ragnar (Peter Gantzler) who adopts Uhtred on The Last Kingdom is explicitly not intended to be the famous Ragnar Lothbrok. ![]() If Vikings returns to Wessex to face off with King Alfred - as we predict it will - it will be interesting to see if any of the events match up with the events of The Last Kingdom. Two of those sons - Ubbe and Ivar - also feature prominently in Bernard Cornwell's The Last Kingdom books. We may see more of Ubbe the raider on Vikings soon. Now entering its final act, Hirst's series has passed the narrative baton from the deceased Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel) to his sons. It's an interesting quirk of the series' competing points of view that "Ubbe" is portrayed as a thoughtful hero, whereas "Ubba" is a savage raider. Both the English and Scandinavian sources place him in Wessex at the time of the Great Heathen Invasion. The Ubba (Rune Temte) that Uhtred (Alexander Dreymon) kills on The Last Kingdom season 1 is the very same Ubbe (Jordan Patrick Smith) who now leads the sons of Ragnar in Kattegat on Vikings. Then there's Ubba - yet another shared character who demonstrates both the similarities and the differences between the two series.
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![]() Conversion software such as Calibre claims to automate the conversion process, but I’ve seldom found an Amazon-sourced MOBI file (even without digital rights management code embedded) that converts easily and fully, without problems. If you want to “go wide” and publish your work in other formats, through other vendors, you’re going to have some serious issues. ![]() Obviously, this only prepares manuscripts for ’s MOBI e-book format. My descriptions will necessarily be brief, due to lack of space and time, but I hope you’ll learn enough to be able to assess them for your own needs.įirst, let’s look at Kindle Create. I thought you might be interested in my experiences thus far. I decided that, for this trilogy, I’d like to spread my wings a little so I’ve been experimenting with two such programs, Amazon’s Kindle Create (free) and 180g’s Vellum (free to download and try, but $199 for the e-book edition only and $249 for e-book and print editions). Over the past couple of years, publication software has come a long way, making the preparation process easier and more sophisticated. It did an adequate job, but nothing special. Until now, I’ve simply imported my word processor files to Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing and let its in-house conversion software prepare them for publication. “ The Stones of Silence” will (hopefully) come out next week “ An Airless Storm” will follow in June and the final volume, “ The Pride of the Damned“, will be published in July. I’m in the final stages of preparing the first book of my new military science fiction trilogy, Cochrane’s Company, for publication. It keeps its eyes shut when swimming, using only its other senses, such as hearing, touch and changes in the electrical field. The platypus can sense electricity from other animals. Its nose can sense many things that other noses cannot. It digs these animals out of the bottom of the river with its beak, or catches them while swimming. It eats worms, insect larvae, shrimps and yabbies, which are a kind of freshwater crayfish. The tail and back feet help it to turn left or right, but does not make it faster. When it swims, it pushes itself along by moving the front two feet. It is a very good swimmer and spends much of its time in the water. The platypus sleeps during the day, and moves mostly at night. The amount of poison increases during the breeding season. It will not kill humans, but the poison has been known to kill small animals, such as dogs, and cause pain lasting as long as four months. The male platypus has a sharp spine on his two back ankles called spurs which contain a venom. Males are about one-third (1/3) larger than females. Its tail can be from 10 cm (4 in) to 15 cm (6 in) long. Its body can be from 30 cm (12 in) to 40 cm (16 in) long. Adults can be less than 1 kg (2 lb) or up to 3 kg (7 lb). The larger platypus live in Tasmania while the smaller ones live in Queensland. The platypus is sometimes called "duck billed platypus" because of this nose. When the platypus moves on land, it walks on its knuckles so the webs on its feet will not get in the way. Unlike a beaver, it has no feet (no toes), which are good for swimming. The platypus looks similar to a beaver with a brown, furry body and wide, flat tail. The later ( derived) mammals have the system where the rear has two openings. This is a primitive ( basal) feature of tetrapods, which monotremes, birds and reptiles have today. Through this opening faeces and urine are voided (put out), and sexual activity takes place. These mammals are called monotremes because they have a common rear opening, the cloaca. The platypus was first described in detail in the early 19th century, but it took a while before biologists in England believed what they were reading. The other is the Echidna, which has four species. It is one of only two families of mammals which lay eggs. ![]() The platypus lives in rivers and river banks. The plural of platypus is just 'platypus'. It lives in eastern Australia, including Tasmania. ![]() It is one of only two monotremes that survive today. The duck-billed platypus ( Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is a small mammal. ![]() There are two types of internships that offer the opportunity to become a Pro Hero. Some vigilantes wear costumes, but since they do not have access to support companies like heroes do, they are made out of regular clothes and everyday items. The Hero Public Safety Commission originally enlisted vigilantes to do their dirty work until they became too organized for the vigilantes to properly deal with, so they abandoned the idea and instead focused on recruiting Pro Heroes. While the act of vigilantism is inherently illegal, the vigilantes themselves represent a gray area. Students who have acted as vigilantes are not allowed to work as heroes due to Quirk restriction laws managed by the Hero Public Safety Commission ( ヒーロー公安委員会, Hīrō Kōan Iinkai ). Initially the people who volunteered to do their heroic duties without permission were recognized as "Vigilantes" ( ヴィジランテ, Vijirante). ![]() ![]() Heroes are ranked in popularity, with higher ranking heroes receiving public appeal, although it is not uncommon for rookie heroes to gain popularity as well. In addition, Heroes who excel on their duties gain celebrity status and are recognized as "Pro Heroes" ( プロヒーロー, Puro Hīrō). Among the Quirk-enhanced individuals, a few of them earn the title of Heroes, who cooperate with authorities in rescue operations and apprehending criminals who abuse their Quirks, commonly known as Villains. My Hero Academia is set in a world where about 80% of the human population has gained superpowers called "Quirks" ( 個性, Kosei ). The manga and anime have both won several awards, including the Sugoi Japan Award and Harvey Award for Best Manga, and received two nominations for Anime of the Year at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. Critical reception has also been positive with reviewers praising the manga for its art, characters, storytelling, action sequences, and the use of pop culture references to Western superhero comics the anime series has received additional praise for its animation, music, pacing, action sequences, and voice performances in both Japanese and English. By February 2023, the manga had over 85 million copies in circulation including sales of spin-offs, making it one of the best-selling manga series of all time. My Hero Academia has become a commercial success, appearing on The New York Times bestseller list several times. There are plans for a fourth animated film, and a live-action film by Legendary Entertainment. It has also received three animated films, titled My Hero Academia: Two Heroes, My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising, and My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission, and nine original video animations (OVAs). ![]() The first season aired in Japan from April to June 2016, followed by a second season from April to September 2017, then a third season from April to September 2018, a fourth season from October 2019 to April 2020, a fifth season from March to September 2021, a sixth season from October 2022 to March 2023, and an upcoming seventh season which is set to premiere in May 2024. It has also been adapted into an anime television series by Bones. The series has expanded into light novels, stage plays, and various types of merchandise and media, including numerous video games. The manga spawned a media franchise, having inspired numerous spin-off manga, such as My Hero Academia: Smash!!, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, and My Hero Academia: Team-Up Missions. He is scouted by the world's greatest hero, All Might, who bestows his Quirk to Midoriya after recognizing his potential, and helps to enroll him in a prestigious high school for superheroes in training. Set in a world where superpowers (called "Quirks") have become commonplace, the story follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy who was born without a Quirk but still dreams of becoming a superhero himself. It has been serialized in Shueisha's shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump since July 2014, with its chapters additionally collected into 39 tankōbon volumes as of November 2023. My Hero Academia ( Japanese: 僕のヒーローアカデミア, Hepburn: Boku no Hīrō Akademia) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kōhei Horikoshi. Setting Up the Printer Hardware for the HP Photosmart C4700 All-in-One Printer Series Print on envelopes with an HP printer Replacing Ink Cartridges Manuals resources. Unpack your printer and connect to power. USB connection: Connect the cable to the USB port on the rear of the printer and to an available port on the Chromebook. Printer setup guide for: HP Photosmart C4780 All-in-One Printer Choose a different product. At the printer port, the green light should be steady and the orange Wired (Ethernet) network connection: Connect the network cable to the printer Ethernet port and to an available port on the router or access point. The blue bar stops flashing when the connection completes. Within two minutes, press and hold the WPS button on the router until the connection process begins. Wi-Fi connection for HP Deskjet 60, ENVY 60, and Tango printers: Press and hold the Wi-Fi button and the Power button on the back of the printer for five seconds until the blue bar flashes. The printer wireless light stops flashing ![]() ![]() Within two minutes, press and hold the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button on the router until the connection process begins. ![]() Wi-Fi connection for most printers without a touchscreen control panel: Press and hold the Wireless button for five seconds or until the wireless light starts to flash. Wi-Fi connection for printers with a touchscreen control panel: Open the Setup, Network, or Wireless settings menu, select Wireless Setup Wizard, and then follow the instructions to select the network name and enter the password. Connect the printer to the same network that the Chromebook is connected to, or use a direct USB connection. ![]() For example, if a partnership or LLC with its office located in New York State renders services to a customer located in California, the sales must still be sourced to New York State. Additionally, New York State requires that the partnership source its receipts to the office where the sale was negotiated/consummated-or where the agent was based. In other words, if a C or S corporation whose office is located in New York State renders services to a client located in California, the receipts should be sourced outside of New York (to California).įor partnerships and LLCs, the state employs an evenly weighted three-factor formula for apportionment purposes, consisting of sales, property and payroll. For purposes of sourcing receipts from services, New York State stipulates that both C corporations and S corporations should source their receipts according to “market-based sourcing.” This means that the receipts are sourced to the location of the customer who receives the benefit of the services provided. For apportionment purposes, both C corporations and S corporations employ a single sales factor for calculating the state apportionment factor. New York Stateįor New York State tax purposes, both S corporations and partnerships/LLCs are flow-through entities whose income flows to the individual shareholders or partners and is taxed on their individual tax returns. Let’s assume that all of the work performed by these businesses is based out of its home office in New York and not by business owners and/or their employees working remotely from a different state. Here we will focus on service businesses. Not only are there major differences in the rules between New York State and New York City, but also between different types of business entities, as well as between product- and service-oriented businesses. It is critical that all of these businesses and their tax advisors understand the various nuances of how business receipts are required to be sourced for sales apportionment purposes on both New York State and New York City tax return filings. Additionally, according to the New York City Department of Taxation and Finance, there were approximately 220,000 business establishments in New York City alone. This ranks among the top five in the country. Census Bureau, in 2018 there were approximately 547,000 business establishments in New York State. ![]() Outsourced Accounting, Finance, Tax & Advisory for StartupsĪccording to the U.S. ![]()
![]() ![]() According to, management tasked the quality control team that worked on the LS400 even with forming an anti-aging team that disassembled Toyotas that were five and six years old in order to detect signs of wear and tear, paying particular attention to corrosion, paint fade, the retention of moldings, and long-term NVH performance. Before work started on the LS400, Toyota president Eiji Toyoda sent out a brief to 4,000 of the company’s employees asking them to build the best car in the world. In fact, Carpages.ca points out that Farah’s Lexus “ hit the million mark without ever requiring significant repairs on the engine or transmission.”įor those who are wondering what made the LS400 so durable, the answer is research and development. At this age, most modern cars end up in junkyards, but not this behemoth. On the contrary, it already had 18 years of existence. But the 1996 Lexus LS400 that Farah bought in 2014 wasn’t a brand-new model that had just rolled off the assembly line. It wasn't a big surprise to anyone when auto journalist Matt Farah announced that his LS400 reached one million miles because everyone in the industry knows how reliable these vehicles are. Even this time, the negative was that the car “is a bore to drive.” Most consumers writing on Edmunds agree that this is the most reliable vehicle that they ever owned, and even minor mechanical issues are unheard of. And 94 percent of respondents gave the Lexus LS400 a 5.00 score, while 6 percent gave it a 4.0 score. The lowest rating on the website is a 4.4, but the owner’s only remotely negative comment is that the Lexus LS400 is “not exciting to drive and does not handle like a BMW,” but he points out that mechanic and dealership visits won’t come by “very often” because this is “a great car.”Įven the reviews on Edmunds present the same positive picture, with consumers rating the 1999 Lexus LS400 with a 4.9 out of 5.0. Even more outstanding is the score for reliability, which is a perfect 5.0. On, for example, the 1999 Lexus LS400 has an overall score of 4.9 out of 5.0. In fact, it is difficult to come across such positive evaluations as the Lexus LS400 has on multiple websites. Clean examples can still be had for under ten grand.”Īs a general observation, you'll see that there is an overwhelming agreement among owners that this is a fantastic vehicle. “Nowadays, low-mileage LSs (like, under 50,000 miles) have seen $25,000 sale prices –not quite where they were when new, but not far off. “ The sports and high-performance cars have largely been spoken for, and attention is now filtering down through the less-sporting models,” says Hemmings. In fact, Hemmings argues that this might become a collector car in the near future. Those who are considering buying a Lexus LS400 should know that this might be an excellent investment. ![]() Meanwhile, the control arm replacement is another $538 to $1,119 and replacing the knock sensor can cost between $696 and $805. The most expensive repair listed by Repair Pal is the exhaust muffler replacement, which will set you back $1,227 to $1,249. The annual maintenance cost is not at all excessive, considering that this is a car that debuted in 1989 and has more years of life than some Millennials. The first wave of the Japanese luxury invasion proved that frugality and forgiveness-mechanical in this case-were more important than history.According to Repair Pal, the annual maintenance cost of a Lexus LS400 is $435. Rampant downsizing chased the V-8 from the specifications sheet. ![]() Since the 400 represented a 4.0-liter V-8 on the original LS, you could reasonably assume 500 denotes a 5.0-liter engine you’d be wrong. They didn’t require much care and feeding. Lexus still builds its flagship with top-notch materials, but I’d argue the LS 500 feels more luxurious in 2019 than the LS400 did in 1989. The first Acuras, Infinitis, and Lexuses-especially Lexuses-had great and accommodating dealers, and the cars were not finicky or pricey like their German counterparts. And they exposed some important things about the people who buy luxury cars: By and large, they care a lot about their money, they care a lot about their time, and they care a lot about how they’re treated. There were differences of dynamic tonality among the three, but none had any real backstory, no significant competition trophies in their cases. JESSICA LYNN WALKERĪnd so set a pattern: Honda as Acura, Nissan as Infiniti, and Toyota as Lexus built reliable, refined, high-value cars to reshuffle the luxury-car deck. The first LS400 did what all watershed products do: force consumers to recalibrate their expectations and assumptions of an entire industry. Restored the Eclipse window -> Same as before the maximize-restore cycle (rose only when bottom right was touched). When I touched the center bottom, the task bar did not rise, not even behind Eclipse. When Eclipse was not maximized, leaving a little space on the right, I was able to make the task bar rise behind the eclipse window, by "touching" the bottom right corner. I moved the pointer to screen bottom, the task bar would not rise. Here's a description of a typical incident:Įclipse was in front. In my view, Eclipse or a browser do not require an exception. There are exceptions, such as movie players, where you do not want a light line of pixels being visible (just color it black!), or where the task bar should not rise at all, such as in full-screen games. The OS is the master and must not let applications dominate the GUI interaction. It is Windows' responsibility to ensure that this is the case. If the task bar needs to be on top with at least one row of pixels visible, Only where no other window occludes it does it still receive hover events. When the issue occurs, the task bar is no longer in front of every other app, so it does not receive "hover" events. Is in front (at the top of the Z order), it "sees" the pointer when the pointer hovers over it. My current theory is this: Normally, there is exactly one row of pixels of the task bar visible, and in front of all other apps, even when an app is maximized. Other programs manage to do that as well. If the issue is a Windows or JRE limitation, I still say Eclipse should stay clear of it. The issue could be caused by Eclipse, or Windows, or the JRE. However, users on another page found by Malachi have reported that other programs, for example Firefox can cause this behavior, too, so this is not an issue exclusively caused by Eclipse. I'm pretty sure I've seen this behavior when I was not using Eclipse, but Eclipse is definitely the program that most often triggers this behavior.Īs reported by Malachi, there is a record on Eclipse Bugs that also tracks this issue. I switched to "candy" (Aero) style to see if that helps, but the issue still occurred. I normally use the "Classic" Windows style, with all animations disabled. The task bar should raise no matter what. See my comments below for some more info. To reproduce this behavior, I tried switching between apps, and bringing apps to open other windows. ![]() ![]() I am unable to directly reproduce this behavior so far. So far, it appears to happen out of the blue, sometimes multiple times a day. If my memory serves correctly, I have seen this behavior on earlier versions of Windows as well, XP at least, but not nearly as often as currently on Windows 7. To answer the question posed by the "helpful" support engineer on the above page, of course I am running some apps when this happens, usually Windows Task Manager (minimized to notification area), Windows Explorer, Firefox, Eclipse, Cygwin/X, Xterm, Cygwin Emacs, gitk, git gui, Notes, a chat client, a VPN client, a Firewall. How can I fix the taskbar's auto-hide? (Microsoft Community Post) Searching for "Windows 7 task bar auto-raise" shows that at least one other person experienced this problem: Has anyone else noticed this? How do I avoid this? Once I've done this, the task-bar auto-rises again. Pressing the "Windows" key (or Ctrl-ESC) makes the start menu appear, forcing the task bar from hinding as well. Usually, it works fine: As soon as the pointer touches the screen bottom, the task bar pops up. In Windows 7, I use the "Auto-hide the task bar" feature. With a diverse range of photo editing tools, Pixlr allows you to swiftly edit and improve your photos. Pixlr is a free online photo editor similar to Photoshop. Whats the difference between Photoshop and Pixlr? To learn more about our subscription plans, visit the Pricing page. Pixlr also extends its offerings to education with both free and paid plans tailored to educational needs. Additionally, Pixlr provides the convenience of purchasing gift cards for hassle-free subscription gifting to friends or family. For larger corporations, an Enterprise plan is available, catering to users across the entire domain. Pixlr offers a range of paid plans, including Plus, Premium, and Team options. Among the array of tools at your disposal are AI Image Generator, AI Generative Fill, AI Generative Expand, AI Background Removal, AI Object Removal, AI Sticker Maker, AI Backdrop, AI Up-Scale, AI Sharpen, AI Denoise and AI Magic Eraser. We consistently strive to incorporate the most cutting-edge AI features in the industry. ![]() Pixlr provides a diverse selection of AI-enhanced tools within its AI-powered photo editors. You can freely harness the full spectrum of our editing, design, and AI-powered tools while enjoying peace of mind regarding your online safety. Pixlr’s dedication to security and privacy, coupled with our established track record of over 15 years online, guarantees users a secure and confident experience when editing photos and images. However, for those seeking additional content, advanced features, AI-powered tools, and an ad-free editing experience, we provide premium and plus options to cater to your specific needs. You can enjoy Pixlr’s free version, which offers a robust set of features that many users find satisfying without requiring an account or any charges. ![]() With its free features and AI-driven enhancements, Pixlr is a top choice for both photo editing and AI image generation needs. Additionally, it is worth noting that Pixlr incorporates AI image generation, further enhancing its capabilities as a comprehensive photo editing platform. For those seeking to improve their visual content, Pixlr is an invaluable resource, especially for social media, blogging, or quick image touch-ups. Whether you need basic adjustments or advanced image enhancements, Pixlr provides a convenient and efficient solution without the need for downloads or installations. It caters to both beginners and experienced photo editors, making it an ideal choice for enhancing and manipulating images. ![]() As a versatile photo editing platform, Pixlr offers a wide range of tools and features accessible through a web browser. Now with modern AI tools like AI image generator, AI generative fill, AI remove background, AI remove object and AI image expand. Pixlr is a suite of user-friendly online photo editors, design tools and AI tools for browser, mobile and desktop. ![]() With some of the world's brightest minds working for Apple, this is just the tip of the iceberg for what the car can offer upon release. A large iPad-style monitor in the middle of the dashboard and camera technology that allows operations to be controlled by hand gestures are just some of the features the trillion-dollar company plans to add to its vehicle. The interior is expected to carry over Apple's popular sleek and stylish designs from their electronic devices. This will allow for more charge in a smaller package, reducing the cost of batteries exponentially. Apple is creating a "mono cell" design that will remove any excess space in the battery and hold the individual cells closer together. Another groundbreaking development is the electric battery that will be used in the iCar. This, along with the LiDAR sensors and cameras, will allow the car to have self-driving functions better than other manufacturers like Tesla. Apple placed John Giannandrea, Apple's AI and machine learning chief, to lead the project developing an Apple chip four times the power of four Mac chips combined. Using iOS systems, users will be able to unlock and start the vehicle using their Apple devices and perform tasks such as calling, texting, GPS, etc. The secrecy surrounding the project has many people skeptical that the vehicle's release may be pushed back to a later date.Īlthough most details about the "iCar" are still awaiting release, it is certain that the car will be fully integrated with Apple's other products. Although the company has not released much information in regard to the car, it is aiming to launch by 2026 with a price point under $100,000. Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed the rumors about Apple's plan for developing autonomous driving software. 2015 Lexus RX450h SUVs were spotted on the streets of San Francisco, equipped with cameras and sensors all over the body of the car. In 2017, the California DMV granted Apple permits to test its self-driving technology. ![]() The car will use LiDAR sensors, cameras, and radar sensors to allow the car to drive autonomously on freeways. The driver will be required to manually drive it on city streets with a self-driving mode available for highways. However, it turned out its ideas were too ambitious, and it scaled back to a more traditional vehicle design. Their initial plan was to develop a fully-autonomous vehicle with no steering wheel or pedals and include a seating arrangement that faced inwards allowing for riders to have face-to-face conversations. |
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