![]() Like many journalists, I’ve written about opioids. And documentaries Crime of the Century on HBO, and Recovery Boys on Netflix. There has been great journalism about the opioid epidemic, including the books Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors and the Drug Company that Addicted Americaby Beth Macy, Dreamland by Sam Quinones, and Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe. “The amount of illegal fentanyl in our country has risen to an unprecedented level this year alone,” said Anne Milgram, an administrator with the Drug Enforcement Administration, according to WVPB. Although opioid prescriptions have declined, record amounts of illegal fentanyl are killing people. In West Virginia, deaths increased 62% to 1,300. For the 12 months ending in April, here’s the number of drug overdose deaths in the U.S.: The data the CDC released in November is shocking. It sounds like a crazy proposition, but America, a nation that loves to pretend that humans might live free of tragedy, fell for it.Īnd the problem got worse during the Covid pandemic, as isolation, depression and economic uncertainty increased so-called deaths of despair. Purdue, enabled by corrupt government regulators and the medical establishment, made billions by selling the notion that a pill made of the same stuff as opium and heroin, might be used to treat common ailments like sprains and headaches. The series, which was released in October 2021, illuminates the essential forces of greed, corruption, and our troubled relationship with pain behind the epidemic that’s killed over a million Americans, more than Covid, since Purdue Pharma launched an opiate medication called Ox圜ontin in 1996. Well, we just might find our better selves. Just part of being human being and sometimes good can come out of it, if we’re brave enough and willing to go a little deeper work our way through it. ![]() ![]() The further we fall into addiction and pain says to us: Hell, it’d be better off just feeling nothing at all, until we go numb and our souls go numb. ![]() There’s some kind of pain in a lot of us, all of us, that we just don’t want to feel anymore. At the end of Dopesick, the spellbinding eight-part series about the opioid epidemic on Hulu, Michael Keaton’s character, a doctor struggling with addiction, gives a riveting speech on pain: ![]()
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![]() ![]() “It definitely helped boost me in the third set, when I needed it the most, because I saw that all the crowd were backing me and wanting it so much, and it made me want it even more. I love fan involvement in any sport, as it’s really special,” Puig says. On the day of the final itself, a fearsome force powered her towards history as supporters armed with Puerto Rico flags relentlessly chanted “Si se puede” – “Yes you can” – to the underdog. 2 Kerber – who won her first slam at January’s Australian Open and also reached July’s Wimbledon final. ![]() Prior to Rio, she had never overcome a player in the top five but in a matter of days she beat, among others, fourth-ranked French Open winner Garbine Muguruza, two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova and world No. Only once has the right-hander ever reached the fourth round – at Wimbledon in 2013, in what was only her second major. 35 has lost in the first round of over half the 15 grand slam tournaments she has ever contested – including her first post-Rio appearance at the US Open. To put her triumph into context, the world No. ![]() Puerto Rican tennis player makes Olympic history “The fact I did that with the Olympic medal really does say a lot and I feel very responsible for giving this island exactly what it needs when it needs it the most.” “Puerto Rico has gone through its tough times and it’s my responsibility to give them that bit of good news every once in a while,” Puig, who turned pro in 2010, told CNN’s Open Court show. Read: Puig win Puerto Rico’s first Olympic gold It’s still something, however, to shoulder the expectation of all Puerto Ricans – one reason why Monica Puig was in tears as she stood atop the podium in Rio.Ī woman with just one WTA title to her name had stunned both tennis and herself by winning the coveted title, beating second seed Angelique Kerber of Germany in the final. If your homeland is crippled by debt, poverty, unemployment and the Zika virus, the claim that you alone can lift the public’s spirits might appear fanciful.īut when you’ve just become your nation’s first Olympic gold medalist, the booming chat is supported by some heavy metal. ![]() ![]() ![]() Usually commercial software or games are produced for sale or to serve a commercial purpose. Even though, most trial software products are only time-limited some also have feature limitations. After that trial period (usually 15 to 90 days) the user can decide whether to buy the software or not. Trial software allows the user to evaluate the software for a limited amount of time. Demos are usually not time-limited (like Trial software) but the functionality is limited. In some cases, all the functionality is disabled until the license is purchased. Demoĭemo programs have a limited functionality for free, but charge for an advanced set of features or for the removal of advertisements from the program's interfaces. ![]() In some cases, ads may be show to the users. It also includes solutions to problems that you could encounter when registering. Basically, a product is offered Free to Play (Freemium) and the user can decide if he wants to pay the money (Premium) for additional features, services, virtual or physical goods that expand the functionality of the game. This page explains how to register your copy of CCleaner Professional, CCleaner Professional Plus, or CCleaner Premium. This license is commonly used for video games and it allows users to download and play the game for free. There are many different open source licenses but they all must comply with the Open Source Definition - in brief: the software can be freely used, modified and shared. 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You can do screen recording on Android right from your quick-settings panel, and it will save as a video to your gallery. If you have an Android 10 device and above, you probably don't need a third-party app to record your screen. However, many Android phones from manufacturers like TECNO and Infinix has implemented a native screen recorder that does the job without issues on their phone. But eventually, it didn't arrive with the final release. One of the proposed features on Android 10 beta was the native screen recorder. Whether or not your phone has a native screen recorder, below are various ways about how to record screen on Android. While some phones running on Android 10 and later has an inbuilt screen recorder, not every phone has it, and not everyone knows how to use it. ![]() ![]() You can also swipe the floating bubble over the “X” in the center of the screen to end the recording.If you have to keep a video of your gameplay or you need to share a "how-to" video to your friends, screen record is the simplest way to get it done without stress. Tapping this same button will stop the recording. A three-second timer will play before Google Play Games starts recording your screen. Move the bubble around the screen to position it where it suits you best. This allows you to choose your settings for the video, including your microphone and recording. You can then select the video quality before tapping “Launch” to begin your game.(You can choose a pre-installed game or one you have downloaded yourself.) Next, click the game’s thumbnail to view the details and press the “Record” button at the top of the screen. Open the app and select the game you want to play.Download Google Play Games from the Google Play Store and install it on your Android device.Here’s how to use Google Play Games to record your Android screen: While the app can only record in 420p or 720p, it allows you to add in any video captured from your front-facing camera. Google Play Games is a free app designed specifically for this purpose. Recording Using Google Play GamesĪs a gamer, you may want to record your screen while playing a game, which you can later upload to YouTube. You can also use XRecorder to take screenshots. The app also allows you to choose a variety of settings, including enabling or disabling audio and changing the orientation of the recording. Pulling down the “Notification Shade” at the top of your screen will enable you to pause or stop recording altogether.At the bottom of the screen, click on “Video” and then hit “Record” to start recording your screen.Download the app from Google Play Store and install it.Here is how to use XRecorder to record your screen: Download the app free from the Google Play Store, or pay a small fee to remove the in-app ads. It offers similar functionality, but some people find the interface a little more user-friendly. XRecorder is another Screen Recording app you can try if AZ Recorder isn’t to your liking. Your video will save to your gallery once you click “Stop.”.Tap the two vertical lines to pause or the square icon to stop recording. A small AZ Recorder menu bar will become visible. When you are finished recording, swipe down from the top of the screen.Press “Start Now.” You are now recording your screen.Tap the white icon with the red camera depicted inside it. A series of icons will appear on your screen, one red, and five smaller white icons.Follow the on-screen instructions that allow the Screen Recorder to display over other apps. Once you have installed it, launch the app. Download the AZ Screen Recorder app from Google Play Store.Here is how you use it to record your screen: The app is compatible with Android 5.0 and up. It offers a range of other functions, including taking screenshots and starting live videos. You can upgrade to an ad-free version for a small fee. Note that it’s free to download but contains in-app adverts. If you have an Android device that does not come with a Screen Recorder, there are various apps that you can download that will help you do this.ĪZ Screen Recorder is one such app. Tap the small arrow to close this screen. It will now show up in the Quick Settings menu. (This is the pencil-shaped icon.) Locate the “Screen Recorder” icon and drag it to the top of the screen. Some models have a “Customize” icon in the menu’s bottom left corner. Tap it to add it to your notification panel. Scroll to the right until you see the Screen Record icon.Swipe down from the top of the screen and tap on the More menu icon in the upper right corner (this may vary depending on the manufacturer).Note: If you can’t find the Screen Record function in the menu, follow these steps to add it: ![]() ![]() Forehead markings should from a distinct capital M. Multiple necklaces (unbroken) on the upper chest and neck - the more of these there are, the better. Legs should be evenly barred with bracelets circling them, coming up to meet the markings on the body. Classic Tabby Pattern American Shorthairīroad, clearly defined and dense markings. Gold eyes.Ī white cat with smoke cameo portions. The cat should be white with shaded cameo portions. Shaded Cameo and White American Shorthair Tortoiseshell Smoke and White American Shorthair Green eyes are preferred hazel and gold are acceptable. An upside-down V blaze on the face is preferrable but not essential. The cat should have a white muzzle, feet, legs, chest, and underside. In repose, the cat should appear to be white with coloured patches, with the white undercoat showing when it moves. There should be areas with a white undercoat and deep tipping in one of the accepted colours (black, red, blue, cream, tortoiseshell or cameo). Read Also: Siberian Cat Colors And Patterns – Complete Guide Smoke and White American Shorthair A cream tipping blaze on the cat’s face is desirable. Blue Cream Smoke American ShorthairĪs for the blue smoke but with cream tipped hairs in unbrindled, well-defined patches. The effect should be a stronger cream than the cream chinchilla. The cat’s legs and face should be the same tone. Gold eyes.Ĭream Shaded (Cream Shaded Cameo) American ShorthairĪs for the shaded silver but with cream in place of black tipping. The nose, paw pads and eye rims must be pink. Cream Chinchilla (Cream Shell Cameo) American ShorthairĪs for chinchilla silver but with cream tipping in place of black. Ideally, the face should have a cream or red tipping blaze. Tortoiseshell Smoke American ShorthairĪs for black smoke but with clear, unbridled tortoiseshell tipping. Cameo SmokeAmerican ShorthairĪs for black smoke except with red tipping instead of black. Blue Smoke American ShorthairĪs for black smoke except that the tipping is blue instead of black. Mask and points should be black with a band of white around the hair base, only visible when parting the fur. The cat should have a white undercoat with deep black tipping, appearing completely black when the cat sits still. Nose, pads and rims of the cat’s eyes should be rose. ![]() Significantly stronger red colouration than the shell cameo. Red Shaded (Shaded Cameo) American ShorthairĪs for the shaded silver but with red tipping. Black outlining round the lips, eyes and nose. Black tipping mantle shading from light to dark down from the ridge along the face, sides and tail. Significantly darker than the chinchilla. ![]() Nose, rims around the eyes and paw pads should be rose pink. Red Chinchilla (Shell Cameo) American ShorthairĪs for the Chinchilla Silver but with red shading instead of black. The nose leather rims around the eyes and the lips should be blue. Blue Chinchilla Silver American ShorthairĪs for the chinchilla silver but with blue tipping instead of black. Nose leather should be red, pads black, and eyes green. Eyes and lips should be outlined in black. Chest, stomach, chin and ear tufts should be white. Chinchilla Silver American Shorthairīlack on head, tail, flanks and back must be tipped black, with a pure white undercoat to create a silvery appearance. The colour should be brilliant and clear, with no markings, ticking or shading. Light is better than dark, although a sound dark is more acceptable than a paler shade with a variation. Pure coal black from the roots of the fur to the tips, with no rust or smoke. However, chances are almost certain that there’s a tabby for any type of family, including those with children and other pets.Buff cream, with the colour going to the roots, with no markings or variation. Tabbies can easily be identified by their sweet nature and the legendary capital 'M' on their furry forehead.īecause many different breeds of cats sport the tabby coat, it's hard to generalize about their personalities. Brown mackerel markings are most frequently seen. Their coats have one dominant color and stripes in the brown and black color families. Tabbies are known for their stripes, swirls and spots, making up one of seemingly infinite color and pattern combinations. To make things even more interesting, there are five types of Tabby markings: classic, mackerel, spotted, ticked and patched. In fact, every feline has the tabby gene, but it does not present in the coat of every cat. When asked what breed their striped cat is, many people reply with "Tabby." However, like many common cat monikers (Tuxedo, Tortoiseshell, Calico, etc.) "Tabby" refers to the coat pattern, not a specific breed of cat. ![]() ![]() ![]() Portraits of her father everywhere as if it was his gaze that held up the walls. ![]() What might her father be hiding? Any locked chambers or compartments? Dungeons or attics? In this house space tended to hide from itself, dark empty rooms. Went breathing through the warm darkness of the halls. What to do with herself now that her father was gone? She wanted to believe that he had secrets to be discovered. The cold had taken up residence inside her. Despite the plush white carpeting, she heard their footsteps echoing almost as if the house were talking, apologizing to her, ashamed of its barrenness. Rising as she came in, the other three guards-East, North, and South-greeted her mildly then left for their respective posts. ![]() Having spoken, West waited for her to about-face and go back inside the mansion, him trailing protection behind her. (One bird deserves another.)Ī voice said something in her ear. Now that her father and his contingent had left for their mission on the moon, winter birds again acquainted themselves with leaves. She felt snowflakes touch her cheeks and melt. What could she do but watch? What was he leaving behind for her other than his shoeprints smeared black mush against the snow? It came to a stop three blocks later before turning the corner and curving out of her vision. The limo drove off in a cloud of white smoke, dragging winter behind it. She could see her father’s kufi hat duck under the roof as he got inside where ninety-nine other members of his delegation sat looking like packaged food waiting to be microwaved. But I found it super interesting when one after the other many weeks later ended up acknowledging it and thanking me in the end.The fumes from the super limousine dirtied the snow. I was never expecting a thank you and it didn’t even bother me that I didn’t get one. Each one had a reason why they didn’t tell me thank you yet. Īnd then the principal came to me to tell me how much my notes meant to the moros and how they told her how awed they were that I personalized each one etc.Īnd here all along I thought they didn’t care for it much. Then at the graduation, another teacher came over and told me that my poem was so heartfelt and so touching that she was waiting to tell me how amazing it was, in person and how she posted it on her family chat etc. She said she thought she’d be able to tell me in person but she hadn’t seen me in all this time so she wanted to at least call before the year was over. She said she never got to personally thank me for the heartfelt note I had sent her. Then this month, in June another teacher who was getting married a week later called me. So she never got my MM until another staff member brought it to her. She had left her teaching position and the school had not told us yet. Well, a week after Pesach one teacher called gushing, that she just received my MM (sent to school 6 weeks before). Of course I was thinking they thought my poems were cheesy and they probably didn’t like it. I spent hours writing individualized personal poems for each one. I gave 4 teachers and I did not get a thank you from anybody. Purim time there was a thread about teachers not acknowledging tips or gifts. I learned my lesson this year not jump to conclusions about these teachers. I don’t know what the teacher meant by her comment but I think she meant it in a good way. Tue, Jun 20 2023, 2:43 am OP, you’re very thoughtful. ![]() ![]() ![]() Finally understanding the truth behind their origin and their quest, she encourages them to learn of Hallownest's sacrifice. She, later on, catches up with the Knight at the Fountain Square in the middle of the drenched capital. Hornet reappears briefly before the end of the Pilgrim's Way in the Fungal Wastes, going in the direction of the City of Tears. They clash, and when defeated, Hornet flees without a word. Relating the Knight's quest to the awakening of the Infection, she denies them to pursue any further. The Knight finally catches up with her at the standing stones marking the entrance to the Lake of Unn, standing by the body of another Vessel. She is quickly seen two more times dashing away from them throughout the overgrown Pilgrim's Way. Hornet is first encountered at the entrance to Greenpath, where she observes the Knight before moving away. As their journey progresses, her involvement influences their quest in Hallownest. Hornet appears at first as a wandering and recurring antagonist to the Knight. Hollow Knight Review - An Exceptional Adventure In Hollow Knight: Silksong, she ends up captured and brought to the haunted kingdom of Pharloom. In Hollow Knight, she works to stop the impending doom looming on Hallownest. Like Quirrel and the Knight, she sensed the awakening of the Infection and started wandering Hallownest in search of answers. Hornet leaves him be after recognizing the mask, knowing that he was called upon, despite him not knowing it. She attempted to fight him but was repelled by the mask of Monomon he wears on his head. In her duties, she encountered Quirrel in the Howling Cliffs at his arrival in Hallownest. She also guards the Cast-Off Shell in the Kingdom's Edge which can grant the King's Brand, the key to the Abyss. ![]() She wanders its ruins, chasing off travellers who would seek to desecrate them, but also protecting the sealing of the Black Egg. Raised in Deepnest, Hornet survived the Infection and the fall of the kingdom. Her shared father with the Knight and the rest of the Vessels makes them siblings. Her birth was the result of a bargain for her mother to become a Dreamer, and as such, she spent only a short time with Herrah. Hornet is the daughter of the Pale King and Herrah the Beast, the queen of Deepnest. ![]() ![]() ![]() Buy/sell/trade in the consolidated thread.No sexually explicit content or violence/disturbing imagery. ![]() Just make sure to use too many of them in one turn, or you may suddenly find yourself bankrupt of mana due to those pesky interest costs.The rules listed in this sidebar are a brief summary meant to give youĪ general idea of our subreddit rules. While sometimes the cost of the spell may be pretty steep for the effect, such as Pact of Negation, Pact cards can absolutely change the course of a game if used correctly. It is essentially mana financing – get the effect now, pay later. While they have an initial zero mana cost, this immediately bonus is cut by having to pay the actual mana cost at the beginning of your upkeep. Pact cards are a mixed bag to say the least. With Urborg on the field, you never have to worry about getting mana blocked in one colour ever again. This is especially true if you are running a dual colour black deck, such as blue/black or red/black. Being able to make any land colour also a swamp can be game changing. Urbog, Tomb of Yawgmoth is a great option for anyone running a black combination deck. I know that our Dimir Rogue friends have been excited to see this. Wait… that didn’t come out right… Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Teferi also offers any blue deck a great way to flash their creatures all the way to victory. Limiting your opponents the ability to cast instant spells to their turn restricts the use of counterspells, quick damage, etc. It does have a five mana cost, which is pretty high, but the benefits match. This card is powerful, and it is a solid option for budget players. Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir may not be the rarest or most expensive card being reprinted… but that’s part of the point. Just be prepared for some possible mana blocks – playing an all colour deck can be a real pain for that.īefore he was a Planeswalker, Teferi was a powerful mage. Add in the absolute monstrosity that is Sliver Legion, granting a major +1/+1 bonus to all the Slivers on all sides of the battlefield, and you will have a truly frightening army of faceless monsters. These horrifying looking creatures have appeared in every mana colour, ready to create the most terrifying all mana deck you have ever seen. If you are able to draw into Gemstone Caverns in your opening hand, use that luck as much as possible. ![]() It doesn’t matter your colour combination, what cards you are planning on ramping up into. Getting an any mana land can change the game. Gemstone Caverns requires some luck to get it’s best effect, but it has a great payoff. ![]() However, if you have any artifact deck search cards, definitely put them together with Akroma. The only downside to this card is that since it is a legendary, you will only be able to add one to your deck, making it a tricky card draw. Though it is a seven mana cost, if you can get this beast on the battlefield, you can clean house without issue. Akroma’s MemorialĪkroma’s Memorial is the bane of some the biggest current meta decks, including Aggro-Red and Dimir Rogues. Let’s take a look at what Time-Spiral Remastered has to offer, and see what the best options to pick from the set are. But what are the best options for upgrading your deck? With Strixhaven coming soon, it’s time to review the most recent release of Magic! Time-Spiral Remastered promised reprints of some old favorites to offer some new possibilities moving forward. ![]() ![]() ![]() They were constructed through methods similar to those used by other Force-sensitives, but the underlying philosophy was different. Each lightsaber color has a distinct symbolic. It is taken.Darth Sidious Sith lightsabers, also known as Sith sabers, were lightsabers wielded by members of the Sith. There are the classics, of course blue, green, and red as well as some of the newer additions, including purple, yellow, black, and white. ![]() Let's dive into the world of Star Wars and explore the fascinating lore of lightsaber colors and what they represent. First, they must seize a pure crystal from the lightsaber of a Jedi they have vanquished in combatfor the saber of a Sith is not given. Netflix Star Wars: What Do the Lightsaber Colors Mean The Star Wars Lightsaber Colors, Explained by Michele Mendez Image Source: Everett Collection Lightsabers come in all. However, the Sith, who cannot form such bonds, resort to other methods to create their weapons, resulting in a different set of colors altogether. Orange lightsabers were seen again in the 2019 video game 'Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order,' which gave players the ability to choose their own lightsaber color, including orange. This crystal resonates with the Force, and the color it emits is a reflection of the Jedi's connection to it. Every Lightsaber Color Explained CBR 4.3M subscribers Subscribe 597K views 2 years ago This is What Lightsaber Colors Mean Subscribe: Every Single. This guide will lead you through the technicolor galaxy of Star Wars lightsabers, delving into the symbolism, significance, and notable users of each color.Īs we embark on this journey, it's essential to remember that a lightsaber's color is determined by the Kyber crystal at its heart. From the righteous blue to the menacing red, the mystical green to the rare purple, every lightsaber color tells a story about its wielder. The colors of these energy blades are as diverse as the Star Wars universe itself, each with its own unique meaning and historical significance. In the days 4000 BBY, the color of a Jedis lightsaber indicated a Jedis chosen class and was restricted to one of three colors: blue, green, and yellow. In the galaxy far, far away, a lightsaber is more than a weapon it's a symbol of a character's identity, ethos, and connection to the Force. ![]() ![]() You can also use this app to sign the online documents so that you do not have to travel long distances to sign the documents. In this way, you can get the text out of the pictures and you can even edit the text. It also comes with an option that will help you to scan the pictures and you can even use the pictures that are available in your gallery to create a PDF format of them. You can easily fill in the blank spaces with the help of this app. You can simply download the forms on your device and edit them with the help of this tool. 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