![]() ![]() Does it damage your nails? No, this a manicure design.What is the price range? Approximately $10 in a solid color $15 and up in multiple colors.How long does it last? In polish, about one week in gel or acrylic, up to three weeks.How long does it take? Tack an additional 10 to 30 minutes onto a basic manicure. ![]() “A huge trend currently is a French twist manicure where the tip is different colors, like a rainbow or the shape is off-center for an easy nail art look," Kandalec says. They look clean and classic, but can feature fun twists. Traditionally, French manicures feature a natural-colored nail with a white tip, and can be done with regular nail polish, gel nail polish, or acrylic.
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![]() ![]() Then the glaze as they tried to hide how much I was hurting them. Till the big saucer eyes were looking at me. I’d wait until they were totally in love with me. I didn’t care how long it took either because I was in no hurry. It’s like when you hear serial killers say they feel no regret, no remorse for all the people they killed. Mentally, not physically, I never hit a girl in my life. ![]() I came across the very first lines of the novel by accident and it immediately caught my attention: You may wonder why and I’d tell you because this book pissed me off. Here’s the thing: I don’t normally review or rate the books I dislike. This was my way of communicating.”Īll I can say to end this is that it made me think, feel, and watch my back for fuckers like this man that I may encounter in my lifetime. “I see now that I was in pain and wanted others to feel it too. Some are just so flabbergasting that it's humorous. All of his opinions, second guessings, paranoia, excuses, and the justifications he makes to hold up against his actions. This is fictitious work but written as if an autobiography, so we as the reader are reading his thoughts and how he views things. THAT, however, is the exact reason why I DO. He is a raging misogynist (I am not just to clarify), and so I can understand why people don't like this book. I guess that comes with being human so he got the symmetry he desired from me a few times. I can't deny that this man is funny though, and that at points I found myself relating to him and his opinions. The first third of this book was the best, then it got incredibly boring and annoying just hearing the mc whine about his life and constantly complaining, but it started to pick back up in the last third when he was getting a taste of his own medicine. It intrigues me and being inside his head and taking a look around was just something else. I just really enjoy reading about psychotic and disgusting people. Okay, what can I say about this book? Well, for starters, it's 4 stars but not a good 4 stars. The blade slips in barely noticed, the pain and the apology delivered at the same time.” An expert heartbreaker knows the effect of each incision. “Hurt people hurt people more skillfully. On the other hand what 17 year old doesn’t think they know everything? Still hate the book though. I probably would’ve been more succinct now and not so pretentious. **2021 Edit: I still get notifications about this review so I felt it appropriate to edit. The summary describes the author as an "alcoholic Holden Caulfield" and I would say that they're right because Holden Caulfield is a spoiled brat and so is the author of this book. This book paints a picture of the most screwed up idea of love and shouldn't be idolized by anyone. This book is on tumblr/twitter for the infamous first page, but the rest of the book is boring and oddly paced until the very end. The author of this book is whiny and annoying from the beginning and this book does nothing but romanticize the idea of hurt people hurting people. It is incredibly explicit, and unless you want your 13 to be reading about at 30 year old's sexual exploits and drunken escapades, I say steer them away from this one. This book is NOT, I repeat, not for children. Please for the love of all that is good, monitor your children. I work at a bookstore and was informed that the main age group buying this book is 13-15. How dare you compare this garbage to one of the greatest authors of all time? Pitiful. Scott Fitzgerald but for the iPad generation, SHAME ON YOU. A couple things First off, to the author on the back of the book who compared this to F. I have everything and nothing to say about this book. ![]() ![]() ![]() The best part is this can manage files of all sizes without interruptions or lags.Īs mentioned earlier, IDM integrates well with several web browsers. ![]() Without a doubt, this is one of the most efficient utility tools for video downloads. Unlike Free Download Manager and other similar programs, IDM comes with a built-in download accelerator, virus protection, progressive downloading, etc. Some of the commonly-used features include schedule pro, multilingual support, ZIP preview, download categories, event-specific sounds, HTTPS support, tutorials, and queue processing. While a lot of people use IDM for ease-of-use and speed, this utility tool offers a wide range of advanced features. This helps you keep important and confidential workspace documents in properly-categorized folders without initiating the download process manually. 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Thanks to Cheetos, DRK has also expanded their CPA and legal services, added more virtual office hours, offered more workshops than ever before and generally made their resources more accessible to those who need them. DRK Cafe has become a hub for creativity and connection, and the perfect backdrop for showcasing the talents of underrepresented groups in the food industry. With the Deja tu Huella fund, her team created the DRK Cafe- a welcoming space for community members to gather, and enjoy delicious food, while supporting local entrepreneurs. For leading DRK and helping to provide small business owners with the resources they need to pursue their passions, achieve their goals and scale their businesses on a 1-on-1 basis, Jackson is a Deja tu Huella program winner. Jackson Flores is president and co-founder of Dish Roulette Kitchen, a restaurant development center that provides funding & education to the next generation of diverse food entrepreneurs in Chicago. Figueroa says its best: “The fund has helped us tremendously make an impact in our Hispanic communities.” ![]() In addition, the book club has supported various community organizations, such as local domestic violence shelters by supplying Spanish-language self-help books and journals to the strong women who are on their healing journey and need these resources most.ĭr. The book club hopes to engage with more schools to offer more scholarships as well as sponsor back to school drives and donate backpacks full of school supplies, books, uniforms, and necessities to deserving families. These funds help alleviate some of the financial burden these students and their families face as they continue to pursue their academic goals. Thanks to the Deja tu Huella fund, the book club has been able to offer scholarships to six deserving local students of color. Figueroa is leaving his mark in his community in many ways. Her goal for 2026, in her own words, Brizzo states: “bring our Tulum all star students to NYC to experience Broadway, arts and culture and work with our Brooklyn students to put on one epic.”Īs a college professor and dedicated moderator of Latinos Urbanos book club, a club dedicated to the reading of Latino/a literary works of art, Dr. With the help of her Cheetos 2022 Deja tu Huella winnings, Brizzo launched her For Impact Org, The Good Good Collective, which has created a performing arts program in Tulum, Mexico performing arts and theatre camps and after-school programs in Brooklyn, NYC and a musical production dedicated to the victims of Uvalde 21 at a Latina owned theatre company in San Antonio, Texas. When she is not onstage or in the studio, she dedicates her time empowering underserved Latinx, Black and Indigenous children through free quality performing arts education. Further, she uses her talents to help children find their voice and has coached children to land Broadway roles. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”īrizzo Torres has been storytelling in NYC for over a decade bringing ‘chingona power’ representation and love for her Mexican ‘cultura’ to every immersive performance she does. ![]() In her own words, Adriana states: “I wouldn't be leaving my huella without Cheetos' Deja tu Huella fund. In addition, she was able to renew programs to bring mental health advocacy programming back to her YouTube channel, and relaunched networking events for Latinx Therapists. New search options allow individuals to find LGBTQ+ providers, providers with a similar migration background, providers with a DACA background or providers that are children of immigrants. With the support and funds received, her team has been able to optimize the therapist directory and improve search filters to be more inclusive and specific to the Latinx experience. For all her admirable work, Adriana was selected as a 2022 Deja tu Huella program winner. She also runs her non-profit charity, the Alejandre Foundation, which helps increase mental health equity for the Latinx community through therapy grants. She founded Latinx Therapy, a directory and a bilingual podcast that de-stigmatizes mental health myths & provides education through technology and in-person services. Adriana Alejandre is leaving her mark by making mental health care more accessible to the Latinx community. ![]() ![]() ![]() Thus three hinges minimum should be considered. This makes the plate hinges a superior option, since each point of the triangle should be secured using a hinge. Between the two options bricks are more noticeable while plates can handle a number of hinges in the same amount of space. These come in two varieties brick hinges and plate hinges. ![]() The other method in stabilizing a triangular core is by the use of swivel-hinges. This portion of the core structure also gives builders the option to use an axle in the center of the unique LEGO Technic piece to fix the core to something. With these axles you can attach 1×2 LEGO Technic bricks with an axle-hole in the center. The first is through the use of a special LEGO Technic piece that has a pin-hole in the center and three small axles in three directions. However here it is again – and this time in a fixed structure – so it obviously has multiple applications.īuilding a triangular core requires a dependable support structure. I felt that the technique was interesting, but couldn’t see it being used widely. It allowed the seats of the mixer to be angled in three distinct directions. The first time I saw this technique used was in the #10244 LEGO Creator Fairground Mixer. And if this wasn’t enough, the set incorporates some great building techniques. And reading about the finer details of both the real building and the LEGO model added to the experience. Representing the tallest building in the world is wonderfully conveyed by this highly vertical LEGO structure. I’ve heard that some of the smaller LEGO Architecture sets can be a bit disappointing, but this was not the case with the LEGO Architecture Burj Khalifa. In addition, the manuals for these sets are printed on much higher quality paper, and are bound together with a lot more thought than your typical LEGO set.Īs for the model itself, it looks great. They are also useful for storage with their sturdy construction and flip-up lid. Rarely do I keep boxes for LEGO sets, but because LEGO Architecture boxes are so stylish, I can’t throw them away. ![]() The next thing that struck me was the quality that goes into the packaging of LEGO Architecture sets. But the LEGO Architecture Burj Khalifa got a very good selection of parts for detailing the face of larger buildings. ![]() As a free-builder, getting official LEGO sets with large quantities of the same elements to build larger structures is difficult. First of all, I was excited by the selection of parts. Let me say that I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this set. So I had little idea what to expect from a set I was not actively seeking, but LEGO kindly offered us a copy for review, so I thought to give it a try. And I have the #21013 LEGO Architecture Big Ben as well, just because it was on clearance. I also got the #21050 LEGO Architecture Studio kit, because it is a very unique set and I like making buildings. I did pick up the #21003 LEGO Architecture Seattle Space Needle, as my wife and I had our honeymoon there. Up to this point I have had very little experience with the LEGO Architecture line. You can also check out the previously discussed LEGO techniques found in official LEGO sets at the end of this article. Today we will be looking at the #21031 LEGO Architecture Burj Khalifa. In this Brick Breakdown series I review official LEGO sets, from the perspective of looking at interesting building techniques we can all learn from. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() If a causal link needs to be established, then further analysis to control or account for other potential variables effects needs to be performed, in order to rule out other possible explanations. Strong correlation means that there arent many outliers. ![]() Problem 1: Flower height and petal length. It is possible that the observed relationship is driven by some third variable that affects both of the plotted variables, that the causal link is reversed, or that the pattern is simply coincidental.įor example, it would be wrong to look at city statistics for the amount of green space they have and the number of crimes committed and conclude that one causes the other, this can ignore the fact that larger cities with more people will tend to have more of both, and that they are simply correlated through that and other factors. There is a strong, positive, linear association between the two variables. Scatterplots are really good for helping us see if two variables have positive or negative association (or no association at all). A line can have positive, negative, zero (horizontal), or undefined (vertical) slope. Slope is a measure of the steepness of a line. Note that weak/strong does not indicate whether the linear relationship. A scatter plot is a plot of the dependent variable versus the independent variable and is used to investigate whether or not there is a relationship or connection between 2 sets of data. This gives rise to the common phrase in statistics that correlation does not imply causation. On the other hand, if there are a lot of large gaps, the correlation is said to be weak. Simply because we observe a relationship between two variables in a scatter plot, it does not mean that changes in one variable are responsible for changes in the other. This is not so much an issue with creating a scatter plot as it is an issue with its interpretation. ![]() ![]() They typically use sensors from the same manufacturers and have similar aperture sizes, lens lengths and fields of view. In fact, smartphone cameras tend to be so limited in size that there’s often little room for variation across devices. The benefits of pixel-binning are fairly minor in phone cameras, though, and you’ll usually need to blow up an image to fit a 27-inch monitor before you’ll see the slightest improvements. Most people won’t need anything that sharp, and in general, smartphone makers combine the pixels to deliver pictures that are the equivalent of 12MP anyway. You’ll even come across some touting resolutions of 108MP or 200MP, in pro-level devices like the Galaxy S24 Ultra. We’ve also reached a point where the number of megapixels (MP) doesn’t really matter anymore - most flagship phones from Apple, Samsung and Google have sensors that are either 48MP or 50MP. Those that cost more than $700 usually come with three, including wide-angle, telephoto or macro lenses. Most smartphones today have at least two cameras on the rear and one up front. At Engadget, we test and review dozens of smartphones every year our top picks below represent not only the best phone cameras available right now, but also the most well-rounded options out there. But you’ll still want to make sure the device you end up getting doesn’t fall flat in other ways. Chances are, if you’re reading this, a phone’s cameras may be of utmost importance to you. I’m lucky enough that I have access to multiple phones thanks to my job, and at times would carry a second device with me on a day-trip just because I preferred its cameras. Now, many of us use the cameras on our phones to not only capture precious memories of our adventures and loved ones, but also to share our lives with the world. Gone are the 2-megapixel embarrassments that we used to post to Friendster with glee. If you grew up in the Nokia 3310 era like me, then you know how far we’ve come. I take pictures of everything - from beautiful meals and funny signs to gorgeous landscapes and plumes of smoke billowing in the distance. ![]() ![]() The idea of taking photos wherever I went was new and appealing, but it’s since become less of a novelty and more of a daily habit. I remember begging my parents to get me a phone with a camera when the earliest ones were launched. ![]() ![]() IF I FOCUS ON MY PRESENT, MY HEALING STRATEGIES, AND MY POSITIVE PLAN FOR THE DAY, I’M ON THE RIGHT TRACK FOR A BETTER LIFE! Thanks to J. IF I FOCUS ON ANXIETY AND THE PAIN IT CAUSES, MY ANXIETY GROWS. NO WAY AM I GOING TO LET THIS PARALYZE ME! I DELIBERATELY TURN MY BACK ON WHAT I CAN’T CONTROL, AND REALIZE I AM BEGINNING THE "RENAISSANCE" OF MY NEW LIFE. Thinking and analyzing situations just makes us worse – we stop the overblown thoughts and deliberately move on to something constructive. A reminder that we make mountains out of molehills. WHY AM I LETTING MYSELF GET WORKED UP ANYWAY? IT’S NO BIG DEAL! Focusing on the present ensures that your future will be bright. WHAT’S IN THE PAST IS OVER, I CAN’T CONTROL IT, IT’S GONE, FORGET IT, THE PRESENT IS WHERE I WANT TO STAY! A longer statement that is said more forcefully (not angrily) to put the past where it belongs – in the graveyard. reports that when she realizes that she’s ruminating on past events that she can raise her voice, with determination, and say SO WHAT? (loudly) to cut off the ruminating thinking. SO WHAT? - This is a stronger and more determined SO WHAT? than we’ve used before. Finally, find something to DO that takes your concentration, interest, and focus AWAY FROM those old negative, vicious-cycle thoughts. Then, decide to BREAK THE CYCLE by using a "thought stopping" statement (some examples are below). First, NOTICE that you’re trapped in the vicious cycle of automatic negative thinking (ANTs). ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() However, characters who speak Elvish still refer to him as Mithrandir. This change in status (and clothing) introduces another name for the wizard: the White Rider. Midway through The Lord of the Rings, Gandalf becomes the head of the order of Wizards, and is renamed Gandalf the White. Mithrandir is a name in Sindarin meaning "the Grey Pilgrim" or "the Grey Wanderer". ![]() For most of his manifestation as a wizard, Gandalf's cloak is grey, hence the names Gandalf the Grey and Greyhame, from Old English hame, "cover, skin". Įach Wizard is distinguished by the colour of his cloak. Mithrandir among the Elves, Tharkûn to the Dwarves, Olórin I was in my youth in the West that is forgotten, in the South Incánus, in the North Gandalf to the East I go not." In an early draft of The Hobbit, he is called Bladorthin, while the name Gandalf is used by the dwarf who later became Thorin Oakenshield. Faramir calls him the Grey Pilgrim, and reports Gandalf as saying, "Many are my names in many countries. Gandalf is given several names and epithets in Tolkien's writings. This is reflected in his name Tharkûn, which is "said to mean 'Staff-man'" in Khuzdul, the language Tolkien invented for his Dwarves. Tolkien derived the name Gandalf from Gandálfr, a dwarf in the Völuspá's Dvergatal, a list of dwarf-names. 19 "G", used by Gandalf as a personal sign or seal Etymology McKellen reprised the role in Jackson's 2012–2014 film series The Hobbit. His best-known portrayal is by Ian McKellen in Peter Jackson's 2001–2003 The Lord of the Rings film series, where the actor based his acclaimed performance on Tolkien himself. The Gandalf character has been featured in radio, television, stage, video game, music, and film adaptations, including Ralph Bakshi's 1978 animated film. Scholars have likened his return in white to the transfiguration of Christ he is further described as a prophet, representing one element of Christ's threefold office of prophet, priest, and king, where the other two roles are taken by Frodo and Aragorn. Others have described Gandalf as a guide-figure who assists the protagonists, comparable to the Cumaean Sibyl who assisted Aeneas in Virgil's The Aeneid, or to Virgil himself in Dante's Inferno. Tolkien once described Gandalf as an angel incarnate later, both he and other scholars have likened Gandalf to the Norse god Odin in his "Wanderer" guise. When victory is complete, he crowns Aragorn as King before leaving Middle-earth for ever to return to Valinor. He reappears to three of the Fellowship and helps to counter the enemy in Rohan, then in Gondor, and finally at the Black Gate of Mordor, in each case largely by offering guidance. After he dies, he is sent back to Middle-earth to complete his mission as Gandalf the White. He takes them south through the Misty Mountains, but is killed fighting a Balrog, an evil spirit-being, in the underground realm of Moria. The Council of Elrond creates the Fellowship of the Ring, with Gandalf as its leader, to defeat Sauron by destroying the Ring. ![]() Gandalf further explains that, after years of investigation, he is sure that Bilbo's ring is the One Ring that Sauron needs to dominate the whole of Middle-earth. The expulsion succeeds, but in The Lord of the Rings, Gandalf reveals that Sauron's retreat was only a feint, as he soon reappeared in Mordor. In the course of the quest, Bilbo finds a magical ring. In The Hobbit, Gandalf assists the 13 dwarves and the hobbit Bilbo Baggins with their quest to retake the Lonely Mountain from Smaug the dragon, but leaves them to urge the White Council to expel Sauron from his fortress of Dol Guldur. As one of the Maiar, he is an immortal spirit from Valinor, but his physical body can be killed. As such, he delights in fireworks to entertain the hobbits of the Shire, while in great need he uses fire as a weapon. He is associated with fire his ring of power is Narya, the Ring of Fire. Gandalf is focused on the mission to counter the Dark Lord Sauron by destroying the One Ring. He sets out as Gandalf the Grey, possessing great knowledge and travelling continually. Tolkien took the name "Gandalf" from the Old Norse "Catalogue of Dwarves" ( Dvergatal) in the Völuspá.Īs a wizard and the bearer of one of the Three Rings, Gandalf has great power, but works mostly by encouraging and persuading. He is a wizard, one of the Istari order, and the leader of the Fellowship of the Ring. Tolkien's novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. ![]() ![]() ![]() You'll want to use your parachute to carefully glide into the second red rift. ![]() Stepping into the red rift will teleport you into the air, and you'll want to quickly look for another red portal. It looks just like a red version of the purple rifts found on all the Outbreak maps, and it gives off a pretty loud humming noise. On Round 3 you'll want to find a red rift on the map. The first step for the Operation Excision questline begins when you warp to Round 3. Fully Pack-A-Punch your weapons, and grab all the perks. So, again, build up points and gear up in the first two rounds of Outbreak. Equipping a Chopper Gunner killstreak can also help you in your fight against Orda. We also have a guide for getting the powerful Aether Tool item, which helps you level up your gun rarity much faster. Here's our guide for obtaining and upgrading the D.I.E Shockwave Wonder Weapon. You won't need a special Wonder Weapon to take down this boss, but it can make your fights much easier. If you're new to Outbreak, here's our guide for taking down Orda. If you've already fought Orda in Outbreak Round 4 or higher, then you should already be pretty comfortable with this, as Orda is part of the final fight for Operation Excision. You don't even need a full squad to survive, as Operation Excision is also solo and duo friendly. You'll want to spend the first two rounds just doing all the world events of the first two maps to build up points, but feel free to tackle this with the field upgrade and guns of your choosing. Read More: How to Turn on the Power in Mauer der Totenīecause of the simplistic nature of Operation Excision, you won't need a specific loadout in order to complete the quest. This new quest is one of the more simplistic storyline challenges we've seen in Zombies, so this is a great time for new or casual players to try their hand at completing a main quest, and our guide for Operation Excision is here to make the challenge as painless as possible. Operation Excision's storyline serves as the "narrative prologue" for the new Mauer der Toten round-based map coming later in Season 4. Along with the new Zoo Outbreak map, additional features were added for players to complete the "Operation Excision" quest. Call of Duty's Season 4 arrived on June 17, which continues the "Dark Aether" narrative for Black Ops Cold War's Zombies with a new Outbreak storyline quest. ![]() |
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