He listened to the faint push of his soft shoes through autumn leaves with satisfaction, and whistled a cold quiet whistle between his teeth, occasionally picking up a leaf as he passed, examining its skeletal pattern in the infrequent lamplights as he went on, smelling its rusty smell. There was a good crystal frost in the air it cut the nose and made the lungs blaze like a Christmas tree inside you could feel the cold light going on and off, all the branches filled with invisible snow. On this particular evening he began his journey in a westerly direction, toward the hidden sea. Leonard Mead would pause, cock his head, listen, look, and march on, his feet making no noise on the lumpy walk.įor long ago he had wisely changed to sneakers when strolling at night, because the dogs in intermittent squads would parallel his journey with barkings if he wore hard heels, and lights might click on and faces appear and an entire street be startled by the passing of a lone figure, himself, in the early November evening. Sudden gray phantoms seemed to manifest upon inner room walls where a curtain was still undrawn against the night, or there were whisperings and murmurs where a window in a tomblike building was still open. And on his way he would see the cottages and homes with their dark windows, and it was not unequal to walking through a graveyard where only the faintest glimmers of firefly light appeared in flickers behind the windows. Sometimes he would walk for hours and miles and return only at midnight to his house. 2053, or as good as alone, and with a final decision made, a path selected, he would stride off, sending patterns of frosty air before him like the smoke of a cigar. He would stand upon the corner of an intersection and peer down long moonlit avenues of sidewalk in four directions, deciding which way to go, but it really made no difference he was alone in this world of A.D. To enter out into that silence that was the city at eight o’clock of a misty evening in November, to put your feet upon that buckling concrete walk, to step over grassy seams and make your way, hands in pockets, through the silences, that was what Mr. I will let the reader read it and enjoy it. Here is the full text of the masterpiece. And, of course, credit to the great master Ray Bradbury for providing this work of art for our inspiration and pleasure. At one time, I must have had five books containing this story.Ĭredit to the wonderful people at Mother Earth News for posting it where a smuck like myself can read it within China. Cost is no object when it comes to these masterpieces. When ever I find one, I certainly snatch it up. It is very difficult to come across Ray Bradbury books in China. Later, when I left the United States, and moved to China, I had to leave my treasured books behind. Introductionįor years I had amassed a well worn, and dusty collection of Ray Bradbury paperbacks that I would pick up and read for pleasure and inspiration. ![]() Ray Bradbury is one of my personal heroes and his writings greatly influenced me in ways that I am only just now beginning to understand. This story was copyrighted in 1951 by Ray Bradbury, and presented here under Article 22 of China’s Copyright Law. It is disheartening to read news out of the United States today.Fate Forecasting using a weather analogy.CPC 20th Congress aligns the world against the USA and the USA freaks out with a Chips ban.America believes that Russia’s advantage in Hypersonic Weapon technology is meaningless.The United States has crossed all of Russia’s Red Lines.Lainey Molnar Draws Comics On Her Observations About Society.Listen to New Rob, and ignore the man on the stage ranting and raving.The party continues and the insanity just gets louder.Rhubarb pie, 007 and his adventures, lot’s of cat stories and Muppet land insanity.Lifting the veil – watching what your are forbidden to observe.China will be producing Photonic chips in a few months IC chips (integrated circuits) is now obsolete.The American mainstream news finally starts to worry about the CHIPS act and how it will manifest.So Biden is going to sanction China into the dark Ages, eh? Don’t be so sure.Unreported events in Ukraine, master craziness in the West, us locals trying to deal, and some great food. ![]() As we enter November 2022 the actual world is clearer than ever.Interesting things in Korea, Germany, and the Middle East World War III continues, evidence of micro-nukes, bio-weapons, full spectrum warfare are clear.What the hell is the use? Perhaps I should just allow everyone to cook in their stew and die a long, slow painful death.A typhoon in Zhuhai and a frowning God viewing America with great distaste….Babymetal is the answer for these unique times that we live in.The Reality Of What Dreams Actually Are, Daegon Magus.The world spins while the United States sucks on it’s pacifier and goes goo-goo gaa-gaa.
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![]() Battlefield V is not only a testament to the harsh realities of World War II, but also a reminder of the emotional toll it took on those who fought. Battlefield V is as complete a World War II experience as you're likely to find, and yet there's still more to come, thanks to a series of downloadable content updates to be made available for free. You feel the tension and the anxiety of these characters, and their sacrifices linger with you long after their stories end. These anthology-style missions scale back much of the action and add a much more humanizing layer to the gameplay. Instead, they take a close and personal look at the lesser-known fronts, and the individual impact the war had on those who fought. These single-player mini-campaigns focus not on the frontline action most people are familiar with. That comes through in the game's emotionally charged War Stories, which make their return from Battlefield 1. War, by its nature, is never easy and always leaves an indelible mark on those it touches. Despite the epic scale of these matches, you never feel like you haven't contributed to your side's efforts. Of course, specializing in certain roles (such as Medic or Support) shaves precious time off these tasks and gives access to other abilities to turn the tide of battle. Downed soldiers can now be revived by any teammate to get back into action, and anyone can reinforce positions by building makeshift fortifications as cover. There's a heavier focus on teamwork, not just in your own squad but among all of your allies. The Battlefield series is known for how it handles large-scale multiplayer skirmishes, and Battlefield V adds to that experience with tweaks that fans will truly admire. You can't help but feel transported back in time to these moments when history was made. But the level of detail goes beyond environment, as you listen in on chatter between soldiers and hear the cries for help from wounded in battle. From the colorful French farmlands of Arras to the snow-covered peaks of the Norwegian port of Narvik, it covers a range of locales in high definition. The game has an almost unparalleled level of detail. Battlefield V returns the series to its roots and revisits World War II with a presentation that's nothing short of breathtaking. This epic shooter takes combat and evolves it to full-scale digital warfare, while also adding a personal touch to highlight the struggles of characters fighting these battles. These story-driven episodes focus on the impact the war had not on a global scale, but on the individuals who found themselves in the most difficult of circumstances, only to find a strength forged in the fires of battle and a courage to rise above it all. Or they can see the war unfold on a more personal level in War Stories, emotionally charged, short single-player campaigns that showcase more than just the fighting on the frontlines. Players can parachute into battle and find a way to break through the enemy lines, then gain control of key locations and hold their ground against an onslaught of opposition in the ever-shifting tides of war. Axis and Allied forces face off in massive online multiplayer battles with up to 64 players, charging into the fray on foot, in armored vehicles, or even soaring high in fighter planes and bombers. Battlefield V fails to marry them, but instead finds its identity in their fracture-poignant at parts, monstrous at others.For more than a decade and a half, the Battlefield series has put players on the frontlines of theaters of war past, present, and even future, but BATTLEFIELD V brings the series back to where it all began: World War II. As much as DICE has forgone the trope of the American supersoldier in favor of more complex narratives, the fact still remains that there are two stark facets to war that can scarcely be wed at all. Alongside a supersaturated, sharply animated, hyper-realistic presentation, it plays up the bravado of a smattering of individual heroes-but heroes whose stories put into context how preposterous the whole exercise is.Īnd that’s where the game, and the franchise as a whole, once again hits against the one conflict it doesn’t deign to address: the tension between war as a story and war as a thing, a thing that people continue to do. Battlefield V does so through a series of longer missions scattered across the western theater, encompassing everything from the liberation of Norway to the stall of Nazi build-ups on Crete. World War II was perhaps the last major global conflict for which there is a cohesive narrative largely shared by all sides this makes it a relatively easy one to distill into a story. Your life may still be meaningless in the vastness of it all, yet there’s solace to be found in proximal goals: even if you should be snuffed out by the whims of strife, you were a piece of some eventual success. Since the company is operated by KeepSolid Inc., it is the parent organization’s sentiments that are valid. The logging policy is VPN Unlimited is a curious case. We would appreciate some more accessible information on these crucial subjects. Mac OS X uses IPSec, and so are iOS applications, on 128-bit encryptions. This is because there is only type of protection for Windows: OpenVPN, with a 256-bit encryption. In fact, there is no setting inside the Windows software that lets you select between safety protocols. Nor the otherwise poor knowledgebase, nor the client itself provides sufficient information on this matter. First of all, it is not entirely obvious at first what the safety protocol of VPN Unlimited is. There are a couple of things to pay attention to with VPN Unlimited in terms of privacy. We were generally satisfied with this part of VPN Unlimited. The most prominent phenomena we noticed is that long distance connections (for example from continent to continent) do not slow your progress down as much as elsewhere. VPN Unlimited’s greatest strength is the quickness of their connections. In terms of speeds, we can bring you much better news. In terms of P2P support, only select servers allow it. However, if you are searching for access to the more popular online destinations, VPN Unlimited is as good as any other provider. Overall, despite these fine choices, there is still a lack of locations somewhat. We would also like to highlight Chile, a country that is very rarely seen in VPN quarters. Some more frequently seen Asian destinations are also included like Hong Kong and Singapore, but Japan and Malaysia are similarly available. VPN Unlimited offers connection to 39 countries and 53 servers, with Canada and the USA receiving most of the attention in this matter. Nevertheless, it is another option for you to consider. This is not exactly port forwarding, but something less effective. You also employ “ stealth mode”, which is essentially running a TCP connection through a specific port, thereby granting better protection. This is a rarely seen protocol that shields your network from intruders in between IP address changes. Settings wise, the most notable feature is DNS leak protection. In the top left, there is an additional bar that enables VPN in general. You cannot connect to anywhere by double clicking a server, for example. Connecting to a VPN server is just a bit more odd than elsewhere, at least in the Windows case. Information related to using the client however is much more useful and there is a good deal provided for this agenda when you run the program for the first time. In our opinion, providing a general introduction to VPNs is not really needed, as it does not provide anything new for the vast majority of VPN users. ![]() ![]() We can presume in good faith that if someone runs the client, they have paid for a VPN service in some way or another, and though there are most possibly exceptions to it, it is silly to think that someone would pay for a service they have literally no idea about. Since it is the first time the client runs on your computer, you are presented with a tutorial not only on the software itself, but on VPN services in general. The first event to be highlighted is once you start the program. The installation process is very similar to any other, not requiring too much effort on your part, other than clicking next and selecting folders. It requires XP Service Pack 3 or better, and Windows 10 is supported. We conducted our tests on the Windows client. ![]() Nevertheless, you are about to read about an unlimited service, in multiple senses of the word. To compensate this somewhat, the speeds you can get are really good, though this is partially the result of IPSec simply needing less resources to run. While OpenVPN is present on Windows, IPSec is used on most other machines. Secondly, VPN Unlimited does not always provide the top security standards of today. One, conditions are just generally favorable. This is the result of two things in our opinion. The VPN solution by this software giant is a topic of discussion mostly because of its extremely low prices and a truly unlimited VPN plan that you can use for the rest of your life. ![]() VPN Unlimited is operated by US-based KeepSolid, a software giant that offers a diverse range of software and apps including private browsers, Wi-Fi hotspot protectors and more.
While the app offers a full version of Twitch, the experience is not the same. Why Use The Twitch Desktop App Over Twitch Mobile? That’s because you can use more extensions. While both apps share similarities, the mobile version is still limited on what it can do.Īdditionally, Twitch runs better on a web page rather than the app itself. You can’t use the Twitch Desktop app on your mobile phone. Can I Use The New Twitch Desktop App On Mobile? Now, you can start to stream, activate dark mode, or join other Twitch streams. Step 4: Tap Switch to Desktop AppĮverything should look like a regular desktop site on Windows. In there, you’ll be able to access your channel page settings and the Creator Dashboard.īut there is one more option at the end, scroll down to see it. Step 3: Tap The Three Dots On The Top Right Of The Screen Username, you could change it by following the instructions provided on the site. Typen in your channel user and password, then tap Login. On your Windows smartphone, open Chrome or any other web browser. How To View Desktop Mode On Androidįollow these steps to switch to the desktop version on Android: Step 1: Open Twitch On Your Browser You can start a Twitch stream, activate the dark mode, and use the Twitch chat just as usual. Step 4: Tap Switch to Desktop Appįrom here on now, it’ll look like the standard site on iOS. It’s on the top right corner of the screen. Step 3: Tap The Three Dots Next To The Search Icon. Once you sign in, you’ll be able to change the view mode. Step 2: Log Into Your Twitch ChannelĪccess your Twitch account. Open your Safari browser and enter the Twitch homepage. This method works on both an iPhone and iPad. Luckily, you can easily avoid this issue by switching back to the app. ![]() ![]() It can happen when you don’t use the app. With the settings option in the first drop-down menu, you can enable or disable the dark theme feature as often as you would like.Pro Tip: A common error while you are on stream is Whether you want to reduce eye strain or you don’t want to disturb others in your vicinity with a bright screen, it is easy to switch the Twitch user interface to dark mode. If not, toggle it to “off” and complete the next step to activate dark mode. If you have dark mode enabled on the Twitch website from the desktop website, turn “Match System Theme” to on. On the following screen, tap “Preferences.” Tap “Account Settings” from the menu that appears. When you turn “Match System Theme” off, a new option will appear beneath it called, “Dark Theme.” Use the dark mode toggle button to enable or disable Twitch dark mode on the Twitch app.Īlternatively (if you are bored and want to follow a few extra steps to pass the time), you can enable Twitch dark mode the following way: If you have dark mode enabled on the Twitch website from the desktop app or browser, toggle “Match System Theme” to on. Tap “Appearance” from the listed options. Open the Twitch app on your mobile device and sign in to your Twitch account.Ĭlick the user icon on the top left side of the screen. To activate Twitch dark mode on your Android phone or iPhone, you will need to complete the exact steps listed below: To disable dark mode in the future, repeat the above steps, but turn the toggle to “off.” Twitch Dark Mode on Mobile Setup Hit the toggle to the mode to “on” to take advantage of the built-in dark theme feature on Twitch. Log in to your account on the Twitch website from the browser of your choice.Ĭlick the profile icon on the upper right corner of the screen, then look for the “dark theme” setting in the drop-down menu. To enable the Twitch dark mode feature on your PC’s web browsers, complete the following steps:Ĭhanging from light mode to dark mode or vice versa is easily done from any page on Twitch: Fortunately, you can choose whichever you prefer or toggle back and forth (if you prefer to see dark mode as “Twitch night mode.” There is a raging debate over whether light or dark mode is better (Twitch dark mode wins hands down, no question). How to Enable Dark Mode on Twitch Desktop This post will teach you how to enable dark mode on Twitch both on your desktop browser and the Twitch app on your mobile device. Before this option was available, many users would have to download additional browser extensions that enable dark mode on Twitch and many websites where the feature had not been previously added. ![]() Due to requests from the community, Twitch made activating dark mode on their platform one of the easiest things to do within settings. ![]() CEQ will address in a separate notice its review of and any appropriate revisions and updates to the 2016 GHG Guidance. The withdrawal of this guidance does not change any law, regulation, or other legally binding requirement. In accordance with this E.O., CEQ is rescinding the 2019 Draft GHG Guidance. Section 7(e) directs CEQ to rescind the 2019 Draft GHG Guidance and review, revise, and update its 2016 GHG Guidance. 13990, “Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science to Tackle the Climate Crisis,” to establish a national policy “to empower our workers and communities promote and protect our public health and the environment and conserve our national treasures and monuments, places that secure our national memory.” 86 FR 7037 (Jan. On January 20, 2021, President Biden issued E.O. CEQ then proposed for public comment, but never finalized, “Draft National Environmental Policy Act Guidance on Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions” (2019 Draft GHG Guidance). CEQ withdrew the guidance on April 5, 2017. 13873, “Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth,” directed CEQ to withdraw this guidance. On March 31, 2016, CEQ issued “Final Guidance for Federal Departments and Agencies on Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and the Effects of Climate Change in National Environmental Policy Act Reviews” (2016 GHG Guidance) to help agencies with this requirement. Nat'l Highway Traffic Safety Admin., 538 F.3d 1172 (9th Cir. Federal courts consistently have held that NEPA requires agencies to disclose and consider climate impacts in their reviews. Many projects and programs proposed, funded, or approved by Federal agencies have the potential to emit or sequester greenhouse gases (GHGs), and may be affected by climate change. Additionally, CEQ issues guidance to agencies on how to fulfil NEPA's mandates. CEQ's NEPA implementing regulations at 40 CFR parts 1500 through 1508 set forth the procedures for agencies to comply with NEPA. NEPA requires Federal agencies to consider the environmental effects of its proposed actions and involve the public in its decision-making processes. NEPA also created the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq., sets forth a national environmental policy to harmonize environmental, economic, and social goals, and is a cornerstone of the Nation's efforts to protect the environment. The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. End Further Info End Preamble Start Supplemental Information SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Jomar Maldonado, Associate Director for the National Environmental Policy Act, 730 Jackson Place NW, Washington, DC 20503, or (202) 395-5750. ![]() The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is rescinding its “Draft National Environmental Policy Act Guidance on Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions” consistent with Executive Order (E.O.) 13990, “Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science to Tackle the Climate Crisis.” Start Further Info FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Provide legal notice to the public or judicial notice to the courts.Ĭouncil on Environmental Quality (CEQ). 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The documents posted on this site are XML renditions of published Federal Register, and does not replace the official print version or the official It is not an official legal edition of the Federal This site displays a prototype of a “Web 2.0” version of the dailyįederal Register. These tags are also designed to be comfortable for your canine, as they are specially curved so that they won’t dig into your pup’s neck during use. ![]() Though these tags are not compatible with leather or fabric collars, they are the perfect addition to any nylon webbing collar. The tags slip-on directly to your dog’s collar, allowing them to remain securely (and silently) in place.Įach tag is custom engraved with up to five lines of text to keep your dog properly identified. GoTags Stainless Steel Pet ID TagsĪbout: GoTags ID Tags are perfect for owners who want maximum flexibility when it comes to designing the ideal ID tag for their pooch.įeatures: If you’re worried about Fido’s dog tag flying off or you can’t stand the jingle of the traditional dog tag, you’ll love these stainless steel pet tags by Leash Boss. There are a ton of options on the market, but here are our picks for the best dog ID tags available. Just remember to choose one that you think will work best for you and your pupper. 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Quick Picks: Best Dog ID Tags One of the easiest ways to keep your dog safe is by using a proper ID tag. SocioTown Next plans to be the modern version of SocioTown on both Desktop and Mobile. This means former Socians and even new players will have the opportunity to shape the development from the very beginning. Thus SocioTown Next was born! SocioTown Next will be nearly a fully crowd-funded effort in the early stages. But with crowd-funding platforms becoming viable, a new option has opened up for bringing back SocioTown! We just didn't have the resources to bring it back. There has been a consistent demand to bring back SocioTown, but due to the size and complexity of the game it wasn't a trivial proposition. Over the years SocioTown gained a sizeable, dedicated and loyal following. By 2019 it was almost impossible to play SocioTown on a modern browser. The original SocioTown was a web-based Social MMO that was online from 2008 to 2020, the hey-days were definitely from 2009 to 2015.īut once Google Chrome and other major browsers stopped supporting Shockwave, SocioTown began to decline. SocioTown is one of the biggest and most sophisticated browser-based 3D virtual worlds to date. ![]() ![]() ![]() It utilizes Adobe’s Shockwave Player, which most browsers already have installed. It’s playable in a browser with no downloadable client required. OTBS has developed quite a few games over the years, but by far the biggest game we've developed is SocioTown. Download APKPure APP to get the latest update of SocioTown: Uninvited Guests and any app on Android The description of SocioTown: Uninvited Guests App Help Toby clear out uninvited guests from his apartment in this unique Adventure / RPG game featuring detailed pre-rendered 3D graphics. by SocioTown is a 100 web-based 3D Social MMOG (Massive Multiplayer Online Game). My name is Chris Evans the founder and lead developer of OTBS. Outside The Box Software, also known as OTBS Games, has been developing games for the past 17 years since 2004. ![]() ![]() Each song is analyzed separately but in a similar fashion, allowing for depth of analysis without sacrificing detail. I then analyze “Superstition,” “Higher Ground,” and “You Haven’t Done Nothin’,” focusing on the interactions of rhythm and meter. Chapter 3 outlines the primary musical characteristics of funk and how Wonder’s style grew out the specific approach to funk developed by the house band and producers at Motown Records. Chapters 3 through 6 constitute a single, in-depth discussion of Wonder’s distinctive brand of clavinet-based funk music, divided into four parts. Chapter 2 is an analysis of “Golden Lady” that demonstrates groove and flow operating in areas other than rhythm and meter, in scales beyond the merely local, and in a compound, multi-dimensional manner. It also demonstrates for the first time how Wonder uses repetition of musical elements to create a sense of flow-simultaneously on several different structural levels and in many different ways-and then manipulates that flow throughout the course of the song. Chapter 1 is a general analysis of “Living for the City” that is primarily concerned with form-the shape of the song over time-and the way in which that form interacts with the text and generates meaning(s). I begin by introducing the primarily African-American musical paradox of collective individuality and the musical concepts of groove and flow that are central to soul and funk. The essays focus on two interwoven aspects of soul and funk music, as they are employed by Wonder: the use of repeated musical figures, particularly grooves, to generate a sense of forward motion, or flow and the use of flow in a variety of ways and on many levels to give songs both shape and life. This dissertation is a collection of analytical essays on songs made by Stevie Wonder between 19. ![]() Windows key + Z - Open the snap layouts panel.Windows key + Y (Windows Mixed Reality devices only) - Switch input between Windows Mixed Reality and the desktop.This contains links to system features like Settings, File Explorer, Task Manager, and more. ![]()
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