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![]() ![]() ![]() On this occasion, the Wikipedia article on Tikki Tikki Tembo is a great jumping-off point to look into some of the themes I mention above. One of the things I will writing about in this area will be Wikipedia and Google, surely the two most widely used sources of the text we read. At your age and level, it is important for you to build up an understanding about how meaning is constructed not only on the surface of the writing you read, but also in the layers beneath it. I will be writing much more about the origins of the stories we know and the debates surrounding their wider meaning. It is important for us as we read it, however, to be aware that these issues exist, and to give them some real thought rather than simply laughing along at the twists and turns of the story itself. Whatever the facts of this, I think the story may be very useful not least because it allows us to explore some of these issues. On first reading it the story struck me as charming and harmless, at least in the manner it is likely to be read now, but as I look more into it, and read some of the comments on the Good Reads page I link to above, I am less sure (one comment says it is “not necessarily racist but very ignorant”). ![]() Sadly, some very ignorant and indeed obviously racist stereotypes of Chinese people were common in American popular culture at around the time the book was published, as is clear from this clip from Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story. Such cultural sensitivities are understandable, although I wonder if many of those mentioned above were more of a concern years ago before Chinese people were such an established part of the culture of countries such as The United States where the book has won many awards, and before Chinese culture became more widely known. The intentionally absurd long name given to the first-born son, Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo, is considered by some to be culturally offensive because it gives the impression that Chinese consists of nonsense syllables. The fact that it was moved to a Chinese setting is offensive to some readers because the two cultures are so different. According to some people, the story was originally Japanese. The story is a retelling of an older story. The book is lovely, but the main reason I write about it today is that it is controversial and gives us opportunity to think about many different features of the stories we know and which help to build up our ideas about the world we live in. The story is an example of what is called an origin myth, which means that it provides a mythical explanation for the way something is in the world we know today, here, the fact that Chinese names tend to be very short, which, now and again, may seem strange to Westeners or speakers of other languages (this was certainly true when the story was first written, or ‘retold’ to use the word on the front of the book). The book is funny and sweet, and tells the story of two brothers growing up in China a long long time ago. Sorting books in the library today I came across a wonderful book by Arlene Mosel and Blair Lent called Tikki Tikki Tembo. (Another one taken from the library Fronter page, where it was filed under year 5 and above this one from a few weeks back.) On the other hand, print requirements will be in inches or centimeters, depending on the system or country of origin. So, if you’re prepping images to use on the web, you want to set the units to pixels. Websites and digital platforms will list dimension requirements in pixels because monitor and phone displays are measured in pixels. This is because printing generally requires a higher DPI for better results.įor example, 72 PPI has been the standard for digital use for years, but the actual pixel dimensions are what’s most important for digital use because display resolution changes across devices. License this image via Bro Studio.įor on-screen use, you can get away with smaller pixel dimensions and still have a good-looking image. (The world probably won’t end if you go to press with a 275 DPI image.) Standard PPI sizes. As a rule of thumb, you want a DPI/PPI of 300 for the best printing results, but know that you have some wiggle room. ![]() DPI/PPI are important determining factors for print quality. While these acronyms don’t mean exactly the same thing, they’re often used interchangeably. PPI is the digital equivalent, meaning “pixels per inch,” and refers to the number of pixels within one inch on a digital screen. License this image via maurobeltran.ĭPI is a printing term that stands for “dots per inch” and refers to the number of dots of ink in one inch of a printed image. What Is DPI? Is It the Same as PPI? Macro shot of “halftone” ink dots printed on paper. If you were to print it at 10 x 10 inches, the density of the pixels would be sufficient for a high-quality print, but you’d encounter image quality issues at a significantly larger print size (like 20 x 20 inches) because the density of the pixels would be lower. A 3000 x 3000 pixel image could be considered a high resolution image for digital use, appearing large on your screen. The more pixels, the higher the resolution. Simply put, resolution is the relationship between the dimensions of an image and the number of pixels contained within those dimensions. However, newer computers and mobile devices have the ability to display more pixels in a smaller physical space, resulting in a crisp, smooth appearance. On older computer monitors, these pixels were more easily visible because they were less dense. “Pixel” is a portmanteau of “picture” and “element.” You can think of pixels as tiny building blocks of graphic information.Įverything you see on a screen is comprised of pixels. Pixels are the standard unit of measurement for screens. ![]() Let’s start with some common questions and vocabulary pertaining to image resolution. Today, we’re learning all about the lingo of image resizing, how to quickly determine image resolution, how to convert from inches to pixels, centimeters to pixels (and vice versa), and how to resize your image using Adobe Photoshop or Shutterstock Create, all while retaining quality. ![]() NOTE: If you modify a VOX file, and its associated MeshLibrary doesn't fully update, try reloading the scene (menu Scene->Reload Saved Scene). You can set it in the inspector or with an AnimationPlayer to animate the VOX sprite. "Current Frame" lets you select which keyframe is display. It takes the MeshLibrary and an an integer called "Current Frame". Once all keyframes are in a MeshLibrary (using the new importer), this new node-type, "FramedMeshInstance", lets you easily animate them. It is called "MagicaVoxel Mesh" and loads a MagicaVoxel VOX file as a single, static Mesh.Ī NEW NODE-TYPE HAS BEEN ADDED TO EASILY ANIMATE KEYFRAMED MAGICAVOXEL VOX FILES ![]() The original importer is still available and is used by default. The new importer is called "MagicaVoxel MeshLibrary" and represents a MagicaVoxel VOX file as a MeshLibrary with one mesh for each keyframe. A new importer has been added for MagicaVoxel VOX files (it's selectable in the "Import" tab). MagicaVoxel allows for the creation of keyframes for animations. It is on by default.ĬAN NOW ACCESS MULTIPLE MAGICAVOXEL KEYFRAMES This option fixes that by only showing voxels from the first keyframe. If each keyframe represents a separate pose then it can look strange when they are all rendered together in Godot. MagicaVoxel allows for creating multiple keyframes of voxels. This lets the user decide which voxels take precedence and is useful when adding tight features where an extra voxel would be inappropriate, such as for facial expressions or tight clothing.ĪN OPTION HAS BEEN ADDED TO ONLY RENDER THE FIRST MAGICAVOXEL KEYFRAME IN GODOT macOS : Black screen: move magicavoxel.app outside the folder and then move it back. MagicaVoxel VOX files are now shown with the latest layers "on top" of earlier layers. win64 : VCOMP100.DLL You may need to download this for windows: Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable Package (圆4) macOS : unable to open the app: go to Security and Privacy panel to allow the app open. MAGICAVOXEL VOXELS ARE RENDERED IN LAYER ORDER IN GODOT This allows for toggling optional objects in MagicaVoxel, such as clothing and weapons. HIDING LAYERS IN MAGICAVOXEL REMOVES THEIR VOXELS IN GODOT If and when CloneDeath accepts the new features into his add-on, I will remove this one. Enough that I decided to submit it as its own asset. This means it has all the features of that plugin. Once the plugin is downloaded and enabled in your project (in Project->Project Settings->Plugins) any VOX files in your project folders will show up in Godot and can be used as either Meshes or MeshLibraries, depending on their import settings. ![]() This plugin lets you use MagicaVoxel VOX files in Godot. MagicaVoxel importer with extensions++ 1.2 3D Tools 4.0 Community Import/Voxelize images Optimized export to GLTF fully supporting physically based rendering materials and to many other formats (SCNZ, DAE, FBX, OBJ. ![]() If you bought your cellular Apple Watch from somewhere other than O2, you can buy an Airtime Plan through the Watch app on your iPhone. If I want to have more than one cellular Apple Watch paired with my iPhone at the same time, how do I buy another Airtime Plan for my 2nd Watch? If you see O2 with an orange ‘i’ next to it, then you’re all set up. In the ‘Data Plan’ section, if you see O2 with the word ‘activating’ then you’ll have to wait a little longer for set up to complete. To check if your new Airtime Plan is active, open the Watch app on your iPhone and tap on ‘Mobile Data’. Follow the steps on the screen to set up your Apple Watch Airtime Plan. Once you’ve signed in, select your Apple Watch plan. You’ll be prompted to sign in with your My O2 username and password. Open the Watch app on your iPhone and tap on ‘Mobile Data’. How do I buy an Airtime Plan on an Apple Watch that I already have? To check if your new Airtime Plan is active, open the Watch app on your iPhone and tap on ‘Mobile Data’. It can take up to 24 hours to activate, but sometimes it might take a little longer. You’ll see a screen that confirms your plan has been added to your account. When you first turn on your Apple Watch, your iPhone will recognise it and prompt you to pair them.Īs part of this process, you’ll reach a step that asks you to set up mobile data. But you’ll still need to activate it when you set up your Watch. If you buy your Apple Watch from O2, we’ll set up your Airtime Plan for you. Your Airtime Plan How do I activate my Airtime Plan on an Apple Watch? You’ll see a message prompting you to use your iPhone to set up your Apple Watch.įollow on the instructions on the screen to pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone. Once your Watch has started up, hold it close to your iPhone. On your iPhone, make sure Bluetooth is on by going to Settings – Bluetooth. How do I pair my Apple Watch with my iPhone? It’ll then take a short time to start up. Press and hold the side button on the Watch until the Apple logo appears on the screen. How do I turn on my Apple Watch for the first time? The magnets will connect and it’ll start charging. Then place the charger on the back of your Apple Watch. Plug the Apple Magnetic Charging Cable into the USB power adapter, and plug the adapter into a power outlet. Once you’ve set up your eSim, you’ll be good to go. The Apple Watch has a built in eSim, which can’t be removed. iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus (Apple Watch Series 4 only). ![]() Getting started Which iPhones can I use with Apple Watch?Īpple Watch Series 3, Series 4 and Series 5 are compatible with these models, running the latest version of iOS: Prevention & Removal of Raccoon Droppingsĭiscouraging raccoons from living near homes is the best way to escape the risk of roundworm infection. Symptoms include blindness, nerve damage, brain damage, and even death. Accidentally ingesting or breathing in roundworm eggs can cause a serious condition called larva migrans, in which parasites enter hosts’ organs, eyes, and brains. These pests are natural hosts for parasitic roundworms and may pass millions of the parasite eggs in their waste every day. In addition to their strong, unpleasant smell, raccoon droppings can pose health risks. If droppings don’t match this description, other latrine-building pests such as badgers may be to blame. ![]() To determine whether piles of feces come from raccoons, check for dark, tubular droppings about the diameter of a nickel. Homeowners often find raccoon latrines on roofs, decks, attics, haylofts, woodpiles, and other flat, raised areas. ![]() Since raccoons often leave their feces in large communal piles, called latrines, cleaning up after these pests can become an ordeal. Finally, tracks and scratch marks around yards may indicate raccoon infestations. As such, foul odours should alert individuals to the presence of the pest. Raccoons also set up latrines near their dens, which is where they deposit their urine and excrement. House residents may hear scratching, rustling, and squeaking, especially during evening hours. When raccoon infestations are present in buildings, the pests tend to make a lot of noise. Many of the identified raccoon sounds are used exclusively between mothers and their cubs. Those with families of raccoons nesting their homes may hear low, drawn out purring noises from mothers or high-pitched yelps and chirps from babies. Shrieks, screams, and growls are signature raccoon noises not made by similar pests such as rats, mice, and squirrels. Infestations within attics and homes are often identified by nighttime clawing and gnawing sounds within the walls. At night, these pests may emit screams capable of waking up homeowners and frightening children. ![]() Some of the more unusual raccoon sounds include whistling and clicking of the teeth. The pests vocalize excitement in the form of screeching, chittering, and chirping, while warnings are issued using grunts, growls, and snarls. Raccoons use over 200 sounds for communication and are capable of emitting a wide range of noises depending on various factors. Raccoons have five digits on all four of their feet, and their front paws work similarly to human hands. Typical colouration ranges from grey to reddish-brown, but raccoons always have telling markings around their eyes and rings around their tails. ![]() Stocky animals, raccoons can weigh between 6 and 22 kilograms and grow up to 95 cm in length. When they take up residence under porches, within abandoned buildings, and in barns, raccoons cause property damage and leave humans, pets, and livestock at an increased risk of disease contraction. The pests are omnivorous and easily recognized for their bushy tails and distinctive mask-like markings on their faces. Well adapted to life in both urban and suburban communities, raccoons can be found throughout Southern Canada. ![]() An upbeat and silly soundtrack that encapsulates the nature of the game. ![]() Draw a unique face and choose the hat it wears.
![]() Director Susanna Fogel’s look at curious college girl Margot (Emilia Jones) who embarks on an uncomfortable series of dates with Robert (Nicholas Braun) takes a few unsettling turns as she contemplates whether he’s a psychopath. In contrast to the sloppiness of these men and the way they choose to act on their basest needs, “Cat Person,” an adaptation of the viral New Yorker story, provides a sobering alternative. ![]() It’s the most unnerving portrait of sex as an escapist drug since Michael Fassbender’s downward spiral in “Shame,” as Tomas’ kink seems tied to any semblance of stability - it’s his kink, and he couldn’t escape it even if he tried. Later, a prolonged sex scene with Martin illustrates the degree to which Tomas feels most aroused by the person who provides an escape from his most stable surroundings. His head swirling with confusion, Tomas throws himself into another heated encounter with his new paramour, but grows weary of the connection once the potential for commitment comes in. Tomas finds himself so energized by the tryst that he instantly brags about it to Martin, who reacts with understandable frustration. In the elegant, stripped-down story, Paris-based director Tomas (Franz Rogowski) cheats on his husband Martin (Ben Whishaw) with a young woman (Adele Exarchopoulos) whom he meets in a bar after his latest production. ![]() Sex has a more liberating undercurrent in Ira Sachs’ “Passages,” though the veteran filmmaker uses a series of passionate encounters to illustrate the deterioration of romance. “Fair Play” Courtesy of Sundance Film Festival It’s a vivid illustration of a competitive ecosystem that demands work-life balance when that barrier dissolves, they’re fucked. Much later in the movie, they find themselves in another bathroom and there’s no blood - just the violent deterioration of a physical connection ruptured by the primal nature of male desire. ![]() “Fair Play” portrays the sleek corporate interiors of the high-stakes firm as kind of tribal battleground in which Emily challenges the gender bias in play: She’s willing to beat her chest alongside the hard-partying apes who swing through her office while Luke sinks into his cubicle. ‘Run Rabbit Run’ Trailer: Sarah Snook Is a Haunted Mother in Netflix Horror Film When Emily gets promoted, and becomes Luke’s manager, the dynamic is clear to everyone but him. In her taut debut, the power couple of Emily (Phoebe Dynevor) and Luke (Alden Ehrenreich) can’t seem to agree on who holds more power: Both work in a cutthroat financial firm that dominates their lives. While mainstream American cinema still treats the subject as taboo – beyond a fleeting sequence in “Eternals,” no one gets down in a Marvel movie - our preeminent cinematic vessel for marginalized perspectives provided some bracing, somber alternatives, often tinged with acid-tongued humor.įrom the moment the hotshot couple at the center of “Fair Play” sneak off to the bathroom for a quickie, only to wind up bathed in period blood, it’s clear that writer-director Chloe Domont isn’t here to sanitize her subject. Last year’s edition had a few hot takes ranging from Emma Thompson’s empowering decision to bare all in the moving “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande” to Lena Dunham’s curious exploration of a ravenous teen’s post-hysterectomy horniness in “Sharp Stick.” This time, Sundance movies confronted sexuality through a darker, even tragic lens. Moral outrage may be in vogue and cancel culture always lurks, but sex was everywhere at this year’s Sundance. The color picker only has black, gray, red, and white possibilities, with blood red and Shorty’s outfit being the only others. Unlike most recent shooting games, Sift Heads Reborn employs 2D graphics and stick-figure characters. When an adversary dies, you can pick up their weapon, giving you access to a wider range of weaponry than the one your character starts with. ![]() The constant evolution of weapons distinguishes modern warfare. ![]() The game’s tale progressively emerges as you go through levels and waves of opponents. After all, it only takes one shot to get ten additional guns poised and ready to fire in your way. All three of these assassins come with different skills and weapons, like Kiro owns a samurai sword and a custom-made motorbike and so on. All you have to do to win is kill your enemies quickly and correctly. Sift Heads World Act 1 (Deadly Newcomer) has been added to the stickman category of our website, the game allows you to choose from three different assassins, they are Kiro, Vinnie, or Shorty. The left hand is required to move the gun’s center, while the right-hand touch the fire button to activate the weapon. This game does not support mobile devices. Upgrade your weaponry, use grenades, C-4, riot shields and increase your resistance to bullets. GHOST GREETINGS PUMPKINS SIFT TOGETHER AND SET ASIDE 13/4 c. Sift Heads Assault: Clear waves of assailants. There’s no need to worry about controlling the protagonist, and the gun’s aim isn’t fixed on the center of the screen. told not to talk, not to unmask, not to show her paper to any one. Sift Heads Reborn’s gameplay is far simpler than that of classic shooters. If you’re looking for an assassin with “deadly” charisma, Shorty is your best bet. Although Kiro had previously been his opponent, Vinnie and Kiro quickly became great friends. In the main timeline, assassins Vinnie and Shorty meet while the target is practicing on the beach and fall in love. They are killers from three different countries who are also good friends. ![]() Which of these Alonzos is the genuine article? Was he a spirit? Or was this the first time Vinnie messed up in his years of contract killing? Come with me, and we’ll unravel the game’s secret together.īefore you begin, you can choose from three bounty hunters: Vinnie, Kiro, and Shorty. Vinnie, who had once pinned a bullet to Alonzo’s head, could not believe this and came to Italy to assassinate him personally for the second time. The game is Free to play with all 7 chapters from Sift Heads World being remastered, the game also has in app purchases for exclusive premium content, which you have to pay real money to purchase.Vinnie found out a week later that Alonzo had been released from prison and was still alive. You can only carry 3yapons and 3 clips of ammo for each at a time instead of carrying tons of weapons and ammo.Ī re imagining of the series, Sift Heads Reborn, was released in 2019 on iOS and Android platforms. There are also some new weapons that have been added like Revolver, Thompson, Shurikens. Every act except for act 1 and act 7 you can skip every cutscene. However, each area has its own music and you're able to travel to various locations around the city and the world (which is the reason why it's called Sift Heads World). The gameplay is followed the previous Sift Heads 5. When you contact us, such as for customer support, phone conversations or chat sessions with our representatives may be monitored and recorded.Įducation information. Information regarding your education history, including degrees earned and student loan financial information. Support information. 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