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Age of conquest iv 1366x76811/26/2023 I predict that an annual membership for 20$ will only appeal to a very small part of the playerbase, a minor percentage just as we see now with almost all the matches being played on the two free maps (Travis even hosted a sponsored match today with a 1000 coins prize, Aegean Sea, to see if that would bring out some paying lurkers, but noone joined except me).Įdited for spelling errors I saw immediately after posting. 20$ is not much in the grand scheme of things, and the value you get for it might be completly valid, but it's the percieved value that matters, not the actual real one. Why not sell the entire game, with all the maps, for something around 5$, 10$ for some kind of deluxe "Emperor" edition (advanced avatar creation, modding tools, coloured chat text, downloable sound files to use on your phone, special tournaments available only for "Emperors", other non-crucial but enjoyable stuff?Īlot of people would be willing to fork up 5$ try out something that seems cool, it's an amount of money that most (westerners) won't worry too much about and are willing to spend on a whim, even if they just play one or two matches and then forget about it.Ģ0$ is an investment (when it comes to games, especially ones like these), that makes you think "what else can I get for $20?", and suddenly the customers start thinking about the value of their money, which is not something you want a customer to do. The game probably use some Memory Read/Write protection so it have to be analyzed better. Wage colossal wars solo, against the AI, or take on your gaming. In Single Player mode, select your kingdom profile by clicking the flag of your kingdom once, then quickly and repeatedly click the smaller version of the flag next to your countrys name to get 100,000 coins and move your happiness to 100. From Rome to Asian nations, you create your own warring experience. Command your armies in one of the many ancient and medieval countries including the Roman Empire, the Inca, France, Russia, Japan or the Chinese Dynasties. It won't matter if Steam is down/you cannot connect to Steam. Age of Conquest is a turn based grand strategy wargame. you directly connect to the game's server. It won't use the steam session ticket to login, i.e. It's highly unlikely that I add it to Age of Conquest. Anyhow, once you are able to re-login, go to your account and set a password That way you can login using the global 'Login Username' & your password. I personally hate games that displays ads and don't play them. Also, no, I thought about it and probably won't implement a system that displays ads. Please respond with +1 or -1! If it's -1, please post the reason why you reject it. Cost: ~20 USD/year (lower if monthly): again, if you don't like it, don't buy it!.Go into the app's folder and edit: 'Age of Conquest IV.vmoptions'. In any case, I just uploaded another update. You can create tournaments & league games. Not sure if your Xmx value is related to the problem.You'll get a gold-plated avatar (other avatars will be made silver). ![]() ![]() You can create private (password-protected) games for free.If you decide to purchase, you will get the following options: You do NOT have to purchase the membership if you don't like. Points Shop News Labs All Games > Strategy Games > Age of Conquest IV Community Hub Age of Conquest IV Age of Conquest is a turn-based grand strategy wargame. I'll add an Annual Membership that is OPTIONAL.About half of the games are never played preventing everyone else from hosting games. Password-protected games simply clog up the server. password-protected, games will cost 10 coins (increased!). Creating public multiplayer games will become FREE.I am planning to rework it eventually, but before I do, I need some feedback. That said, there will a warning in-game if it finds you have it twice telling you to get a refund.I am aware there is a lot of hate regarding the coin-system. It's not possible to do so on the DLC web page however. The game will prevent you from purchasing the DLC from within the game. ![]() IMPORTANT: if you already purchased "All Maps & Modding" within the game, you do NOT need to buy the DLC also. If you want to play cross-platform, get the corresponding In-App purchase "All Maps & Modding" and it will work on other devices also. WARNING: the DLC only works via Steam. Age of Conquest is a Risk-like turn-based grand strategy wargame. ![]()
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Boy captions for instagram11/25/2023 ![]() Let us begin by providing you with the best captions for boys that will compliment your masculine side.
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![]() QR Code for Graphs: It’s a clever idea to be able to scan a QR code on your smart phone to generate graphs using this calculator (it means you can use it as a graphing calculator at a stretch).Very Visual: As a visual learner, I love that this calculator has clear visual menus, spreadsheet function and graphical representations of differentials, integrals, etc.I also think the spreadsheet function is second to none in the scientific calculator range. – again, this really helps me as a visual learner. I love how it can do graphical representations of differentials, integrals, etc. ![]() It can also do 4×4 matrices, which is a step up from the old 3×3 in the older model. It has a significantly improved screen resolution than its predecessor (4 timed better than the ES model) which enabled Casio to develop a much more visual menu feel. For me as a very visual learner this was perfect. I quickly feel in love with this calculator. Quick Review: Beautiful screen, very visual, and a great range of functions for a very low cost. Helect 2-Line Engineering Scientific CalculatorĪ very affordable basic calculator for middle & high school general math. ( Check Today’s Price on Amazon)Ī decent cheap calculator, but not as good value as the Casio fx-991EX. This is the scientific calculator you’ll need if you’re doing the GED exams, but not the best for college. ( Check Today’s Price on Amazon)Ī sturdy calculator with logical interface design and well spaced-out buttons. One of my favorite scientific calculators and a good alternative to the Casio FX-991EX. ( Check Today’s Price on Amazon)Īffordable and easy to use. ( Check Today’s Price on Amazon)Ī quality scientific calculator at a good price point. ![]() Final Thoughts Best Scientific Calculators for Students #īeautiful screen, very visual, and a great range of functions for a very low cost.
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Sunset key cottages map with legend11/25/2023 ![]() But you need to know what you are actually purchasing here. Located on the secluded 27-acre island of Sunset Key, this lush slice of paradise is just 500 yards off the coast of Key West. If you know what you're getting and don't mind getting it, it's a fine place and a heck of a lot more affordable than the rest of Key West. It was a very nice place, but the surprise of finding out I'm in a communal room gave a sour first impression. That throws the whole thing off from the start. But I don't want to be surprised by it when I arrive. And this place is probably the nicest hostel I've ever stayed in. Look, I've stayed in numerous hostels and shared rooms with plenty of people. This is not your average hotel because it's not a hotel: it's a hostel. And my brain said, ”My what?!” What I had actually purchased was a bunk bed in a room. So, during check in, I was told that my keycard opened by room and my locker. I needed a place to crash after meeting friends, so I didn't much care what the beds were like. Key West |1.93km from city center I booked a ”room with bunk beds” through some travel website or another. The awesome bar tender makes delicious key lime martinis! Overall the experience was very enjoyable. Other than that it is a beautiful building & top-notch location. To highlight this point, the staff at this ”destination” hotel warned us that if we see some stuff a little run down or not in operation, its because the hotel just got bought & things wouldn't get straightened out until the new company takes over.Īlso minor issues for such a pricey hotel included missing slats on the inner balcony door & similar minor cosmetic issues. And having parts of the hotel amenities, including outdoor areas, being closed off during the stay make this resort/destination fee more of a slap in the face. Not being forthcoming and clear about the destination fee was the issue I had. I let them know I booked through a 3rd party prepaid, it said fees & taxes were included. The next day, they insisted the fee could not be waived & were unwilling to help with it further. I asked about waiving this fee & the night desk said it was possible to check & see with day manager. Upon arrival, we were told we would be charged a fee of over $80 per room as a ”destination fee,” which was never explicitly disclosed & was certainly not fairly advertised. Our main issue with the hotel was HIDDEN FEES. He then said he could not grant me access as the desk had previously done. I went & took a photo through the window to show him. When I asked to use it the next day, another staff member says there wasn't one in the building. At one point in our stay, the front desk went out of their way to make us a key card to use the microwave located in the conference room. The staff was mostly very friendly, but the service level varied. A parking space is included, which is great to have right on Duval & Fleming Streets. The location is unbeatable & the balcony rooms, while smaller than other standard rooms, offers excellent people watching & beautiful blue sky views. Key West |2.38km from city center La concha is a beautiful & historic hotel in the heart of beautiful Key West. We did not try the restaurant attached to this hotel. Map of Sunset Key Cottages, Key West: Locate Key West hotels for Sunset Key Cottages based on popularity, price, or availability, and see Tripadvisor reviews, photos, and deals. There is happy hour from 4:30 to 5:30 with free wine. They provide unlimited free smoothies all day long. Drinks poolside were very reasonably priced. She was very customer service oriented and made great drinks. Patricia the poolside bartender for our five days we were there was outstanding. We did rent a golf cart more so for fun than anything else. The location is outstanding just off of Duval Street near the Southern most point. The concierge who is also the front desk check in person provided good advice on where to eat, rented us a golf cart, and set us up for a three hour charter boat. ![]() We also loved the double headed master rain-shower. Every evening they brought chocolates for the turn down service as well as Dove bars and muffins. Still see the little wear and tear in the cottages and site in general, but the setting and layout really cant be beat. Our room opened out onto a patio leading right to the pool. There is a fountain that blocks the street noise and also piped in music. The courtyard with two pools and a bar is an oasis. However, they removed our parking charge and several days worth of resort fees. We did have to wait an hour and a half for our room after our 4 o’clock arrival. I can’t say enough good things about this property with only one minor hitch. Once again a top rated boutique type Hotel on TripAdvisor does not disappoint.
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Andy biggs wikipedia11/25/2023 ![]() Hunter, Alpha Ralpha Boulevard, Andromedabluesphere440, Andycjp, Anonymous from the 21st. (Cook PVI℠) is a service mark of Invincible Summer Media, Inc. /w/index.php'oldid486272424 Contributors: Adrian J. Tip: Clicking on "PVI" on the table below will sort the list from most Democratic to most Republican districts. Dan Kildee is seeking reelection, with a PVI score of R+1. Andy Biggs mounted a long-shot bid against GOP leader Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday in the race to become the next House speaker. The median House seat is Flint, Michigan's 8th CD, where Democratic Rep. ![]() Robert Aderholt, with a PVI score of R+33. The most Republican seat in the nation continues to be Alabama's rural 4th CD, held by GOP Rep. Under the new lines, the most Democratic seat in the nation is Oakland, California's 12th CD, held by Democratic Rep. The app uses precinct-level election data largely compiled by the Voting Election & Science Team (VEST), a consortium of academic researchers. Biggs (TV channel), a Portuguese television channel formerly for kids, teens and youth and now for teens and youth. To calculate new 2022 Cook PVI scores for all 435 newly drawn districts, we've used 20 election results by district publicly available via Dave's Redistricting App, a free online mapping tool originally developed by Dave Bradlee that allows any user to draw and evaluate district boundaries. If a state or district performed within half a point of the nation in either direction, we assign it a score of EVEN. Andrew Biggs (born 12 September 1962) is an Australian author and television personality in Thailand, and entrepreneur. Has written several books, appeared daily on Thai television's Channel 3, and runs his own language school. Below is our 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠) score for all 435 districts.Ī Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI) score of D+2, for example, means that in the 20 presidential elections, the state or district performed about two points more Democratic in terms of two-party vote share than the nation did as a whole, while a score of R+4 means the state or district performed about four points more Republican. Occupation (s) Writer, TV host, entrepreneur.
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Dna loundh robot bartender11/25/2023 REM stands for “rapid eye movement”, which occurs during sleep. “What is sleeping brain’s favorite rock band?” Gregor Mendel made his experiments using pea plants. “What did Gregor Mendel say when he founded genetics?” When things get hot, proteins denature, i.e. “Girl, you are so hot, you denature my proteins.” “I’ve got my scientist so well trained that every time I push the buzzer, he brings me a snack.” Word play with the words “genes” and “jeans”. “What is the fastest way to determine the sex of a chromosome?” They would have found it earlier, but it was hiding behind two other genes. ![]() The scientists have just found the gene for shyness. The word “host” has several meanings, one of which is “a person who accommodates guests”, and another one is “an animal or a plant in which a parasite lives”. The disease replies, “Well, you are not a very good host.” The bartender says, “We don’t serve your kind here”. The “threshold” is the depolarization level over which a stimulus must carry the neuron, in order for an action potential to be fired.Īn infectious disease enters a bar. “What did the stimulus do to the neuron after they got married?” If read correctly, the abbreviation for National Dyslexia Association should be NDA, not DNA. What does DNA stand for? National Dyslexia Association.ĭyslexia is a reading disorder, which causes various troubles during reading, even for people with normal intelligence. “Sister chromatids” are two identical chromatids (replicated chromosomes), which are joined with each other. ![]() “What did one sister chromatid say to the other?” In RNA (Ribonucleic acid), adenine (A) makes a “base pair” with uracil (U). “I wish I was adenine, then I could get paired with U.” After some time, he noticed that ringing the bell by its own caused salivation in his dogs, even if he didn’t offer them any food. Pavlov is a physiologist who used to ring a bell every time he fed his dogs. Suddenly the phone rings and he jumps up shouting, “Oh no, I forgot to feed the dog!” Pavlov is sitting at a pub, enjoying a pint. Alas, it was all in vein.Ī clever wordplay with the words “vein” and “vain”. Who says science jokes are not funny? Below you can see some of the best Biology jokes we know, along with short explanations of the more obscure of them.ĭo you know any funny Biology jokes yourself? Let us know in the comment section below.
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Breath of life ministries stamford ct11/25/2023 ![]() One of the tree’s larger branches came into existence in the early sixteenth century, an era ripe for change. Its history accounts for the various types of Franciscans, who have emerged over the years, each identified by a different cut and color. The Franciscan Order, begun eight centuries ago, can best be compared to an old tree: it has deep roots and diverse branches. To the uninitiated, the entire event resembles an unfortunate amputation yet in reality it is the fortunate arrival of new life. Communities of reform are indeed breech babies, who bring pain to the mother during their birth. Like human life, some religious communities often come into existence only by expending considerable blood, sweat, and tears. Unlike many communities, we were not slowly and meticulously built, but rather quietly conceived and painfully born. We can point to no founder, although spiritual leadership was far from lacking. Soon, others follow, and a community is formed. It often happens that a prophetic or charismatic founder or foundress sees a need in the Church or the world and personally responds to that need. Unlike us and our Capuchin forefathers, many religious communities enter the world quietly and unannounced, like spring crocuses. In another metaphor: tepid water makes weak tea. Planes never lift off the ground at low speeds, regardless of the sincere intentions of pilot or passengers. Timid attempts to make life better rarely bring effective results. Any authentic attempt to bring reform and renewal to an institution is accompanied by pain. No doubt, one can be both surprised and inspired, and at times perhaps entertained, by the mysterious interplay between divine grace and human weakness. Despite the human backdrop, we should not become distracted but center our attention on the drama unfolding on center stage. Understandably, to examine every aspect of our own early days would be an indiscretion. The opening chapters of both the Capuchin and Carmelite reforms were not lacking in strong characters who wrestled with serpentine subplots. Times of reform are often dramatic and accompanied by the clashing of opposing ideas and expectations. History attests that, in every age, attempts to bring renewed vigor and focus to religious life have met with a predictable amount of fear and distrust. If we survive the storms to come, one reason will be the strength of his Christian witness and the ballast of his wisdom and devotion. We have much to say about-and, indeed, a debt of gratitude to offer-Pope John Paul II, who was a source of instruction and inspiration to us. That year, eight finally professed Franciscans (I being one of them) began a renewal at a time in history and with a vision that were quite similar to those of our Capuchin confreres in sixteenth-century Italy. By the grace of God, the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal came to birth twenty five years ago, in the spring of 1987, which was, providentially for us, a Marian year.
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Auditory sensitivity medical11/24/2023 Setting up a preschool classroom for success is essential. Students are VERY busy! Whether they are at home, school, or out in the community, children are affected by their surroundings. This professional can determine the frequency range the individual can hear using equipment and a sound stimulus. It’s also important to seek out evaluation from an audiologist. They can then provide tools and strategies to support those auditory preferences. An OT can complete a sensory preferences profile using specific tests, interviews, and checklists as well as assessments to discover sensory preferences. One such tool in an individual’s toolbox is the occupational therapy practitioner. How to test for auditory sensitivityīecause auditory preferences are so individualized, it’s important to seek out testing, particularly when the sensory preference impacts daily functioning or learning. It simply means that the individual has that particular sensory preference.ĭiagnoses that may have sound preferences:Īuditory hypersensitivity can be present in other diagnoses as well. Also, being overly aware of sounds to the point that the sensory preference impacts daily life functioning does not indicate that a diagnosis is present. However, the list below is not exhaustive, meaning there can be other diagnoses that also have a sound sensitivity. Sensitivity to auditory input can be common with certain diagnoses. No two individuals will present with the same auditory sensitivities due to personal preferences, environment, and personal experiences. There can be more red flags related to noise sensitivity, and these are all very individualized. Challenges with daily life due to sounds.Increased sensitivity to sounds that most do not consider to be a distraction: the heater buzzing, a refrigerator humming, lawnmower running outside, etc.Prefers social isolation due to potential for certain sounds.Scared of the fire alarm or door alarms, or fire drills.Normal hearing but also overly aware of certain pitches of sounds or certain decibels of sounds.Complains of discomfort as a result of sounds.Overwhelmed by conversations happening around us.Hyper-aware of noises happening in other rooms.Complains of buzzing in the ears, or tinnitus. ![]() Here are some red flags indicating auditory sensitivities are present: Auditory sensitivity can refer to a hyper-awareness of sounds, a buzzing sound or tinnitus in the ears, or other considerations. A noise sensitivity can lead to discomfort in the ears as well as repercussions throughout the whole body as a result of anxiety, worry, overwhelm, and hyperawareness of auditory input. Basically, we are referring to sensitivities to sounds, or an over-awareness of the noises around us. drinking too much caffeine) or as a result of injury or damage to nerves.First, it’s important to consider what auditory sensitivity means. It is thought that hyperesthesia may develop as a result of overstimulation of the nervous system (e.g. Hyperesthesia can occur on its own or as the result of another medical condition. Causesīecause hyperesthesia is varied in nature, there is no singular cause. Hyperesthesia can be short-term, episodic or long-term, depending on the cause. In rare or severe cases, hyperesthesia can disturb an individual’s nervous system, causing inflammation of the nerves and resulting in possible seizures. ![]() Individuals who experience a combination of the types of hyperesthesia may experience any of the above symptoms. ![]() Individuals with smell sensitivity may experience a wide range of scents when scent stimuli are not present. Individuals who experience tactile sensitivity may experience severe pain when nerves are activated. Individuals who have auditory sensitivity may hear loud sounds that cause them pain when, in actuality, no sound has occurred. ![]() Hyperesthesia symptoms vary, depending on which of the five senses are affected symptoms also range from mild to severe. Hyperesthesia also includes both allodynia and hyperalgesia. When touch is affected, it is referred to as tactile sensitivity. For example, heightened sensitivity to sound is called auditory sensitivity. When only one sense is heightened, it is often categorized into a specific hyperesthesia. In some cases, only one sense is affected in other cases, all senses are affected. Depending on which sense is affected, this hypersensitivity can cause pain. Hyperesthesia presents as a heightened sensitivity to any of the five basic senses: sound, sight, taste, touch and smell.
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![]() This will initiate the installation process on your computer. This will bring up a prompt on your screen.Īfter that, click on the ‘Yes’ button from the prompt. Once the file has been downloaded, head back to the Chrome Remote Desktop web page and click on the ‘Accept & Install’ button to install the software on your computer. Once installed, you will receive a notification for the same in the top right corner of your screen. Then, from the prompt, click on the ‘Add extension’ button to download and install the extension. This will bring up a prompt on your screen. ![]() Now, on the newly opened window, click on the ‘Add to Chrome’ button to add the extension in your Chrome browser. This will open a separate browser window on your screen and redirect you to ‘Chrome Web Store’. ![]() Once logged in, click on the ‘Download’ button present on the webpage. Then, sign in to your account if you are not logged in. To do so, head to the remotedesktop.google using your preferred browser. You would first need to download the Google Remote Access app on the computer you wish to access remotely. Download and Set up Google Remote Access app Fortunately, you don’t need any sort of special setup or even technical know-how to set up Chrome Remote Desktop. Though the Remote Desktop feature is available for Windows 11 Pro users, Windows 11 home users are left hanging. The applications for connecting to a PC remotely are endless, you can connect seamlessly to your parents’ computer if and when they need your help in something technical. However, that is not the reality, Google Remote Desktop makes it dead easy for you to remotely log in to your computer when you’re afar. Using a remote connection to your PC always sounds like something only a tech-savvy person could pull off. |