![]() "This is the time to reach out to family, friends, faith leaders and mental health professionals rather than hunkering down and going it alone." Our community is reeling, and I know so many of us are feeling unsettled," Fuller said. "I am writing this just three weeks after the tragic murders of Jill and Bruno D’Amore and Jill’s mother, Lucia Arpino. Nancy Hanson's death comes less than a month after Jill and Bruno D'Amore and Jill's mother Lucia Arpino were fatally attacked inside another Newton home, ahead of the couple's 50th wedding anniversary, something the mayor commented on Sunday. "Relationship violence is all too prevalent in our country and Newton is no exception," the mayor added. "I know I speak for everyone in Newton when I say my heart goes out to the woman’s family and friends," Fuller wrote, noting Nancy Hanson appears to be the victim of domestic violence. Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller called Nancy Hanson's death "another horrific tragedy" in the city where people are still reeling after three people were murdered in a Broadway Street home just a few weeks ago. Please reach out to your support network and take care of yourselves," the principal wrote, adding that resources for anyone connected to the Hanson family and school community would be shared Monday. "Events of this nature are upsetting and often difficult to process and understand. Morris added that school officials are in close communication with the City of Newton Health and Human Services who are coordinating support for the children and family, as well as the community response to this tragedy. "As the situation unfolds, we will make you aware of any ways you can help to support the Hanson boys, but in the meantime, please hold all of the Hanson children in your thoughts as they navigate this most difficult time," he wrote. Morris said he had a heavy heart sharing news of the death of a parent in the Newton school community and asked people to keep Nancy Hanson's children in their thoughts. Tom Morris, the principal of Memorial Spaulding Elementary School, said Nancy's Hanson's sons were all former students at the Newton elementary school. Newton Public Schools sent a message to families Sunday saying Nancy Hanson was the mother of three kids in the district. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), visiting or texting LOVEIS to 22522. Officials did not identify the minor who called 911 to report the assault Saturday night, or release any information regarding the Hanson's children, but a spokesperson for the Department of Children and Families confirmed to NBC10 Boston that they have taken custody of the children who live in the home.Īn investigation into this incident is active and ongoing. It wasn't immediately clear if he had obtained an attorney. The DA said additional charges against him are expected. Richard Hanson was arrested following Saturday night's assault and he's being held without bail pending his arraignment Monday in Newton District Court. law on pork sales takes effect this monthĪccording to the district attorney, a restraining order had been issued against Richard Hanson in Newton District Court on July 13, and Newton police had been attempting to serve him with that in the two days following that led up to Nancy Hanson's death.
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![]() ParallaxView, pass in some resolution information, and set ![]() All it does is instantiate an instance of We will simply draw some text in between our layers just to see the effect. This implies that each background will be a separate instance of theĪrrayList for just two is probably overkill but you can then add as many layers as you like.ĭraw method will just need to call the layers in order at the same time as inserting any game objects in between the appropriate layers. Update to control shifting the two images (regular and reversed) of the background around. The class that does all the hard work will be calledīackground class will have a fairly in-depth constructor to initialize the instance, a method called Update method will only update the positions of our multiple backgrounds and the draw method (big reveal!) will draw them. We won’t obscure the parallax code by adding any extra game objects so the Thread instance that will run the main game loop which in turn will consist of the usual calls toĭraw methods. OnCreate and then set it as the view for the app. ParallaxActivity and the View-based class The code structure for this game is almost the same as the Simple Game Engine tutorial with one extra class and one extra method in the main View-based class. Immediately below ParallaxActivity but BEFORE the newly positioned > type or copy and paste these two lines to make the game run full screen and lock it in the landscape orientation.Īndroid : screenOrientation = "landscape".Tap the enter key a couple of times to move the > a couple of lines below the rest of the line shown above. Place the cursor before the closing > shown above.In the AndroidManifest.xml file, locate the following line of code,.In the project explorer pane in Android Studio double click on the manifests folder, this will open up the AndroidManifest.xml file in the code editor.We want to use every pixel that the device has to offer so we will make changes to the app’s AndroidManifest.xml configuration file. All the code and images are available on this page but if you want to help me out by telling others about this page then take a look at my bonus download for this project. Start a new project in Android Studio and choose the Empty Activity template without a layout file because we don’t need loads of auto-generated code and files. The two backgrounds will continuously scroll and as the right-hand image (either original or reversed) becomes the entire view that the player sees, the left-hand image (either original or reversed) will be moved to the right-hand-side ready to be scrolled into view. So what do we show on the last pixel on the right-hand side of the screen? We will make a reversed copy of the same image and show it to the right of the original(unreversed) image.Īs the original image and the reversed image are steadily scrolled to the left, eventually, half of each image will be shown, and so on.Įventually, we will be reaching the end of the original image and the last pixel on the right-hand-side of the reversed image will eventually be on-screen.Īt the point when the reversed image is shown in full on the screen, just like the original image was at the start, we will move the original image over to the right-hand side. The way the next frame is shown is to move the image off-screen to the left. Please note these images are not the ones to add to your project. The first frame of the game shows the background image like this. How the parallax effect is achieved in code Let’s code a parallax scrolling background. It is also possible with more modern hardware (like our Android phones) to have transparent parts to the layers and overlap them with other layers to create a more pleasing effect. Notice the foreground which is plain green with the occasional pot-hole, scrolls at a different(faster) speed to the background hills. Why not take a look at the video in the previous link. The first time the effect was used in a video game was Atari’s Moon Patrol. The famous Disney production Snow White used this effect as well as another trick where layers of backgrounds are moved in opposite directions to achieve a rotating effect. Video games didn’t invent this technique and the first modern use of the parallax effect dates back to early cinema. By moving the front layer(s) faster than the back the distance/depth effect is achieved. The parallax effect is when different layers of backgrounds are moved at different speeds to achieve the effect of motion and depth. In this tutorial, we will see the tricks and the code required to achieve a parallax scrolling background effect. Streamed video content is typically delivered via adaptive bitrate technology, which adjusts the quality of the video stream based on network conditions. An accurate video measurement requires an actual video to be played, because video traffic cannot be simulated across a network. This means that video can perform very differently than the rest of the things you do online, no matter how fast the download speed of your network.Įnter video testing from Speedtest, which plays an actual video to specifically measure the performance of video streaming on your network at any time. While network speed certainly impacts your video experience, providers around the world sometimes limit the resolution or prioritize video traffic differently than other traffic. Speedtest has been measuring overall network bandwidth to provide reliable internet performance data for over a decade. Video testing is free and currently available on Speedtest for iOS with more platforms coming soon. We’re excited to announce that Ookla® Speedtest® has a new video test that can help you measure the quality of your streaming experience before you queue up your next video. Given how much time we all spend streaming video, the ability to directly measure video experience is an important tool for network management. ![]() Can you imagine the internet without it? Truth is that most of us spend much of our online time consuming video of one sort or another. ![]() To deactivate an app, right click its icon in the dock and select Quit option (or choose PhotoSweeper > Quit PhotoSweeper on the Menu bar).Īlso, you can access the Activity Monitor (located in /Applications/Utilities/ folder), and see if there is any background process pertaining to the app. Prior to the removal of PhotoSweeper, you should first log into your Mac with an administrator account, and turn PhotoSweeper off if it is running. ![]() In this post we will discuss the following questions: (1) What is the correct way to uninstall PhotoSweeper ? (2) How to ensure all its accompanying components are removed safely? And (3) is there a shortcut for both Mac novices and experts to take to accomplish PhotoSweeper removal effortlessly? Conventional Steps to Uninstall PhotoSweeper for Mac Even for the experienced users, they may also get lost when trying to uninstall a problematic, stubborn or even malicious application. In the latter case it is quite necessary to clean out those junk files from your Mac for complete removal.įor some novice users, they may have no idea how to remove PhotoSweeper in a proper way. ![]() These vestiges can be very small in size, thus leaving them alone may not affect your Mac performance, yet they can also be a large chunks of useless files that occupy a large portion of your hard drive space. However, a fact is often neglected that, even the stand-alone software may might still leave its configuration and preferences files on multiple system directories after you carry out a basic uninstall. Generally speaking, most Mac applications are separate bundles that contain the executable and any associated resources for the app, and therefore users can easily remove any unwanted software (if they are installed properly) from their Macs. In normal cases Mac users just need to simply drag and drop the target app to the Trash and then empty the Trash to perform the standard uninstallation. Uninstalling applications in macOS/Mac OS X is quite different from that in Windows operating system. Things you should know about Mac app removal: How to uninstall PhotoSweeper on Mac computer? If you encounter problem when trying to delete PhotoSweeper as well as its associated components, read through this removal tutorial and learn about how to perfectly remove any unwanted applications on your Mac. Tips to Perfectly Uninstall PhotoSweeper on Mac OS X Moreover, the success of Dragon Ball led to an animated television series, feature-length animated movies, video games, and mega-merchandising. Each volume has an average of 200 pages, so the entire Dragon Ball storyline extends to almost 9,000 pages. During that eleven-year period, he produced 519 chapters, collected into 42 volumes. ![]() Its success "forced" Toriyama to work on Dragon Ball from 1984 to 1995. This work was one of the linchpins for what is known as the Golden Age of Jump. He is probably best known for his series Dragon Ball. Slump, serialized weekly in Shonen Jump from 1980 to 1984. He debuted in 1978 with the story Wonder Island, published in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, and gained fame for Dr. Sorry, it's a bad makeup day for Takashi Tokita.Īkira Toriyama (? ? Toriyama Akira, born on Apin Kiyosu, Aichi Prefecture) is a Japanese manga artist. Yoshinori Kitase: Did you get through all 10 different endings? It depends on when you challenge Lavos.Īkihiko Matsui: Now wasn't that SPECIAL? See you same time, new game! In addition to saving at a save point or choosing to quit from the menu, your progress is saved automatically while traversing the map.Kazuhiko Aoki: Guess what! I hit the 100,000 yen jackpot! Whether you play with a gamepad or a keyboard, the controls have been updated for a more pleasant gameplay experience. As for the sound and music, under the supervision of composer Yasunori Mitsuda, all songs have been updated for an even more immersive gameplay experience. ![]() While keeping the atmosphere of the original, the graphics have been updated in higher resolution. Meet the challenges presented to you and long-lost secrets may be revealed. ![]() The Lost Sanctum: enigmatic gates in prehistoric and medieval times will lead you to these forgotten chambers. The Dimensional Vortex: a mysterious, ever-changing dungeon existing outside of space and time. There are over 50 different types of combos that you can execute between two and three characters!Įxperience the 'Dimensional Vortex' and the 'Lost Sanctum' dungeons The enemies' positions will change as time passes, so choose your actions based on any given situation.ĭuring battle, you can unleash special ‘Tech’ moves, including abilities and/or magic and characters can combine these abilities to unleash all new combo attacks which are unique to them. The epic quest to save a planet's future makes history once again.ĭuring battle, time will not stop, and you can enter commands when the character's gauge is full. Journey to the forgotten past, the distant future, and even to the very End of Time. But the world into which he emerges is the one of four centuries before. Taking hold of the girl's pendant, Crono bravely follows in pursuit. An unanticipated malfunction, however, sends her hurtling through a rift in the dimensions. Marle, fearless and brimming with curiosity, volunteers to assist in a demonstration. Deciding to explore the fair together, the two soon find themselves at an exhibition of the Telepod, the latest invention by Crono's longtime friend Lucca. Meet the challenges presented to you and long-lost secrets may be revealed.Ī chance encounter amid the festivities of Guardia's Millennial Fair in Leene Square introduces our young hero, Crono, to a girl by the name of Marle. To complete your journey, also included is the mysterious ‘Dimensional Vortex’ dungeon and the forgotten ‘Lost Sanctum’ dungeon. As the story unfolds, embark on a journey to different eras: the present, the middle ages, the future, prehistory, and ancient times! Whether you're a first-time player or a longtime fan, this epic quest to save a planet's future promises hours of enthralling adventure!Īs the definitive version of CHRONO TRIGGER, not only have the controls been updated, the graphics and sound have also been revamped to make your adventure even more fun and enjoyable to play. A big adventure to save the planet, now begins…ĬHRONO TRIGGER is the timeless role-playing classic developed by the ‘Dream Team’ of DRAGON QUEST creator Yuji Horii, Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, and the creators of FINAL FANTASY. ![]() The timeless RPG classic returns loaded with upgrades! Journey to the forgotten past, to the far future, and to the end of time. ![]() If the life of one individual can take many different routes, Imagine the boundless paths 8 billion can take. Turn the 8 on its side, and you see the symbol for infinity, so that a world of 8 billion could mean a world of infinite possibilities. And not just a privileged few whose circumstance of birth was down to chance but as many people as possible, from the person in the densely packed urban centre to the person in the remotest corner of earth, old to young, rich to poor, with and without disability, all gender expressions and sexual orientations. Let our challenge be to do more than exist – let us dare to thrive. Looking to the 9th billion, 920 million will live in lower-middle income and low-income countries, more than 400 million will be people 65 years and older, 150 million will be 15 - 29 and the population of children aged 14 and younger 0-14 will be declining and contributing negatively. Some countries saw reduced births due to COVID-19, while others saw little impact the pandemic also reduced international migration. Upper-middle income and high-income countries, whose populations will be driven by international migration in the coming decades, contributed about 250 million. Countries of sub-Saharan Africa are expected to contribute more than half of the increase anticipated through 2050.” Lower-middle income and low-income countries contributed the majority of the 8th billion “More than half of the projected increase in the global population up to 2050 will be concentrated in eight countries: the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines and the United Republic of Tanzania. The populations of 61 countries or areas are projected to decrease by 1 per cent or more between 20, owing to sustained low levels of fertility and, in some cases, elevated rates of emigration.” The pace of world population growth has been declining since the 1970s, dropping below 1 per cent for the first time in 2020.Īccording to the World Population Prospects 2022: Summary of Results: “two-thirds of the global population lives in a country or area where lifetime fertility is below 2.1 births per woman, roughly the level required for zero growth in the long run for a population with low mortality. ![]() World population reached 7 billion in 2011 and is estimated to peak at 10.4 billion in the 2080s until 2100. ![]() They appear at the dinner with the Midfords, during the bizzare doll’s onslaught (during the carriage scene), and again at the sea in the aftermath of passengers rushing to escape (in which a child was being quietly consoled by Charles Phipps). I was worried of Double Charles’ appearance being annoying and perhaps disrupting the Midford family’s performances, as they did not appear in the manga during this arc, but their scenes were also brief yet enjoyable. She definitely stole the scene in the film a couple of times and I’m fond of Grell now, as well I am of Ronald. Fortunately, the accuracy to the manga had Grell in the film, albeit indeed flirty and flamboyant, a skillful grim reaper. In the past, Kuroshitsuji shoehorned Grell too often unnecessarily, thus giving off an image of her being incompetent and purely Sebastian-obsessed. I have to say, I didn’t really understand the appeal of Grell or Ronald, but the script truly had them perform as charming individuals and as a funny team. The scenes with the grim reapers were energetic and fun. I should also remark they made her extra cute in the film. I’m glad the writers and animators didn’t rush it. Her movements were meticulously animated and I adored the attention to the way the camera constantly panned to her shoes. I read Yana’s tweet about Lizzie “moving like a ballerina” and had my doubts prior to watching it, but she was indeed right. I especially praise the storyboard artist(s) who worked on Lizzie’s scene. The animation staff who worked on Book of Atlantic gave it their all on the fighting scenes. Lines weren't translated awkwardly and suited well to the western audience, translating Japanese words to British slang/vocabulary, for instance. mistranslated, such as Frances’ gender-neutral comment about “that child protecting their beloved” or something to that nature. The Funimation team translated the film very well! A couple of mistranslated lines from the online scanlation that were for foreshadowing purposes weren’t For a film whose manga premise is about a boy who is in a contract with a demon, this film also possesses very heartwarming scenes between a typically sullen boy and his ever-cheerful adorable fiancée. It maintains the line between action and comedy well - the latter of which I should remark is above average, due to its fair balance of deadpan-like humor and gags. ![]() Thank you! I’m looking forward to your message.]īook of Atlantic executes itself wonderfully. Please take a look at this post for further information on that. Due to limited time and a high number of asks I will no longer reply to every message, only a selected few.
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![]() The extreme poverty required of members was relaxed in the final revision of the Rule in 1223. Saint Clare of Assisi, under Saint Francis's guidance, founded the Poor Clares (Order of Saint Clare) of the Franciscans. Franciscans traveled and preached in the streets, while staying in church properties. The austerity was meant to emulate the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. The original Rule of Saint Francis approved by the Pope did not allow ownership of property, requiring members of the order to beg for food while preaching. ![]() įrancis began preaching around 1207 and traveled to Rome to seek approval from Pope Innocent III in 1209 to form a new religious order. Several smaller Protestant Franciscan orders exist as well, notably in the Anglican and Lutheran traditions (e.g. They adhere to the teachings and spiritual disciplines of the founder and of his main associates and followers, such as Saint Clare of Assisi, Saint Anthony of Padua, and Saint Elizabeth of Hungary. ![]() Founded in 1209 by the Italian saint Francis of Assisi, these orders include three independent orders for men (the Order of Friars Minor being the largest contemporary male order), orders for nuns such as the Order of Saint Clare, and the Third Order of Saint Francis open to male and female members. The Franciscans are a group of related mendicant Christian religious orders within the Catholic Church. Francis of Assisi, founder of the Order of Friars Minor oldest known portrait in existence of Francis, dating back to his retreat to Subiaco (1223–1224) However, they require regular battery health checks and maintenance to ensure they function properly.Įlectric-powered stair lifts cost $4,000 to $7,000. They will also charge when not in use and can work during a power outage. They’re relatively easy to install since they don’t require any additional wiring. Each type has its pros and cons.īattery-operated stair lifts cost $3,000 to $5,000 and help save on electricity costs. Stair lifts can either be battery-powered or hardwired to an electrical outlet. Price to install electrical wiring: $600 to $2,200 In that case, you may need these extra services:Ĭost to upgrade or replace an electrical panel: $600 to $1,800 Sometimes, your installer must do additional work to finish the project. If you decide to hire a third-party installer, expect to pay $75 to $100 per hour for professional labor. Labor is typically included in the installation price since most installers work for stair lift dealers or manufacturers. You may pay more if you have a steeper-than-average incline or outdoor steps made of stone or earth. Stair lift installation costs $1,000 to $5,000 for most models. You’ll need to contact these popular brands to get a quote and to ensure that they create a lift that will meet your needs:ĪmeriGlide stair lift cost: $2,000–$5,000 Most chair lift manufacturers sell options for straight and curved staircases. The brand and model you choose will significantly impact how much you pay. It’s helpful to know these factors when budgeting, so consider the following when shopping for a stair lift. Many factors can impact the cost of installing a stair lift in your home. 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If your staircase has one or more landings, you could save thousands by opting to install multiple straight stair lifts instead of one curved lift. This price range runs more than straight-track models because the installer must customize the track to fit the unique configuration of the curved staircase. ![]() Curved Stair LiftsĬurved stair lifts are the most expensive type, costing between $9,500 and $20,000. Your final cost will depend on the length of your staircase, the stair lift model you choose, and any upgrade options you choose to add. This is the most common type of stair lift. Whether you want to power it via battery or your home’s electrical systemĪ stair lift for a home with a straight staircase and standard-height ceilings typically costs between $2,000 and $8,000. Where you want to install the motorized chair Resource CenterĬhair lift prices range from $2,000 to $20,000, with the biggest cost factor being the length and shape of your stairs. 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