![]() The assembled catapult measures approximately 3″ x 4. Make your own targets or get one of our add-on target sets It costs a bit more, but of all the catapult releases I’ve tried, I like this one the best. Works dependably, quickly and very smoothly. ![]() Archer’s Arrow Release: This is the premier solution. Masking tape or painters paint can help keep the parts in place while the glue dries.Ĭreate multiple catapults and let the battle commence!ĭiscounts available for large orders (10+) - contact us There are three good, off-the-shelf solutions: The archer’s arrow release, the sailor’s pelican hook, and the horse trainer’s panic snap. View our wood catapult kit online today at Educational Innovations. These working miniature wooden mangonel kits will bring hands-on action to the classroom while teaching about the properties of physics. Stan Horaczek 12 wooden dowels, 12 long by diameter 40 rubber bands, various sizes Spoon or stemmed plastic cup Ping-pong balls A couple. In cases were components are loose, apply a small amount of glue to join. Shop for wooden catapult kits for your next physics lesson. All the supplies you need to build your catapult. When using paint try not to apply at the wood joints as this may make it difficult for the parts to fit smoothly. Small balls, balls of paper, pom poms, or jumbo marshmallows to launch. Laser-cut birch plywood pieces needed for one (1) compete catapultĬustomize your kit and decorate it with markers or paint (not included). Supplies to Build a Catapult: 6 wooden dowels (ours are 3 ft long) You can get these at Walmart, the craft store or the hardware store. Amaze your little kids with this super simple activity: Build Simple Wooden Catapults 10. Then add three more rods to make the square base of the catapult, like this. Ideal for hands-on physics demonstrations and STEM exploration, this catapult is a great addition to any classroom and makes a great gift. Step 1: Use rubber bands to make a T shape with two dowel rods. Discover how potential and kinetic energy stored in a rubber band are used to propel your tiny projectiles. Launch crumpled paper, tiny wood scraps, or pom-poms! With practice, become a mini wooden catapult expert and impress your friends with your siege skills. This is a working re-creation of Leonardo da Vincis catapult and is assembled from pre-cut and pre-drilled wooden pieces. ![]() Wooden catapults have been used since ancient times. Learn about physics with this easy-to-assemble laser cut wooden catapult kit.
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![]() The dragons, in particular, look great and some of the environments are legit ‘stop-and-look-around’ beautiful. The pixel art visuals are in a similar vein, but even better than Stardew Valley, and there are a few really cool animations to enjoy as well. Unlike other similar games, Sun Haven takes place in a fantasy world, complete with knights and mages, dragons, elves, demons, and monsters. Elves, Demons, Monsters, Dragons, and um… CropsĪs is typical of the genre, you play as a newcomer to a quiet, pleasant town full of fun, quirky characters to meet, befriend, and even wed – in this case, the namesake town of Sun Haven – where you’re quickly set up in a small farmhouse with some land to start off your farming. Sun Haven is a farming sim/fantasy RPG hybrid developed and published by Pixel Sprout Studios, now out in Early Access on Steam. Plus, waiting to see if I got accepted to this Masters program I had applied to and not knowing what I’d do if I didn’t get in, I was on pins and needles for about a month and desperately craving for a simpler alternate life to lose myself in (heck, I even installed FF14! You know when you resort to time sinking MMOs something’s horribly wrong). ![]() The last time I played one of these was back in June of last year when I reviewed Summer in Mara, so I was definitely overdue for some gaming rest and relaxation. Games like Moonlighter, Graveyard Keeper, My Time at Portia, Spiritfarer, Summer in Mara (my favorite of these), and of course, the ever-influential title that single-handedly started off the genre’s resurgence, Stardew Valley, are the safe havens I take shelter in when even a couple rounds of Hades seems like too much effort (the gaming equivalent of not being able to get out of bed). It goes without saying then, that I’m a fan of farming/life sims as well. ![]() I’m a huge fan of anything zen in games – from pretending fast-travel doesn’t exist in Skyrim or Ping as a taxi driver in GTA, to intentionally zen titles like the underwater exploration game Abzu, the original Strand-type game Mudrunner and its sequel Snowrunner, to the indie darling A Short Hike- these are what I play to unwind after a stressful day or when my anxiety picks up. ![]() I started to set up moral and spiritual leaders according to my starting ideology. I recruited them using the old fashioned methods: recruiting prisoners from raids, the occasional rescue quest, visitor decided to join, etc. So I have 12 colonists now, representing 5 different ideologies. To ease into it, I chose the "Classic" ideo start up so that I wasn't dealing with any weird and restrictive settings to get the hang of things. So I've played lots of Rimworld, but this is my first game with the ideology expansion. ![]() r/RimWorldStreams - For all of your videos and streams needs r/RimWorldTales - /u/srgrafo's Rimworld Comic Series r/RimworldSwap - Swap saves with other players r/ShitRimworldSays - /r/nocontext posts about /r/RimWorld r/RimworldArt - Posts about Rimworld Artwork (not fanart!) r/Rimreddit - Colonists playing only on a single planet r/RimWorldPorn - High Quality Images of Rimworld Colonies No discussing pirated versions of the game. If you post a screenshot, please point out what you want people to look at in the image or explain in the comments. RimWorld Relevance/Meme & Low-Effort Content Policy. Streams and let's plays may be posted in r/RimWorldStreams Self Promotion: Guides are OK, Let's Plays are not. Absolute NO sexual content involving minors under the age of 18 is allowed, period. Do not discuss details of RJW content in comments unless the post has the TW:RJW flair and NSFW tag. 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Buy RimWorld and the DLCs! 1.4 - Biotech DLC Announcement Live Help Thread Steam Workshop Q&A Threads Fan Art Fan Comics Monthly Subreddit Challenges 2020 HP Interview with Tynan DEV BLOG OFFICIAL SITE OFFICIAL WIKI STEAM PAGE RimWorld FAQ Modding FAQ Non-Official Discordįollow standard reddiquette. ![]() The game starts with Jackie talking to the player about his life and about The Darkness while sitting alone in a chair in a dark, seemingly endless room. ![]() In the way is the uncontrollable power of The Darkness and the haunting vision of Jenny who begins to stalk and beckon to Jackie. Jackie is challenged to stop Valente and The Brotherhood who have also captured his Aunt Sarah. Just as Jackie lives the nice mafia life, he is hunted by the mysterious Victor Valente and The Brotherhood who want The Darkness for themselves. He has been unable to shake the thoughts of his dead girlfriend Jenny Romano and has since, with the help of estranged occultist Johnny Powell and his study into dark essence, contained his supernatural powers, and now The Darkness "wants out in the worst way". Jackie Estacado, the current wielder of The Darkness has used his powers to become the Don of the Franchetti crime family. The Darkness II takes place two years after the events of the first game. The campaign ends with the mob leaving the four to carry on with their own motives, but being told not to leave the city as the mob will likely require their help again in the near future. ![]() Once David is defeated, the four characters return to the mission table and are congratulated upon their success. Once David has been found, David plunges the Spear of Destiny, (which was used to contain a fragment of the Darkness following Jackie's capture), into his chest, transforming himself into a flying dragon-like Hell Beast. The campaign requires you to find and bring Johnny Powell to the Mansion and look for the Spear of Destiny at a heavily armed business facility owned by a millionaire named David Graves. The players are tasked to assault settlements belonging to the Brotherhood to gain information, eliminate a target, or obtain an artifact. Each character has two unique upgrade trees corresponding to their unique weapon and Darkness power, and a third tree improves the characters skill with guns. There is also a "Hit List" option where players can replay specific missions from the Vendettas campaign as well as new ones specific to the Hit List mode. The campaign has both single player and online co-operative play options. The Vendettas campaign happens at the same time as the game's main campaign and focuses on securing artifacts from Brotherhood agents. "Vendettas" is a gameplay mode where the player plays as one of four hitmen who each have specific Darkness powers and go on missions for Jackie. Gunplay is changed with the introduction of Quad wielding, where players can use duel wielding weapons and demon arms simultaneously for powerful combos and satisfying effects. The Darkness II also introduces new moves, such as the anaconda, which allows players to impale their enemies with the Darkness. It's controls will be assigned to the left bumper. The left tentacle will be used for picking up things to either use as weapons or remove them from your path. Digital Extremes have changed the function of the demon arms, allowing the right tentacle to be used to kill enemies by flicking the analogue stick to aim and attack with the right bumper/R2 button. In The Darkness II, developer Digital Extremes places more focus on powers than the traditional weapons in this game. ![]() In the first game, the Darkness powers were limited and players had little control over when they were activated. 2012 The chivalry on display from the American public is derived in part from the wholesomeness of the players. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire is that the author seems to take joy in shattering the sanitized perceptions of medieval chivalry many have. 2022 One of the fascinating aspects of George R. 2023 In Ghost of Tsushima (2020), the conflict is rooted in the Bushido code, a set of tenets comparable to the European idea of chivalry. 2023 There are grand, sweeping acts of chivalry flirtatious friendships that blossom into something more defiant pursuits of love and subtle displays of affection. 2021 Choreographed by Rudolf Nureyev, the performance, which runs through March 26, brings the tale of romance, chivalry, and adventure to the audience. 2021 Meanwhile, Lester is made an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE), a British order of chivalry rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organizations, and public service outside the civil service. 2023 But Mike, like Eastwood, is stubborn, and desperately bound to utterly oldfangled bonds of male chivalry. Recent Examples on the Web The King wore an admiral's uniform adorned with Swedish chivalry orders for the portrait. In a twist, the adjective form of cavalier is often used to describe someone who is overly nonchalant about important matters-not exactly chivalrous. The word came to English by way of French, and is ultimately from the Late Latin word caballārius, meaning “horseback rider, groom,” ancestor too of another term for a daring medieval gentleman-at-arms: cavalier. And when people say “chivalry is dead” they’re usually bemoaning either a perceived lack of good manners among those they encounter generally, or a dearth of men holding doors for appreciative women. ![]() Today, chivalry typically refers to an honorable and polite way of behaving, especially by men toward women. ![]() But the word’s meaning has shifted since the 14th century, with other meanings joining the first over the years. The statement is indisputably true in at least one sense: the word chivalry first referred to medieval knights, as in “the king was accompanied by his chivalry,” and we're quite certain those knights are all long gone. ![]() Discus are messy feeders and big contributors to nitrates within the aquarium. Water changes >50% ĭiscus aquariums should get at least a 50% water change each week to reduce nitrates and replenish minerals. There will be noticeable loss of color and heavy breathing is ammonia is present. Ammonia ĭiscus are sensitive to any ammonia levels. Nitrates should be as close to 0ppm as possible. ![]() Nitrite & Nitrate ĭiscus are highly susceptible to even very low levels of nitrite – so the ideal nitrite level is 0ppm. However for breeding purposes the optimal hardness is 1-4. This will replicate soft conditions similar to the amazon. ![]() Relative water hardness should be 10-15GH. Tank bred Discus species have been known to thrive in pH as high as 7.8 as long as there is little to no fluctuation. If your pH is out of these parameters it may begin to cause stress. The optimal pH for discus is between 6 & 7. Size īoth male and female discus can grow to around 6.5″ (16.5cm) pH & Hardness When choosing other fish ensure they suit this temperature proximity. Note that the higher the temperature the lower dissolved oxygen which limits the number of fish housed within the aquarium. The optimal temperature for Discus is 28☌-31☌. Tetras also compliment discus due to the contrast in size and their schooling nature. The most recommended mates for Discus are tetra’s such as neon tetras, cardinal tetras, ember tetras, harlequin tetras and rummynose tetras. It is not recommended that you house discus with other aggressive fish such as cichlids etc. Discus can be housed with many other fish so long as these fish require the same water conditions. For this reason alone they are not considered a beginners aquarist. It is recommended that they are homed in 3ft+ aquarium with stable and clean water. The fish are also prone to internal and external parasite infections such as gill flukes.Description Blue Diamond Discus are colorful, graceful and charismatic tank inhabitants.īlue Diamond Discus are considered to require a high level of care than other fish. Diseaseĭiscus fish are most vulnerable to common warm-water bacterial infections such as cotton wool and hole-in-the-head disease. A newly added fish that lies on its side is not ill or dying - this is a normal reaction to the change in water pressure between the container and the aquarium, and the fish will soon acclimatize.Ĭhange 10% to 25% of the discus fish tank water weekly to maintain good water quality. In larger tanks, powerheads (submersible pumps) are preferredĭiscus fish bought online can be added directly to a prepared tank. Water type: Soft, freshwater Tank size: Minimum 60 gallons (10 gallons per discus fish) Water temperature: 82–88☏ (28–31☌) Substrate: Sand, pebbles, rocks Tank setup: Plants, caves, driftwood Acidity: 6.0–7.0 pH Water hardness: 6–14 dGH Filter: Yes, discus fish produce a large amount of waste and stir up the substrate, so a sturdy filter is essential Plants: Yes, to circulate the water in the aquarium and ensure an adequate oxygen supply. ![]() The fish congregate close to fallen trees and branches near river banks in the wild, so in captivity, discus prefer stable environments. The discus fish inhabits the slow-moving rivers and lakes of the lowland Amazon basin. Captive discus fish have more vibrant colors when water parameters are well-maintained, even though the fish adapt better than wild species to water fluctuations.ĭecorate the discus fish’s tank with driftwood to replicate the fallen trees in branches found in the species’ native habitat.Īdvertisements Habitat and Tank Requirements This species is challenging to keep in a mixed-species tank due to the discus fish’s low pH, high mineral content, and warm temperature needs. The blue discus is native to the eastern Amazon basin, the green discus is native to the western Amazon basin, and the red discus is native to the Rio Negro area. The discus fish is native to the Amazon river in South America. Patterned hybrids exist in captivity Diet: Omnivore Temperament: Intelligent, peaceful, shy Minimum tank size: 10 gallons per fish, or over 55 gallons for a group of six fish Temperature: 82–88☏ (28–31☌) pH: 6.0–7.0 Hardness: Soft water, 2–8 dGH Care level: Challenging, requires a higher temperature than many other species Breeding: Mouthbrooders Origin tarzoo (green discus) Common names Discus fish, pompadour fish, king of the aquarium Distribution: Amazon river basin, South America Size: 4.6–8 inches Life expectancy: 10–15 years in captivity Color: Wild discus fish are red, blue, or green, and other colors. Advertisements Scientific name: Symphysodon aequifasciatus (blue discus or brown discus), S. ![]() ![]() Her current Pocket Palette includes paints from a variety of paintmakers including Daniel Smith’s Pyrrol Scarlet, Windsor & Newton’s Mauve, and Grumbacher Academy’s Chinese White. She also enjoys using fountain pen-friendly notebooks such as the paper found in Hobonichi notebooks (Tomoe River Paper), since they can withstand some watercolor use. With practice, I have found my own style and have learned that you don’t have to do art the same way as someone else in order to be part of an art community,” Carola reflects.Ĭarola fills her Art Toolkit with Daniel Smith and Windsor & Newton watercolor paints, various fountain pen inks, fine liners, and glass dip pens. “Art has brought me self-confidence as an artist and a community of like-minded people to engage with. By incorporating a unique style of abstract watercolor painting and freehand floral drawing, Carola focuses less on the piece’s outcome and more on putting her hand to paper and going with the flow. Her floral works have turned into her relaxation routine. In 2018, she started sketching flowers and continues to do so today. Head to our website to get yours today!Ĭarola Sallis is a self-taught artist based in Vancouver, Canada. If you’ve been considering these eye-catching kits, we have Pocket Art Toolkits available while supplies last. Last week, we shared that our classic Grey with Red Trim Art Toolkits are having their last hurrah! We are happy to have offered this kit in our rotating selection of bright colors for four solid years. Saturday, April 29th from 10am-12:15pm Pacific for Painting Timelapse Skies: Bring All the Colors of an Alpine Sky into Your Painting with Max Romey.Saturday, April 15th from 12pm-2:15pm Pacific for Prepare for Plein Air: Techniques for Painting on Location with Jared Cullum.There are two more Early Spring Workshops this season with spaces left for you! Learn more about our workshops here and join us online: Thank you to participants Mary and Cindy, for sharing your art! Andrea has a supportive and approachable teaching style, and we loved seeing what participants created. Participants painted a Pacific Northwest coastal landscape through layered shapes emphasizing simplified abstraction and intentional use of white space. Last weekend, artist Andrea England led Capturing Shapes, an Art Toolkit Workshop. Read the full story and browse photos from Nakaia’s trip on our blog. My solution was to incorporate my desire to make art into the natural unfolding of each day by taking five or ten minutes to sketch at each gas station where we stopped to refuel.īlind contour sketches are one of my favorite ways to draw because they don’t take long, they’re loose and inexact, and sometimes they make me laugh!” Once on the road, I enjoyed a few nights painting at campgrounds and in the homes of our hosts, but I missed the daily exploration of putting pen to paper and sketching on the road. ![]() “Before leaving the Quimper Peninsula, I packed my A5 Art Toolkit with a new sketchbook, a Folio Palette, and lots of sketching tools to use along the way. Today we’re sharing work from artists we hope will inspire you, from road trip sketches to abstract florals and art from our recent workshop!Ī featurette from Content & Social Media Coordinator Nakaia The Legend Pro™ by Lumenis® is the most advanced in skin regeneration, resurfacing, and tightening! With the ability to rejuvenate skin on the face and body using a single platform, the Legend Pro combines the power of proprietary, clinically proven, Tri-Pollar® radio frequency (RF) energy with Tri-Pollar® can be used to target various regions of the face and body, helping to tighten loose skin and remove unwanted fat - resulting in a revitalized, more youthful-looking appearance.An artist’s sketchbook can hold so many stories and experiences each one is unique! I love looking through others’ sketchbooks and seeing the world from a fresh perspective. ![]() The video game The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion contains a quest called "Boots of Springheel Jak" in which the player must retrieve a pair of boots with the same name. Jack, be nimble, Jack be quick Please don't make too much of it The lyric appears in Shark in the Water by V V Brown. Jack, be nimble, Jack be quick Jill's a little whore and her alibis are dirty tricks The group Set It Off also uses it in their song Wolf in Sheep's Clothing. It also features in the song Limbo Rock, by Chubby Checker: Jack be nimble, Jack be quick Jacked up the spoon on the candlestick. Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, Jack jump over the candlestick, Ouch, said Jack as he touched the lighted wick, My God, you know that fire burns. ![]() It is used in Welcome To The Void by the psychedelic rock band Morgen on their album Morgen in 1969: Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, Take a ride on the West Coast kick. It is also a line in Lindsey Buckingham's song Holiday Road, featured in National Lampoon's Vacation: Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, Jack Flash sat on a candlestick, 'Cause fire's the devil's only friend. In other media Ī variation of this rhyme is featured in the song " American Pie", by Don McLean in 1971, with a play on the title of the Rolling Stones song, " Jumpin' Jack Flash": Good luck was said to be signalled by clearing a candle without extinguishing the flame. Jumping candlesticks was a form of fortune telling and a sport. and was collected by James Orchard Halliwell in the mid-nineteenth century. The rhyme is first recorded in a manuscript of around 1815 A.D. ![]() ![]() ![]() My choice for happy hour is Jaxon Beer Gardenwhich offers an ongoing calendar of events that include live music on an outdoor stage. If you have the kids with you, stop by the cake and ice cream jar vending machine by La Duni. But be careful! On-tap-cocktails like "Little Black Submarines'' are quite strong and will sneak up on you. Everything's better when it’s paired with a drink from Double Tap. The best part about The Exchange is there is something for everyone, so my better half can get his Mediterranean fix from Babushiand I can have my favorite snack, a pizza slice from Zalat. #EatAndDrinkInDallas - When it comes to food and drink, check out " The Exchange" which hosts 16 places to eat and 2 full bars in an open food court. ![]() Post a selfie with Golden Boy an iconic, century-old statue who had a very tough life ( read if you enjoy history) before making his way to Dallas. Featuring the country’s most advanced media technology, it brings digital art and media to life in staggering detail. The 104-ft-tall "Media Wall" wraps the building at the corner of Akard and Jackson Streets. V enture inside and you’ll di scover the immersive visuals and soundscape of the Globe, which use an array of sensors that allow the content to react in real time based on each guest's location within the structure. #ToSeeInDallas - "The Globe" is also a must see! It is covered with a mirrored surface so the structure reflects the surrounding buildings and people around it. Visitors are welcome to step into the modern media lobby at AT&T global headquarters to experience a one-of-a-kind fusion of architecture, multimedia content and technology. AT&T offers the AT&T Experience Store with an array of immersive experiences and the AT&T Experience Studio, which hosts rotating interactive pop-up installations from a variety of media, television, and cinema. One of my recent favorites was the Cinco De Mayo celebration with St. #ToDoInDallas - The AT&T Discovery District has a fabulous plaza with plenty of green space to enjoy and also hosts live music and cultural events for the whole family. Here is first installment of my guide to downtown Dallas, and some of my favorite things to see, do, and eat! AT&T Discovery District The sights, sounds and places to visit are energizing and a great escape from daily suburb life. The project opened in 2021.One of my favorite places to spend free time is downtown Dallas. The cohesive space was maintained through the use of consistent materials and colors throughout the hall, and special areas for taking photos were created to make the space interactive for users. Each vendor stall inside features a unique façade to reflect the distinct offerings and personality of each culinary concept. Located in a 1970s-era space that once served as a telecommunications call center and spanning 26,700 SF, The Exchange features two levels of bars and eateries from a diverse roster of chefs as well as a multitude of indoor-outdoor dining spaces overlooking the District’s high-definition, nine-story digital media wall. Cooper Carry designed The Exchange food hall at AT&T Discovery District as part of the redevelopment of AT&T’s 2.5 million-square-foot (SF) Dallas headquarters into a mixed-use, entertainment-filled, food-anchored experience for AT&T employees and the downtown community. ![]() Special evolution cards add new abilities and scoring conditions. As the board and scenarios evolve, your characters will, as well. From a free update, you can also get two new mechs, namely Warhammer and Marauder. ![]() Those mechs are Flea, Rifleman, Archer, Assassin, Vulcan, Phoenix Hawk, Annihilator, and, of course, Bull Shark, a special mech that you can get through the Flashpoints. Players will be jockeying to collect and influence the heroes that are most useful for their strategies. As the name suggests, Heavy Metal relies on a number of new mechs and weaponry. The deck features dozens of iconic X-Men characters and events that are available through a shared market. Scenarios can alter the composition of the Institute Deck, which creates a rich, thematic storyline. This is where players will put their teams to the test! Send your heroes out to the Mission Board or the Extraction Point where you'll use the resources, skills, and powers you’ve accumulated to take on villains directly or to team up with other characters for even more effective strikes! Each scenario presents entirely different challenges, as you take on Sentinels, Magneto, and even Apocalypse! Instead of performing actions at The Institute, heroes may be sent to the X-Jet to take on the challenges of the Mission phase. Additionally, over the course of the game, Ally cards will come into play, revealing new action possibilities. Some action spaces on the Institute board let you increase your Physical, Mental, and Willpower tracks, while others let you draw cards, play cards, or change the turn order. Players will send their heroes to action spaces like the Danger Room or the Medical Bay to receive various benefits. Teams include fan-favorites like Wolverine & Jubilee, Jean Grey & Cyclops, Forge & Storm, and more! Cards and player boards have a gorgeous dreamscape art effect as if a powerful telepath is seeing them through Cerebro. Players’ heroes are represented by a set of striking full-color acrylic standees. Scenarios, asymmetric abilities, new abilities, and scoring conditions all serve to provide uncanny playability! The most effective team will manage their skills, train their mutants, and outpace the competition in the Institute and Mission Phase. Rodney Thompson, co-designer of Lords of Waterdeep, weaves the theme and strategy together through a mix of worker mutant placement and resource management. Your team will collect resources and power-ups before embarking on dangerous missions in one of the three uniquely challenging scenarios included in the game. Marvel: Age of Heroes is an epic strategy game in which each player commands a duo of X-Men who are dispatched to defeat villains and complete objectives. |