![]() ![]() I've gotten an answer ONCE out of the multiple times I've called. I have yet to hear about when this will actually be shipped to the correct address. I have a business to manage, not play 'wait on hold' and 'wait for responses' games.so I called Fedex for the THIRD TIME and pre-emptively refused delivery. I contacted my 'account manager' again, told him this, and he said he would have to e-mail some other team. So I wasted even more time calling Fedex, just to have it re-stated to me 'ONLY THE SHIPPER CAN CHANGE DELIVERY'. I told this to my sales rep, and he again insisted it was my responsibility. I tried this, but only the shipper can change delivery options. They told me to call Fedex to change the delivery details. I was expecting shipments at my warehouse the next day, so it was a conflict of scheduling. Not to mention, they never confirmed where this hardware was to be sent, nor asked when I'd be there to receive it. 2) The day after I signed the annual deal (for what I thought was a great offer) they made their first mistake sending out the hardware to an address with no warning. I have been unable to even design a website in almost 2 weeks, and get told to talk to 'onboarding'. I have created sites for others on Shopify, and it was a very intuitive system. You pretty much need 'customer support' to learn the system. I have only been a 'customer' for 12 days.here are my gripes so far. I currently run a business and am expanding into a small brick & mortar location. ORIGINAL REVIEW- Where to even start.the salesperson sure made it all sounded great. Sorry retention team person, you're a good employe, but Lightspeed sucks. I suggest paying by credit card, and getting all their promises in writing so if/when you need to dispute charges, you have grounds to do so. Now they take your money, and keep moving looking for more. It is literally a company going around doing mergers and acquisition deals, swallowing up all the companies that supported small businesses. Lightspeed is the big fat shark, buying up all the small companies that offered amazing support previously. With a customer in line, trying to process their payments, even 30 seconds means the difference between a sale/repeat customer or no future sales to that customer. This was the final nail in the coffin for Lightspeed, because with Shopify you are talking to customer support in less than 5 minutes. I left a 'voice mail' after about an hour on hold, and received a callback around 4-5 hours later. But I must say, that on my final day of deliberation between keeping Lightspeed or switching to Shopify, I placed a call to the 'retail support line' at Lightspeed at approximately 11am. Many thanks to a Lightspeed retention team employee! This individual was great at resolving my issues before they 'blew up. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Berseria is one game that is difficult to put down, featuring the standard Linear Motion Battle System, tons of dialogue, and a story that will bring tears to your eyes. Previously, the Tales series introduced Tales of Xilla on the PlayStation 3 as well as Tales of Zestiria, which was later ported to the PS4. Tales of Berseria is an action RPG where players take on the role of a young woman named Velvet Crowe who is out for vengeance after she’s betrayed by someone she once trusted. If you don’t already own a copy of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on PlayStation 4, it’s especially fun in VR. Players can easily spend countless hours within this fantasy world, and over a decade after release, we rarely meet a gamer who has yet to experience this epic journey. Like its predecessors, Skyrim takes place in a vast open environment filled with ruins and cities to explore, along with countless quests to undertake. Skyrim is the fifth game in Bethesda’s ever-popular series of role-playing titles. If you’re looking for a new RPG that has player agency at the forefront of the experience, it would be difficult to find a more fitting game than Digimon Survive. Your choices can make the difference between characters living or dying, altering the plot exponentially. The game takes everything you love about the Digimon franchise but takes it to more mature heights. Those aren’t two genres that most people will picture going together, but it surprisingly works very well. #36 Digimon Surviveĭigimon Survive is a part Visual Novel part Strategy RPG masterpiece. Your journey is up to you as long as you achieve your dream. Or engage in trade to make your clan invaluable. Engage in politics to get people to your side. You can fight massive armies to squash the opposition. You’ll create a character and start assembling a clan to have them become one of the most powerful in the region. You’ll see exactly what we mean in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord. All in all, not unlike our world today, but it did have a different “feel” to it. In the old world, status was achieved by the power you had in terms of armies and the connections you could make and use to your advantage. Will you let people die to save the world? How will you use your powers to defeat evil? Get in the game and decide for yourself! #37 Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Your decisions will affect not only you but those who surround you. ![]() ![]() In Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous , you’ll create a character from over 12 races and 25 classes and then try to save the world in a way best suited to you. But, your arrival also brings choices on how things will happen. ![]() When a rift in the world led the forces of chaos to ravage the world, the land suffered for over a century. Then, battle against other houses in duels, against mighty magical creatures, or even against some who stand in your way! Will you use your magical capabilities for good? Or will you venture down the path of a Dark Witch/Wizard and use the Unforgivable Curses to obtain power and glory? It’s your choice. The title has been anticipated for quite some time, and you’re undoubtedly ready to begin your magical adventure! But no matter what you decide, you must be prepared for magical combat! First, learn spells from your teachers, other students, or books in the library. There is much ado about Hogwarts Legacy, and for a good reason. Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S – February 10, 2023 Below, we’ve compiled some of the greatest RPG titles available on the PlayStation 4.įrom the latest installments of beloved franchises to completely new IPs, we’ve got something for everyone. #22 Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeĪ mounts of RPGs seem to come out each and every year, and with so many titles to choose from, it can be tough determining which is worth your hard-earned money.#32 South Park: The Fractured But Whole. ![]() ![]() ![]() Some Japanese crosswords are numbered from top to bottom down each column, starting with the leftmost column and proceeding right.Īmerican-style crossword clues, called straight or quick clues by those more familiar with cryptic puzzles, are often simple definitions of the answers. Numbers are almost never repeated numbered cells are numbered consecutively, usually from left to right across each row, starting with the top row and proceeding downward. For example, the answer to a clue labeled "17 Down" is entered with the first letter in the cell numbered "17", proceeding down from there. Typically clues appear outside the grid, divided into an across list and a down list the first cell of each entry contains a number referenced by the clue lists. One of the smallest crosswords in general distribution is a 4×4 crossword compiled daily by John Wilmes, distributed online by USA Today as "QuickCross" and by Universal Uclick as "PlayFour". an easy puzzle may be referred to as a "Monday" or a "Tuesday", a medium-difficulty puzzle as a "Wednesday", and a truly difficult puzzle as a "Saturday". solvers to use the day of the week as a shorthand when describing how hard a puzzle is: e.g. Their larger Sunday puzzle is about the same level of difficulty as a weekday-size Thursday puzzle. The New York Times puzzles also set a common pattern for American crosswords by increasing in difficulty throughout the week: their Monday puzzles are the easiest and the puzzles get harder each day until Saturday. For example, many weekday newspaper puzzles (such as the American New York Times crossword puzzle) are 15×15 squares, while weekend puzzles may be 21×21, 23×23, or 25×25. Puzzles are often one of several standard sizes. Grids forming shapes other than squares are also occasionally used. "Free form" crosswords ("criss-cross" puzzles), which have simple, asymmetric designs, are often seen on school worksheets, children's menus, and other entertainment for children. Two of the common ones are barred crosswords, which use bold lines between squares (instead of shaded squares) to separate answers, and circular designs, with answers entered either radially or in concentric circles. Substantial variants from the usual forms exist. Most puzzle designs also require that all white cells be orthogonally contiguous (that is, connected in one mass through shared sides, to form a single polyomino). For example, if the top row has an answer running all the way across, there will often be no across answers in the second row.Īnother tradition in puzzle design (in North America, India, and Britain particularly) is that the grid should have 180-degree rotational symmetry, so that its pattern appears the same if the paper is turned upside down. ![]() Crossword grids elsewhere, such as in Britain, South Africa, India and Australia, have a lattice-like structure, with a higher percentage of shaded squares (around 25%), leaving about half the letters in an answer unchecked. In such puzzles shaded squares are typically limited to about one-sixth of the total. is part of both an "across" word and a "down" word) and usually each answer must contain at least three letters. Please help improve this article by introducing citations to additional sources.Ī person works on a crossword puzzle in the subway, New York City, 2008Ĭrossword grids such as those appearing in most North American newspapers and magazines feature solid areas of white squares. Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page. This section relies largely or entirely on a single source. ![]() ![]() ![]() There are a variety of methods available for controlling multiflora rose. If you add up all the patches of pasture that are lost to these weeds it soon becomes a significant amount. You probably have noticed how animals will leave a patch of grass around the multiflora rose. Thorns can also cause damage to eyes and other sensitive skin areas. This allows it to out compete the plants the animals prefer to eat, and it takes over larger areas of pasture every year. What makes this such a problem plant? Most species of pasture animals do not eat multiflora rose. Stems that are in contact with the ground can form roots which become a new plant, and roots are also able to produce new plants. Seeds are not the only way this plant spreads. Once deposited these seeds can remain viable for up to 20 years. One multiflora rose can produce up to 500,000 seeds per year. ![]() The white flowers it produces in May to June lead to seeds that birds are more than happy to spread throughout pastures. Left on its own, this plant can quickly form dense thickets over 6 feet high. The leaves and thorns on this plant make it easy to identify as a rose. The battle to gain control is difficult and maintenance is continual. Over the years this plant has made the list of noxious weeds in many states and is taking over many pastures in this part of the country. The adaptability of this plant allowed it to get out of control. Soil Conservation Service promoted the use of multiflora rose as a “living fence” and a means of erosion control. The plant was first introduced into the United States in 1866 to be used as a rootstock for grafting roses. There is one pasture project that never seems to go away. You will never get rid of morning glory by trying to pull it or dig up the roots - it's better to let it grow and then poison it, roots and all (repeat as necessary).– Dean Kreager, Licking County Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator (originally published in Farm and Dairy) I've got morning glory and english ivy that keep poking up, so when I see a random shoot, I let it grow so it has some leaves to spray, and then grab that spray bottle and hit it. Oh, and I keep a small spray bottle of roundup/crossbow for touchup work. If I'm spraying brushy areas, I also add Crossbow to the mix as well to kill the blackberries. I see the effect in a few days to a week, so I know that it took. Now I use the generic Roundup (40% IIRC, I buy it cheap at the farm store), and mix it about 2-3 ounces per gallon, along with some dishsoap. They confirmed that both sets of instructions were correct. So what do the instructions say for the concentrate that I bought? ONE ounce per gallon! I couldn't believe it! So I called the company and asked them. ![]() Puzzled by this, I got one of the empty pre-mix containers from my neighbor and read the instructions for refilling it: TEN ounces of concentrate per gallon. finally 3 weeks later you could see the effects. So I went out and bought Weedstop concentrate and mixed it according to the instructions. Example: My neighbor used pre-mixed Weedstop, and the weeds looked sick the next day and were dead within the week. Here's the thing with weed killers - the concentration is all over the map, even straight from the factory instructions. Works for prescription drugs, works for herbicides. If you read the labels, the weed killer in weed-n-feed is 2, 4 D. This information is gathered over 60+ years experience (I'm 80), and may not be up-to-date, but works for me. I've tried rock salt and wasn't impressed. It comes in a pelletized form and I spread it by hand (feeding the chickens). If you aren't in a hurry to see plants die, it will kill existing plants and prevent growth for over a year, in my experience. All this addresses existing weeds.įor prolonged weed prevention, I use monobor chlorate, not available in all states. A surfactant (soap) will increase effectiveness. Actually, the banned 2, 4, 5 T (agent orange) is more effective but, obviously, not available. Glyphosate alone is not so effective against blackberry and other vines, 2,4 D is (brush killer). I've heard (from a farmer friend) mixing glyphosate at over recommended dilutions actually diminishes its effectiveness. al.), mixed in at or near the recommended dilutions to kill existing plants around the mail box post, fence bottoms, driveway cracks, etc. I use a combination of glyphosate and 2,4 D (read Crossbow, et. Crossbow is a broadleaf plant killer and won't kill narrow leaf (read grass) plants. ![]() ![]() ![]() If you would like more information on FTB then check out our Wiki to see all the current modpacks, and discussions from the community, as well as helpful links!Ĭlick here to get to the Wiki! 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About ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() “Also, watch for bunching of the hose,” he said. Ichinose tells his patients to pay close attention to the color of their toes and report any differences in the color of their toes from the foot or leg to your health care provider. Diabetic patients can be at increased risk of complications, since neuropathy prevents them from feeling the changes in their feet.”ĭr. “The pressure provided by compression socks may make ischemic disease worse. “If you have peripheral vascular disease affecting your lower extremities, you should not wear compression socks,” he said. Ichinose said they are not recommended for some patients. The quality and workmanship make them high-grade.”īefore self-prescribing compression socks, Dr. These companies have made medical-grade compression socks for decades. There are four main companies that have been providing compression socks for decades: Juzo, Sigvaris, Medi and Jobst. 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Usually, it is because a large leg was placed in a garment too small for the leg.” “Patients commonly complain that the compression socks cut into their leg. “The amount of compression provided by a pair of socks will vary depending on the size of the leg in relationship to the size of the garment,” Dr. Firm compression (30-40mmHg): Ulcer management, post-thrombotic syndrome.Moderate compression (20-30mmHg): Prevention and relief of moderate to severe varicose veins, treatment of moderate to severe lymphatic edema and management of active ulcers or post thrombotic syndrome.Mild compression (15-20mmHg): Prevention and relief of minor to moderate varicose veins, relief of tired aching legs, relief of minor swelling of feet and legs.Compression levels range from mild compression to extra firm compression: If you have any questions about the compression level right for you, talk to your health care provider. Use the sizing guide on the compression sock packaging to find the right fit for you. In the morning before swelling occurs, measure the circumference of your ankle (around your ankle), the circumference of your calf and the length of your calf (from the knee to the heel sitting with your legs at a 90-degree angle). However, you can also measure yourself for compression socks. Your health care provider will advise the compression level you need and measure your leg to ensure you are fitted in a proper compression sock. Ichinose recommends that patients know two important things before selecting compression socks: the amount of compression and the size needed. “Some very economical support hose are not sized by careful measurement of your leg. They are labeled small, medium and large, however the amount of compression provided is not known.”ĭr. “The quality of the material, the sizing, the durability and the amount of compression or pressure the garment provides all culminate in the final product,” Dr. Many people can benefit from compression socks after surgery, during pregnancy or as legs become achy, swollen or heavy feeling.īefore heading out to the store or browsing online, there are some things you should consider to make sure you are getting the maximum benefit from compression socks.įirst, all compression socks are not created equal. If you have noticed your legs swelling or the appearance of varicose veins, for example, you may wonder if compression socks would be a good idea. The compression of the socks gently pushes blood flow up the leg, helping to prevent swelling and even blood clots. Compression socks work by promoting improved blood flow in your legs. 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In terms of your company, what's the thing you're most proud of during 2021? ![]() We have passionate teams working tirelessly on the game, and an incredible growing audience around the world that is playing more and more each month. It’s really exciting to see 8 Ball Pool go from strength to strength. The popularity of the game keeps growing, and we’ve continued to improve the player experience and game performance with new features and content. I am very proud that we have seen our flagship title, 8 Ball Pool, continue to grow and prosper in its tenth anniversary year, hitting a big milestone of one billion downloads. What is your top and/or favourite mobile game of 2021? From social open worlds to shooters, from RPGs to Match-Three, and from hypercasual to kids’ games, this really is a medium for everyone in the world. This speaks to the diversity of the games produced, the diversity of audiences on mobile, and the diversity of experiences that people around the world want from mobile games. But in 2021, I think there have been so many interesting new games, as well as growth in existing live titles, that it’s hard to highlight one in particular. In previous years, there has often been a standout game to highlight. Which mobile game do you think had the biggest impact on the industry this year? While there’s a lot going on in the mobile industry, it’s impossible not to mention the rise of blockchain gaming, and NFTs in general I am very conscious of how lucky we are as an industry to be able to continue creating games and entertaining players despite all of this. But the last two years have been like nothing else for one reason the pandemic continues to impact everyone’s lives across the world, and it has been a difficult time for so many people. 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As 2021 begins to fade into memory, we're taking a look back at the events that have defined the last 12 months in mobile gaming. ![]() ![]() Since creativity would lead to attempts to reform the society, the World Controllers root out individual creativity whenever possible.Ī conflict emerges between the rational thinkers and the majority who merely follow orders. This fear of individuality ensures the stability of the society because its absence prevents creativity. Helmholtz Watson also faces the same predicament in the sense that his superiors think he is too good at what he does. Huxley shows society’s abhorrence of rational, independent thought in the mockery of Bernard Marx by his coworkers. Thus, Huxley makes a statement about creativity, progress, and the ability of powerful authorities to stifle such things. This impulse towards the rational comes from differences - physical for Bernard, mental for Helmholtz - that disrupt their ability to accept the ordered world around them. Both Bernard Marx and Helmholtz Watson have deep-seated suspicions of the society that they live in, though they do not know how to put such suspicions into thought or words. Having betrayed his nervousness, Bernard breaks down and tells Helmholtz, "When people are suspicious with you, you start being suspicious with them."Ĭhapter 4 marks a departure from the first three chapters by introducing rational humans. Helmholtz tells Bernard that he has "a feeling that I've got something important to say and the power to say it - only I don't know what it is, and I can't make any use of the power." While he is talking, Bernard becomes afraid that someone is listening to them at the door. He knows that he writes slogans well, but he feels that his words are not important. They go to Bernard's apartment and Helmholtz talks about wanting to be able to create something out of words. However, he prefers intellectual conversations and likes to talk to Bernard Marx. Watson is the antithesis of Bernard he is handsome and sporty and has women fawning over him. Bernard is different because he is physically smaller than the average Alpha, whereas Watson is more intelligent then other men. Both men are individual thinkers who have become friends because they cannot fit well into the society. His specialty is in writing hypnopaedic lines that "pierce" into people's subconscious minds to make them behave in certain ways. Watson is a lecturer at the College of Emotional Engineering. Because physique is an important indicator of caste, it is a sore spot for Bernard and he takes his frustration and insecurities out on those that are inferior to him.īernard enters his private vehicle and flies over to visit Helmholtz Watson. Bernard notes, "Those who meant well behaved in the same way as those who meant badly." He gets his own flying machine and bosses around several Delta-Minus attendants who give him funny looks because he is no bigger than they are. Bernard rushes off before even talking to Benito, another sign of his strange behavior.īernard feels both ashamed and uncomfortable by his exchange with Benito Hoover, yet he also realizes that Benito cannot help but act the way that he does any more than the rest of society. Benito Hoover, an Alpha, approaches Bernard as he watches her leave, tells Bernard not to look so glum, and offers him the narcotic soma to make him feel better. They leave London for a round of Obstacle Golf, a game for adults. ![]() Lenina laughs at his awkwardness and then takes off with Henry Foster in a helicopter. The public display embarrasses Marx, who would prefer to talk it over in private. ![]() She offers to take a weeklong trip to New Mexico if Bernard still wants to have her. In front of everyone, she tells Bernard that she will go on a date with him. ![]() After work, Lenina and Bernard Marx share a crowded elevator heading to the roof. ![]() |
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