![]() They track Peter’s credit card to New York before canceling the card. Meanwhile, Kevin’s family learns that Kevin is not with them, once again, when they get to Miami, where it is raining incessantly. Kevin manages to escape again and heads to his uncle’s townhouse in New York, not knowing that his uncle is out of town and the building is under renovation. The two thieves brag about their plan to kill Kevin and to rob the toy store. Once there, he is captured by a waiting Harry and Marv. Kevin manages to outwit the hotel staff and escapes out the back door of the hotel. Once there, Kevin is confronted by the concierge ( Tim Curry) and the bell hop ( Rob Schneider) who inform him that his father’s credit card is stolen. Kevin escapes the thieves’ clutches and runs back to the Plaza Hotel. Harry spots Kevin as he is leaving the store and confronts him on the street. Duncan tells Kevin to give one of the doves to another person as a symbol of eternal friendship. Duncan gives Kevin a pair of ceramic turtledoves as a gift. Kevin makes a donation to the store, and Mr. Duncan ( Eddie Bracken) himself, who tells Kevin that he donates the store’s sales from Christmas Eve to a children’s hospital. Coincidentally, Kevin visits the same store on the day of Christmas Eve. The two plan to hide in the store until after closing on Christmas Eve and then rob the store of all its money before they can deposit it on the day after Christmas. The two inept thieves make plans to build up their fortune and focus their attention on an extremely busy toy store named Duncan’s Toy Chest. Meanwhile, Harry ( Joe Pesci) and Marv ( Daniel Stern) escape from prison and make their way to New York. Kevin cons his way into the Plaza Hotel by using his tape recorder and his father’s credit card to get his own luxurious suit. He encounters a homeless woman ( Brenda Fricker) surrounded by pigeons who frightens him. Once in New York, Kevin decides to explore the city and visits many of the landmarks around the Big Apple. He accidentally follows a different man wearing a similar coat to Peter’s and mistakenly boards a plane to New York. In the airport, Kevin loses sight of his family as they all run to the boarding gate. The next morning, the entire family once again oversleeps and are forced to rush to make their flight at the O’Hare Airport. Kevin tells everyone that he wishes he could go on his own vacation without the family. Peter and Kate banish Kevin to the attic again. Back at the home, Buzz “fake” apologizes, but Kevin refuses to say sorry. ![]() Kevin reacts by pushing Buzz which results in the entire stage being destroyed. The night before the trip, the McCallister children perform at a school pageant and Kevin’s big brother Buzz ( Devin Ratray) pulls a prank on Kevin, embarrassing him in front of the entire audience. ![]() Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) complains that Florida is completely contradictory to Christmas due to its lack of weather and Christmas trees. The extended family once again meets at Peter ( John Heard) and Kate’s ( Catherine O’Hara) house before leaving. Brilliant movie! 9/10.It’s Christmas time again and the McCallister family is preparing for another family vacation out of town. I absolutely adored the soundtrack too, New York looks splendid and the Plaza Hotel was incredible to look at. Eddie Bracken and Brenda Fricker also make appearances, and their scenes are touching, as they are of friendship and acceptance. My favourite scenes were the bathroom scene in the hotel, and when the staff are held hostage by a television. Catherine O'Hara and John heard are amiable as the parents, while the wonderful Tim Curry gives a hilarious performance as the Concierge. Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern are hilarious, as always. Macaulay Culkin brought a lot of charm to almost all the movies he's been in. ![]() The only problem is that the jokes are basically retreads of the first movie, but believe me, they're miles better than the ones in the fourth ( which is one of the worst movies ever) This is still a very solid film, that gets slow in the second half. Home Alone 2 is my personal favourite, and I watch it about once a month. The last two are just wannabes and feel like they don't belong. The only problem is that the jokes are basically retreads of the first movie, but believe me, they're miles The first Home Alone is very good indeed. The first Home Alone is very good indeed. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Then using scissors, curl each strip, making sure to hold the paper in the middle with your fingers and not bring the scissors too far towards the middle as to avoid tearing the paper. You’ll first need to cut the papers diagonally on all four corners toward the middle. Once you have a good variety of tissue paper squares cut out, it’s time to make the flowers for decorating the baskets. ![]() Cut out a variety of colors and designs, to your liking, so you can mix and coordinate accordingly to the design you wish to create. While box dries, begin cutting out square pieces of tissue or wrapping paper, about 3 x 3 inches in size. Let the box dry overnight, about 10-12 hours. Tape strips of copy paper or newspaper to the corners to reinforce the box, if you wish.Ĭut out a piece of tissue paper to the size of the bottom of the box and glue to the inside bottom of the box. Glue the additional side from the lid to complete the box, being careful not to press too hard, but adding some pressure so it will glue together. Also cut off the sides of the lid for later use as handles of your basket. On the lid, using half of your already-cut shoe box, measure out a piece to complete the box. Measure half of your shoe box length-wise, marking the half-way point with a pencil and cutting the box all around, starting at the point. How to Make Three Kings’ Day Baskets for Kids Tissue paper or wrapping paper (preferably you’d use decorative wax paper, but it’s hard to find).Three Kings’ Day Baskets for Kids (Canastas para Día de Tres Reyes Magos) Materials Needed I’ve shared more about our Three Kings’ Day traditions from Puerto Rico in the past and today (with the help of my mami who made these baskets for my kids) will show you how to make your own Canastas para Tres Reyes (Three Kings’ Day Baskets) for your kids! They’re easy to make and you don’t need a lot of materials – you can find most of them at your local Walmart – just as you’ll be able to find affordable Three Kings’ Day gift options at Walmart too! Ready to make your Three Kings’ Day baskets? The idea is that you leave grass under or next to your bed for the camels and the Three Kings leave behind a present and candy in place of the grass, much like they gave baby Jesus gifts. In Puerto Rico, my family always celebrated El Día de Los Reyes by making baskets for the children to use to collect grass for the Three Kings’ camels. In our household the holiday season is not yet over as we will be celebrating Los Tres Reyes Magos, Three Kings’ Day, this coming Monday, January 6th. ![]() ![]() Edit WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP2, MP3 or Ogg Vorbis sound files.Convert tapes and records into digital recordings or CDs.Record computer playback on any Windows Vista or later machine.The interface is translated into many languages. They have expressed a wish that we try to include the version number of Audacity when posting anything, or to indicate if no version was included in anything linked here.Īudacity is a free, easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. The Audacity Team are now aware of us and plan to post here from time to time using the /u/audacityteam account.This is the defacto subreddit for discussing Audacity and related topics.The latter is not what would help in this case. Sometimes, there are Y-splitters available that are really duplicators / replicators, which makes the mic+headset combined connection available on 2 split ends. On the other hand, a USB audio dongle is so inexpensive (only few dollars more than a TRRS Y-splitter cable), that it's perhaps something you won't fret over, if it broke or you lost it.įor those getting the TRRS Y-splitter cable, make sure that the 2 split ends are one for mic, other for headphone. It avoid adding another audio interface in the drop-down audio device selection menu for many audio applications, making it simpler for the user.It leads to slightly lesser battery power consumption on laptops (because most USB audio dongles are bus-powered, i.e.It is one less device to carry around and lose.It uses the high quality DACs that are already on-board most modern PCs.It avoid the mechanical damage that most USB dongles suffer from lateral motion, push and shoves.This combination may be preferable because: a combined mic + headphone) jack, into a combination of TRS (for stereo headphone or speaker output) and TS (for mono mic input). Sometimes it comes in form of what is called a "Y" cable, that take the TRRS (i.e. use a TRRS mic / headphone slitter cable. While USB audio is an option, there is an alternative simpler option that may be a bit more robust, i.e. If you get serious about recordings, you would probably want to upgrade to a USB audio interface (not adapter) but that would be in a price range of say $100 and upwards, rather than $10 for a "get you started" adapter. There are many similar devices for sale, and some only provide audio out (for example 7-channel surround sound) so make sure you get one that has an audio input socket - and if you don't need surround sound output, don't pay extra for something you will never use! Audacity should recognise it as two Audio devices, one for input and one for output. ![]() That plugs into a USB port and gives you two sockets for "microphone in" and "headphones out". There are many similar devices available in the same price range. a "thumb drive plus some audio connectors". Note, this is not a recommendation for this specific device (I've never used it) - it's just an example of what these adapters look like, i.e. The cheapest option would be to get a simple "USB audio adaptor" like this one: (usb-stick)-pc-mac The fundamental problem is that the computer can't both record and play back sounds through the one audio socket, so at best you would be continually swapping the plugs between your Casio keyboard to record, and your headphones or speakers when checking the recording you made with Audacity. This is not really intended for what you want to do. Like many laptops, according to this page your ASUS UX51 has a "combo audio socket". ![]() The "headset" option should let you record sound, but. ![]() I would have expected you had three options, not the two that you mentioned: "headset", "headphones", and "speaker out". Windows asks if what I am plugging in is a headphone or "speaker out". ![]() ![]() MIDSOLE INNOVATION: A unique bowtie-shaped FWD CELL redirects energy from each step's impact to create horizontal forward motion LATTICE CONSTRUCT: Made of 39% bio-based 3D material, offering 23% more cushioning and generating over three times as much forward motion when compared to previous generations of 4D midsole under vertical loading in mechanical testing conditions The key features called out by adidas are: To create this midsole, adidas and partner Carbon combine athlete data and Carbon’s Digital Light Synthesis TM technology to produce the precision tuned 3D printed midsoles with the ability to fine tune midsoles to specific patterns of movement. Selected from one of five million possible lattice structures and made of 39% bio-based material, the bowtie-shaped FWD CELL according to adidas has been specifically coded to compress forward upon vertical impact to redirect vertical load energy to horizontal energy in the stride while reducing peak breaking force by an average of 15% to deliver running economy comparable to Ultraboost. ![]() In the 4DFWD the FWD CELL lattice is said to be designed to deliver up to 3 times more forward motion in mechanical lab testing compared to previous generations of the technology. Although these foams have all seen huge successes in the ongoing battle of the bounce, few have matched the Ultraboost’s devoted-some even say cult-like-following.Adidas has been working away on 3D printed midsoles for several years now. Nike countered with its React and ZoomX foams, Reebok took aim with its lightweight Floatride, Brooks responded with its energizing DNA Amp, and New Balance debuted its responsive Fresh Foam, to name just a few. (The only drawbacks were the shoe’s heftier weight and a midfoot saddle that some runners found too rigid.) Naturally, competing brands had no choice but to retaliate. This new model kept the coveted Boost foam, but added more cushioning and a grippy, flexible Continental rubber outsole. Two years after the EnergyBoost dropped, Three Stripes upped the ante again with the release of the Ultraboost-the brand’s plushest and bounciest shoe yet. With direction from RW editors, I combine all that info to choose what shoes make it onto this page. To write articles like this, I talk with brand reps about the company’s latest shoes and tech, consult RW tester feedback, and draw on my own experience with the running shoe industry. Running shoes is the category of gear I’ve written about the most, and I have firsthand experience with models from a range of brands. The Expert: I became a runner in middle school and have covered running and outdoor gear for years, both on-staff at Runner’s World and as a freelance journalist. Best Women’s Casual Shoe: Adidas by Stella McCartney Ultraboost Sandal.Best for Wet Weather: Ultraboost 22 Gore-Tex.Throwback Aesthetics: Ultraboost Supernova DNA. ![]() ![]() Sustainable Materials: Ultraboost 22 x Parley.Up until now, that idea was virtually unheard of-but it would soon become the buzzy battle cry of every shoemaker on the market. It debuted on the soles of the new EnergyBoost running shoe, and this unprecedented material was the first of its kind to promise more “energy return” with each step. On February 13, 2013, the first shot in the foam wars was fired: Adidas released its revolutionary Boost foam. ![]() ![]() Often, reinvigorating your work can be as simple as seeing it differently and modifying it in small ways, something often referred to as “ job crafting.” But if you’ve exhausted that path and can no longer grow in your profession, it might be time to move on. Leaving a job is a big decision, so I always encourage people to first see if there are ways to craft their work or make changes within their current professional environment before moving on. ![]() When you notice a source of purpose is no longer helping you grow, look to reinvention or some other change. This is because, at some point, everything we do too consistently ceases to be a source of growth. The best athletes will often diversify their physical training or dramatically change their routines. It’s no longer encouraging your growth.I always advise people to be thoughtful about reinventing their current work before moving on to something new, there are times where the right choice is to strike out on a fresh path.Īs you consider whether to join the Great Resignation or take on a career transition, here are a few signs you might use to evaluate whether it’s time to truly move on from work that previously provided you with meaning: ![]() But big decisions, like a career change, should be approached thoughtfully. All of us experience moments when we must face the difficult decision to let go of doing something that formerly offered us purpose, as I highlight in the HBR Guide to Crafting Your Purpose. ![]() ![]() However my mounting brackets are not the universal quick tach kind so I would have had to fabricate my own mounting plate and such.Īt any rate I was at a sale and was able to get this mast and forks for a good price. It had originally been mounted on a industrial Case forklift that was of the reversed tractor design. You can also browse our inventory of new and used forklifts online.Has anyone here adapted a used forklift mast to use on a tractor 3 point ? I've been looking for a while at finding a pair of pallet forks that I could adapt and use on my early 1845 Case skidloader. Our forklift experts are available by phone or online to answer any questions you may have. Quad masts allow for a shorter collapsed height when compared to a three stage with equivalent MFH (maximum fork height). This mast type is a good choice for general warehouse applications.Ĥ-Stage – A quad, or four stage mast is designed for very high stacking. The outer rails allow for free lift, and the two inner sections can lift loads higher than a two stage. A two stage mast offers great visibility and is ideal for moving loads in trailers.ģ-Stage – A three stage mast, or triplex, is the most versatile forklift mast and also the most popular. The inner mast section raises up to elevate the carriage and forks. ![]() The outer stage does not move and gives the option for freelift. Single stage masts have zero freelift and are best for outdoor applications or environments where overhead clearance is not an issue.Ģ-Stage – A two stage mast, also known as a duplex, has two sections. Single Stage – A single stage mast has only one channel, and therefore a limited lifting height. If your forklift needs to travel beneath a garage or container door, the lowered height may be important.Įxtended Height: This measures the height from the top of the mast (or load backrest) with the mast fully extended. Lowered Height or Collapsed Height: This is the distance from from the floor to the top of the mast when the mast is lowered. A full freelift mast allows the forks to raise to the top of the mast’s inner section before the mast extends upward.A mast with no freelift will extend upwards as soon as the forks begin to lift.The ability to freelift is important if your lift truck will be lifting and maneuvering in areas where overhead clearance is restricted, such as double-stacking in a trailer. This will allow your operators to safely adjust loads when the mast is fully extended.įree lift: refers to how high a load can be lifted before the mast starts to extend. When choosing a forklift mast, add at least six inches to the height of your topmost racking shelf. Lift Height: (also known as maximum fork height or MFH) tells you how high the forks will be with the mast fully extended. ![]() ![]() Before we dig into the four types of forklift masts, let’s review those terms: ![]() When choosing a forklift mast, there are a few factors to consider in addition to type: the lowered and extended height, lift height, and freelift. The mast lifts, lowers and positions the load and there are four common types: 2 stage (V), 2 stage with free lift (FV), 3 stage (FSV) and quad mast (4 stage – QFV). Choosing the forklift mast is an important consideration when buying a new or used forklift. ![]() ![]() ![]() Mike Carvajal’s Legacy: The Associated Press yesterday reported that a bipartisan group of senators, led by Jon Ossoff (D-Georgia) and Mike Braun (R-Indiana) has launched a working group “aimed at developing policies and proposals to strengthen oversight of the beleaguered federal prison system and improve communication between the Bureau of Prisons and Congress.” Recidivism USSC Senate Takes on BOP, and Other Short Rockets – Update for February 18, 2022 Tonry, ed, Chicago, Ilinois: University of Chicago Press (2013) Nagin, Daniel S., Deterrence in the Twenty-First Century ( Crime and Justice in America: 1975-2025), M. National Institute for Justice, Five Things About Deterrence(June 5, 2016) Sentencing Law and Policy, US Sentencing Commission releases another report on “Length of Incarceration and Recidivism” (June 21, 2022) Sentencing Commission, Length of Incarceration And Recidivism (June 20, 2022) ![]() Still, the gain from 18%to 29% could be convincing to a court deciding that someone – especially with a prior record – would benefit from over a decade on ice to cure him or her of criminal predispositions. To be sure, the difference in recidivism reduction begins to flatten – a 60-120 month sentence gets you an 18% reduction while 120-plus only adds 11 points more. The two USSC studies, however, suggest the opposite. Nagin wrote, “Scientists have found no evidence for the chastening effect… Studies show that for most individuals convicted of a crime, short to moderate prison sentences may be a deterrent but longer prison terms produce only a limited deterrent effect…” The National Institute for Justice has previously noted that “policymakers and practitioners believe that increasing the severity of the prison experience enhances the ‘chastening’ effect, thereby making individuals convicted of an offense less likely to commit crimes in the future.” Only nine years ago, criminologist Daniel S. For people who served more than 120 months, the likelihood of recidivism was even less, 29% lower compared to offenders receiving shorter sentences. But folks sentenced to more than 60 months but less than 120 months were 18% less likely to commit a new offense after release than similar people receiving shorter sentences. The study found that people sentenced to less than 60 months were neither more nor less likely to be recidivists as a result of their incarceration. The findings may seem self-evident to many, but in the real world, even Captain Obvious sometimes needs validation. Focused on over 32,000 people released in 2010, the USSC studied whether incarceration has a deterrent effect, a criminogenic effect, or no effect at all.Ī “criminogenic” effect would mean that incarceration is likely to cause recidivism rather than deter it. The new study replicates the previous study, which in itself is useful as a check on the accuracy of the prior results. Two years ago, the USSC issued a report on federal offenders released in 2005, finding that people receiving sentences of more than 60 months were less likely to recidivate compared to people receiving shorter sentences. This week, the USSC issued a seventh recidivism study, this one an examination of the relationship between the length of incarceration and recidivism. With a staff of lawyers, actuaries and policy wonks, the USSC continues to crank out studies that provide some pretty useful data for those seeking to make a point with their sentencing judges. While it awaits the approval of the slate of new members, the United States Sentencing Commission remains busy. We post news and comment on federal criminal justice issues, focused primarily on trial and post-conviction matters, legislative initiatives, and sentencing issues. ![]() ![]() It is possible to also add resin and/or spray paint the model after the assembly. Note: Glue or double sided tape is used for the assembly, due to shipping regulations we cannot include this in the shipment. ![]() Material: 250 gsm / 92 lbs pearlescent cardtstock - in other words, it’s strong! Just follow the instructio+U61ns and have fun! This product is made for anyone and everyone and only requires a little patience and time. This product comes in practical pre-cut and pre-creased numbered pieces and is not intended only for arts and crafts enthusiasts. Fold and paste according to the instructions and enjoy the fun of assembly. Follow the instructions to make your unique design! No need for scissors and easy to assemble. Interior designers, artists, photographers, performers, and papercraft enthusiasts, love our products. Choose the designs that catch your eye and speaks to you the most. ![]() ![]() Whether it’s a living room, kid’s room, shop window, office, event, company booth or a cafe, add one of our stunning designs and watch your space transform. ![]() ![]() Think of a cross between The Sims and Stardew Valley or Harvest Moon. You are very much cleaning up this world and unlocking various biomes, such as a meadow and beach, which will advance the main story. The other part of the game is the life simulation aspect. Once we did this, we not only unlocked new story clues but Wall-E was brought back into our world as a character living out their own life in it. For instance, we had to locate some hidden items and move trash piles to get the goods to repair Wall-E. ![]() From what we saw, various portals to Disney and Pixar worlds exist, and you’ll have tasks to complete within these to restore characters’ memories and bring them back into the world. Gameloft compared it to LucasArts games like Monkey Island and Indiana Jones. While engaging with the main story, you can expect it to play much like an adventure game, with mysteries and puzzles to solve. And thirdly, they also have the whole realm story arcs to discover – the adventure aspect that they're going on." "We have that whole overarching meta-narrative where the player is discovering their purpose and saving the valley," explains senior product marketing manager Claire Llewellyn. "They also have the storyline around building friendships with characters for the story arcs. This also includes discovering why you’re the chosen one to bring this world from its desolate state into a thriving landscape. Every objective you complete provides a picture as a hint to guide you in piecing together what happened. You have the main narrative path where you discover why the world fell into darkness and its inhabitants lost their memories. You can think of Disney Dreamlight as a hybrid experience. However, if you'd like to know everything you can unlock before making a purchase, we've compiled a full gallery below showcasing every item, so feel free to peruse it and see if this Star Path is for you.It’s Split Into An Adventure Game And Life Sim There's so much to love about the Disney Parks Star Path, so feel free to dive right in and start unlocking things. Even better, finishing all of the Star Path's challenges will actually earn you back a significant portion of your moonstone investment, allowing you to prepare for the next big update and whatever it may bring. You can get some of the cool rewards in the Disney Parks Star Path for free, but if you spend the 2,500 moonstones to buy the Premium version, you'll have an opportunity to unlock some of the even more exciting items like a ferris wheel, new costumes for Donald and Goofy, and much more. ![]() The new Disney Parks Star Path is celebrating the beloved Disney theme parks with a sweeping collection of themed items to earn. The last update's Centennial Star Path introduced a ton of beautiful items based around Disney's 100th anniversary, but that wasn't the end to Gameloft's appreciation of Disney's history. From fun cosmetics that can be applied to characters to a staggering amount of Disney-themed items that can be spread across the valley and in your very own in-game home, there's been so much content that you'd be forgiven for having quite a lot left to do.Įven so, developer Gameloft has consistently added new Star Paths (Dreamlight Valley's version of a battle pass) to the game to keep us all busy with a variety of quests to complete to earn even more cosmetics and decorations. Disney Dreamlight Valley has filled its successful early access period with various patches and content updates that have truly brought our valleys to life. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Stacks tries to help Tony to lock up Dijak, but Dijak pulls Stacks into the cell with him and dares Tony to lock them up. Dijak tries to lock him up in the jailhouse but Tony gets the hold on Dijak’s injured fingers and then hits a suplex. We cut to a break.ĭijak sets up Tony on a table on the floor and hits an elbow drop through it. Tony throws him off the top onto a pile of chairs. He brings out several chairs and slams some chair shots on Tony’s back. After fighting for a while on the floor, Dijak hits a chokeslam in the ring. Dijak tries to use a stick but fails to hit as Tony hits a belly-to-belly suplex. Tony unloads on him and forces him to the floor. Tony D’Angelo vs Dijak – Jailhouse Street Fightĭijak drops Stacks off the apron. Tiffany Stratton takes us through the match card for tonight as the show opens. Roxanne Perez(c) defeated Meiko Satomura in a singles match via pinfall to retain NXT Women’s Championship.Joe Gacy defeated Andre Chase in a singles match via pinfall.Gigi Dolin defeated Jacy Jayne in a singles match via pinfall. ![]() Bron Breakker, Julius Creed & Brutus Creed defeated Jinder Mahal & Indus Sher in a tag team match via pinfall.Tony D’Angelo defeated Dijak in a Jailhouse Street Fight.Tune in below as we post results from WWE NXT Roadblock 2023 event on March 7, 2023, with live updates, winners and highlights. Grayson Waller will get his wish as Shawn Michaels will return to screen in Grayson Waller Effect segment. Gacy’s Schism is tormenting Chase U and its student for the past weeks, leading to Chase calling out Gacy. Last match announced is between Andre Chase and Joey Gacy. Dijak and Tony D’Angelo will clash in a Jailhouse Street Fight where the goal will be put your opponent in a Jail cell. The trio will take on Jinder Mahal, Veer & Sanga. NXT Champion Bron Breakker will also be in action at NXT Roadblock 2023 as he teams up with The Creed Brothers. Former Toxic Attraction teammates Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne will clash in a grudge match after the fallout of the group. Roxanne Perez will defend NXT Women’s Championship against legend and her inspiration Meiko Satomura. Welcome to the live results blog for WWE NXT Roadblock weekly special event, which will be live from WWE Performance Center in Orlando, FL, on March 7, 2023.ĥ matches and 1 segment is set for the prelude to NXT Stand & Deliver 2023 event. ![]() |