From what I can tell after talking with some of their former clients or reading newspaper articles about them, they all seemed to be very charming con men. Many of the restorers who operated in my city in the 19th and 20th century were artists that were imported from Europe or very charismatic frame shop owners. (American Institute for Conservation) Overall, it can be a very expensive process. If you have an object you want conserved, ask for samples of their reports and see if they’re members of the AIC. We provide the clients with the photographic and written documentation to let them know exactly what materials we used. A modern conservator will use materials that are easily reversible and he/she will never purposefully do something to damage the artwork. Modern conservators carefully document the object to be treated in writing and in photos before, during and after treatment. In general, there aren’t that many trained conservators and it’s hard to get a job in a museum or run a private practice these days. There’s a lot of science and chemistry involved as well as art and art history. There is still only one school where you can get a PhD. There are three schools you can go to in the US for a MA or MS in art conservation and each school only takes 10 students a year. ![]() I’ve seen paintings where tears were stitched together with needle and thread or where a damage was repaired with band-aids and make-up! (or duct-tape, Elmer’s glue, masking tape, bondo, plaster, etc.)Īrt conservation (as opposed to restoration) as we know it in the US is relatively new. They would repaint and repair as best they could and tried to figure it out as they went along. A lot of what we see in my studio are restorations done by a local artist or frame shop. It was difficult to find anyone who knew anything about restoration, especially here in the south. However, over here in the Colonies in the late 18th, 19th and into the 20th centuries, there wasn’t that kind of tradition. Their techniques were not anything we would use today–they often repainted entire paintings in oils or used hide glue to line paintings. In general, Europe has a long tradition of restoration where the masters passed their secret techniques along to their apprentices. Credit Agence France-Presse - Getty Images ![]() ![]() From left, the original version by Elías García Martínez, a 19th-century painter a deteriorated version of the fresco the restored version by Cecilia Giménez. Did these artists even look at cats, or did they just slap a human face on a catlike shape? Who knows? Perhaps readers have their own theories that are theirs.īut when Laurie sent me the first such picture, it reminded me of this completely screwed-up attempt by a Spanish woman “artist” to restore a damaged fresco, resulting in what the New York Times called “probably the worst art restoration project of all time.” (From NYT): The three versions of the “ecce homo” fresco of Jesus. One thing I noticed in Laurie’s collection is that the malformed cats, like the two above, often have humanlike faces. Laurie shows lots of grotesque attempts to depict felids (giving her funny responses), and I’ll show but two: on cats what ain’t cats“, which shows something I’ve long recognized: medieval artists simply couldn’t paint cats accurately. ![]() And I’d be remiss if I didn’t direct you to her most recent post, “. …on myriad themes, including – but, not limited to – ancient Rome to cats (especially THEO!) to “The Walking Dead” to Amsterdam to atheism to hockey to “Everybody Loves Raymond” to “Les Mis” and almost ALWAYS quotes Emerson! One of our readers, Laurie Sidoni, has started her own website, A Classicist Writes, covering a mix of topics that looks propitious:
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![]() ![]() However, the landscapes feel emptier than the original game's Maw. Landscapes are filled with hanging hospital beds and rainy rooftops, creating an incredible sense of immersion. This heightens the tense atmosphere crafted in the first game. The level designs are more distinct and varied, from a dark forest to a dingy school and blood-splattered hospital. The sequel keeps the surreal visuals of impossibly high furniture and rotting rooms but has outperformed the first game in terms of scale. Little Nightmares II promised to unveil more world-building, and the game did not disappoint with its gallery of wonderfully rendered landscapes. Same, i keep getting the ue4 atlas game has crashed and will close and I just finished Little Nightmares 2. Part of Little Nightmares' appeal was the aesthetically-unique landscapes with the mysterious Maw's damp pipes and blue-hued vastness. Welcome to the official series of Little Nightmares 2, this series will include the full game story, Little. They mix up the gameplay to fill the calm time with a mounting sense of dread. Little Nightmares 2 Walkthrough Gameplay Part 1. This is made up for with the smaller enemies, such as mannequins, hands and porcelain students. One complaint is that the player isn't given much time with the surgeon compared to the other bosses, but he still provides plenty of scares. From a rubber-necked teacher to a tall man wearing a dapper hat, each enemy is brought to life with phenomenal character design and unsettling abilities. Little Nightmares II builds upon the first game's chilling foundations and delivers even more frightening enemies. Little Nightmares 2 First Person FULL Gameplay Walkthrough (Mod) little nightmares 2 first person full gameplay little nightmares 2 full gameplay first p. While this could detract from the game's fear factor, this actually enhances how creepy the game is, as there are sections where Mono is separated from Six that make the isolation and fear rebound even more fiercely. Having Six by your side and holding her hand (an adorable mechanic in itself) also gives players a sense of connection missing from the lonely Maw. This creates puzzles unique from the first game as players have to figure out how to best use the two protagonists to navigate the dangerous terrain. Because the first game was a solo experience, adding the co-op mechanic is a fantastic way to create a fresh experience. One of the biggest differences from the first game is the AI-controlled co-op feature. Despite some blurriness and lack of depth of field on the Switch, the game still looks cinematic and delivers some breathtaking visuals later on. Tarsier Studios has kept the 3D aspect and decaying art style that made Little Nightmares so memorable and improved the graphics with phenomenally atmospheric lighting and even more textures, objects and effects that bring the world to life. While one should never judge a game purely on looks, Little Nightmares II is an absolute feast for the eyes, even compared to its already visually impressive predecessor. Heavy nostalgia recommended, but definitely not required to enjoy this classic. Screenshot: Roller Coaster Tycoon 3Įven after 16 years it’s hard to make an argument against RollerCoaster Tycoon 3-and it remains one of the best park management games out there, and definitely the best RollerCoaster Tycoon title. It gives plenty of information, but you have to click through frustratingly small icons to get to it all. It’s really a bummer that the UI is so damn tiny though. Fortunately, the art style is cohesive enough to make it not really matter so much. But when you zoom in, you can really see the low polygon counts. Zoomed out, especially with lots of pieces, parks look pretty impressive. It is by no means AAA quality, but it is almost compatible with modern graphics-almost. Graphically, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 surprisingly holds up. Each of these are full 3D objects, even though that’s 3D from 2004-but it still holds up. There are hundreds of rides and scenery pieces, dozens of shops to take your guests’ money, and about twenty or so animals to put on display. Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 is absolutely packed with content, especially with the two expansion packs. ![]() There isn’t someone constantly telling you what you can build or not-that’s only limited by space and money. The most glorious thing about this is that you can approach these objectives any way you’d like. To pass, you have to complete at least one-but if you complete all three, you’re proving you’re the best park Tycoon there is. ![]() When you play one of the parks in the career mode you’re given a series of objectives. Probably the best thing about RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 is the freedom it gives you. ![]() Park guests, of course, have desires that you have to fulfill to keep them coming back, and make your park to be profitable. But Frontier added a lot of their own touches, like multi-tiered challenges, and tweaks in the way the customers enter and interact with the parks. So what makes Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 the best of the RollerCoaster Tycoon series? Well, first of all, Frontier Developments worked with series creator Chris Sawyer at different stages in development, so the feel of the first two is definitely still alive for the third. No dinosaurs in RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, but you still have to cage dangerous creatures so they can’t get out and attack your guests. Wild! Is similar, but with an emphasis on animals and enclosures-and which features mechanics are very familiar to the Jurassic World management game that came out a few years ago. Soaked! Is all about water park features, and comes with its own challenges to work your way through. RollerCoast Tycoon 3 Complete Edition comes with all of the DLC-even though I think they were even still calling them “expansion packs” back then. I was expecting a sixteen year old game, but if they upgraded it at all, I wish more would have been done to modernize it. That’s a bit of a disappointment, though just a small one. The PC version has been enhanced slightly to be compatible with widescreen monitors, but it doesn’t support any resolution above 1080p. Of course, for a game that’s sixteen years old it’s definitely showing its age. Sixteen years of video games haven’t really changed Tycoon-style games too much, and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 feels almost modern. ![]() It really doesn’t get much better than this, and even for a game that originally released in 2004, it still holds up. Then you get to skip the line, and get in a first person view to ride the rides you put down, or designed. Or you can choose to play entirely on your own terms-even without money requirement in sandbox mode-and build the theme park of your wildest imagination. RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 is a park management game where you play as a manager for several different parks, guiding them to success (or failure!) and meeting certain objectives on the way. This is the classic premier RollerCoaster Tycoon experience. But if you want to see Planet Coasters’ roots, and play the last (and arguable greatest) RollerCoaster Tycoon game, it’s back on Steam-and has made its way over to Nintendo Switch as well. The RollerCoaster Tycoon name may have been tarnished by more recent releases-I’m looking at you RollerCoaster Tycoon 4, RollerCoaster Tycoon World and RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures-but Planet Coaster seems to be the true successor to the RollerCoaster Tycoon series, as Atari just can’t be trusted to put out good games using the IP anymore. ![]() The = equals symbol is used to show that the values on either side of it are the same. is used in spreadsheets and other computer applications. ÷ is used commonly in handwritten calculations and on calculators, for example, 2 ÷ 2. These symbols are both used to mean division in mathematics. For example, if you see a number written outside brackets with no operator (symbol or sign), then it should be multiplied by the contents of the brackets: 2(3+2) is the same as 2×(3+2). Less commonly, multiplication may also be symbolised by a dot. The symbol * is used in spreadsheets and other computer applications to indicate a multiplication, although * does have other more complex meanings in mathematics. These symbols have the same meaning commonly × is used to mean multiplication when handwritten or used on a calculator 2 × 2, for example. The − symbol is also commonly used to show a minus or negative number, such as −2.− is used when one or more numbers are to be subtracted, for example, 2 − 2.This symbol has two main uses in mathematics: ![]() Our page on Positive and Negative Numbers explains that a number without a sign is considered to be positive, so the plus is not usually necessary. The + symbol can also be used to indicate a positive number although this is less common, for example, +2. The addition symbol + is usually used to indicate that two or more numbers should be added together, for example, 2 + 2. This page complements our numeracy skills pages and provides a quick glossary of common mathematical symbols and terminology with concise definitions.Īre we missing something? Get it touch to let us know.Ĭommon Mathematical Symbols + Addition, Plus, Positive Mathematical symbols and terminology can be confusing and can be a barrier to learning and understanding basic numeracy. Understanding Statistical Distributions.Area, Surface Area and Volume Reference Sheet.Simple Transformations of 2-Dimensional Shapes.Polar, Cylindrical and Spherical Coordinates.Introduction to Cartesian Coordinate Systems.Introduction to Geometry: Points, Lines and Planes.Percentage Change | Increase and Decrease.Mental Arithmetic – Basic Mental Maths Hacks.Ordering Mathematical Operations - BODMAS.Common Mathematical Symbols and Terminology.Special Numbers and Mathematical Concepts.How Good Are Your Numeracy Skills? Numeracy Quiz. I found that none of them had any clear animal ingredients. The vast majority of peppermints do not contain animal ingredients.īelow, I surveyed several popular brands of peppermints. ![]() While it would possible to make peppermints with animal ingredients like gelatin or carmine, this does not seem to be common. Which Brands of Mints Are Vegan? Which Kinds of Mints Are Vegan?Īlright, now let’s look at some overall common types of mints and whether they tend to be vegan or not. ( source)Ĭarmine in strawberry flavor only ( source)Ĭarmine, shellac, or milk in some ( source) Gelatin in most Smalls look okay ( source) This will give you a bird’s-eye view of which mints tend to be vegan, and which brands to look at more closely. Which Brands of Mints Are Vegan?Īlright, now let’s take a look at some of the specific popular brands of mints. You’ll learn how to lower your risk of cancer, heart disease, type-2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and obesity-all with plants. Side Note: This is the best free video introduction I’ve found on adopting a plant-based diet- the right way. Magnesium stearate is also a common ingredient in many mints-and a controversial one for picky vegans, as it can be animal- or plant-derived (and you don’t know just from reading the label). The other ingredients in mints often include sugar, other sweeteners like dextrose or sucralose, and artificial colors (like Blue 1). This applies to all different kinds of mints, even including chocolate mints. Mints are typically made “minty” by some kind of mint oil, such as peppermint oil, spearmint oil, or wintergreen. But first, let’s look at what mints actually are made of. However, there are some non-vegan mints which contain gelatin, carmine, beeswax, shellac (confectioner’s glaze), egg, or milk ingredients.īelow, I’ll lay out which common kinds of mints and mint brands are vegan and vegetarian. ![]() Most mints are vegetarian and vegan, as they do not contain obvious animal ingredients. I’ll also dig into different kinds of after-dinner mints and whether they tend to be vegan across the board (or not)! Are Mints Vegan? Meanwhile, Junior Mints, Andes Mints, and most Altoids are not vegan.īelow, I’ll share the full list of popular brands of mints and whether they’re vegan. Peppermints and mint imperials (Scotch mints) were found to be consistently vegan. Out of 35 brands of mints analyzed, 25 brands were vegan, 5 were not vegan, and 5 varied by product. ![]() But as with many other products, it’s possible for milk, egg, gelatin, beeswax, and other crazy insect ingredients to get in the recipe. The minty flavor itself comes from plants like peppermint and spearmint. Mints are the kind of thing that should always be vegan. The corridor through which Gray captured the Iceberg's journey across the sea has been dubbed 'Iceberg Alley' where seasonal bergs drift through during late spring or early summer. In other photos, Gray points out icebergs that appear similar to a 'salad bowl,' ice cream cones, elephant tusks, and one which he dubs 'the lurker' for seemingly hiding behind a land mass. 'Our Cape Bonavista Lighthouse looks pretty small in comparison to this huge iceberg!' said Gray on Twitter. In one photo, Gray is able to snap a comparison picture showing one of the colossal floating chunks of ice next to the Cape's iconic lighthouse.Īn amateur photographer captured the breadth and versatility of icebergs from his vantage in what's known as 'iceberg alley.' Above, a giant iceberg dwarfs Cape Bonavista's iconic lighthouse as it drifts through the region In a series of images from his home in Cape Bonavista, Newfoundland, photographer Mark Gray documented a procession of icebergs as they drifted by in the Labrador Sea through his personal Twitter account. ![]() The icebergs pass through the corridor annually and have reached more than 2,000 in one seasonĪn amateur photographer captured the breadth and versatility of icebergs from his vantage in what's known as 'iceberg alley.'. ![]() In the series of images, Mark Grey spotted shapes that resemble 'ice cream cones' and even a 'salad bowl'.An amateur photographer captured a varied mix of icebergs as they passed through 'Iceberg Alley' in Canada. However, other season pass options (starting at $129.99) are still available and come with extra perks, like food and drink discounts and weekend access. The value season passes that are good for Monday through Thursday are sold out for the season. The ticket site has a calendar that shows when there’s limited availability of tickets. ![]() Children (under 47 inches): $44.99 at the gate $31.99 online.General admission: $49.99 at the gate, $36.99 online.But to ensure admission and save money (and prevent any children from crying), your best bet is to buy tickets in advance online. A limited number of tickets are available to purchase in person at the gate each day. Like much in 2021, a trip to Water World requires an extra layer of planning. Here, a season pass-holder’s guide to Water World, where dinosaur rides, funnel cakes and wave pools have a timeless allure. And as a season pass-holder, I joke that my country club has a lazy river. As an adult, I bought a home that’s a couple of miles away. I’ve celebrated most birthdays (including, most recently, my 39th) at this 70-acre wonderland located 15 minutes north of Denver.Īs a teen, I did my lifeguard training here. I’m Water World’s self-proclaimed biggest fan, and have been since the Voyage to the Center of the Earth commanded the longest lines in the park. It dials up nostalgia from an era when “Jurassic Park” movies were summer blockbusters. ![]() ![]() But for us millennials who grew up in the Denver area in the 1990s - and who anticipated an annual summer trip to Water World, painted in our zinc sunscreen and outfitted in our neon water socks - the dinosaur ride is a classic. These days, the gravity-defying, high-tech water roller coasters and the Zoomerang (a supersized half pipe that you conquer in a tube) are the star attractions at Water World in Federal Heights. In the wading pool, where the tubes queue up, you can hear the roars of animatronic dinosaurs that await in the caverns. Tuesday, November 14th 2023 Home Page Close Menuįor the grand finale of our day at Water World, my friend and I hauled our tubes up the winding cement path to the entrance of the Voyage to the Center of the Earth, aka the dinosaur ride. SummaryĬaffeine may improve mood, decrease the likelihood of depression, stimulate brain function, and protect against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. It’s important to note that coffee and tea contain other bioactive compounds (besides caffeine) that may also be beneficial. When it comes to mood, more caffeine isn’t necessarily better.Ī study found that a second cup of coffee produced no further benefits unless it was consumed at least 8 hours after the first cup ( 9).ĭrinking between 3–5 cups of coffee per day or more than 3 cups of tea per day may also reduce the risk of brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s by 28–60% ( 10, 11, 12, 13). In addition, a study linked drinking 2–3 cups of caffeinated coffee (providing about 200–300 mg caffeine) per day to a 45% lower risk of suicide ( 7).Īnother study reported a 13% lower risk of depression in caffeine consumers ( 8). One review reports that after participants ingested 37.5–450 mg of caffeine, they had improved alertness, short-term recall, and reaction time ( 1). This change in brain messaging is thought to benefit your mood and brain function. ![]() This causes a relative increase in other signaling molecules, such as dopamine and norepinephrine ( 5, 6). It stimulates the brain by blocking the effects of the neurotransmitter adenosine.Ĭaffeine has the ability to block the brain-signaling molecule adenosine. SummaryĬaffeine’s main effect is on the brain. Because it affects your brain, caffeine is often referred to as a psychoactive drug.Īdditionally, caffeine tends to exert its effects quickly.įor instance, the amount found in one cup of coffee can take as little as 20 minutes to reach the bloodstream and about 1 hour to reach full effectiveness ( 1). This combination further stimulates the brain and promotes a state of arousal, alertness, and focus. It may also increase blood adrenaline levels and increase brain activity of the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine ( 3). This blocks the effects of adenosine, leading to reduced tiredness ( 3). Normally, adenosine levels build up over the day, making you increasingly more tired and causing you to want to go to sleep.Ĭaffeine helps you stay awake by connecting to adenosine receptors in the brain without activating them. It functions by blocking the effects of adenosine, which is a neurotransmitter that relaxes the brain and makes you feel tired ( 2). That said, caffeine’s main effect is on the brain. It is special in two aspects of farming and processing: the green tea plants for matcha are shade-grown for three to four weeks before harvest, and the stems and veins are removed during processing.Once consumed, caffeine is quickly absorbed from the gut into the bloodstream.įrom there, it travels to the liver and is broken down into compounds that can affect the function of various organs. ![]() Matcha is finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves. The perfect blend for ceremonial matcha tea, lattes, or put a scoop in your morning smoothie for an energy boost that will last all day! Our Premium grade Matcha is grown in the Tōkai region of Japan and comes from Tencha Green Tea of the Camellia Sinensis plant. Matcha has quickly become all the rage, although this ancient tea is far from new. ![]() RocketDock is quite antiquated, having not been updated since 2008. If you are interested in the most customization possible, you should check out the Ultimate. ![]() Specifically, with a subscription, you can have shelves, tabs, grid stacks, unlimited clock options, a specialized filter, and more. The Free version does lack many of the features provided in the Nexus Ultimate Edition. What are the alternatives to Winstep Nexus? To list a few more, you can use special effects for the widgets, live icon reflections, and so on. There are many more specializations that could be mentioned, but these are the most important ones. Finally, it also is able to handle all UWP apps unlike Object dock. You are free to modify the images available in any way you want to. PNG, ICO, and TIF can be used for the toolbar image customization. The application also provides support for various files. Lastly, it can provide reminders for events. Another aspect of the clock is the notifications that can be customized to play specific music tracks. Even so, this integrated clock can run specific programs when you desire. The free version supports only one clock while the pro version has multiple. Anyone who uses a home theater will be pleased with this option. Also, Nexus is the only dock to have the ability to be controlled through the use of a smart remote control. The app runs on a drag and drop basis where you can move and rearrange the apps easily. Apps can also be attached to specific keyed shortcuts, enabling them to be launched or brought to the front of the current process. Individual widgets like the time, battery life, and so on can be exchanged for the various re-skins provided by the app. ![]() First off, it has over 19 different skins to use to change up the look. It has focused heavily on customization through these options. WND has plenty of extra features to play around with when using it. Of course, it also depends on the users' tastes, but many of the interface designs are from when it first came out. Many of the looks are quite old and unappealing. One problem with it is that it has not modernized its interface well. Windows 10 and earlier Microsoft systems are capable of handling the software. It does put some demands on your CPU when running especially with a lot of customizations. Although it does have a sizable file when compared to others like Rocketjump, it is well optimized. The company, Winstep, has rigorously tested it with thousands of users. Also, there are no problems with viruses existing within the system to endanger your computer. It does not come with any unwanted installation programs. Is Winstep Nexus safe and what are its limitations? Essentially, it adds a greater degree of control over your computer. These controls are based on keyboard shorts that you can use to turn off your computer or put it into hibernate and more. It also functions on the basis of internal commands. ![]() Another thing that it does is works with multiple monitor computer systems enabling you to use it to connect all you are working on in a single place. It comes with things like auto-hide and auto-collapse keeping the traditional aspects. There are various features that make it a viable option for a tab. The software also adds some nifty widgets that track your CPU and Ram. Also, regularly used applications and essentials like the internet, Bluetooth, and battery life exist within the tab. It takes all your open programs and places them into its interface. It can be divided as you wish, however it does come with some important distinctions already. This ideal is achieved by the multiple sub docks available. It can act as a replacement for the standard toolbar and start. The WND is designed to be an efficient dock. ![]() It also targets those diseases which are driven by pathways which match the host-response profile of the strain.ĤD Pharma say that traditional pharmaceutical drug discovery involves multiple rounds of hit and lead optimisation to identify a clinical candidate – a process which can take many years. ![]() ![]() MicroRx interrogates the firm’s library of bacterial isolates for therapeutic functionality by first identifying strains which have significant effects on the host The firm’s MicroRx platform specifically selects those bacteria that have a therapeutic effect in certain diseases. “By applying 4D’s MicroRx technology we hope to gain meaningful insights into the role for the host microbiome in modulating the immune response and ultimately protection conferred by vaccines.” “A key element of our focus in the Exploratory Science Center is the evaluation of emerging new areas of biology that have the potential to offer major beneficial impact to human health,” says Daria Hazuda, chief scientific officer of MSD’s Exploratory Science Center Meanwhile, MSD’s responsibilities include product development, manufacturing and commercialisation following the exercise of any of its exclusive options. Under the agreement’s financial terms, 4D are entitled to an upfront cash payment, for each indication with the UK firm eligible to receive up to €312m in development and regulatory milestone payments.ĤD Pharma will also qualify for tiered royalties on annual net sales of any licensed products derived from the collaboration. “MSD and 4D have worked closely combining world leading science to develop a workplan to advance the understanding of this field, with the aim of generating a new class of vaccines in areas of high unmet need.” “This research collaboration agreement brings together 4D’s innovation in the microbiome space and MSD’s track record of developing cutting-edge vaccines,” says Duncan Peyton, 4D’s chief executive officer. The deal looks to pair 4D’s MicroRx platform with MSD’s vaccine expertise develop Live Biotherapeutics (LBPs) as vaccines. 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