![]() ![]() We do that by hiring the right people in the first place, properly training them and ensuring that they understand their roles and the value they bring to the organization - whether public or private - and, ultimately, compensating them what they are worth. Keeping employee morale high is one of the best things employers can do to instill loyalty and productivity in the workplace. Pete Campos is a Democratic State Senator representing the 8th district in the Las Vegas area.Įmployees who are motivated and engaged are far more efficient, missing fewer days on the job and saving their employers - whether private investors or public taxpayers - thousands of dollars in productivity. So, too, is a state policy that fails to recognize that private sector employees deserve a raise. State policy that ignores the positive economic impact of public sector spending, a major component of which is salaries paid to public employees, is just as shortsighted as a policy that is completely dependent on it. Important public services will be curtailed, making New Mexico a less attractive place to visit, live and start or expand a business state contracts and spending with local businesses will decrease, hurting those businesses’ bottom lines and forcing them to lay off employees or severely cut their hours and all employees will have less money to spend in our local communities. The act of simply cutting state spending, without considering any revenue enhancements, can hurt New Mexico’s long-term economic performance in several ways.
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Relic seemed to have missed a trick by not including a Battle of the Bulge scenario - they’ve got the snow and the two armies involved, all they needed was a tenuous narrative link and a few objective ideas and mission layouts. A campaign element would have been a great addition, especially considering the rather short campaign in the base game. Saying that, it’s difficult not to wish that the DLC featured a little more than just the two multiplayer armies. So for what you’re actually getting with The Western Front Armies, it’s a DLC pack worth picking up. Oh, and if you’re still playing the game, then this is a must-buy. Arguably, you'd be better served just buying the main game, playing through the fun campaign and making your way to multiplayer from there (especially now that the game is cheap anyway), but this certainly isn’t a bad way to introduce yourself to the series. For those who have yet to try the game, or the franchise as a whole, then this is a golden opportunity to give it a go. The fun that comes with figuring out the new armies will drag you in and undoubtedly the addictive gameplay will keep you playing. So if you grew a little tired of the game, then this is a great reason to get back into it. There’s still a slight tendency for the Axis to have an advantage, but a decent player will learn how to turn around even the most dire and unfortunate of circumstances and it’s that flexibility that makes COH2 so good. COH has always been a game of balance, especially in the excellent online modes, and these armies fit perfectly into the online theatre. They each present their own challenges but also have their own strong points that are a joy to discover and exploit while minimising those weaker elements. They do however, make for a fun war game.īoth of the armies are excellently designed to provide maximum enjoyment. A lot of it, including infra-red searchlights and gargantuan tanks, are prototypes that were never really used in the war. So while they’re one of the hardest armies for balancing resources, they do feature some of the coolest and most devastating weaponry ever introduced in COH as a franchise. ![]() The Oberkommando West are, per COH2 ’s slightly twisted history, a late-war force composed of superior high-tech units, but lacking in resources and manpower. The US forces also see the return of fan-favourite airborne troops who can be dropped in anywhere on the map - they’re less powerful that in the original COH, but can still be the difference between victory and defeat. Keeping your forces alive with the Americans is imperative. They’re somewhat akin to the Russian troops of the base game, but are generally stronger yet less numerous. The American forces specialise in adaptability and have a strong infantry focus. The Oberkommando in particular is the most unusual army in the history of the series.įirst though, let’s focus on the US army. They both function differently to each other and the base armies, often in intriguing and original ways. Alongside the base game’s Soviet and German forces, players can now take control of the US forces and/or the German Oberkommando West. The concept behind the DLC is very simple: two brand new armies for the multiplayer (not forgetting comp-stomp) elements of Company of Heroes 2. It’s an unusual model that’s sure to catch the eye of more than a few publishers and developers and it’ll be interesting to see how it pays off in the long run. What’s more, the packs are stand-alone and can be used to play the game online all for a pleasingly low price that’s sure to get some new players on board. While this review will be covering the DLC pack as a whole, you can actually purchase the two new armies entirely separately. The Western Front Armies is an interesting attempt at reaching out to that larger audience, all while appeasing the fans who are both still interested in the game and those who could easily be tempted back. The series has often tempted those people but going by the sales figures, never quite reached the brass ring. So there’s a good potential market there for Relic and SEGA: the unwashed masses who aren’t generally interested in strategy, but are intrigued by COH2 ’s cinematic presentation of WW2. Yes, that’s not exactly a wide field, but it’s a testament to the success of the franchise that it’s one of the few in the genre that most non-strategy fans have actually heard of. With a healthy amount of post-release developer support, as well as a dedicated fanbase who provide some really good Steam Workshop content, the game is without a doubt one of the best modern RTS games. Reviews // 14th Jul 2014 - 9 years ago // By Ryan Davies Company of Heroes 2: The Western Front Armies ReviewĬompany of Heroes 2 has gone from strength to strength since it released mid-last year, and considering how good the base game was upon that release, imagine how good it is now. ![]() The better resistance bands have the ability to attach many bands to the handle similar to adding weights on a dumbbell. When choosing resistance bands for your workout the most important factor is in deciding which resistance band is appropriate for your fitness level. The only muscles you may find challenging to use a band for are calves and literally, there is an exercise for every other muscle. In this way you have a greater range of motion & more total muscle stimulation.Īnother bonus is that you can train almost every muscle in your body with a band. Band training utilizes both the concentric and eccentric part of the exercise. During free weight exercises there is always a point in which there is NO resistance what so ever. One of the great advantages is that the resistance is maintained through every part of the exercise. There are many advantages in using resistance bands. Many people will tell you that lifting weights is the best way to get your resistance training and while weight lifting has benefits, workouts with resistance bands do provide some interesting and unique benefits to building muscle size and helping fat loss. You can use them anywhere, anytime: at the office, on vacation, at home or outdoors. "I love this album because it tells a tale of growing up, flailing, flying and crashing … and living to speak about it.Resistance bands are a fun, simple and convenient way to get a good strength training workout. The songs that came from this time in my life were marked by their brutal honesty, unfiltered diaristic confessions and wild wistfulness," she wrote on social media following the announcement. "I first made Speak Now, completely self-written, between the ages of 18 and 20. Swift announced earlier this month while on stage in Nashville that Speak Now (Taylor's Version) will be released on July 7, with six previously unreleased songs from the vault. "That album was the one I was like, 'That's probably one of the best albums of all time," she said. Meanwhile, Tay Dome Lautner revealed in a February episode of The Viall Files podcast that she is an "OG fan" of Swift's, and thinks highly of Speak Now. The pair have stayed friendly through the years. RELATED VIDEO: Taylor Swift's Final Nashville Eras Tour Show Goes on After 4-Hour Weather Delay: 'I'm Ready to Play' "If you're wondering if I might be dating the werewolf from Twilight," she jokingly sang, before mouthing "Hi Taylor" to the camera and blowing a kiss - and finishing with "I'm not going to comment on that in my monologue." Swift and Lautner dated in 2009 after meeting on the set of the romantic comedy Valentine's Day, and the "Anti-Hero" singer even poked fun at their relationship in her Saturday Night Live monologue that November. I mean, how would you feel if, at the lowest you've ever been, someone kicked you even lower?" I was really caught off-guard, and it really humiliated me at a time when I'd already been dressed down. It was a really lousy thing for her to do," he said. I'm pretty good at taking accountability now, and I never did anything to deserve that. Though Swift, 33, has never confirmed that the song is about Mayer, 45, he told Rolling Stone in 2012 that the lyrics to the ballad made him "feel terrible." However, while "Back to December" paints its subject in a positive light, "Dear John" does not. Mayer is thought to be the subject of the song "Dear John" on Speak Now. Related: Taylor Lautner Reacts to Taylor Swift's Upcoming 'Speak Now' Re-Release: 'I Feel Safe - Praying for John' ![]() "I think it's a great album," Lautner told. The silly video comes one day after the couple stopped by the TODAY show on Tuesday, where the Twilight star offered his thoughts on Swift's 2010 album, which contains "Back to December," a song many fans believe is about their brief relationship. In a TikTok video shared by Lautner's wife Tay Dome Lautner on Wednesday, the actor, 31, is on his knees praying with Taylor Swift's "Dear John" playing in the background. Taylor Lautner is looking out for fellow Speak Now muse John Mayer as Swifties count down the days to Speak Now (Taylor's Version's) release. Kate Green/Getty Mike Coppola/Getty Steve Granitz/FilmMagic ![]() So this might ensure a huge library (bigger than the one in the Knights of Favionius) or even have a school like architecture to better emphasize the land of wisdom. We also know through various observations in conversations with the npcs that the Sumeru empire is known for its wisdom and knowledge, as Lisa, herself, was one of the best students in their finest institutions. So, knowing that the Dendro empire also has a deep rooted connection with plants and nature, the palace itself might be inside of a rainforest, maybe entering the city through a waterfall. Because an even more complex system is Sumeru city itself. ![]() Or perhaps we might be in for a new temperature system (like in Dragonspine) but this time for extensive heat and loss of stamina.īut this is only discussing the region outside of the city. So this might be the first introduction of Genshin adding animal transportations like horses (like BOTW) or even camels to fit the location more. With this, the harsh extreme climates of the desert might require the need of some animal transportation. Which immediately made me think of Gerudo Town from Breath of the Wild or even Assassin’s Creed Origins. And for the first time, we might experience a desert and rainforest/jungle environments in Genshin. Combining the cultures and geographies of India, Egypt and Middle East, all distinct cultures into one region. However, with the upcoming Dendro kingdom of Sumeru it is definitely much more complex. With Inazuma most likely following the same idea as the places each empire was based on are in Eurasia. For the most part, Mondstadt and Liyue are pretty similar in terms of terrain, both being filled with grassy areas and beautiful scenery. ![]() It would be funny if Atlus just went full bonkers and made Rin a futa XD That'd throw probably everybody off, and make for some funny scenes and discussion. And technically, Vincent could maybe have children in Catherine's True Ending since he becomes a demon as well. Heck, wasn't part of the whole thing with Catherine visiting men being that she visited men who wouldn't settle down and start a family, kinda like a Grimm's Fairy Tale against the low birth rate in Japan? Putting Vincent with a person who can't have children seems like it'd be weird. I'm interested to see what they do with Rin, as long as it's not trap or trans, as that'd kinda throw off the story. It'd kinda help solve the "Red vs blue" of Catherine vs Katherine by turning the three into a sliding scale. I'd find it funny if they had new scenes that showed Katherine to have a few kinks, maybe BDSM or something, and then you have Catherine who is basically the loose, sexual being character, Katherine who is the reserved but "dirty" girl, and Rin who is the reserved, "pure" girl. It'd feel weird, to me at least, if she was sexless and it forced Vincent to have a chaste lifestyle (which could he really keep it up?). At the same time, the game kinda revolves around sexual themes, like Katherine possibly being pregnant, the sleeping with Catherine, etc. First of all, then she wouldn't technically be a "she" if she's sexless. While I definitely have been warming up to the angel idea, I don't know if the sexless angel thing would work. It bothers me how people have only really been talking about this "controversy" and nothing else regarding the game, when said controversy is probably not even real, so I figured I'd give my two cents. I realise this point isn't evidence in itself but on top of what I've already detailed, it seems like what they would be going for with Rin. ![]() Katherine then serves as the realistic and grounded option, having elements of both but with smaller consequences and sacrifices by comparison, like he can still have sex but that will lead to kids he has to take care of, or Katherine will support him but will also challenge him at times. ![]() If Rin were a sexless angel, she would represent the opposite ideal, since Vincent would have to sacrifice sexual intercourse for a pure, loving, and endlessly supportive wife. In the original game, Catherine turns out to be a succubus, giving her an association with the underworld, who still has sex with other guys while married to Vincent, while also providing him with all of his sexual desires. Her being a pianist at the bar means she will always be available to talk to in person too, meaning she will have a much more supportive presence than Katherine and Catherine. This makes Rin sound like the kind of character that will support Vincent regardless of what he does, almost like a guardian angel. While her speech and conduct give off an aura of considerably lacking in common sense, she is a very straightforward and gentle character." "The new “Catherine,” Rin, is described as a healing existence that assists the nightmare-ridden Vincent and shows him new values. In the livestream they did, they describe Rin's personality as follows: Which of course has heavenly connotations. Right after the crotch shot in the trailer, they play the "Hallelujah!" choir from the original game. So she certainly has an angelic appearance. Her outfit in general is primarily a pure white. The back of Rin's outfit has an angel wing design. However, I believe both of these stances are wrong - while I can see why one would jump to either conclusion, looking a little deeper, I think the truth is much different, and that Rin is a sexless angel. Other people are arguing that Rin is simply a cross dressing boy (or a "trap") and therefore Rin has no relation to trans people. People believe that this is offensive to trans people as it presents Rin - who people assume to be trans - in a way that makes her out to be something we should be shocked and disgusted by. He gawks at it in shock and awe, mouth wide open and face sweating, as he usually does in these kinds of situations. So there's been this controversy circulating ever since the new trailer landed today, regarding the shot at the end of the trailer where Vincent is right in front of the nude Rin, staring right at her crotch. ![]() Not penetrating the skin but mostly just sitting on top of it and not containing biologically active components, like nice fatty acids and vitamins mean that mineral oil does not "nourish" the skin in the way plant oils do. The pros of mineral oil can be interpreted as cons if we look at them from another perspective. The chemical composition of plant oils is more complex with many more possible allergens or irritating components, while mineral oil is simple, pure and sensitivity to it is extremely rare. If you check out the classic French pharmacy brands and their moisturizers for the most sensitive, allergy prone skin, they usually contain mineral oil. ![]() The other thing that mineral oil is really good at is being non-irritating to the skin. When compared to heavy-duty plant oil, extra virgin coconut oil, the two of them were equally efficient and safe as moisturizers in treating xerosis, a skin condition connected to very dry skin. It is a great emollient and moisturizer working mainly by occlusivity. Occlusivity is one of the basic mechanisms of how moisturizers work and it means that mineral oil sits on top of the skin and hinders so-called trans-epidermal water loss, i.e water evaporating out of your skin. Chemically speaking, cosmetic grade mineral oil is a complex mixture of highly refined saturated hydrocarbons with C15-50 chain length. It is not merely a "by-product" but rather a specifically isolated part of petroleum that is very pure and inert. ![]() Trust us, if something is used for more than 100 years in cosmetic products, it has advantages. It is a very controversial ingredient with pros and cons and plenty of myths around it. The clear oily liquid that is the "cheap by-product" of refining crude oil and the one that gets a lot of heat for its poor provenance. The famous or maybe rather infamous mineral oil. ![]() ![]() HILIGHTS: Over 20,000 five, six, and seven letter puzzles. Play with friends and family cooperatively, or fly solo. "I have nine apps in my "Word Games" folder, and the others have been gathering virtual dust since I installed Jumbline 2. Jumbline 2 is ideal for fans of Scrabble, Words With Friends, TextTwist. Enjoy smooth gameplay and beautifully designed levels while you navigate your. "Better than Text Twist and it's free!!! I had this on my old iPhone and I'm so glad that it is for Android." -Cortni Explore the universe by solving puzzles in two game modes that are sure to. "Our family loves word/anagram games and this one is tops!" - Mr. "So addicted! 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It can be said that it is very close to the ultimate goal in my heart. Today, I have used NuType as a daily tool for more than 2 months. Otherwise, NuType will probably be labeled "Scam" today. After 287 days on detection, now I think it’s totally correct I didn’t blindly start crowdfunding at that time. I listened to their advice and worked with them to solve product problems. They told me about their crowdfunding experience and warned me that if I went online crowdfunding before the product reached perfection, it would probably ruin my life and the brand. When I was preparing for crowdfunding, Hard Cider Labs stopped me. But obviously, there are still many problems with the product. At that time, the molds of each part had been opened. In fact, on January 27 this year, I’ve already received the first sample in our trial production. But their passion for product design makes me believe that these deficiencies will disappear completely in their follow-up products. They know more about current products than any other customers. As designers, they were obviously not satisfied with the current products, even if some fans publicly expressed their love for their products. What impressed me a lot was their honest attitude towards the products. I can't imagine how the result of NuType would be without their help. I have been working with Hard Cider Labs for more than 9 months, and I really appreciate their help during these days. I started the project in June 2018 and it has been 17 months since then. This is why we would like to introduce NuType to this world. I can't imagine that I don't have them in my daily life. The combination of 1password and Touch ID is perfect. One is that I like to use the Force Touch Trackpad on my MacBook, and the external Magic Trackpad can't replace it at all. I never thought that typing can bring such a pleasant feeling to people before. One problem after another made me frustrated, and I have to start looking for an external keyboard.Īfter I tried a variety of external keyboards, I had to say that the mechanical keyboard was so great that I often had the illusion that typing on a mechanical keyboard was a finger dancing on the keyboard. And sometimes I even need to press several times to react. After I slowly accepted its key travel, a few keys become difficult to use, because of dust. Not just the MacBook, but also the new Butterfly Keyboard that was later introduced on the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. In my opinion, the launch of the butterfly keyboard was indeed one of Apple's worst decisions in recent years. The biggest reason is that Apple's thinking is always in front of the media and users, whether it is on iPod, iPhone or iPad. Because I thought I could adapt to the new keyboard soon. Although many media raised doubts at that time, I bought it immediately. Until 2015, Apple introduced the Butterfly Keyboard on the latest generation of MacBooks. To be honest, even today, the "mechanical keyboard" seems to be a very bad name, because it sounds like a product of ancient times. ![]() And I haven't used the mechanical keyboard yet. One reason was that the keyboard I used on the desktop was a relatively thin membrane keyboard. It is no exaggeration to say that this is the first time I have seen a consumer electronics device made into a work of art.Īt that time, I didn't have a strong resistance to the keyboard. Ever since then, this computer made me a big fan of Apple. ![]() My first notebook was 11-inch MacBook Air bought in 2010. 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Remember, for all intents and purposes, this is a live recording. ![]() Although you’re more than welcome to digitize your vinyl wherever you see fit, we recommend choosing a space that’s relatively quiet and devoid of outside vibrations - i.e., passing trains, stomping children - that may cause rumbling or an unwanted needle skip. Once you have the necessary gear and software in order, it’s time to start the digitization process. If you have a large library of vinyl - which seems likely, given that you’re here - that is a serious time commitment. You can always create a compressed copy from a lossless one, but you can’t improve the quality of audio files without going through the recording process again. Regardless of which software you use, we recommend that you record at a minimum of 16 bits sampled at 44.1kHz. The interface may not be polished, either, but the software works with Windows-, Mac-, and Linux-based machines. This freemium application may not offer dedicated tools for converting vinyl into more accessible formats, but it can still record at sampling rates up to 192kHz, and export the resulting audio files as either an MP3, AIFF, FLAC, or WAV for playback on a slew of popular platforms. Although there are several premium applications designed to help you rip audio from your turntable - like Pure Vinyl and Vinyl Studio - the open-source Audacity is the best choice for most users. The second part of the process is finding the right software application to record the audio. Getting the signal from your turntable to your computer is only the first step. But obviously, it’s the built-in USB output that makes it ideal for transferring your wax to zeroes and ones. The LP120XUSB's direct-drive motor might not be a silent as belt-driven turntables, but it has push-button operation and can switch between 45 and 33 1/3 RPM without annoyingly switching or moving a belt. The included Audio Technica cartridge is fully capable and sounds great, but one of the best things about this deck is that it's easily upgradeable to higher-quality headshells and cartridges, too. A popular turntable among newbies and midlevel vinyl heads, the AT-LP120XUSB is outfitted with a pro-grade anti-resonance aluminum platter to seat your records, a balanced S-shaped tonearm, and variable pitch control with a quartz speed lock. If you’re deeply invested in a large collection of vinyl records, a high-quality player like the Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB might be worth your money. The turntable: Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB Below is one such turntable we recommend. That’s not to say you can’t convert your vinyl to a digital format without an integrated USB output, but opting for a turntable built with said output makes the process far easier, and likely at a better quality. Many modern turntables feature both a built-in preamp and a USB output, allowing you to quickly and efficiently convert that musty copy of Steely Dan’s Can’t Buy a Thrill with little effort. Turntables without preamps will rely on a receiver with a phono input or a stand-alone phono preamp. Some turntables come with built-in phono preamps - electronics that boost the typically low signal produced by the needle and cartridge alone before sending it to the receiver or set of powered speakers. There is no catch-all method for digitizing your vinyl collection, and the exact process depends on what kind of equipment you have. ![]() Phono preamp or analog-to-digital converterĭerek Malcolm / Digital Trends The hardware From USB turntables and digital audio converters to the various software options and how to use them, we'll take you through all the steps you need for going digital in this article. Transferring your precious platters from grooves to sound waves is easier than you might think. first pressing you're afraid to take out of its sleeve and protect it from further wear and tear, but you'll also have portable versions of your favorite records, including those you just can't find on streaming services, for you to enjoy anywhere. ![]() So why not digitize them? Not only will converting your vinyl records to a digital music format preserve that rare Beatles U.K. The problem is, records are fragile, and crates full of them don't fit in your back pocket. Maybe it's the warm, uncompressed sound spinning off a solid turntable, or the feel of holding a physical piece of art in your hands while the record spins - it's a special experience that has regained much of its glory in a world dominated by digital streaming. The turntable: Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB. |
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