![]() Wachowski is a prestigious transgender filmmaker whose largest work has become one of the defining cultural and political texts of the 21st century.īut this rhetorical clash between three very different, very famous people was only the latest occurrence in a long and still-active war of signifiers. Ivanka Trump is a member of the family who was in the White House at the time and remains at the heart of the Republican Party. What, really, did the red pill signify anymore? What was it supposed to be telling us about the world? Musk’s Twitter feed is typically defined by his anti-tax, anti-regulatory libertarianism, or by his often overbearing-read: relatable-desire to be loved for posting clever memes. The pill’s symbolic journey has been long and gnarly, and has led to more confusion than clarity. The widely viewed Musk-Trump-Wachowski social media dustup, a collision between celebrities of the industrial, political, and entertainment variety, traveled into territory where those three camps tend to get pretty muddied. The way they were tossing her symbol around was likely a lot different from what she and her sister, Lana, had in mind when, more than two decades earlier, they composed the indelible scene in which Thomas Anderson (Keanu Reeves) has to choose between taking a blue pill, which would cause him to remain who he is in a fabricated reality, or a red one, which would officially transform him into Neo-the chosen one, who alone could take down the grand enslavers and illusion makers. “Fuck both of you,” she replied to Trump. One of the two directors responsible for The Matrix-the film in which the modern concept of the “red pill” originated-Wachowski didn’t appear very pleased with these people, neither in general nor in regard to how they were continuing the strange legacy of her metaphor. ![]() Less than an hour later, Lilly Wachowski chimed in. She quote-tweeted him cheerily: “Taken!” she said. That hunch was then affirmed by the enthusiastic response of Ivanka Trump, whose father became president at least in some minor part because of forces associated with the symbol that Musk was evoking. In May 2020, Elon Musk tweeted “Take the red pill.” It was unclear precisely what he meant, but those with enough cultural context had a decent idea of what he was trying to say.
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![]() She did the damn thing, did her research and looked the part.įashion is mostly subjective but at least she didn't come out in a dress that looked like the sister of another dress on the runway or like "ketchup and mustard had a baby with a pirate." It was a clever take on the runway theme that set her apart. ![]() She didn't look like somebody's "auntie" - she looked like dragified James Brown. The wig didn't need critiquing - it was giving the cover of his album Gravity as well as countless other performances. Jimbo (left) won on season 8 for her portrayal of Shirley Temple (right), becoming the sixth contestant to win the challenge twice.Genuinely would love to know what more she could've done - if that critique is gonna be used then examples should be given because it's too vague otherwise. ![]() Contestants of RuPaul's Drag Race and their imitations Loosey LaDuca (left) won on season 15 for her portrayal of Joan Rivers (right). Two queens, Gia Gunn and Onyx Unleashed, have been eliminated more than once for their Snatch Game performances. Seven queens have won the Snatch Game more than once: BenDeLaCreme, Ginger Minj, Baga Chipz, Jinkx Monsoon, Trinity the Tuck, Jimbo, and Hannah Conda. However, some seasons have also used members of the show's regular production team, such as Michelle Visage, Ross Mathews, Carson Kressley, Rhys Nicholson or members of the Pit Crew, in lieu of outside guests. The challenge often brings in celebrity guests who serve as answer providers and sometimes, but not always, also serve as the guest judges of the episode. Queens cannot choose copyrighted characters, although some have ostensibly impersonated actors while actually basing their portrayal on one of the celebrity's film or television performances. Several contestants have chosen to impersonate other people directly associated with the show, such as other past or present contestants, Michelle Visage, or RuPaul. īecause they are drag queens, the show's contestants typically impersonate women, although there have been several instances of contestants choosing male celebrities whose public images were sufficiently flamboyant to fit in with a drag aesthetic. ![]() Usually occurring about halfway through each Drag Race season, Snatch Game is commonly perceived as one of the most important and memorable challenges of the show and, in RuPaul's own words, separates "the basic bitches from the fierce-ass queens." Winners of the show are often amongst the top performers in the Snatch Game, though there are a few exceptions. The Snatch Game typically parodies the game show Match Game (known as Blankety Blank in the UK, Blankety Blanks in Australia, and Jogo dos Pontinhos in Brazil) and is a test of the contestants' skills at celebrity impersonation and improvisational comedy. It has also occurred on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars since season 2, both seasons of RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race, and on the Thai, British, Canadian, Dutch, Australian-New Zealand, Spanish, Italian, French, Filipino, Belgian, Swedish, Mexican, Brazilian, and German international installments. Beginning with the second season of the original American series RuPaul's Drag Race, the challenge has taken place on every season since. The Snatch Game is a challenge on the Drag Race reality competition television franchise. Recurring challenge within the Drag Race franchise The Snatch Game as seen in season 10 of RuPaul's Drag Race ![]() Thanks to the textured foil surface, rainbow rares tend to show wear and damage more easily than typical cards. Nostalgia and competitive relevance also influence which Pokémon command the highest rainbow rare prices. Here‘s a comparison of average sale prices for some top rainbow rares: Rainbow Rare Card But the Rainbow Rare Charizard VMAX from Champion‘s Path sells for $196.82 on average – over 20x as much! (Price data via TCGPlayer Market Price tools.) Super popular species like Charizard, Pikachu, Eevee, Mewtwo, and Lucario fetch much higher premiums for their rainbow cards.įor example, a Rainbow Rare Lucario VMAX from Fusion Strike has an average sale price of $8.99. While any rainbow rare is considered valuable, the Pokémon featured has a huge impact on price. And that scarcity immediately makes them more desirable to collectors. To put that in perspective, here are rough pull rate tiers for key Pokémon TCG rarities according to BBBA_Paul, a respected Pokétuber: Rarity TierĪs you can see, rainbow rares have roughly 10-20x lower pull rates than a typical ultra rare card. But the odds can stretch as high as 1 in 300 packs for certain rainbow rares. Across all Pokémon TCG sets, they appear at an average pull rate of just 1 in 80 packs according to hobby probability analysis. Rainbow rares stand out thanks to very limited availability. Let‘s dive into the details on why these modern rarities command such high prices. ![]() In short – rainbow rare Pokémon cards can be worth a tremendous amount to collectors and investors. ![]() However, the fact that several northern and western states such as Durango, Nayarit, Chihuahua and Jalisco have modest rates of monolingualism is of special interest. Higher rates of monolingualism among the central and southern states are expected, considering the large indigenous populations that inhabit some parts of those states. Today, their high level of monolingualism is a tribute to their determination to preserve their culture in their isolated mountain habitats. They were conquered by the Spaniards in the sixteenth century but have managed to maintain their language and culture in the centuries since then. Guerrero’s Tlapanecos - also known as the Me’phaa - were one of the few tribal groups who held out against the Aztec Empire in an independent enclave known as Yopitzinco. Tzeltal and Tzotzil - both Mayan languages spoken in Chiapas - also have relatively high rates of monolingualism, while Tlapaneco - spoken primarily in Guerrero - has a monolingual rate of 28.1% ranking it fourth. Veracruz and Puebla had another 18.6% of the indigenous speakers in the republic.Īs noted in the preceding table, Amuzgo de Guerrero is the indigenous language with the largest percent of monolingual speakers, but Amuzgo also has a presence in Oaxaca and other states, where its monolingual rate is still considerable, but much less than in Guerrero. It can readily be seen that Oaxaca and Chiapas, together, had 34.4% of all the indigenous speakers in the country. The following table lists the Mexican states with the largest populations of indigenous language speakers. States with Large Populations of Indigenous Speakers Three of the four most commonly spoken languages - Náhuatl, Maya and Zapotec - had very low levels of monolingualism: 10.3%, 6.5% and 8.8%, respectively. The Tzeltal, Tzotzil, Chol and Tlapaneco languages appeared to have the highest rates of monolingualism in 2010. In the preceding chart, the fifth column lists the percentage of persons in each language group who are monolingual. Náhuatl was the language of the Aztecs and, during Mexico’s colonial period, it was the de facto lingua franca (after Spanish) in many parts of Mexico. Speakers of the top four indigenous languages in Mexico - Náhuatl, Maya, Mixtec and Zapotec - represent nearly one-half (48.6%) of all indigenous speakers within the Mexican Republic. Data on the most commonly spoken languages in Mexico at the time of the 2010 census are illustrated in the following table: Náhuatl speakers, in fact, represented 23.08% of the indigenous speakers 5 and older in the Mexican Republic, up from 22.89% in the 2005 census count. Bilingualism (speaking both Spanish and an indigenous language) usually results from education through schooling, literacy campaigns, migration to other states, and extended social interaction with mestizo populations (mixed race individuals).Īs of the 2010 census, Náhuatl remains the most widely spoken language in Mexico with 1,544,968 persons five years of age and older speaking that tongue. In the 2010 census, the number of monolingual indigenous speakers dropped to 980,894, or 14.7% of the indigenous speaking population. ![]() ![]() This segment of the population represented 16.6% of all indigenous language speakers. In 2000, there were 1,002,236 persons five years of age and older who spoke an indigenous language, but did not speak Spanish (i.e., they were monolingual). Monolingual Speakers of Indigenous Languages It is important to point out that the criteria in this tally represents people who speak indigenous languages and that the number of Mexicans who consider themselves to be indigenous – through culture, tradition, spirit, genetics and other factors –was measured in a separate census question, not discussed in this study. At the same time, the percentage of indigenous speakers dropped from 7.2% to 6.7% between 20 and remained at 6.7% in 2010. The overall number of indigenous speakers in Mexico dropped from 6,044,547 to 6,011,202 between 20, but increased to 6,695,228 in 2010. But while the overall numbers rose in many states, the percentage of indigenous speakers in individual states actually dropped in many parts of Mexico. When the results of the 2010 Mexican Census are compared to the 2000 Censo and 2005 Conteo (Count), we can see a significant increase in the number of Mexicans 5 years of age and older who speak indigenous languages. Every ten years, INEGI publishes a census showing various population statistics for all residents living in Mexico. Mexico’s Census agency is the Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) - known to Americans as the National Institute of Statistics and Geography. ![]() It's hard to tell for sure if the plant will photosynthesize enough to thrive under green light, but it definitely will at least a little.\): Graphic representation of spectral distribution of blackbody radiation at different temperatures. The blues are second, and green comes in last. The intensity of a progressive wave is also proportional to its amplitude squared and frequency squared. The area the wave passes through is perpendicular to the direction of its velocity. Luminescence is the emission of light due to transitions of electrons from molecular orbitals of higher energy to those of lower energy, usually the ground state or the lowest unoccupied molecular. Intensity is equal to the power per unit area. Red light is the most important, as chlorophyll a, the most common type, absorbs light best in the red area of the spectrum. 1.1: Electronic transitions and luminescence is shared under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license and was authored, remixed, and/or curated by LibreTexts. Under a monochromatic light source, the plants obviously wouldn't do as well. Green light, for some reason, penetrates better into lower-lying leaves and allows them to photosynthesize better. If the optics were changed to concentrate the beam into 1/2 steradian then the source would have a. If a lamp has a 1 lumen bulb and the optics of the lamp are set up to focus the light evenly into a 1 steradian beam, then the beam would have a luminous intensity of 1 candela. It turns out that green light is actually very useful for plants, and although it is the most reflected light it does serve a purpose, with the plant still managing to use most of the green light thrown at it. Luminous intensity is the perceived power per unit solid angle. Scientists can create "action spectrums" that show what wavelengths of light result in the most oxygen produced (to measure the amount of photosynthesis). No pigment really absorbs green light best, which is why its reflected and most plants are green or greenish. If you substitute 0 for m (because a photon is massless), and E hv (the formula for the energy of a. Einsteins E mc2 formula is actually a special case of the special relativity formula E2 p2c2 + m2c4, where p is momentum, m is rest mass, E is energy, and c is the speed of light. Note that the previous relation is consistent with Equation ( 2.4. A different mix of visible colors blend to. Although a photon is massless, it still has momentum. Fluorescent light bulbs contain a mixture of inert gases (usually argon and neon) together with a drop of mercury at low pressure. (CC BY-SA 2.5 Deglr6328 and H Padleckas). If a plant has more carotene, for example, it would better absorb orange light. Fluorescent lighting spectrum with emission peaks. ![]() Different types of pigments absorb different wavelengths of light, and some plants have more of one type than others. Interesting question! Whether the plant would be able to live or not depends both upon the plant itself and the wavelength of the light. ![]() ![]() ![]() For example you can run compress_scumm_san on all the SAN file of a game. By selecting Run on all files with the same extension you can automatically run the tool on all the files with the same extension and present in the same directory as the selected input file. Sometime a tool is applied on a single file, but the game may contain many such file. For games that ship on multiple disks, select the first disk on this page, you will be asked for the second disk on the next page. For some games this is obvious as there only is a single data file. You can look in the list below for the expected extension or filename, if you don't know it already. Next select the input file, depending on the tool you are using, this file to be selected differs greatly. If you are compressing Touche data files, you need to select advanced mode and then compress_touche, as the tools do not support selecting the touche directory automatically. Most common usage is to compress files, to do that, simply click Next as compression is the default activity. The recommended way to use the tools are using the tool GUI, run the program tool program. 4.2 convert_dxa.bat, convert_dxa_one.bat.The following games could work but many are still untested.įeel free to try any of the games in this list and then report your findings. Sprite smoothing differs from original Bugreport The Last Pirate Adventure: Drake's Treasure Symploke: Legend of Gustavo Bueno (Chapter 3)Ĭrashes about halfway with a failed assertion while eavesdropping Symploke: Legend of Gustavo Bueno (Chapter 2) Symploke: Legend of Gustavo Bueno (Chapter 1) Stellar Mess - Episode 1: The Princess Conundrum Some graphical glitches, text input not working in save screenįailed assetion on load (invalid surface BPP) Order of the Thorne: The King's Challenge Note: The Director's Cut version is not using the AGS Engine and is not supported. Gobliiins5 - L'Invasion des Morglotons Part 4ĭemo no longer available (see "The Excavation of Hob's Barrow")Ĭompletable, with some graphical glitches. Gobliiins5 - L'Invasion des Morglotons Part 3 Gobliiins5 - L'Invasion des Morglotons Part 2 Gobliiins5 - L'Invasion des Morglotons Part 1 / Demo Just a launcher for 3 Crystal Shard gamesĭetective Boiled-Hard - Case File: Death of the Space Dino HunterĬrashes soon after leaving the hotel (Newroom error)Ĭhinese translation not supported (requires AGSBMFontRenderer plugin) If not present, copy tmp/*.dat files to the game folderĬaptain Disaster and The Two Worlds of RiskaraĬaptain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping BootsĬhronicle of Innsmouth: Mountains of MadnessĬompletable, but some cutscenes don't display, uses unsupported plugin The following commercial games are known to be using some version of the AGS engine.ĪVC's Survival Guide / Guía de supervivencia en CAV Games must be installed or manually extracted first. ScummVM can't directly load games that are compressed or packaged with GOG installers. The Blackwell Legacy.app/Contents/Resourceįor Linux releases, the AGS datafiles are usually located in the data directory. for The Blackwell Legacy the datafiles are located in: When adding a game to ScummVM, you should choose the subdirectory containing the AGS resources (usually ac2game.dat, speech.vox and others)Į.g. Macintosh applications use a specific directory layout, where the main directory is usually GameName.app which contains multiple subdirectories. Note also that the ScummVM AGS engine does not support external plugins, so their files are not needed. However, specific AGS games may also require a variety of extra files for fonts, data, and other things not embedded in the game itself. acsetup.cfg (contains the default game settings).*.vox (usually audio.vox, music.vox, and/or speech.vox).The common needed files for AGS games are: For more information on how ScummVM uses game data files, see the user documentation. ![]() It is important to evaluate the terrain to ensure a safe and smooth takeoff. Finding suitable wind conditions is crucial for a successful hang glider launch. One important factor in choosing the launch site is considering the wind conditions. Now that you understand the equipment, it’s time to move on to selecting the launch site, where you’ll begin your exhilarating flight. Familiarize yourself with emergency procedures and have a thorough understanding of how to deploy the reserve parachute if necessary. Always wear a helmet and appropriate protective gear. Safety precautions are essential when handling the hang glider. Check the harness for any tears or fraying and ensure the buckles are in good working order. Inspect the control bar, ensuring it moves freely and securely attaches to the glider. Start by checking the frame for any signs of damage or wear. Equipment maintenance is crucial to ensure a safe flight.
![]() ![]() It's developed and run by a couple of guys and a dog or two. Short answer is Yes! □ Use SpeedSmart to test your internet speed and troubleshoot connectivity issues because it's a speed test that works, it works on any device or screen size, is not sponsored or paid for by any ISP. Having at least 25 Mbps is a good start, but faster internet speed is never a bad thing. Find out your download, upload and response speeds with ’s internet speed test. ![]() Online gaming is more dependent on having a lower ping time than a fast download speed. Check your connection speed in 30 seconds from locations worldwide. We are temporarily running two tests back to back to calibrate a new measurement. Please agree to the data policy prior to the test. I agree to the data policy, which includes retention and publication of IP addresses. What about ping, latency, upload and other things When you click the Show more info button, you can see your upload speed and connection latency (ping). But are you getting the speeds you deserve Find out with free native apps that measure the speed of your broadband, cellular or Wi-Fi connection on each device. M-Labs Speed Test provides advanced diagnostics of the performance of your broadband connection through quick measurements. Download speed is most relevant for people who are consuming content on the Internet, and we want to be a very simple and fast speed test. You connect to the internet using all kinds of devices. Browsing the web or using Social Media requires far less bandwidth than steaming 4k Netflix. Test your internet speed at any time, on any device. "How fast is my internet?" can only be answered with your use case in mind. Du får den mest korrekte test, hvis du: Tester hastigheden på dit modem/din router fra en computer med et godkendt netværkskabel. Knowing about your speeds your connection is delivering enables you to ensure you are getting what you pay for from your internet service provider and helps to understand what type of applications you can run such as conferencing, online games and more.ĭifferent internet speeds are needed for different use cases. ![]() Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be playing with the subtlety and expression that makes fingerstyle guitar so captivating. Remember, consistency is key in developing your fingerpicking technique. Start Slow: Increase your speed gradually, ensuring accuracy and a smooth flow between the notes.Coordination: Work on coordinating your thumb’s bass notes with the melody notes played by your fingers.Practice Pattern: Begin with a simple pattern: thumb, index, middle, index, and repeat.Posture: Position your picking hand over the strings, thumb hovering over the bass strings, index and middle fingers over their respective strings.The key is to keep your hand relaxed and your movements fluid, without applying too much force to the strings. Middle Finger (m): Picks the second string ( B).Index Finger (i): Takes care of the third string ( G).Thumb (p): Plays the bass strings ( E, A, D). ![]() Here’s a common rule for which fingers to use on your picking hand: Your thumb will hold down the fort by playing a steady bass line, while your index and middle fingers will handle the melody and harmony. Middle Finger: Usually plucks the second string.īeginners should start simple.Index Finger: Often responsible for the third string.Thumb: Typically controls the bass strings (the sixth, fifth, and fourth strings).This technique enriches your playing by allowing individual notes to stand out in a chord, creating more intricate patterns of rhythm and melody. Understanding Fingerpickingįingerpicking, or fingerstyle, is the art of playing the guitar by plucking the strings directly with the fingertips, fingernails, or picks attached to your fingers, as opposed to flatpicking, where you use a single plectrum. As you begin, your focus will be on developing coordination between your thumb and fingers. ![]() Fingerpicking is a classic guitar technique that allows you to play with texture and subtlety. |
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