![]() I’d heard of chubascos, those often-regionalized, abrupt violent hurricane-like storms that strike almost without warning, but had never experienced their fury. White caps roiling the water were moving closer to us. We all noticed the abrupt change in weather. That black cloud was coming closer, and as it did the wind picked up. I battled the fish, gaining, then losing, then gaining again for about 40 minutes. The rest of the sky was bright blue with intermittent ivory clouds. Looking about, I noticed a heavy black cloud above the horizon out over the gulf. The heavy humid air along with the physical exertion had me sweating rivulets. A few years previous, my 100-pound yellowfin tuna with my same equipment took two hours and ten minutes. Pound for pound, tuna are the fightingest fish I’ve ever caught.ĭon’s 30-pound yellowfin tuna the day before took him a half hour to bring in. Tuna don’t seem to tire like marlin or sailfish, who after a few dramatic leaps in the air seem easier to boat. It was a stand-off and we’d just have to battle it out. The big fish pulled the hard-earned line right back out. I cranked the reel, gaining a little line. Jesus even helped with the 65 horsepower outboard motor, maneuvering in the same direction as the fish. I tightened the drag a little lest I get spooled too easily, while Jesus and Don pulled in their lines. The rod doubled over and my 50-pound line began singing off the reel. The tuna hit so hard I didn’t even have to set the hook. So we drifted and waited, basking in the hot, humid July sun. A half dozen boats also carried sportsfishers like us and we’d seen several tuna hookups nearby. Most of the other pangas that day were commercial fishermen hand lining for bottom species. My fishing buddy Don Lund, the skipper Jesus and I were drifting cut squid from our 23-foot panga, occasionally pulling the lines in to maneuver to another spot. Leaving Punta Arena, we were north of Cerralvo Island at a seamount called El Bajo. It was 1998 and we were fishing out of Baja’s La Paz area. And they need to change their oil.The tuna hit the bait hard, snapping me out of my reverie. I have a food allergy to garlic and onions, so I’m pretty unhappy it wasn’t listed on the menu.Įven though the fish was ok and the calamari was tender, I think overall our meal was grossly overpriced. Probably great if you like garlic, but I was well into the first ring when I noticed it. ![]() The calamari tasted like it had been brined or marinated in garlic. The flathead was okay - strangely cut, but okay. My companion opened her park to find a totally burnt potato scallops hidden under a normal looking one. In the car preparing to drive away with our meal, the smell of old stinky fishy cooking oil was unmistakeable and revolting. The fish is expensive anyway, compared to other places. still can’t work out how that isn’t factored into the running costs of the business. Our meal cost $57.70 and when I enquired about the overly steep price, I was told about the 10% surcharge on Sundays. Ordered flathead, calamari and potato scallops for two people as take away.
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Tap the screen and the robot will fall to pieces like a frag grenade, sending shards of metal in all directions. White Bird - C–3POĮxclusive to the game's bonus stages, this robotic bird is about as useless as the Star Wars character of the same name. This bird, which is introduced in the Death Star chapter, is also particularly adept at smashing through glass walls. You can use this to fire at three targets at once, or delay the split until just before hitting a wall to really cause some damage. Much like its Angry Birds equivalent, this blue-hued bird will split into three when you tap the screen. This bird acts exactly like its Angry Birds cousin - simply a destructive bowling ball that tears through any material like a hot knife through butter - only, with that distinctive Star Wars roar. These beams slice through pigs and most materials, and bounce off of metallic surfaces. This trigger-happy bird carries a pistol, capable of firing three powerful laser beams at whatever you happen to tap on. This force push - which gets upgraded come level 2–26 - works through walls, and can deflect laser beams. Wait until you're up close to something, then tap a location on the screen to create a powerful force field. ![]() Black Bird - Obi-Wan Kenobiīlack Bird becomes a Jedi Master, capable of force pushing pigs and building blocks with a tap of the screen. Tap the screen when this bird is in mid-air and he'll spin his saber. When you first use him, from level 1–1, the Red Bird simply bowls into buildings like a cannonball.įrom level 1–9, however, this bird is equipped with a lightsaber (a deadly weapon that can cut through near any material, and deflect incoming laser beams). The Red Bird is the staple of the Angry Birds franchise, so it's only fitting that he plays the hero of Angry Birds Star Wars, Luke Skywalker. Getting a high score and earning three stars on a given level is a case of mixing deadly efficiency with untold chaos. Your score is based on the amount of destruction you caused, and the number of birds you didn't use. That is, unless you get stuck in a gravity well - these magnetic bubbles will attract birds, pigs, and materials towards their core. In the cold expanse of the universe, gravity has no effect and birds will float in a straight line forever. Wood and glass shatter easily, while metallic surfaces will take a fair few direct hits before they crumple. See our bird guide below for more details.ĭifferent materials are more susceptible to breaking than others. When you've lined up your shot, remove your finger to fire.Įach bird is a different beast, and has its own powers based on the Star Wars character it is portraying. ![]() ![]() You can see the trajectory of the bird by looking at the dotted line. To fire the birds, simply touch the slingshot and hold your finger on it, then pull back to ready your shot. Your goal is to pop every pig before you run out of birds. ![]() In each level, you use a catapult to launch a pre-set group of birds into the ramshackle fortifications of a pig army. If you've never played an Angry Birds game before, here's the deal. So, follow this guide, Padawan, and you'll be a Jedi Master (in the field of pig popping) in no time. Chasing high scores is a tough job, and those 120-odd stages are filled to bursting with secrets and bonus levels. It mixes up classic Angry Birds with galactic spin-off Angry Birds Space, and contains some of the most enjoyable and chaotic levels in the franchise's history.īut, the game is not always easy. Angry Birds Star Wars.Īctually, the game itself is pretty good. We call this merchandise-spawning monster. A long time ago in a conference room far, far away, two multimedia titans came together on a shared mission for ultimate brand synergy. ![]() ![]() Pepose adds, “But Marc won't be embarking on this mission alone - I couldn't be more excited to be writing Layla El-Faouly's debut as the all-new Scarlet Scarab! Layla has been such a fun character to adapt - she knows Marc better than almost anyone, and that tension is going to spark some spectacular fireworks on this otherworldly adventure. ![]() so he might see some familiar faces looking for payback!” Yet as a mercenary and as a hero, Moon Knight has been no stranger to leaving a body count. "Teaming up with sensational artist Marcelo Ferriera, we're sending Marc Spector on one of his most mind-bending adventures to date - rescuing a young runaway's soul from the City of the Dead. "Drawing equal parts inspiration from Inception and Taken, I'm thrilled to be tackling one of my all-time favorite Marvel characters in Moon Knight: City of the Dead," says Pepose. While the Scarlet Scarab will indeed be turning up in Moon Knight: City of the Dead, in Moon Knight #25 we're seeing a much younger Layla and a much younger Marc Spector as they embark on a mission as members of the crack mercenary team, the Karnak Cowboys." Moon Knight: City of the Dead #1 cover by Davi Go. At the start of the new year, the acclaimed creative team’s bold era of Moon Knight enters its next phase in VENGEANCE OF THE MOON KNIGHT 1 Over the course of 30 issues, MacKay and Cappuccio have revitalized the Moon Knight mythos with the introduction of a new fist of Khonshu, Hunter’s Moon the return of Moon Knight’s archenemy, Black. It was an idea that we both came to independently, and the way our stories were able to dovetail is something that I'm looking forward to people experiencing. Adding an already beloved character into the universe of the comics is a really interesting opportunity, and being able to show the 'before' to David and Marcelo's 'after' was a wonderful bit of synchronicity. MacKay continues, "Bringing Layla El-Faouly into our story was exciting. "It was a really exciting opportunity to have that much space to work in, telling a Moon Knight story in a longer form than we're usually used to." "Working on Moon Knight #25 was a bit of a mammoth task - 70 pages of story, cutting between three stories, each with their own artist!" MacKay tells IGN. Issue #1 features a main cover by Rod Reis and a variant cover by Davi Go, the latter of which showcases the character design for Scarlet Scarab. Scarlet Scarab's comic book debut will continue in the pages of Moon Knight: City of the Dead, a five-issue limited series from writer David Pepose and artist Marcelo Ferreira. Moon Knight #25 is written by Jed MacKay, with art by Alessandro Cappuccio, Alessandro Vitti and Partha Pratim and cover art by Steve McNiven. ![]() Decide how long different types of data is to be kept, based on compliance requirements and other business needs, and build processes to ensure that retention schedules are followed.ģ.5. Review access rights on a regular schedule, and implement processes to avoid overprovisioning.ģ.4 Enforce data retention according to your data management process. Restricting user’s access permissions according to their job functions is vital. You need to know exactly what data you have and where it is located in order to prioritize your data security efforts, adequately protect your critical data and ensure regulatory compliance.ģ.3 Configure data access control lists. Keep an up-to-date documented process that addresses data sensitivity, retention, storage, backup and disposal.ģ.2 Establish and maintain a data inventory. The following 6 of its 14 safeguards are essential:ģ.1 Establish and maintain a data management process. Data ProtectionĬIS Control 3 builds on CIS Control 1 by emphasizing the need for a comprehensive data management and protection plan. Remember to actively manage all software on the network so that unauthorized software cannot be installed or is promptly detected and removed. Keeping unsupported software, which gets no security patches and updates, increases your organization’s cybersecurity risks.Ģ.3 Address unauthorized software. ![]() It’s important to keep a record of all software on the computers in your network, including detailed information: title, publisher, installation date, supported systems, business purpose, related URLs, deployment method, version, decommission date and so on.Ģ.2 Ensure authorized software is currently supported. Inventory and Control of Software AssetsĬIS Control 2 features 7 safeguards but only first 3 are included in IG1:Ģ.1 Establish and maintain an up-to-date software inventory. Any unauthorized devices must be quickly identified and disconnected before any damage is done. You need to actively manage all hardware devices on the network to ensure that only authorized devices have access. To reduce your organization’s attack surface are, you require a comprehensive view of all of the assets on your network.ġ.2 Address unauthorized assets. In CIS Control 1, 2 out of 5 safeguards are included in IG1:ġ.1 Establish and maintain a comprehensive enterprise asset inventory. Inventory and Control of Enterprise Assets Let’s dive into those essential safeguards now. All the remaining basic CIS controls have essential safeguards, which comprise IG1. Accordingly, they tend to employ IT experts who specialize in different aspects of cybersecurity, such as penetration testing, risk management and applicationBecause their IT assets contain sensitive data and perform sensitive functions that are subject to compliance and regulatory oversight, these enterprises must be able to prevent and abate sophisticated attacks, as well as reduce the impact of zero-day attacks.ĬIS IG1: Which safeguards are essential for security?Įvery IG1 control is essential except for 13 (Network Monitoring and Defense), 16 (Application Software Security), and 18 (Penetration Testing), because their requirements depend on your company’s maturity level, size and resources. IG3 companies are much larger than their IG2 counterparts. Implementation Group 3 (IG3) is for mature organizations with highly sensitive company and client data.They typically store and process sensitive enterprise and client information, so they will lose public confidence if data breaches occur. IG2 companies have the resources to employ individuals for monitoring, managing and protecting IT systems and data. Some safeguards require specialized expertise and enterprise-grade technology to install and configure. Its 74 safeguards build upon the 56 safeguards of IG1 to help security teams deal with increased operational complexity. Implementation Group 2 (IG2) is for companies with more resources and moderately sensitive data.Implementation Group 1 (IG1)defines the minimum standard of cyber hygiene every company should implement its 56 safeguards. In most cases, an IG1 company is small or medium-sized has limited cybersecurity budget and IT resources and stores low-sensitivity information.However, the current version the CSC, version 8, divides the controls into three implementation groups (IGs), which take into account how factors like an organization’s size, type, risk profile and resources can affect the process of implementing controls. Previously, CSCs were split into the three categories of basic, foundational and organizational. These best practice guidelines consists of 18 recommended controls that provide actionable ways to reduce risk. An Essential Guide to CIS Controlsįortunately, the Center for Internet Security (CIS) offers Critical Security Controls (CSCs) that help organizations improve cybersecurity. ![]() Rec kayaks come in both sit-inside and sit-on-top models. They’re great for kayakers of all ages and abilities who want to enjoy the water for an hour or two at a time. Recreational kayaks are wide, shorter and very stable-ideal for lakes, slow rivers and new kayakers (photo courtesy of Five2Nine Media)īecause these kayaks are wider and shorter, they’re not designed for speed, and are best for sheltered areas away from rough water. A first-time kayaker can get in or on a rec kayak and be paddling within minutes. They’re wider and much more stable than sea kayaks, and therefore more user-friendly. Recreational kayaks can be anywhere from 9-14.5 feet. Rec(reational) Kayaks are Designed for Short Trips on Sheltered Water They’re often made of high-performance material like fiberglass or carbon, as opposed to the heavier and more sluggish ABS plastics used in most rec kayaks.īecause these boats are less stable than their rec counterparts, it takes more expertise to paddle a sea kayak.Īn example of a sea kayak is Eddyline’s Fathom. Sea kayaks usually have a rudder or skeg, which helps with control and steering, especially in windy conditions. They won’t flood in case of a capsize, making it possible for self-rescue or assisted rescue on the water They provide plenty of storage area for gear when on a multi-day trip ![]() Sea kayaks have watertight bulkheads in the bow and stern that are separate from the cockpit area. They’re designed for travel on oceans and massive lakes (i.e., the Great Lakes). They’re high-performance, fast kayaks that, with the proper instruction and practice, can take on rough water. Sea kayaks are long, narrow and very maneuverable-ideal for rough waters They have a narrow cockpit that’s easily covered by a kayak skirt-an accessory that provides a watertight seal over the cockpit to prevent splash from waves getting inside the boat. Sea kayaks are generally between 15-18 feet long-even longer if it’s a tandem. Here are the basic ways in which these two types of kayaks differ, and why it matters: Sea Kayaks are Designed for Big Water and Multi-Day Trips There are some key differences, which the above video explores. In this PaddleTV video, Aqua Bound Ambassador team member, Ken Whiting, covers the basic differences between sea kayaks and rec kayaks, and the pros and cons of each:Ī quick online search reveals that not everyone uses the same definition of “sea kayak.” We found a couple lists of “best sea kayaks” that were made up of kayaks we’d call “recreational” instead. ![]() Sea kayaks and recreational kayaks, while similar, are different boats that require different skills to paddle. ![]() Howard hopes people felt safe and enjoyed their time at the Arbor Day Farm this year. Now, they only have pre-bagged apples available. Howard said their “u-pick” apple orchard sold out within the first two weekends. The Arbor Day Farm had more visitors than anticipated due to no Big Ten football and a nearby orchard closed on weekends.Ī springtime frost left their orchard with about half the usual crop. It is 30 acres set up for visitors of all ages to interact with nature and enjoy a peaceful, adventurous experience. “We have flattened our own curve by investing in an online ticketing system this year,” Howard said.Īnother new feature this year is the tree adventure space. This allowed a constant flow of people through their property. The Arbor Day Farm extended their hours and invested in an online ticketing system for wine tasting, cider tasting and the tree adventure. With acres of land, the Arbor Day Farm provided spaces for visitors to socially distance. ![]() They enforced mask-wearing indoors and set up many sanitizing stations across the property. However, Howard said they took precautions to make the farm a safe place for visitors. Thousands of visitors came out to the farm each weekend. A carnival, parade, dances, car show, and more kinds of apple foods than you can imagine make this event totally amazing. For one three-day weekend every harvest season, Nebraska City becomes the Apple Capital of the World. The director of mission engagement for the Arbor Day Farm, Adam Howard, said this year has been one of their most successful yet. For all things apple - seriously, EVERYTHING apple - the AppleJack Festival in Nebraska City is bliss. The COVID-19 pandemic brought new challenges, but the Arbor Day Farm used those to its advantage. 19 and will run every weekend through Oct. Nebraska City celebrated their 52nd annual “all-things apple” festival, drawing in people from across the state.Įvery year, Nebraska City and the Arbor Day Farm hosts the AppleJack Festival, a series of weekends filled with fun fall activities such as apple picking, a tree adventure, food trucks, wine and cider tastings, live music, competitions and a parade. ![]() There was a certain degree of optimism making because I'd worked through some of my problems, I felt very positive about the future, and I think I just got down to writing a really comprehensive and well-crafted album. According to biographer David Buckley, Numan's fame indirectly led to Bowie taking a more commercial direction for his next record. Bowie himself criticised Numan, which led to a long-running feud between the two artists. Numan, a huge fan of Bowie's, was disparaged by Bowie's fanbase as a mere copycat. Lodger 's commercial performance was hindered by artists who were influenced by the earlier Berlin releases, such as Gary Numan. Though considered artistically significant, the trilogy had proven less successful commercially. Low was seen as a precursor to post-rock and post-punk, influencing artists such as Joy Division and the Human League, while Lodger 's use of world music is credited for inspiring artists such as Talking Heads and Paul Simon. Made in collaboration with musician Brian Eno and producer Tony Visconti, the trilogy was highly influential. The album has been reissued multiple times, and was remastered in 2017 as part of the A New Career in a New Town (1977–1982) box set.įrom 1976 to 1979, David Bowie recorded what became known as the " Berlin Trilogy", which consisted of Low, "Heroes" (both 1977) and Lodger (1979). Several publications have considered it one of the greatest albums of all time. ![]() It was Bowie's final studio album for RCA and the final collaboration between him and Visconti for over 20 years. Scary Monsters would later be referred to by commentators as Bowie's "last great album" and a benchmark for subsequent releases. ![]() Scary Monsters garnered critical and commercial acclaim: it topped the UK Albums Chart and restored Bowie's commercial standing in the US, reaching No. 12. The album's lead single, " Ashes to Ashes", revisited the character of Major Tom from " Space Oddity" and was promoted with an inventive music video. The album cover is a large-scale collage featuring Bowie donning a Pierrot costume, with references to his prior releases on the rear sleeve. Unlike the improvisational nature of prior releases, Bowie spent time writing the music and lyrics several were recorded under working titles and some contained reworked elements of earlier, unreleased songs. The music incorporates elements of art rock, new wave and post-punk. Much of the same personnel from prior releases returned for the sessions, with additional guitar by Chuck Hammer and Robert Fripp, and a guest appearance by Pete Townshend. His first album following the Berlin Trilogy ( Low, "Heroes" and Lodger), Scary Monsters was Bowie's attempt to create a more commercial record after the trilogy proved successful artistically but less so commercially.Ĭo-produced by Tony Visconti, Scary Monsters was recorded between February and April 1980 at the Power Station in New York City, and later Good Earth Studios in London. Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps), also known simply as Scary Monsters, is the 14th studio album by the English musician David Bowie, released on 12 September 1980 through RCA Records. " Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)" / "Because You're Young". Target found major success in collaborating with various fashion designers to create affordable designer pieces, making them available to the average consumer. Retail giants of the new millennium included H&M, Forever 21, and Zara. By the early 2000s, the rise of online retail and in-store fast fashion caused department store sales to dwindle as retailers offered new styles quicker than ever before. In the years that followed, that number began to fall. Penney, Kohl's and more had sales totaling $230 billion. ![]() ĭuring the year 1999, department stores such as Macy's, J.C. As affordable clothing became even more important in the entrance to the new age, brands started to develop strategies to keep up with consumers' new spending habits. With its low cost appeal driven by trends straight off the runway, fast fashion was a significant factor in the fashion industry's growth. The early to mid-2000s saw a rise in the consumption of fast fashion: affordable off-the-peg high street clothing based on the latest high fashion designs. The later years of the decade saw a large-scale revival of clothing designs primarily from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. In the early 2000s, many mid and late 1990s fashions remained fashionable around the globe, while simultaneously introducing newer trends. Furthermore, eco-friendly and ethical clothing, such as recycled fashions and fake fur, were prominent in the decade. ![]() Globalization also influenced the decade's clothing trends, with the incorporation of Middle Eastern and Asian dress into mainstream European, American, and Australasian fashion. ![]() Those usually age 25 and older adopted a dressy casual style which was popular throughout the decade. Hip-hop fashion generally was the most popular among young people of all sexes, followed by the retro inspired indie look later in the decade. boho), as well as the fashions of numerous music-based subcultures. Young British women in Portugal with straightened hair and thick makeup, in 2007Ģ000s fashion is often described as a global mash up, where trends saw the fusion of vintage styles, global and ethnic clothing (e.g. ![]() An upper-level low is moving slowly east across the Ohio Valley and southern Great Lakes. Tuesday - Mostly sunny Warm for early October High in the mid 70s Low in the lower 50s Monday - Mostly sunny Warmer than seasonal averages High in the lower 70s Low in the lower 50s Partly cloudy after early fog Seasonal temperatures Cannot rule out a stray, light afternoon shower Mostly to partly cloudy Early fog possible Another step warmer Cannot rule out a stray, light afternoon shower Light East wind ![]() Generally cloudy A renegade evening shower Fog redevelops tonight Light east wind, but breezy at higher elev'sĬloudy start with fog Isolated afternoon showers A couple degrees warmer Light East wind, but breezy at times at higher elev's It's available at RaysMarketplace.Com and dozens of retailers across Western North Carolina. It captures the essence of the climate, terrain, scenery, and creatures great and small of the Southern Appalachians. The 2024 Blue Ridge Calendar is a work of art thanks to amazing photographers and a talented graphic designer. Thursday has isolated afternoon showers, and I cannot completely rule out a stray light afternoon shower Friday or Saturday. The pattern slowly transitions to a warm/dry pattern by Sunday. Expect some fog, drizzle, and low clouds, especially east near the Blue Ridge. The western edge of the Appalachians are more pleasant than the east. We are in the grips of a moist, cool wedge banked up against the east side of the Appalachians. ![]() Ray's Forecast NWS Forecast Right Now Wx Graphics Forecast Mapįorecast Last Updated at Wednesday, Septemat 6:11PM ![]() You can now hide or show columns, change the son order, and move the page breaks. You’ll see lots of detailed information on past performance (with both text and graphs) and even a toll-free number. Mutual Fund Finder searches the database and lists funds that meet your criteria. ![]() When you tell the program how much risk you can handle, how much you can invest, and what kind of fund you want. The CD-ROM includes a program called Mutual Fund Finder, with a historical database and Momingstar rankings of 4400 funds. ![]() You can see details of any particular investment, with a performance graph and price history, and a new Watch List tracks securities that you are thinking of buying. The new Portfolio view lets you modify all your investment information in one window, Several new performance measures, including average cost per share, return on investment, and total dollars invested, have been added. The investment area of the program has also had a significant face-lift. A new Budget Monitoring window tells you if you are over budget for the month using colorcoded bars: green denotes financial freedom, and red means monetary mayhem. Intuit has completely revamped the budgeting section of Quicken, making it much easier to set up and use. Actually, Quicken 6 comes on floppies and includes just the program, but this review covers the CD-ROM version, called Quicken Deluxe 6, which includes multimedia-based financial advice, a home-inventory program, and a mutual-fund database. This year’s edition of Quicken adds convenience features and makes the program easier to use. |
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