![]() "That happened while Jefferson was on Monticello," said Bunch. The boys were routinely whipped to force them to be more productive. But by the time you're 12, 13, 14, your job is to make these nails," said Bunch. ![]() "As a young child, your job was to move the nails around. One example was what went on at Jefferson's extremely profitable nail-making workshop at Monticello. Which, at times, contradicts the popular image of Jefferson as a benevolent slave holder. "He would list the work that they did, so in some ways, it really gives us a full picture of the totality of Jefferson," said Bunch. The Continental Congress took the phrase out.Īlongside the rejected passage was the financial reality: Jefferson's farm book, where he would list the births and deaths of the slaves. The first of those drafts attacked Britain's slave trade, Jefferson writing that King George III "has waged cruel war against human nature itself." "And there are some that we just have as 'Unknown,' because we don't even know."īunch showed Teichner Jefferson's laptop desk, upon which he wrote early drafts of the Declaration of Independence. "What's powerful is, quite candidly, we only know the first names," said Bunch. "To be able to sort of have an image of Jefferson that we all know, and behind him the names of the 600 people that he owned in his lifetime, really means that we have to understand slavery in order to understand Jefferson," said Lonnie Bunch, who heads the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture - sponsor of a traveling exhibition about slavery at Monticello. John Hemings is remembered because of his craftsmanship, unlike so many other Jefferson slaves. "He was very highly skilled, and he was freed by Jefferson in his will and was given the tools of his trade," Chew said. Chew showed Teichner some of Hemings' beautifully crafted work. The joinery, or furniture-making woodshop at Monticello, was in Jefferson's later years run by a slave named John Hemings, who made many pieces of furniture that are in Monticello today. "There would have been an intimate relationship really, from birth to death," said Chew. Jefferson's butler, Burwell Colbert, was also a slave. "And we know that his last words were asking Burwell Colbert to adjust his pillow," she told Teichner. Web exclusive video: To watch an extended interview with author Jon Meacham click on the video player below.Įlizabeth Chew, curator at Monticello, said that Jefferson's earliest memory was of being handed up on a pillow as a toddler to a slave on a horse.
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![]() The 'Pink + White' singer, who wore a black Prada sports jacket and trousers, stood out with his. I May Destroy You director, actor, and producer Michaela Coel who recently made. Frank Ocean celebrated the American film industry in a surprise Met Gala appearance. Here are some of our favorite looks from the 2023 edition. Four celebrities have been named 2023 Met Gala co-chairs after presumably passing Anna Wintour’s vibe check. Lagerfeld’s career, which spanned six decades and helped define the look of Chanel, Fendi, Chloé, Balmain, Patou and his eponymous label, Karl Lagerfeld, provided guests plenty of source material to draw from. Past themes have addressed the influence of China, Catholicism, machines, punk, superheroes, cubism and other designers such as Alexander McQueen, Elsa Schiaparelli, Christian Dior and Rei Kawakubo. This year’s international co-chairs included Vogue editor in chief and gala mastermind Anna Wintour, actor and writer Michaela Coel, actor Penélope Cruz, tennis player Roger Federer and singer-songwriter Dua Lipa. ![]() The gala has also become a kind of celebrity haute couture show, where of-the-moment changemakers model statement ensembles that illustrate the theme. The annual gala helps fund the Costume Institute and highlight significant issues in fashion and culture. An international array of trendsetting celebrities from the worlds of fashion, entertainment and business honored controversial fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld at the Met Gala in New York on Monday, heralding the May 5 opening of the exhibition “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. ![]() I asked for a disclaimer form, making it very clear that no one had suggested that I might be detained, that I’d waited for eight and a half hours and I was hungry and thirsty. At 2:30 am on the morning of the 30th, I was taken to an acute ward, I was being kept in for observation and my reaction was an angry refusal. It’s Saturday 29th January, and I’ve developed double vision and having spent most of the day hoping it might “go away,” I present myself at A&E again, only this time I wait, and wait and … you get it. I was discharged and went home to get on with the rest of my life. An ambulance arrived, I was admitted to A&E and the following day was told that a tiny piece of arterial plaque had found its way into my brain, causing a minor and temporary blockage. I went to scratch my nose and poked myself in my eye, the left side of my face felt like I’d had some dental work done and my left leg felt weak. On the morning of January 26th I knew something was wrong. I want to share a recent personal experience. There are some strong implications for the manner in which we as leaders establish a culture in which it’s alright to to express our vulnerabilities without feeling that this will result in our being judged as “wanting” by others. When we create our “Leadership Culture” how much room do we allow ourselves to admit to uncertainties, our fears? Brene Brown’s work on vulnerability is well worth taking a look at, she is clear in her view that the understanding sharing of our uncertainties strengthens rather weakens us. He was an accessible, beguiling teller of stories with lasting relevance. What I will do is to suggest that you consider taking a look at some of Professor Campbell’s ideas and reflections. “The cave you fear to enter hold the treasure you seek.” You might recognise the above quotation from Joseph Campbell-an Educator, Author and Storyteller: it’s pretty much self explanatory so I won’t dwell on it now. Example factors that lock the door include: flooding of the room until a player opens the door from the outside, part of the boss blocking the entrance, or the door remaining sealed until a puzzle is solved. Sometimes the entrance doors will lock behind players due to the boss's abilities or theme however, the door can still be opened either by other players from the outside, or through gimmicks inside the room. Upon all players leaving the room, which results in the boss disengaging from its aggressive state, all damage previously dealt to the boss will heal very quickly. Normally, players may retreat from boss rooms by either using Teleport Crystals or leaving the room via the door if they can reach it safely, as bosses never leave the rooms they reside in. The 74th Floor's Boss Room that doubles as an Anti-Crystal Area. The boss will only appear in the room or leave its passive state once a player has stepped far enough inside the room. Initially, a Floor Boss will either not be present within the Boss Room at all, or will at least passively await combat. Some Floor Bosses also have minions that are constantly summoned throughout the battle to aid it in dealing with the players, though some bosses do not have minions at all. ![]() The second-most-powerful bosses are located on floors that are multiples of ten. The bosses on Aincrad's quarter floors are especially powerful and have led to numerous deaths in Sword Art Online. However, the actual difficulty of each Floor Boss varies from floor to floor: some cause little to no trouble, such as the boss of the 22 nd Floor, while others are extremely dangerous. A Floor Boss's main purpose is to guard the entrance to the next floor, requiring players to defeat it to advance towards the 100 th Floor.Įach Floor Boss is a powerful creature with several Hit Point (HP) bars that are displayed over its body special attack patterns are usually triggered once the monster's hit points fall below a certain level. Floor BossĪ Floor Boss ( フロアボス, Furoa Bosu ?), alternatively called a Labyrinth boss, is a type of boss that can only be encountered in a boss room, a large room located on the highest floor of a Labyrinth in the castle of Aincrad. According to the game's lore, these bosses were so feared by the populace that nobody even dared speak their names, which led to the names being forgotten entirely over the course of many years. ![]() Contrary to expectations, bosses that do not have any proper name are actually considered more dangerous than ones that do have a proper name. However, unbeknownst to the majority of the player base, there are actually two types of bosses that fall under this category: ones that have a proper name before the definite article and title, and ones that do not have any proper name before the article. ![]() Such monsters are colloquially referred to as Bosses-with-THE ( ザつきボス, Za Tsuki Bosu ?) by the players. It is common knowledge that superior bosses are distinguished from weaker bosses by a definite article ("the") in their names. In Sword Art Online, the two major groups of bosses are Field Bosses and Floor Bosses. Throughout the Sword Art Online series, there are several types of bosses that can be encountered: Floor Bosses, Mid-Bosses, Field Bosses, Flag Mobs and Dungeon Bosses. Regular tickets also do not cover VIP events, which have yet to be announced. General admission for adults starts at $149 autographs, photo-ops and invitations to the movie and comedy nights are extra. The ticketing structure for the three-day convention is a bit complex. 1995 The Blessing Way 8.6 (4,516) Rate A furious pursuit of Agent Mulder is underway, and more importantly, the government wants the data tape he carried. X-Files is an American science fiction drama television series created by Chris Carter, and it is one of the best television shows of the last thirty years. Their strange cases include UFO sightings, alien abductions and just about anything else paranormal. Haglund will also headline a comedy night. The X-Files (19932018) Episode List Season: OR Year: Season 3 S3, Ep1 22 Sep. The X-Files The truth is out there, and FBI agents Scully and Mulder seek it in this sci-fi phenomenon about their quest to explain the seemingly unexplainable. (Courtesy of Trevor Nelson / Off Brand Events)Īs add-on events, the convention will include screenings of both “X Files” spin-off films and several documentaries, plus a show-themed card game tournament. View history Deep Throat is a fictional character on the American science fiction television series The X-Files. A sizable roster of the show’s cast and crew are scheduled to make appearances, as shown in this promotional graphic. ![]() PhileFest, a convention marking the 30th anniversary of the TV show “The X-Files,” is coming to the Mall of America in September. The full schedule of general-admission panel discussions and cast meet-and-greets has yet to be announced. Plus, all three Lone Gunmen: Bruce Harwood, Tom Braidwood and Dean Haglund. Cigarette-Smoking Man, will be there, as will later-season star Annabeth Gish and recurring cast members Nicholas Lea and Chris Owens. “The X-Files” creator Chris Carter and other producers will be in attendance, along with a sizable roster of actors. 8–10, to mark the 30th anniversary of “The X-Files.” The series originally ran on Fox from 1993 to 2002 and returned for two additional seasons in 20. ![]() The convention, named PhileFest, will take place Sept. A major X-Files convention, featuring a lineup of supporting cast members and producers from the cult-favorite sci-fi franchise, is coming to the Mall of America this fall. But it’s not something I want to do long-term. It went fine, and people seemed to enjoy them. I made a couple of new videos and edited and uploaded them. We get easily distracted and we pursue new things before we finish our existing goals.Ī while ago, I put more focus on improving my YouTube channel. I used to try to do too many things at once. That’s a hard lesson I wish I learned much earlier. You can achieve anything in life if you just focus on one thing. ![]() Keep in mind the ease with which logos is carried through all things. “Enjoyment means doing as much of what your nature requires as you can. Enjoy the process and don’t focus too much on future outcomes. Usually, you’ll write more than just one sentence. Writing a book? Show up and write one sentence. But when we start anything valuable, it requires constant work. We imagine getting rich, and being successful. When we try to write a book or start an online business, we imagine getting lots of sales in a few months. It’s easy to fantasize about achieving goals. It’s very corny and obvious advice, but there’s a reason people often talk about showing up. The key is to do something you can easily sustain. Maybe you’ll walk 3 kilometers and that’s it. The better solution? Just say, “I’m going to exercise today.” Period. Also, if you don’t hit your metric, say, you only finished 8K before giving up, you’ll only feel bad about yourself. It also encourages procrastination (“I feel too tired right now. First, imagining yourself running a tiring distance can demotivate you. Let’s say you wake up in the morning and think to yourself, “I should run 10K today because I haven’t exercised in weeks.” We give ourselves a hard time when we focus too much on the outcome of an activity. How can you break that cycle? How can you get back into a productive flow? Here are three things you can do. And before you know it, you feel like you’re wasting all your time. We know we’ve wasted precious time and it can demotivate us from doing better. When we don’t make any meaningful progress, we feel like crap. A while back, I did a study and found that at least 88% of the workforce admits to procrastinating for at least one hour on a typical workday. But there are many people who waste time during the day at work. When you do it occasionally in your free time, it’s no big deal. Wait, what? More than 2 hours on my tablet? What happened? Well, wasting time. The next time I looked at the clock, it was about 12:15 am. ![]() The other day I watched a Skip & Shannon video on YouTube (a sports show mostly about the NBA and NFL), and then, I watched another video about the NBA. But sometimes, we waste a bit too much time. ![]() RESRGAN originally based on the work done by the cleaner aesthetics team, circa May 2020. Go support him if you can RESRGAN contributors Always keep in mind that each and every mod is completely free, so you can try them all until you find your favorite Minecraft mods and modpacks. Shoutouts to the Game Upscale discord server and to N00MKRAD creator of Cupscale which is a tool that as of lately i have been using a lot to further enhance some of the old texture finds we've been coming across. Browse through the selection of MC mods and modpacks, check out their descriptions and photos, and find out which ones are best for you. Shoutouts to GhostlyDark for keeping an eye out for the technical stuff Nugget - Worked on Tiny huge island painting YinyangGio1987 - Worked on WDW render paintingīradley - Worked on Jolly Roger Bay painting Maxigamer - Worked on Fonts and HUD elements TheExpectedknight - Worked on adding textures Uh-Huh - Found Matches/Provided Hires Links JY - Found Matches/Provided Hires Links, Worked on adding texturesĭeefor - Found Matches/Provided Hires Links Poke Headroom - Found Matches/Provided Hires Links, Worked on adding textures, Render 96 Texture Pack lead Roovahlees - Found Matches/Provided Hires Links Render 96 Discord server: /invite/render96 Render 96 Contributors:įanamel - Found Matches/Provided Hires Links, Maintains Spreadsheet, Worked on adding textures ![]() z64 format) in your Minecraft's mods folder. Running brew install sdl2 in terminal will install SDL2 Place your US ROM called (in. (Mac OS ONLY) Install brew, and then SDL2 for audio support. Take the mod file (.jar) and put it in your Minecraft's mods folder. The team and I will make to fill in the blanks where no texture sources could be found. Download the latest mod version and un-zip it. The end goal for this project is to use the original sources for every texture in the game when possible, and use that to hopefully achieve 100% accuracy by recreating the textures with the same process and resources Nintendo had at their disposal back in 1996, as well of incorporating elements from the promotional art into the game with ESRGAN upscales as placeholders for the original textures. Even levelscripts and geoscripts.Huge shoutouts to DorfDork for creating the RENDER96 PROJECT and for letting me be a part of it.Ī collaboration texture pack for Super Mario 64 with the people over at the OldSchool HD, now known as Render 96, that is made of a compillation of the best results ESRGAN upscaling could make as the base for this project, as well of some of the original textures Nintendo used, and a heavier focus in original textures made by project contributors which will eventually be an overwhelming majority of what this project is made of. Many low level things (such as deciding what registers are used to store data in) are simply abstracted from C and are done by the compiler for you.īelow you will find a single function both in C and optimized MIPS assembly (disassembled through radare2) respectively.Ġx80270558 0c09c11f jal sym.save_file_get_course_star_countĠx80270574 0c09c11f jal sym.save_file_get_course_star_countĠx80270598 27bd0028 addiu sp, sp, 0x28 Differences Compared to Binary HackingĪside from the programming differences mentioned in the section above, the primary differences is that everything is in plain text.Being very easy to read and follow through for newcomers and experienced programmers alike.However, in the sourcecode (decompiled) environment, most work is going to be done in C. ![]() Potentially becoming unoptimized quickly.Typically, for binary hacking (editing the rom itself) one would have to write their custom programming in MIPS assembly. The primary difference between the two methods of modding is how one would go about adding custom programming to the game. In the case for Super Mario 64, the decompiled sourcecode is almost 100% matching for game code as a result of the developers not using any compiler optimizations. Major hacks (70+ Stars) SM64 The Mushroom Cup, usernamesarentimportant, 130 King Boos Revenge 2, thebloody7 & sizzlingmario4, 182 Summer SRM Star Adventure. The term decompiled means to reverse the compiling process of taking sourcecode and turning it into binary instructions. The Koopa King has also put a spell on her castle, imprisoning her subjects. He soon learns from Toad that Bowser has once again kidnapped her. Introduction to Decompiled Super Mario 64 Modding What is Decompiled Super Mario 64? My first attempt at modding SM64 (Super Mario 64) for N64 emulator, in this case I used Project64 for testing. Downloads - Super Mario 64 - Mod DB Super Mario 64 Nintendo Released 1996 Mario is invited to Peach's castle, but when he arrives Peach is nowhere to be seen. ![]()
![]() The greatest achievement in this life is to master the use of 'Lighting of Lights'. "Wendell Spark, a low-level mage in Dalaran, has no magical talent. He crossed his arms and said with great interest: The pirate stood up, tilted his head, and looked at the white-bearded gnome mage who was protecting his wife in front of him. "I warn you, I'm a high-level spellcaster in Dalaran!" ![]() A yellow streamer of warmth wrapped around the wand, and the dwarf's scolding, as if he was about to unleash a terrible magic. "You! Evil Warlock! Stay away from my wife!" The courage is limited than that of the rabbit. Well, she should be considered a normal dwarf. Huobo to scream, rolled her eyes and fainted on the spot. Did you learn stealth from a gnome warrior?"īlake's gloomy voice sounded in the ears of the Huobi couple, causing Mrs. "Huh, are you dancing? Little gnomes? It's not a good dance move. Just as he was about to take a deep breath, and when he "sneaked" to leave, his two hands pressed on the shoulders of the two of them, and his arms pressed down hard, as if holding down two people who wanted to escape." little mouse". The two little gnomes walked quietly past a dozen bookshelves in the library, holding hands, and they moved to the entrance of the Mage Tower little by little. When the warlocks came to attack the camp, he and his wife happened to be copying books here, and they escaped the disaster.īut this time, he needs to use his "skills" to escape from here. He wiped his sweat, stood on tiptoe hard, and walked out of the library with his wife step by step. Wendell Sparks is also scared, but as a man, he must support his wife at this time. I learned some stealth in Gnomeregan when I was a kid, Jesse, come with me." "We just need to sneak out and don't disturb those horrible warlocks. In short, making magic desserts, she is more like a magic chef than a mage.Īlthough Mrs Sparkle's magical treats are a household name in Dalaran.īut no matter how delicious the dim sum is, it can’t help right now. The female dwarf hugged her husband's hand even harder.Īlthough she is wearing a mage robe, she is best at baking magic. "Don't be afraid, Jesse, we can find a way out, I will protect you, our Jindi is still waiting for us to go back, we can't give up." He waved it gracefully, and looked around vigilantly. He wore his purple pointed hat and held a black wand in his hand. The white-bearded dwarf Wendell Sparks was also sweating. "We just ran out to feed the demons, we were right to hide here." "We should have run just now, it's all your fault!" Jesse Sparks hugged her husband's arm tightly, looked around with a little fear, and whispered: "What to do? Wendell, the mages are gone, but they have left us here." In the library of the Mage Tower, two little gnomes were hugging each other, curled up in the shadow of the bookshelf, and it was obvious that they were terrified. The pirate's ears moved, and with a funny expression on his face, he quietly disappeared into the shadows. ![]() We noted that we didn't have any trouble getting into the nooks and crannies of the rack to clean it, and overall, despite its compact size, this dish rack is spacious! The rack never needed to be adjusted and remained stable, sturdy, and free of wear and tear throughout testing. They allow for quick drying and countertop protection, and water will not pool on the tray.Īll in all, the rack consists of three pieces, which come apart easily for a quick cleanup. The drainage tray at the bottom has ridges that elevate dishes. With nonslip feet, the rack sits nice and sturdy on a countertop, too. The modern design is a nice addition to any kitchen, and we appreciate the removable utensil cup, which can be positioned at either end of the rack. Plus, when folded flat, the rack doubles as a draining board for smaller loads of dishes.Īlthough it’s easy to store, this dish rack is stylish enough to leave out for everyday use. We understand that counter space can be pretty limited for some households, so we especially loved how we could put away the rack when it wasn't in use. Perhaps the biggest advantage of this spacious, two-tiered rack is that it folds up flat for easy storage. The rustproof aluminum top rack is perfect for drying plates and bowls, while the ridged bottom rack holds cups, mugs, and glasses. Thanks to its two-level design, this dish rack provides plenty of drying space, and its compact size works well in a small kitchen. Take a break from your dishwashing chores, and check out our list below!Īfter testing for several hours, OXO’s Fold Flat Dish Rack was the clear winner, receiving a perfect score in all categories. That way, you won't harm your stylish surface. "If you have butcher block counters, it's especially important that you choose a waterproof drying tray," says Katie Berry, The Spruce's Cleaning Review Board member. We also realized that the type of counter surface you have plays a role in your selection. In fact, we spent over 50 hours researching and thoroughly assembling, loading and unloading, and assessing the materials and stability of the racks. We purchased 20 (yes, 20!) dish racks and tested them in the real world to evaluate each product on setup, flexibility, durability, ease of cleaning, and overall value. ![]() ![]() Sure, you can load up your dishwasher, but sometimes it's just easier to wash Grandma's delicate china, your favorite coffee mug, and your expensive baking dish by hand.Ī dish rack provides a secure space for dishes, utensils, and other kitchenware to air-dry after they've been cleaned. The Spruce Home Improvement Review BoardĪ solid dish rack, a powerful dishwashing soap, and a useful sponge go hand in hand when it comes to tackling those stacks of dirty dishes. |
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