0 Comments
Left in their outdoor homes, cats also provide beneficial natural rodent control.Ĭontra Costa County residents who would like to help stabilize the community cat population and help healthy cats/kittens over 12 weeks of age can make an appointment for no-cost community cat medical service, which includes spay/neuter surgery, vaccination, and microchip through the CCAS Community Cat Program. ![]() Community Cat Programs involving spay/neuter and returning the cat to its outdoor home, on the other hand, end the breeding cycle and stabilize free-roaming cat populations, while also eliminating or reducing nuisance behaviors such as roaming, fighting/yowling, and spraying/marking by male cats. By focusing on admitting only sick and injured cats, we are able to provide the care they need and reduce euthanasia of animals at the shelter.īecause of the powerful “vacuum effect,” removing a cat from its environment without also removing the food source has been linked to an increase in cat populations by as much as 200%. Even where cats have strayed from home, a cat’s best chance of being reunited with his family is to remain where he is instead of coming in to a shelter. Many cats found out and about are simply pet cats allowed outdoors, which is legal in our community. Following the recommendations of leading national organizations such as the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program (KSMP), National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA), ASPCA, American Association of Feline Practitioners, and Million Cat Challenge, we do not admit healthy free-roaming cats. ![]() Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS) prioritizes public safety and humane care for cats while providing services for cats in the community through our Community Cat Program. ![]() After JJ tells him that it's not a felony to smoke it, both he and Rob share the joint. ![]() ![]() JJ offers Rob a joint, but he initially refuses since he just got out of prison.Some people walk out of a liquor store carrying bottles of booze, including Tone who uses his to crack a man over the head.Should you still be concerned about the film's content and its appropriateness after reading that summary, we suggest that you take a closer look at our more detailed content listings. A running gag throughout the film includes an uncle repeatedly farting and everyone reacting to the smell. The film takes a casual/humorously intended look at crime and criminals, while some violence also occurs in the form of being hit, shot at or, in one case, shot in the butt (with a little bit of blood). Some drinking and smoking are also present. Women are seen as sexual objects or "bitchy" characters throughout the film, some of the characters are criminals or participate in illegal behavior, and several characters smoke marijuana in various scenes. Some of the dialogue is sexually related, while sexual and nonsexual nudity is present, and is some sexually related behavior (between people as well as two computer game characters seen in various sexual positions). Profanity is rated as extreme due to the use of more than 160 "f" and "s" words combined, while plenty of other profanities and colorful phrases are also used throughout the film. OUR WORD TO PARENTS: The following is a brief summary of the content found in this R-rated comedy. (Note: The "Our Take" review of this title examines the film's artistic merits and does not take into account any of the possibly objectionable material listed below). WHY THE MPAA RATED IT: R For pervasive language, strong sexual content, some drug use and a brief scene of violence.ĬAST AS ROLE MODELS: Granted, none of what's present is meant to be taken seriously, but considering the criminal behavior, profanity, and otherwise stupid behavior of the major characters, it's highly unlikely that any parents would consider them as positive role models.Ĭurious if this title is entertaining, any good, and/or has any artistic merit? WILL KIDS WANT TO SEE IT? If they're fans of anyone in the cast, they might, but since this film has barely been promoted, it's not very likely that kids will rush out to see it. With the help of Mike (E40), a local entrepreneur and Dahlia (MO'NIQUE), a woman with a vital piece of evidence, Rob tries to clear his name while avoiding Tone, Jenkins and the rest of the LAPD. ![]() Things get worse for Rob as local police detective Jenkins (DAVID ALAN GRIER) eventually figures out Rob's identity, while Tone is after him as well for not backing up JJ who's now in the hospital with a gunshot wound to the butt. While his mom is concerned but happy to see him, his father gets after him to the point that Rob decides to leave home. After laying low for a while, Rob visits his indignant girlfriend, Juanita (N'BUSHE WRIGHT), and then heads home to see his mother (STARLETTA DuPOIS) and father, "Pops" (GEORGE WALLACE). Things immediately go awry when his delinquent friend JJ (DE'AUNDRE BONDS) picks him up instead of Tone (FAIZON LOVE), another buddy from the 'hood.Īfter sharing a joint, Rob learns that the car JJ's driving is stolen and then flees the scene after JJ gets into a gun battle with the police who've pulled them over. PLOT: Hoping to get his life back on track and avoid a third conviction that would send him back to prison for at least twenty-five years under the "three strikes and you're out" law, Rob Douglas (BRIAN HOOKS) has just been released from prison for conviction number two. QUICK TAKE: Comedy: A recently released, twice-convicted convict tries to clear his name from a third crime that will send him back to prison for twenty-five years. It dropped 9% in comparable sales to $498.8 million and closed 16 stores last year while opening only one. Despite generating $12.2 billion in net revenue, Wayfair losses mounted in 2022 to $1.3 billion.Ĭasper went private after being acquired by Durational Capital Management in late 2021 and remains on edge, as does Kirkland’s Home. Wayfair came off a particularly troubling year, with net revenue down 10.9% and active customers dropping 19% year-over-year. stores, Mattress Firm is 50% owned by Australia-based Steinhoff International, which announced it withdrew registration for a Mattress Firm IPO earlier this year. Rapid Ratings FHR and CHS scores for home retailers Graph by Pamela Danziger In addition to Mattress Firm and Wayfair, at least four other home retailers may not have the resilience to adapt to the changing market dynamics. However, some 14 companies fall well under the industry averages in short and longer-term health and are on Rapid Ratings’ watch list for potential default. But since 2021, both the industry’s FHR and CHS scores have risen, from 57.3 and 49 respectively. Overall, the retailers included in Rapid Ratings’ database average an FHR score of 63.3, in the low-risk for default range, and a CHS score of 57.6, indicative of only medium health. And the CHS value is also weighted to industry-specific measures. Similarly, a CHS under 40 indicates poor underlying company health, with a CHS from 0 to 19 indicating very poor health. The Core Health Score (CHS) is a longer-term measure of a company's overall health, measuring efficiency and competitiveness from an operational and structural perspective. Based on over 25 years of data collection and analysis, 91% of companies that filed for bankruptcy had an FHR signaling high or very high risk. The Financial Health Rating (FHR) index, numbered from 0 to 100, provides a short-term view of a company’s estimated probability of default based on financial statements and leveraged against industry-specific models.Īn FHR score under 40 indicates a company is at high risk for default, with a score from 0 to 19 at very high risk. These two companies are weak in both quantitative measures Rapid Ratings developed. Mattress Firm and Wayfair are top on his list of retailers to watch, based on the company’s proprietary algorithm that provides two measures of a company’s financial health. “Healthy companies are in the best position to withstand a shock,” adding that his company’s ratings are measures of financial health and not credit ratings. “Financial corporate health is a good deal like physical health,” he explained. That’s when we’ll see an uptick in bankruptcies,” he continued. ![]() “On the edge are highly leveraged retailers with debt that can’t be refinanced and are doing poorly operationally. ![]() ![]() “I suspect that will be the story over the next 24 months,” James Gellert, chairman and CEO of Rapid Ratings International, a research and analytics firm that assesses the financial health of thousands of public and private companies worldwide, shared. Increasingly, the question isn’t if a recession occurs but when. “I don’t think it is going to be a bloodbath in retail, but if we are headed for a recession, that is when the snowball starts to go downhill and picks up speed,” he continued. ![]() Only to hear the girls running around upstairs and something breaking. Libby wants Lisa to leave, but her sister Maggie, seems more than pleased to have Lisa watching them and demands hot chocolate, from scratch, the way her mom makes it.Īfter giving the girls their cups and sending them back to bed, Lisa tries to wind down before studying. They come downstairs and have very different reactions to Lisa. Lisa settles down, but the girls are not as asleep as the mother thought. As the parents leave the mother tells her one of the girls, Libby, has a rare skin disease, so that Lisa is startled when she sees her. She has agreed to babysit a teacher's young twins overnight in hopes of getting a letter of recommendation for college. ![]() This story stars a young woman named Lisa, sometime in the mid-1980s. The group of girls at the campfire from The Hookman continue listening to the narrator's stories. The game was released on October 14, 2009.Ĭampfire Legends: The Babysitter Christine frees the trapped spirits of his family members, but he appears and tries to kill her. She discovers that her father and a fellow scientist (who lost his family in tragic accidents) from Stillwater Sanatorium were working on a formula that regenerates dead tissue. Christine sets out to repair it and search for Patrick. While he is gone, someone damages the car. Patrick disappears to get firewood, then cocoa. When her boyfriend Patrick arrives, he dismisses her fears about the serial killer, and drives the two of them to the lake for a romantic campfire. The policeman is rude and tells her it will take a few hours to get to her. After fixing window shutters and replacing fuses, she finds the whole house has been ransacked.Ĭhristine hears on the radio news that an assassin known as the Hookman has escaped, and calls the police to report the break-in at her parents' cabin. ![]() When she arrives at the cabin of her parents, the lights are out. The story of the game is based on that of the urban legend of The Hook, told by a group of girls telling scary stories around a campfire.Īs they tell the story of The Hookman, the player takes the role of Christine, a young woman who has a romantic getaway planned for her and her boyfriend Patrick. (See instructions if you don't know how to install: Instructions on how to install)ĥ.Campfire Legends is a casual adventure game trilogy, developed by GameHouse Studios Eindhoven, and published by GameHouse. ![]() Request a game or request re-upload, visit Game Request
Ross is also a director of Just Good Frames Limited, an art business based in east Twickenham/ Richmond, southwest London. He has previously worked with artists like BB King and Bobby Womack at MCA/Universal, Boy George‘s More Protein label, and composer/arranger/percussionist Hossam Ramzy. This immersive show is a 50 of women have dense breast tissue. ![]() KMM&P director Ross Fitzsimons is also a business consultant, coach and company director. a 360 degree sensory adventure through arts past and present. These are usually used to cover a large area with the audio signal. Free legacy software from Acoustica: MP3 Audio Mixer, MP3 To Wave Converter, MP3 CD Burner, etc. A baffle is a large speaker or a set of large speakers that is part of a hi-fi system. KMM&P has co-produced the video Tai Chi With Angus Clark, and distributes this and Angus’s other video Move For Your Life on DVD and via Vimeo. acoustica electronica s h a t t e r t h e f a c a d e Welcome to the world of AcousticaElectronica : A 360 degree immersive experience exploding with heart-pounding live music, contagious choreography, and breathtaking aerials that culminates with a cathartic dance party. Free legacy software from Acoustica: MP3 Audio Mixer, MP3 To Wave Converter, MP3 CD Burner, etc. ![]() Our artist clients have included Donal Lunny & Coolfin, and Sarah-Jane Morris. Our company clients have included composer/producer Craig Leon, San Francisco’s Six Degrees Records, the Melt 2000 label and Polygram Pictures. ![]() Our publishing is administered by the folks at Fairwood Music. We also publish music by Mark Barrott of International Feel, Roland Faber aka Kinky Roland and dZihan & Kamien of Couch Records. Our composers include Toby Marks of Banco de Gaia, Tom Green of Another Fine Day (and occasional member of The Orb) and Andrew Heath. KMM&P has worked with music artists and companies, and published composers since 1998. ![]() Mint lets you track and manage your income and. You are solely responsible for adequate protection and backup of the data and equipment used in connection with using software Moneyspire for Windows. Its ease of use, creative presentation of data and tools, and smart personal finance features help virtually everyone keep a close eye on their money. The use of the software and any damage done to your systems. PCWin has not developed this software Moneyspire for Windows and in no way responsible for There is a free version that allows you to. Set a budget to keep track of your spending so you dont overspend on specified. ![]() Keep track of your bills so you never forget to make a payment again and avoid late fees. Categorize your spending and income with customizable categories. PCWin free download center makes no representations as to the content of Moneyspire for Windows version/build 2017.17.0.4 is accurate, complete, virus free or do not infringe the rights The app supports online banking, bill reminders, investment accounts, and the option to manage multiple currencies. Keep track of your bank accounts, credit cards, loans, cash or investment accounts. All my accounts, credit cards, 401k, brokerage and bank accounts easily aggregate. I have been very impressed with PC thus far. I am using Personal Captial and Quicken both now and seriously considering abandoning Quicken and using only Personal Capital. To date we’ve delivered 1.87 billion toward our ten year 2 billion goal (2009-2018). There are inherent dangers in the use of any software available for download on the Internet. However less and less financial companies/banks let you download to Quicken. In 2017, Bank of America provided nearly 200 million in global philanthropic investments, including cash giving and in-kind donations. Moneyspire for Windows 2017.17.0.4 download version indexed from servers all over the world. 1 likes, 0 comments - Smsar 1 (7okuma.uae) on Instagram: 'Mercedes C63s 2017 Price 165000 AED Traveld Distance 74000 mile. and balance your checkbook and organize your transactions and see where. Keep track of your bank accounts, credit cards, etc. ![]() Moneyspire is the user-friendly personal finance software that brings your entire personal finances together in one place. ![]() However, many people are confused about how to type the kaomoji version of the shrug emoji. There are many ways to portray the shrug emoji. Now that we know there are two shrug emoji versions, we should also know how to type them. While emoticons have become obsolete, kaomoji retain their use for many people. While the emoticons faced sideways, kaomoji stood upright and facing the sender. Kaomojis were introduced around the same time as emoticons, emoji’s predecessors. Kaomojis are emojis made using Japanese and Latin characters to create various human and anime expressions. The second version ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ is affectionately called “shruggie.” It comes from the set of kaomoji. However, it was eventually reintroduced as a gender-neutral person shrugging emoji. The Unicode’s shrug emoji used to have two variants: the woman shrugging emoji and the man shrugging emoji. It is usually seen with yellow skin (the general skin color of emojis) with either an orange shirt, a blue shirt, or a gray sweater. The Unicode’s shrug emoji has a slight frown and a wide-eyed look, tilting its head to signify unawareness or apathy. It was released in 2016 with its hands up to its head and palms facing upward. The first one is Unicode’s general version. There are two types of shrug emoji versions. Let’s start by learning how to type the shrug emoji in two ways: by using the Unicode version of the shrug emoji and the Japanese kaomoji version. However, you can also put in the shrug emoji all by itself. Another way is placing the shrug emoji next to the thinking face emoji to express being unaware of the situation. You could put the face with rolling eyes emoji next to the shrug emoji to describe a passive-aggressive response. ![]() Depending on the topic and other emojis it’s combined with, the message can be insulting or genuine. Regardless of the format, the shrug emoji conveys many emotions. Some people use the emoji provided by standard software, and others use keyboard symbols to make an image. There are two ways to type the shrug emoji on the Internet. ![]() Thus, helping people understand each other on the Internet better. Developers took the gesture into account along with other universally known body languages and created mimicked versions of them in emoji form. It allows you to describe your cluelessness on a topic, situation, or whereabouts of other things without speaking the words out loud. The shrug is a universal gesture that translates the words “I don’t know” from one person to another. ![]() ![]() ![]() Slowly unlocking all the doors and peeling away at the inaccessible areas is rewarding, especially during frustrating brain teasers. Puzzles are constructed in fast, and fluid, areas. Combat is quick and requires careful precision in order to come out victorious, especially during the boss battles that are living puzzles. Like Hyrule’s dungeons you can tackle any of Lorule’s areas in any order you wish.Ī Link Between Worlds is a long title, and requires a lot of time to complete. Ten dungeons are spread across the map of Lorule, some are easily accessed and others are hidden. Collectable shellfish and pieces of heart remain hidden from the hero of Hyrule and must be uncovered. Small rewards, such as rupees, are hidden with the more valued treasures. This alternate universe is teeming with secrets waiting for the curious explorer to uncover them all. While the developers have included many references to the A Link to the Past, A Link Between World quickly molds it’s new identity with the 2D transformation.Īfter three dungeons Hyrule’s dark twin opens, called Lorule. Traveling throughout Hyrule as a paining has become the icon for A Link Between Worlds: just as the Ocarina from Ocarina of Time or Wind Waker’s Baton were symbols to those Zelda titles. Surprisingly this ability doesn’t get repetitive as new applications are constantly being introduced that require this power. As a painting Link can slip through cracks in the wall and walk across chasms that would be impossible in the 3D realm. It offers a new perspective on the world, especial since Link must travel from Hyrule and it’s dungeons in both dimensions. With the press of a button Link morphs himself into a 2D painting and attaches himself to a wall, allowing him to move left or right across the surface like an living portrait. Link must now use this power to stop Yuga and save Hyrule. The main antagonist, Yuga, seeks to revive Ganondorf by trapping the descendants of the seven sages from A Link to the Past’s as portraits. While it doesn’t offer the same impressive depth-of-field as Star Fox 64 3DS or Luigi’s Mansion Dark Moon, it’s nevertheless appealing to see A Link to the Past’s world in 3D.ģD and 2D play a large role in this adventure because Link is caught between the 2D and 3D world. ![]() When turned on it had an impressionist look, staring between retro and modern day visuals at the same time. The top-down perspective from the SNES era translates well into 3D. Instead of having to wait to get it at a pre-determined location or backtrack fast-travel, in the form of flying brooms, mitigates the need for walking excessively. Sometimes you’ll end up in an area that requires a specific item that you failed to acquired. You can set out, with the tools required, and explore whatever you want. Renting this items cost 50 rupees, but you can eventually purchase them for 1000 rupees. This may seem like a small change, but this freedom liberates you from a set path. Previously Link had to find these items in a specific order in order to complete each dungeon and progress. Instead the bombs, boomerangs, the hookshot, bows, and other items Link required in order to progress throughout his adventure can be rented, courtesy of a purple rabbit hat named Ravio. You’re no longer restricted to follow a specific path. But most importantly A Link Between Worlds sets new standard for all upcoming Zelda titles. While it may look the same significant changes to the gameplay have been altered and the graphics pleasantly updated. The memories from Link to the Past are everywhere, from the bright green grass littered with rupee filled bushes to the layers of brown colored rocks waiting to be picked up and thrown. It not only remains loyal to Zelda’s past accomplishments but builds it’s own glorious adventure using unique mechanics, it is an outstanding adventure. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is a nostalgic experience for those who played A Link to the Past. The entire lore has been refined in this 3DS sequel, and those who experience the original Link to the Past will immediately recognize the terrain. It’s been 21 years since The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, but Link’s return to Hyrule as he never left. ![]() ![]() True to its name, Power Play’s output packed a distinctive sonic punch. & Rakim, KRS-One and Boogie Down Productions, Salt-N-Pepa, EPMD, MC Lyte, Biz Markie, Kool G Rap & DJ Polo, Redman, LL Cool J, Queen Latifah, Kid ’N Play, Nice & Smooth, Main Source, Heavy D & The Boyz, Organized Konfusion, Grand Puba, Big L and many, many others. However, within a few years the studio would secure its spot within the music industry as the go-to place to record and mix hip-hop, riding rap’s rising trajectory and siring essential recordings by a fleet of the era’s finest artists: Eric B. He quietly opened Power Play Studios in April 1980 on 30th Street, buying ads in the Village Voice to land his first bookings. Tony Arfi was a telephone technician/journeyman rock drummer ready to retire his sticks when he took a flyer on a space in an industrial section of his home borough, about a ten-minute drive from where he grew up in Astoria. Culturally and commercially, then still-grimy Gotham was hip-hop’s undisputed capital, and its recording epicenter during the most glowing of these golden years was a fittingly unpolished outpost in Long Island City, Queens called Power Play Studios. New York hip-hop’s classic ’80s-’90s years are exhaustively but rightly celebrated as a gilded age of creativity – a halcyon period of inspired competition and accelerated vocal, lyrical and technological progress that yielded some of the music’s most influential artists and recordings. |