![]() ![]() Once you get the timing down on rolling, dogfights become significantly easier. That being said, I believe new soldiers show up every month, so if you see any promising recruits, grab them before they cycle out. Try to avoid any serious weakness, though. Shotguns are critical for breaching UFOs, but have some serious weaknesses in the open, so they can be paired with either an assault rifle or, later, a sniper rifle (Usually the previous generation ie if I'm on plasma weapons, my best shotgun troops are given the old laser sniper rifles).īeen a while since I've played, so I can't really say. RPGs pair well with a sniper rifle, for instance. Give soldiers dual roles when possible, especially when their secondary role is more niche. And I keep getting shot at by aliens out of my line of sight.Īny other tips would be much appreciated. An ayy just rushes, burst fires, and walks away. It always feels like my guys never react fire even when I advance methodically and with covering arcs. Where should I go from here, what have I done wrong already?Ĭombat tips. My CA base has 4 hangars, 1 living quarters and two radars. My main base has 2x living quarters, 3x radar, 2x lab, 2xworkshop, 6 hangars. Which ones are worthy of rushing? Should you expand to 30 scientists ASAP, or even more later on? And get all your guys on a single project or spread out?īase building. Couple this with the fact that its kinda difficult to see inside the UFO and that the line of sight gets real fucky with corners in an instant (any mod to improve this?) How in the living hell are you supposed to? I set up my blokes in cover, the aliens just open the door, shoot me, and close it before anything else happens. When should you generally ground assault or just Dresden the ayys? I know theoretically you would always ground assault for more cash, but that comes at a risk of losing troops, and I quite frankly suck at UFO breaching. What should be prioritised? Good tactics? I am starting to face mediums with fighter escort and its not fun. What stats to prioritize? Class dependant, or just hire the best you can?Īir combat. What classes do you take with you? Custom ones? ![]() I still have an assortment of doubts and questions i would appreciate help with: In my latest attempt I am at month 3, have two bases set up (Middle East and Central America), with one in the philippines in construction, kinda low on cash tho. I have been trying to get into the game for a while. ![]()
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![]() You should back up your data and migrate to a new, larger disk rather than attempt to shrink a volume. Shrinking a logical volume to reallocate its disk space somewhere else is risky and can result in data loss. While logical volumes are great for adding unpartitioned disk space to a specific volume, the reverse is not true. When you use logical volumes, you can assign multiple physical disks to the same logical volume, which means that all those disks are seen as one partition from the user’s perspective. This allocation of unpartitioned space can be done dynamically through both the command line and graphical user interfaces without rebooting the computer. Logical volumes allow you to leave unpartitioned space on the hard disk and add it to a specific partition as needed without having to back up your data and reformat the hard drive. In the following sections, I will point out the features of the LVM. While Linux can run on a single partition, additional partitions improve system performance. ![]() Linux assumes that a hard drive will be partitioned as part of the basic operating system installation, with specific partitions called “/var,” “/usr,” “/tmp,” “/home” and “/boot.” The “/boot” partition is where your operating system lives, while the other partitions hold applications, spool files and error logs, temporary data, and user data. Windows and OS X assume that the hard drive is a single monolithic partition. The capability has been built into the Linux kernel since 1999. Logical volumes are an alternate method of partitioning hard drive space. We have a volume manager called “LVM,” which comes with OS installation by default in the Linux operating system. This blog will outline and dive deeper into the components of a Veritas Volume Manager. ![]() Symantec’s Veritas Volume Manager (VxVM) is a storage management subsystem that allows you to manage physical disks as logical devices called volumes. ![]() ![]() ![]() In concert, Satsuki occasionally duets with Mina. Satsuki's preference for such close-quarters combat is reflected by the design of her personal aircraft, an agile air superiority fighter similar in design to the Mikoyan MiG-29 or the Sukhoi Su-27 with a performance envelope comparable, perhaps superior to an F/A-18 Hornet. Fortunately, she is able to restart her engines and level out. She is eventually tagged, but her aircraft stalls and falls. During a 'turkey-shoot' with the group SNAP, her sisters are swiftly taken out, but despite her best efforts to present an easy target, the incompetence of her opponents wears out her patience, prompting her to bring the F-14 she is flying to a nose-up stop in mid air. It is actually her flying that gets the girls noticed by their producer. Satsuki's speciality is dogfighting and close-quarters engagement. Indeed, Satsuki's love for her father, who is missing and presumed dead by some, is a major component of her character. Prone to moments of self-doubt, she can often be coaxed to moments of incredible bravery by mentioning her fighter pilot father, whom she idolises. The middle sister, Satsuki is very insecure about her looks and her flying ability, the latter of which is ironically perhaps the best of the team. Her date of birth is on May 15, age 17 ('95 Song of the Wind, age 18). This is the story of how they came to be Japan's most successful idol group and their first line of defense.Ĭharacters Toreishi Productions The Hummingbirds Satsuki Toreishi ( 取石 皐月, Toreishi Satsuki ) Voiced by: Kotono Mitsuishi Personal aircraft: HB-03 Satsuki is the third eldest of the Toreishi sisters and the main heroine of the series. When they aren't saving the world from major overseas threats, they are on stage in frilly dresses, pursuing their idol career. They are also one of the ace fighter pilot squadrons in the Japanese military. The five Toreishi sisters, Kanna, Yayoi, Satsuki, Uzuki and Mina, are teenage idol singers who are collectively known as The Hummingbirds. ![]() Most reject the idea as a joke, but some show business-oriented companies catch up on the idea, spawning the birth of a new type of idol: the so-called "Idol Pilots", celebrity combat pilots. One day in the near future, the Japanese Self-Defense Force decides to transfer the command (and financing) of their air force to private companies and investors. ![]() It was adapted into an anime series consisting of 4 OVA episodes that ran from 1993 to 1995. Idol Defense Force Hummingbird ( アイドル防衛隊ハミングバード, Aidoru Bōeitai Hamingubādo) is a two-volume Japanese light novel series written by Hitoshi Yoshioka that tells the very offbeat tale of five idol singer/fighter pilot sisters. ![]() ![]() ![]() Arching waves can represent how even with all the strength in the world, water can still manage to work its way free. Wave and water tattoo designs are appreciated as symbols of life’s constant motion, an unstoppable force of nature that continues on and on over the course of time. What does a starfish charm mean?īesides being aesthetically pleasing, Sterling Silver Starfish Charms are worn to represent rebirth, teamwork and equality The quality of rebirth is easy to understand a starfish can easily regenerate a missing limb. Sea stars are important members of the marine environment and are considered a keystone species A keystone species preys on animals that have no other natural predators and if they are removed from the environment, their prey will increase in number and may drive out other species. Generally speaking, a small star symbolizes protection on a path to a better life. A small star tattoo symbolizes protection and guidance as it represents the North Star that was used to guide slaves to freedom. What does a small star tattoo mean?Ī small star tattoo does not necessarily have a small meaning. These celestial symbols can be viewed as powerful forces and can convey spirituality or hope by providing light in the night sky. The moon and stars are two things that are often represented together and make for an attractive tattoo option. Stars are associated with many things, including dreams and ambition, guidance, hope, mystery, and desire.ħ. Star tattoos are popular choices for men and women to get inked because they are versatile and rich in symbolism. What do star tattoos mean on a woman?īy Cailyn Cox. One of the coolest octopus tattoo meanings is the ability to tap into the danger and power of this mighty creature of the sea. What do octopus tattoos mean?Īn octopus tattoo can symbolize magical knowledge, and also on-the-spot thinking and multitasking This tattoo idea is a great symbol for overcoming your fears. ![]() Many body art enthusiasts view the jellyfish tattoo as being a symbol of strength, protection, and defending one’s family and friends While the jellyfish appears calm and serene, its tentacles can deliver deadly stings, making it one of the most stealthy and dangerous creatures when threatened. They evoke feelings of peace and tranquillity, they remind us of the beating sounds of the waves. Shell tattoos are very special and romantic. It represents eight kinds of wealth: victory, patience, health, knowledge, nourishment, prosperity, mobility, plus the usual riches. In some ancient mythologies, the 8-pointed star represented Anu, the god of the heavens This variation of an eight-pointed star is Star of Lakshmi in Hindu tradition. Its six points stand for the six days of creation, and are also represent the six attributes of God: power, wisdom, majesty, love, mercy and justice The 6 pointed star is the same as the Star of David, a symbol of Judaism modern-day Israel. The 5 points of the pentacle symbolizes air, water, fire, earth and the spirit. This star has strong links to Wiccan culture. The circle stands for protection and the eternal circle of life and nature. The Pentacle or pentagram star is another 5 point star, sometimes encircled. (vulgar, slang, usually in translations of Japanese pornography) The anus. You have a strong work ethic and sense of commitment to your career and you always bring peace and harmony into the world. You know to never be too hard on yourself. The starfish can be a totem of good luck It can also help to practice self-love every day and repeat positive affirmations. ![]() Wrist: Getting a star tattoo on your inner wrist represents an achievement that is special and dear to you It can also be a daily positive affirmation because you look at your wrists every day. The seahorse is a symbol of many things including tranquility, tenderness, regality, parenthood, and gender fluidity In addition, seahorses carry symbolism that carry some meanings including protection, friendliness, generosity, sharing, patience, contentment, perception and persistence. What is the meaning of a seahorse tattoo? 5 Point Star – the most common star tattoo, associated with many different beliefs and even the freemasons, as well as American patriotism. What do 4 star tattoos mean?Ĥ point star – sometimes represents the Star of Bethlehem, or the four points of a compass A great design for filling long areas like toes and fingers. Meanings and Symbolism Of starfish tattoos The starfish were believed to create that safe passage through troubled waters, as well as helping to overcome the most trying times As such, once wearing the starfish tattoos, sailors would benefit from protection, as well as a permanent sign of infinite divine love. ![]() ![]() Wacky Races (including “Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines,” “The Perils of Penelope Pitstop,” and the current “Wacky Races” reboot).Scooby-Doo (the original series, all of the spin-offs, and “Laff-A-Lympics”).Richie Rich (the 1980s Hanna-Barbera series).Paddington Bear (the late 1980s Hanna-Barbera series).Garfield (the first few seasons of “Garfield and Friends,” the classic TV specials, and several made-for-DVD movies).The Wizard of Oz (Boomerang original series based on the MGM movie version).Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (the series).(Boomerang / screenshot by author)īoomerang is the home of many classic cartoons, with new ones added about once a month.Īs of this writing, cartoons available on Boomerang include: Many classic cartoons are available Boomerang main page. Pros of Boomerang Boomerang’s inexpensiveīoomerang costs $5 a month, or $40 a year. I’ve given Boomerang a go for awhile, so I thought I’d offer a review of the service, including whether it’s worth the cost. ![]() The streaming service is one of many WarnerMedia attempts to cash in on the rising number of specialty streaming services. Such cartoons include classics like “Looney Tunes,” “Tom and Jerry,” and the Hanna-Barbera library. The cable version is Cartoon Network’s sister channel, and serves as the home for older WarnerMedia-owned cartoons. ![]() In April 2017, Turner launched a version of its cable channel Boomerang as a streaming service. ![]() ![]() ![]() The charge controller included with this solar kit has user-adjustable settings so you can see the voltage, solar status, battery state of charge, and DC load draw on the built-in LCD display. 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Down to $1,042, you’re saving 15% here and saving $180 from the typical going rate. With enough output to run your shed or off-grid home, this solar kit is a great way to reduce or completely replace your reliance on traditional fossil fuel power from the city. Today, we’re tracking a new all-time low on an 800W solar power system that includes a 60A MPPT controller which will power most battery types. If you’ve held off on picking up a solar system until you found a deal with a bit more power than normal, now’s your chance. ![]() ![]() ![]() Gearbox Software made three official Expansion Packs for the original game, which act as POV Sequels for the main plot. Said level was fantastic, and they realized that this density of set pieces was the "certain something" the game lacked. In order to take stock, they created a single level containing every gimmick, enemy, and bit of level furniture that they had come up with for the game so far. The designers actually had great difficulty with the level design at first, and got stuck in a rut. ![]() The game is entirely played in first person and in real time, with very little sound not produced by actions in the game world, and no sounds at all made by the central character also, there are few cutscenes (and even they let you look around during them) - the player has control of the character at all times, and the story unfolds entirely in-game. Notable for its total immersion of the player. Now Gordon must work his way across the base in pursuit of a way to close the dimensional rift, fighting off not only the acid-spewing, electricity-shooting, zombifying aliens but also the Hazardous Environment Combat Unit (HECU), a special unit under the US military, who have swarmed into the complex and are destroying the creatures and silencing the facility's personnel with equal vigor. While performing a test on a strange crystalline substance, Gordon accidentally initiates a ' resonance cascade' - an event which causes bizarre, violent creatures to be spontaneously transported from another dimension. Half-Life, by developer team Valve and originally published by Sierra in its final years, is the first in the Half-Life series and follows a day in the life of physicist Gordon Freeman, a bearded, bespectacled Heroic Mime who works in the Anomalous Materials laboratory at the vast Black Mesa Research Facility, a top-secret complex in the middle of the New Mexico desert. ![]() ![]() Like After Effects, this free editing software has a steeper learning curve, which takes some time to master. That pro-level system can appear complex to newcomers. In Fusion’s node-based effects workspace, you can connect various effects and filters together through a visual web of nodes. And the long list of Hollywood productions it’s been used on tells you all you need to know about the strength of its features, which include advanced VR and 3D compositing. You can also try HitFilm - the FXHome's free video editing software, which includes a handful of free VFX tools.īlackmagic Design’s Fusion is an in-depth visual effects workspace. There’s also a free demo version available that has all the features and no time limit, but exports are given a watermark. ![]() That said, this is a one-off fee rather than a subscription. The $349 / £308.86 price tag likely to sway casual and rookie effects artists. Some of the best tools include advanced 2D and 3D motion tracking, world-leading particle effects, an excellent chroma key, and over 875 VFX presets. It lives up to that boast, making it one of the best Adobe After Effects alternatives. HitFilm Pro’s developers claim it has “the world’s biggest VFX software toolkit”. When it comes to VFX toolkits, this is a capable rival to After Effects. This makes it easier to learn for those already used to non-linear editing.Īnd the two-in-one nature of HitFilm Pro doesn’t mean that the effects features are any less deep. Since you’re working within one app, effects are applied onto a non-linear editing timeline, compared to AE’s layer-based system. You won’t need to switch programs, like you do between AE and Premiere Pro, leading to smoother, more efficient workflows. HitFilm Pro offers the ability to edit videos and add compositions in a single tool. If you want to swerve the Creative Cloud subscription, or just want to master a new bit of kit, we’ve tested, reviewed, and rated the best Adobe After Effects alternatives for beginners, post-production pros, and creatives on a budget. Some users find the interface tricky to use as a beginner, while others dislike the subscription-only pricing plans. But the special effects software isn’t without its faults. Together, they help add professional-grade post-production polish to any video project.Īll that can make it difficult to identify the best alternatives to Adobe After Effects. It’s no wonder After Effects is seen as the go-to video compositor.” For professionals deep within the ecosphere, it also offers seamless integration with Adobe Premiere Pro, our pick for best video editing software on the market. In our review, we found the latest version offers a "wealth of new features designed to make VFX quicker and easier. Long-considered one of the best VFX software solutions on the market, Adobe After Effects delivers Hollywood-grade special effects, motion graphics, and video compositing. ![]() ![]() ![]() Suppose you lose access to your data due to a system crash or a virus attack, for example. Moreover, you must be wary of more common threats - accidentally deleted files, corrupted data, lost files, or incompatible third-party solutions. Malware, ransomware, and viruses are just a few reasons for lost data. ![]() And as protection measures evolve, so do threats. However, for the online sites and software to work correctly, you'd need to connect the storage device to one or multiple PCs to initiate recovery.Īs we live in a data-dependent world, protecting essential data is critical for individuals and businesses. Nonetheless, most online data recovery websites and software are compatible with physical storage devices - hard drives, SSDs, USB flash drives, memory cards, and other storage devices. (if there are recoverable files left on the drive) If your drives are physically damaged, you may need to turn to traditional data recovery professionals to restore files on the HDD. It's important to know that online data recovery doesn't focus on hard bad sectors on a hard drive. Online data recovery tools and services enable users to easily restore lost, inaccessible, corrupted, damaged, or deleted files. Version 1.1 Added support for multiple languages.Online data recovery refers to restoring files via an online data recovery tool, websites, and software. Version 1.0 Puran File Recovery released and is a part of Puran Utilities. It provides native support for 64 bit versions. Puran File Recovery is compatible with Windows XP/2003/Vista//10 including 64 bit versions. In all, Puran File Recovery can recover almost everything with ease. All files can be previewed before recovery.Ī search box supporting wildcards lets you quickly locate your deleted files.Īn official portable version is also available that can even run in BartPE environment. ![]() Recovered files can be saved with their path structure intact.įiles are listed in tree and list views. This is the case for formatted drives too. In many cases, full paths of deleted files will be listed. Hence almost everything can be recovered. More than 50 formats/data patterns list expandable to hundreds of formats is included. RAW and Physical drives can also be scanned.ĭeep/Full Scan not just look for lost file records but also detect different format files based on data patterns. It supports FAT12/16/32 and NTFS.Ī Deep Scan that can intelligently scan a drive byte by byte resulting in high speed listing of many more deleted and lost files.Ī Full Scan that can detect deleted/lost partitions and even recover files from formatted drives. A perfect combination of speed, accuracy and simplicity.Ī Quick Scan that lists deleted files in a click and few seconds. Be it Hard Disks, Pen Drives, Memory Cards, Mobile Phones, CDs, DVDs, basically any storage medium.Ī very simple interface with an extremely powerful recovery engine. Almost everything that is detected as a drive by Windows can be scanned irrespective of its file system. Files can be recovered from formatted disks too. ![]() Puran File Recovery can be used to recover deleted/lost files/partitions. ![]() ![]() ![]() By putting the opposite concepts of “small step” and “giant leap” together in the same sentence, his statement makes each of them seem more significant. There are two different pairs of antonyms here: small and giant, and step and leap. That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. One of the most famous examples of antithesis is Neil Armstrong’s real-life quote when landing on the moon: Always look for opportunities to use antithesis when you revise your writing. Antithesis takes this to the next level by putting antonyms together. As mentioned above, antonyms draw attention to what makes things different, making each word seem stronger. 3Īntithesis is a literary device that directly harnesses the power of opposites by placing them next to or near each other. ![]() In this way, antonyms can enhance your persuasive writing by strengthening your descriptive words and challenging your reader’s expectations. For example, bugs are usually small, so when you mention a “giant bug,” the contrast makes the phrase stronger. Still, they work well when you’re playing with the reader’s expectations. Keep in mind that positive descriptions are usually better than negative descriptions, so antonyms are not recommended for descriptions all the time. However, using the antonyms draws attention to the fact that the person chooses not to be modest or humble, which adds a little more characterization than simply calling them “arrogant.” įor example, you might describe someone who is arrogant as “not modest” or “not humble.” Because modest and humble are antonyms of arrogant, you’re saying the same thing. Using antonyms with a negative can add new dimensions to your descriptions and improve your writing’s word choice. Sometimes the best way to describe something is to explain what it isn’t. So you could call rural life “quiet” and urban life “noisy” or say that there are “few” people in rural areas and “many” people in urban areas. Instead of just listing facts about each, you can use antonym pairs to communicate the differences more clearly. If you’re writing a research paper that compares two topics, using pairs of antonyms can better communicate what sets them apart.įor example, let’s say you’re discussing life in urban areas versus life in rural areas. 1Īntonyms are great for comparing two separate things and drawing attention to what makes them different. Specifically, you can use the power of opposites in three ways. Placing opposites together highlights their differences and makes the individual words stronger. What’s the purpose of antonyms?Īntonyms play an important role in writing by making your words more effective. You can find more examples in our article on verb contronyms. To sprinkle with dust (as in putting sugar on food)Įssentially, the word dust means both to “add dust” and “remove dust.” This contrast in definitions makes it a contronym.One of the most common contronym examples is dust. Contronyms can fit into any of the types of antonyms below. Technically, contronyms are antonyms that are also homophones, which are words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings. ![]() Contronyms are words that have multiple meanings, and some of those meanings are antonyms of each other. This is because big and small are opposites the synonym of big is large because big and large mean the same thing.ĭon’t overthink it, but the words synonym and antonym are actually antonyms! Contronyms or auto-antonymsĪ contronym, also known as an auto-antonym, is a special type of antonym. While antonyms have opposite meanings, synonyms have the same meaning. Synonyms and antonymsĪntonyms are closely related to synonyms, which are words that have identical meanings. The term antonym comes from antonymy, which is the technical grammar term for words that have contradictory meanings-but you can think of antonyms as opposites. For example, an antonym of day is night, and an antonym of on is off. Grammarly helps you communicate confidently Write with Grammarly What is an antonym?Īntonyms are words that have opposite meanings. ![]() |
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