AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |
Back to Blog
Stomping t rex9/13/2023 This figure comes in a massive size that will thrill fans at approximately 8.5 inches (21.6 cm) tall x 21.5 inches (54. rex is a fan favorite dinosaur and this oversize action figure provides ferocious levels of excitement, as it breaks out of restraints, has a realistic stomping. This movie moments playset is an exciting way to relive the pivotal scene from the original Jurassic Park film when young Tim Murphy, wearing night vision goggles, hides from the T. rex is a fan favorite dinosaur and this oversize action figure provides ferocious levels of excitement, as it breaks out of restraints, has a realistic stomping action and attack feature and sounds!Įnjoy creative play and exciting battles with this Stomp 'N Escape Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur toy inspired by Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous rex is a fan favorite dinosaur and this oversize action figure. Inspired by Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, this Stomp N Escape Tyrannosaurus Rex larger-scale dinosaur has a mighty stomp and attack and breakout features. Colors and decoration may vary.īe a part of thrilling action and adventure with Jurassic World Dino Escape! So if you are looking to create a powerful T-Rex Stomping sound effect or Dinosaur Footstep sounds, these tips and pointers should help you on your way to achieving something cinematic and powerful. Cretaceous Dino Escape Stomp N Escape Tyrannosaurus Rex - Jurassic World. Watch out We've got a T-Rex who is stomping and escaping his way through your home with Mattel's NEW Stomp 'N Escape Tyrannosaurus Rex For full review and shopping info. However, paleontologists now believe that T-Rexes. Get ready for thrilling action and adventure with Jurassic World Dino Escape! Inspired by Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, this Stomp 'N Escape Tyrannosaurus Rex larger-scale dinosaur has a mighty stomp and attack and breakout features, and exciting dinosaur sounds! This figure also features movie-inspired sculpting, movable joints, authentic color and realistic texture for inspiring creative play and an intimidating display! Makes a great gift for ages 4 years old and up especially fans of Jurassic World, dinosaurs and action play. Enjoy creative play and exciting battles with this Stomp N Escape Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur toy inspired by Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous. When the prehistoric predator unleashes its earth-shaking roar, you know somebody onscreen is in for a bad time (and it’s probably not the dino).
0 Comments
Read More
Back to Blog
John wick hex platinum9/13/2023 When I knock down an enemy, shoot his backup while he’s stunned, finish him off with my fists, and then toss my now-empty gun across the room at a new enemy, I’m choreographing my own little action sequence. Those mistakes were made all the more frustrating because making the right choices feels so good. Sometimes, I couldn’t even pick out John in the clutter, and that lead to mistakes. More than a few times, I got killed by an enemy because I couldn’t pick them out behind the piles of dead bodies, dropped weapons and their overlays, and my own actions menu. Bithell Games/Good Shepherd Entertainmentīut all of that information can also lead to a very muddled screen. John Wick himself may have to keep everything in his head from moment to moment, but the game does much of that work for me, thankfully. I see how much ammo every dropped weapon has left. I get information about enemies and their weapons (or lack thereof) by clicking on them. The fog of war makes the battlefield and cover clear and easy to spot, while obscuring enemies that aren’t in my line of sight. Generally, the gameplay works beautifully. You might have steadier nerves than I do, or be less prone to decision-based panic, of course. John Wick Hex does have an “Expedited” mode where I only have five seconds to make every decision, but just the thought of that makes my palms sweat and I refuse to try it. And that creates tension without creating stress. I get to weigh each option and choose John’s next action as carefully (or carelessly) as I want.Įven with all the time in the world, I still get outmaneuvered and surprised by enemies when I make a bad choice, gamble on a risky shot, or focus on one enemy instead of the entire battlefield. It pauses indefinitely whenever John completes the action I choose or he spots a new enemy. The game gives me plenty of time to make my decisions. It’s a battle of wits, and it all comes down to who gets to a firing solution first, or who can throw the first punch. A shot with a 40% chance of landing feels like a huge risk if missing means that everyone else gets to attack before I’m able to move myself away from the brawl. I don’t worry about the note on the timeline about the enemy firing unless I can see that it’s going to happen before I’m able to fire a round off myself or disarm that enemy. Or I can play the odds, knowing that John is hard to hit when he’s moving, and roll out of the way. I can strike first with my fists or my gun and interrupt them. I can break the sight line or duck behind cover so that John doesn’t get shot at all. When an enemy is aiming at me and ready to fire, it appears in the timeline as a pink block - the stylized color of blood in John Wick Hex - and I choose how to react. Everything is technically happening at once, but the action is broken up into moments that can interrupt the actions of your opponent, or your own attacks.Īnd I can see what my enemies are going to do in their own timeline, which informs my decisions. Time is represented by timelines at the top of my screen with each action - both mine and my opponents’ - as discrete chunks along a possible future. Bithell Games/Good Shepherd Entertainment The timeline at the top shows me that this enemy is planning on shooting me. A clean run sets me up well for the next gunfight, while a series of mistakes might make the next area nearly impossible for me to overcome. My ammo and health carry over for several levels at a time, so every decision - every bullet fired and every mistake made - feels that much heavier. And to do that, I have to manage my time and ammunition, check sight lines, and weigh the odds of success for each move I make. To get to them, I have to lead John through a couple dozen levels full of bad guys who all need to be taken out to keep his forward momentum. These allies are Winston, the owner of the movies’ Continental Hotel, and Charon, the hotel manager - Ian McShane and Lance Reddick portray the characters on film and voice their characters in the game. My goal is to rescue a pair of John’s allies from a disgruntled crime boss. John Wick Hex plays like a board game (or, more accurately, a tabletop wargame). I tell John what to do, it’s up to his muscle memory to execute my commands perfectly. The only other controls I have are for the camera, so I can pan, tilt, and zoom to see the level and plan John’s next move. The controls are simple: I click a destination to move, choose a target, and then choose an action from a list of options. Clicking on an enemy brings up a list of actions to choose from.
Back to Blog
Walmart 2nd shift hours9/13/2023 The work always gets done no matter how badly we are understaffed (average 3 people on 2000pc truck), picks are completed and the place is always swept before we leave to make sure everything is clean. Even with profit sharing our second shift team is always treated poorly and constantly being harassed and threatened by managers and pathetic overnight managers. Its been about 11 months since I got hired and our store has earned a profit for the first time since it opened. To find your local Walmart’s most up-to-date hours, use the store finder on the website or on the app.I currently work as an unloader at my store and have experienced some serious crap. Most vision centers will be open weekdays from 9 a.m. unless otherwise mandated by state or local government, Smith said.īeginning July 3, most pharmacies will return to pre-COVID-19 hours and be open from 9 a.m. Starting Saturday, most stores will be open from 6 a.m. “As a company, we will continue to maintain our focus and will remain ready to react and adjust as needed in order to ensure we are doing our very best to help keep our customers, associates and communities safe,” Smith said. Walmart also is extending its COVID-19 emergency leave policy for employees through Sept. employees, which includes store and supply chain associates. Health checks for employees and suppliers continue before each shift, and Walmart is giving a $75 COVID-19 vaccine bonus to U.S. Walmart as well as Sam's Club workers, who have been required to wear masks since April 2020, four months before customers, have been able to work without a mask as of May 18, as long as they are fully vaccinated and in an area without state and local mandates. Employees will continue to sanitize shopping carts. Smith said stores “continue our stepped-up cleaning and sanitizing measures,” and sneeze guards will remain at all registers along with social distancing decals on floors. View Gallery: Mask policy updates: Walmart, Target, Costco, Starbucks drop masks Walmart cleaning measures continue Stores in areas that have lifted mask requirements also can now "reassign their health ambassador from the main entrance back into another role in the store," Smith said. The role was created in July when Walmart started requiring customers to wear masks "to remind those without a mask of our new requirements," the retailer said at the time. Target fitting rooms return: Target is reopening fitting rooms after keeping them closed more than a year amid COVID-19 Smith said Walmart has made additional adjustments in the past few weeks, including the mask policy update, removing the 20% store-mandated capacity restriction, but adjusting to any local or state capacity limits, and adding back seating to Auto Care Center waiting areas.įree samples return: Sam's Club joins Costco in bringing back free samples to clubs nationwide after pausing for COVID – in November during the holiday shopping season. Walmart then pushed back closing again – to 11 p.m. In August, stores added 90 minutes back and delayed closing until 10 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., a big change from the 24-hour service many stores offered before the pandemic. For five months, most stores were open from 7 a.m. It's the third time Walmart has increased hours after reducing them twice in March 2020. Save better, spend better: Money tips and advice delivered right to your inbox. "With the number of fully vaccinated Americans growing higher every day, we believe we can adjust hours once again,” Dacona Smith, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Walmart U.S. The increase in hours comes weeks after Walmart dropped mask requirements for fully vaccinated customers and employees after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued updated guidance. Masks are still required at stores where a state or local mask mandate is in effect. Most pharmacies and vision centers will resume pre-COVID hours beginning July 3. each day – except for Tuesday mornings, when Walmart will continue to hold its weekly senior hours for those most vulnerable to COVID-19, the retailer shared exclusively with USA TODAY. Starting June 5, stores will open an hour earlier – at 6 a.m. Walmart is increasing store hours for the first time since November after drastically cutting them in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. Watch Video: Retailers drop mask mandates after new CDC guidance
Back to Blog
Best newsletters to subscribe to india9/13/2023 brunchwork A bit of a humble brag here, but we’re really proud of the newsletter we send out each week, which includes business and career strategies from experts like First Round Capital Founder Howard Morgan, Love Wellness Founder Lo Bosworth, and Paypal Founding COO David Sacks. Some of the most important information we need to know is hidden behind it.ģ. Acciyo reminds us that not all lessons and takeaways are featured on the front page. Second, with their newsletter, Below the Fold, which highlights the important news that isn’t making headlines, such as how blockchain is helping to fight COVID-19. First, with a Chrome browser plugin that provides you with context for what you’re reading. Below the Fold As a group of journalists and technologists, Acciyo’s goal is to fix the news for you. His newsletter shares his daily thoughts on current happenings in the startup and VC space, including how current events (like COVID-19) are affecting both.Ģ. AVC Union Square Ventures co-founder Fred Wilson has been a VC for over three decades. No matter which you choose to add to your inbox, reading them regularly will help you elevate your career. Some of the newsletters we chose are more general, while others address specific topics like marketing and fintech. Instead, spend some time each day consuming content that’ll help you learn and grow. Just because many aspects of your life are on hold doesn’t mean you should postpone your professional growth. We certainly don’t think you need to be productive every single moment, but we also don’t believe you should spend all your time zoning out on the couch. That’s why we’ve put together a list of 20 top-notch business newsletters for you to subscribe to-ones you may not have heard of before! And we feel pretty confident in guessing that you’re searching for more things to do during quarantine. The COVID-19 pandemic has left many of us with a lot more time on our hands. Looking for a business newsletter to read? You’re in the right place!
Back to Blog
Family of 5 monthly grocery bill9/13/2023 The cost for a family of four with two children under 5 is $127.30, or $4.55 per person per day. The USDA’s most recent food cost statistics list the weekly cost for a household of two on the thrifty plan to be $87.30 per week, or $6.24 per person per day. To get an idea of the average grocery spending in the U.S., I checked the Government’s statistics on the USDA website. Others may have smaller grocery budgets because they eat out once or more per week, so they are buying groceries for fewer days.įor purposes of this discussion I am including only food items in the grocery budget and I am assuming that the groceries are purchased for three meals, seven days a week. Some people include nonfood items such as toiletries and pet food in their weekly grocery budget. Some purchase only organic produce, include gluten free items or shop at specialty stores. My question is how much should I be spending on groceries? What would be considered “normal” and what would be considered “frugal”? We spend about $300 a month for the two of us.Ī: As you know, there are many factors involved in determining a food budget.Įvery family eats differently. I primarily shop sales and target cheaper items. I’m newly married and haven’t mastered the grocery bill yet. Many of the tips will be familiar, but if you take the Save Money on Groceries Challenge with us, you will actually take the steps each week instead of just filing them in the “I should do that” file. Each week in this series I am sharing one simple tip that you can implement to start saving on your grocery bill right away.
Back to Blog
Popular countdowns9/13/2023 They use these tactics because they have proven to be effective.Ĭountdown timers are a crucial tool in your urgency-marketing toolbox. These companies are ruthlessly analytical and their tactics are driven by data and experimentation. "Less than 5 tickets left at this price", "Hurry, only 3 days until sale ends" or "Order by 5pm to receive next day shipping". Successful online store, or ticketing/booking website without being exposed to urgency or scarcity-based marketing tactics. There are a million reasons to "do it later".ĭominant and successful online businesses such as Ebay, Amazon and make extensive use of urgency as a means to drive action and increase conversions. Maybe they'll wait until they have more information, more money or more time. They want what you offer but they can always buy it later. The countdown is on to the popular We Love Tamworth event which will bring wall-to-wall family fun to Tamworth Castle Grounds on Saturday September 3. Occasionally American Top 40 airs special countdowns in place of the regular American Top 40 countdown show.
Back to Blog
Paypal mymoney9/13/2023 If you’re transferring your PayPal balance to a linked credit or debit card.If the payment is made using a linked credit or debit card rather than the balance in the payer’s PayPal account.Whether you’re receiving a payment for a good or a service.If you’re receiving money from a person who is in a different country than yours.The most common contexts are the following: The most important factor that you have to know is the context for why PayPal is charging that specific amount for your transaction. If you’re an entrepreneur or a general online seller, this may be a problem when you write down the transactions. However, the PayPal transfer fee can be confusing to most sellers: several factors affect the amount you have to pay to process your transaction. Regardless of the type of transaction, the most likely scenario is that you will pay a transaction fee. What are PayPal Fees?Īs you may already have guessed, PayPal fees make up a percentage of the total amount of money that you are paying or receiving. Understanding these fee-free structures will help you decide which payment method to use when. While some transactions don’t require you to pay a fee, PayPal has a fixed flat fee for specific types of transactions. You can either keep it there to pay for items online or transfer those funds to the bank account of your country. When someone sends a payment through PayPal, that money is safely stored on a digital wallet. You can also receive PayPal payments from freelancing work regardless of the country in which the two parties are located. When they want to pay you for your services, they just have to select their preferred payment method. They can link their bank account, their credit cards, or their debit cards. There are many ways that your clients can use to pay with PayPal. Some people don’t feel comfortable using their bank account information to pay for items online, so they use PayPal to pay for them. This is one of the most popular payment processing platforms because it’s both comfortable and secure to use by anyone. Creating an account is entirely free, and you can do the entire sign-up process in a couple of minutes. With a PayPal account, you can transfer money, link your funding sources such as bank accounts, and receive international payments. PayPal was founded in 1998 as a payment processing platform, and its country-availability has increased over the years so that many people from around the world can use it today. One of the fundamental requirements to keep your costs low is to understand how the platform works! What is PayPal?īefore we get into what PayPal fees are, we will explain what PayPal is, how it works, and its pros and cons. In this article, we offer you a comprehensive overview of the various transaction fees charged by PayPal, so that you can make an informed decision about which payment processor to use for your business. PayPal may charge you a different percentage depending on your country, the nature of the transaction, and the amount of money transferred. Keep in mind that there are many types of fees. With Hiveage you can send elegant invoices to your customers, accept online payments, and manage your team - all in one place. In essence, the company provides a secure platform that you can use to manage your money easily in exchange for transaction fees that ensures its operation. While it’s free to open a PayPal account, the platform needs to charge those fees to operate a sustainable business. Unfortunately, it’s an inevitable part of accepting online payments. Not many people are fond of having to give up a chunk of their hard-earned money to their payment processor. One downside of PayPal, however, is that it charges different types of transaction fees depending on the context. It has been available on the web since 1998 and has helped thousands of freelancers transfer and accept money with ease. Today, PayPal is the second most popular service to receive and send money online. However, before signing up for a PayPal account to accept money from your clients, you need to have a clear understanding of their fees. PayPal is one of the most popular payment processing services used by millions of freelancers and small businesses, supported by most software for invoicing as well. Payments are an important part of this equation, and there’s no shortage of payment processors serving this market. We are drawn to the freelancing world because it offers a multitude of platforms for people to share their knowledge and talents, and selectively work with clients from all over the world.
Back to Blog
Han solo carbonite volvo9/13/2023 It was mainly the props he used that caught his interest. Since then, he was gripped by the Star Wars virus. It all started with a videotape of The Phantom Menace, which Jos van Lonkhuizen received for his birthday. Prop replicas from a galaxy far, far away…. This involves studying the studio models and identifying the parts used from car, tank and aircraft kits and using them in the replicas. Under the tribute name Industrial Light & Modeling, Marvin Stiefelhagen presents his work in precisely recreating the original studio models of spaceships and other Star Wars vehicles used in the making of various Star Wars films. During this edition of Echo Base Con, you can see the Han Solo in Carbonite and if you want to make one yourself, Black Lemon is the place to be. Within Europe, Black Lemon is therefore the sole supplier of parts for this prop, working with Wes Coke (Han Solo sculpture) and Todd Blatt (Volvo panels) in this. For instance, Ray manufactures various R2-D2 parts and has been working on the full-size Han Solo in Carbonite for a year now. Lately, the focus has mainly been on the somewhat larger props. His Rotterdam-based company Black Lemon Props Black Lemon Props has been manufacturing science fiction-related film props for several years. He organised the line-up for Episode I in Vlissingen with the Damman brothers in 1999, and was involved in founding Stichting Echo Base during the same period. Ray Borggreve is no stranger to the Dutch Star Wars community. The R2 Builders Nederland and R2 Builders Belgium are at the event to show their home-made creations to you! Get your picture taken with the droids, or ask their creators how they built them. The Galactic Academy Dantooine Campus of The Netherlands is the youth branch of the Dutch Rebel Legion, Clan Diryc Vhetin and the Dutch Garrison, exclusively for young Star Wars fans aged 0 to 17.Īt Echo Base Charity Con you will be able to run into R2-D2, BB-8 or other droids from the Star Wars universe. The Dutch Clan Diryc Vhetin is part of the MMCC and will again be present at Echo Base Con. The Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club (MMCC) is a worldwide cosplay club, specifically about everything that has to do with the Mandalorians. Therefore, we are happy that the Dutch division of the Rebel Legion, Dune Sea Base, will have our backs again at Echo Base Charity Con 2023! The Empire can only be stopped by the brave souls that are the Jedi and the Rebels. We are happy to introduce them to you here.Ī Star Wars event is not complete without the 501st Legion so we are very proud to announce that the Dutch division, the Dutch Garrison, will be present in full force at Echo Base Charity Con 2023! Echo Base Charity Con 2023 will feature several fan groups, propmakers and cosplayers.
Back to Blog
Bridgestone revo 3 rebate 20189/13/2023 Limit 1 reward per each set of 4 eligible tires. Eligible tires must be purchased from a participating Firestone retailer’s inventory October 12–November 12, 2017. For eligible tires and complete details, see your participating Firestone retailer or . Certain restrictions and limitations apply. Get $60 by mail on a Firestone Visa ® Prepaid Card* when you buy a set of eligible Firestone tiresĬhampion™ with Fuel Fighter™ Destination™ A/T Destination™ A/T Special Edition Destination™ M/T Destination™ M/T2 Destination™ LE2 Destination™ S/T Firehawk™ Wide Oval Indy 500 Firehawk™ Indy 500 Firehawk™ Wide Oval A/S Firehawk™ AS Winterforce™ Winterforce™ 2 Winterforce™ 2UV Winterforce™ UV Winterforce™ LT Promotion period: October 12 – NovemBUY 4 AND GET $60 All rights reserved.įirestone Fall Tire Sale 2017 -This promotion has ended Use of these trademarks and brand names do not represent endorsement by or association with this card program. All trademarks and brand names belong to their respective owners. Card terms, conditions and expiration apply. Cards are issued in connection with a reward. and may be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted. **Prepaid Card is issued by The Bancorp Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Call 1-877-TIRE USA to find a retailer near you. Limit 2 claims per household, customer or address. Eligible tires must be purchased from a participating Bridgestone retailer’s inventory August 10-October 8, 2017. For eligible tires and complete details, see your participating Bridgestone retailer or. Offer valid November 16 – December 17, 2017. Get $70 By Mail* on a Bridgestone Visa® Prepaid Card** when you buy a set of 4 eligible Bridgestone Blizzak tires.Įligible Tires (Run Flat versions of all eligible tires accepted): Blizzak™ DM-V1™īRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK PROMOTION ONLINE CLAIM FORM Purchase a set of 4 eligible Blizzak winter tires and get rewarded.ĭon’t let the snow and ice catch you off guard this winter, be prepared with a new set of Bridgestone tires. Promotional Period: Novem– December 17, 2017
Back to Blog
Juzo compression garments9/13/2023 Not only are they easier to wear and more supportive, they are near invisible under your clothes. Using compression rather than the old fashion method of seams and boning in girdles, Compression Shapewear smoothes your body without the discomfort that girdles and corsets create. Truform Leg Health Compression StockingsĬompression Shapewear is the newest method to flatten your tummy, lift and smooth your bottom and legs, support your breasts, and reduce swelling in your feet.With Juzo’s superior comfort and style, our compression garments are ideal for wearing discreetly under your regular clothes and won’t restrict your movement as you enjoy your daily activities. The Juzo soft elastic knit features a silicone beaded band at the edges to prevent slippage. Our high-quality medical compression products are made from a breathable fabric made from a blend of polyamide and elastane that offers a two-way stretch for optimal comfort. They are ideal for alleviating symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome and enhancing the therapeutic effectiveness of compression sleeves for lymphedema management. Gauntlets are short stretch compression gloves that come in styles to match your compression sleeves and provide additional support for your extremities. We can also special order the Butterfly Flower Henna pattern in Cinnamon and Chestnut to match your skin tone. Juzo Signature Collection printed sleeves are a special order item and dyed to order. We carry a wide range of Juzo compression sleeves that work to apply compression from the wrist to the shoulder. Juzo basic stockings are available in a huge range of chic neutral colors, including beige, black, cinnamon, and chocolate, to match your wardrobe. They are also available with or without a full foot design, so you have freedom of movement in your toes, and you can wear your therapeutic stocking with open-toed footwear. Our high-quality medical compression stockings come in knee-high and thigh-high varieties. If you require firmer compression for serious or chronic conditions, Juzo gauntlets and medical compression stockings come in 20-30 and 30-40 mmHg compression levels. Try the Juzo basic compression stockings, sleeves, and gauntlets in 15-20 mmHg and 20-30 mmHg for light to moderate compression. Juzo compression stockings and sleeves are available in a variety of graduated compression levels. This helps drive blood and lymph fluid toward the heart. Gradient compression applies firm pressure to the extremities and gradually reduces the pressure higher up on the arm or leg. Juzo garments work by using gradient compression to control blood and lymph flow. They can also enhance your comfort after vein ablation procedures, leg ulcer treatment, or mastectomy surgery to help speed up your recovery. The compression also helps to minimize the symptoms of varicose veins, spider veins, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and chronic swelling due to lymphedema. Our garments provide compression therapy to enhance blood circulation and lymphatic drainage around wound sites to reduce the risk of infection. Juzo is a leading brand in the medical compression products industry and manufactures compression garments in a wide variety of sizes and styles. Juzo compression garments can help you look and feel good in your compression socks and sleeves. In 1912, Juzo was founded by Julius Zorn to help people with lymphedema continue to enjoy their active lifestyles. |