![]() ![]() However, it also works great with the free version of the Foundation Template (included in the link below). This 50/30/20 budget is designed for Tiller’s Foundation Template. The popular 50/30/20 method of budgeting recommends you allocate 50% of your expected take-home income toward needs, 30% toward wants, and 20% toward savings and debt reduction. This super-simple budget calculator will quickly show you how much you can afford to spend and save with just a few clicks. (Also see the Bi-Weekly Budget Worksheet by Smartsheet, which is functionally identical to the previous one except that it is designed for bi-weekly budgeting.) This template is designed to help you budget your expenses weekly, which is perfect for anyone paid on a weekly basis. ![]() (Note: This spreadsheet won Tiller Money’s spreadsheet builder’s challenge.) Learn more here. It gives you the flexibility to use the Receipts form or not, and you could add your own features into the form or spreadsheet however you see fit. This template is robust and it’s actually pretty easy and intuitive to use. These images will be saved to Drive and the link to the photos can be found next to the transactions. This Google budget template has a devoted Reddit community and ample help docs.Ī Google form linked to the spreadsheet allows you to record and categorize transactions on the go, and add a receipt photo, tag, and description. The popular Aspire budgeting template for Google Sheets allows you to track every category and every account at a glance to know where your dollars are and if you’re on track for the month. Learn more about the Monthly Budget Calendar ![]()
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![]() ![]() Riot Games has also announced Valorant mobile, so 2022 should be a great year for mobile phone FPS players. This will make for an optimized mobile version of the game, rather than a direct port like the one Fortnite received. Will Apex Legends Mobile have cross-play?Īpex Legends Mobile is being rebuilt for mobile devices, so it won’t feature cross-play with the console or PC versions of Apex Legends.Īll in all, the publisher is actively working to roll out Apex Legends for mobile gaming enthusiasts. Those who participated in the beta have praised it for its handling and graphics. The beta tests and soft launch versions shouldn’t run for a long time. Respawn recently announced that a soft launch is happening soon in 2022. Apex Legends Mobile 7.7 1.1k Reviews 1.3.672. According to the developer, the character-based battle royale has already entered the beta testing phase. Apex Legends Mobile Characters and Abilities (June 2022) While we have detailed all the characters in Apex Legends Mobile along with their abilities in this article, we have also addressed questions gamers might have on their minds about the official release. ![]() Leaks suggest that there will be two versions of Apex Legends Mobile, with a global version and a censored version for Chinese markets.Ĭonsidering the pace with which Respawn is handling the mobile version, the game should be available for all by the end of 2022. Apex Legends Mobile is set to launch in 2022, with a beta having been rolled out in select regions in 2021. The exact dates are unknown but are likely just days away. ![]() Players in these countries should be able to try out the exclusive mobile version in mid-February. Apex Legends Mobile Release Date: Third Quarter Of 2021 Update: Recently, EA announced that Apex Legends Mobile beta would arrive by the end of Spring 2021. Apex Legends has a similar concept as the PUBG. These are the countries included in Respawn’s list for the soft launch. With a launch date set in 2021, its almost three years after Tencent released PUBG on mobile platforms. According to the publisher, a soft launch should happen “soon.” This launch allows players in specific countries to pre-book their slots. Originally set to launch in February, the Apex Legends Mobile release date is now set in stone as May 17, 2022. ![]() ![]() Lavender Sage was “fine” but I’m not a lavender fan so there’s that. Peony Rose was also not bad, nor was Clean Tangerine. I love the smell and always will, so that offers a pleasant enough waft now and then throughout the day. Sure, their unscented isn’t going to have a big blowout smell, but you’re not going to get overwhelmed by any of their other options as well. None of Lume’s deodorants are all that “smelly”. Still, this is a review so I gotta talk about scented deodorants… which makes things a bit awkward. Turns out (at least for Lume) that it went pretty well! Scents I didn’t go overboard and slather it everywhere, but I was super curious about how putting deodorant “everywhere” was going to go. It absorbs into your skin very well while leaving you (me) feeling super soft in those areas. Now, on the other side, when using the cream options AS a lotion stand-in, they’re awesome. That’s all I was looking for and it handled it amazingly. While my pits are a tad slicker than I’d like, when I lift my arms I’m not looking at a mess. I don’t have a problem with Lume’s texture or its consistency. Now, almost is a bit uncertain of an answer, so let me make it clearer. Whether you’re using the cream option or the solid one, it’s going to be very reminiscent of most lotions you’d buy. This is because their products are water-based instead of oil-based, so it feels more like a lotion than anything. I’m including the scents because that turned out to be more of a factor than I thought.īut how does it feel? Is it that same messy situation? The main points were how it feels, how long it lasts, and the price. Remember, I said the big thing for me wasn’t about the fact that it was or wasn’t organic. So without further ado let me tell you about everything. They sell everything as a subscription or a single-purchase option.Įven though the subscription came at a 10% discount, I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about everything. On top of that, you can order it in bundle packs, smaller travel sizes, as well as the wipes I mentioned earlier. They offer unscented, peony rose, lavender sage, warm vanilla, coconut crush, silver spruce, clean tangerine, and a few others. It blew me away when I saw that could handle more than just my pits! I could get the creams so my neck wouldn’t smell or my feet or my… special petal. Yeah, that’s an option, but they also offer creams as well as wipes, and even body washes and butter. The company offers a few different options, and this is where I found out what the whole “wear anywhere” was all about. In 2022, online ordering is kind of the name of the game. Like many other products, Lume isn’t offered in stores so much as it’s an online-only brand.įor some people, that may be a problem, but for me it was fine. Ok, so where do I start? Well, I guess the first thing to mention is how you get this stuff. I wanted to see if this would handle my odor, not leave a mess, and not require CONSTANT re-applications. If I wanted organic, there’s a Whole Foods 10 minutes away. ![]() Turns out, it’s not nearly as impossible as some would think to make something that doesn’t include poison.īut my issue wasn’t about that. Yes, I had heard all the talk about “natural” “organic” and “vegan” from tons of other companies. ![]() So, needless to say, the more I looked into Lume, the more I was intrigued. See also Stetson Deodorant Discontinued: True or False?įor all this talk about deodorants fighting smells and odors, you don’t normally hear of them going after the bacteria itself. Interestingly, it does this through the use of antibacterial agents. It’s noted to work by removing the odor-causing bacteria immediately upon contact with sweat. Not only that, but she made it so that you could put it on any part of your body (I can’t be the only person that thinks that’s strange).Īfter about 10 years of working at it, she managed to put something together that got people’s attention, and that’s what I’m looking at right now. So as it was, she managed to put something together that would handle the funk while not having all the fun things that give you cancer. Now, one of the interesting things you’ll find is that, unless you’re a mad scientist, you’re not going to have a ton of harmful, toxic, cancer-ridden chemicals just lying around your house when trying to put together a deodorant. Like, enough people that she took time out of her day to create a deodorant. The story goes that she met a lot of people in her residency that were dealing with body odor. The company was founded by Shannon Klingman, a resident working towards her OB/GYN. Meet Lume – The New Natural Kid On The Block ![]() Rubber stands were included for the cutouts. ![]() The Battledroids included with this first set as cutout playing pieces were the Stinger, Shadow Hawk, Archer, Griffin, Warhammer, Marauder, Crusader, Wasp, and Rifleman. Finally, it offered rules for Battledroid construction (but not for vehicles) that were similar, but not quite identical, to the later BattleMech construction rules which would remain an integral part of all BattleTech boxed set rulebooks. Battledroids also featured rules for tanks and armed jeeps that differed significantly from all later iterations of the BattleTech rules regarding their movement, firing, and damage rules. It was only the optional Advanced Battledroids Rules that resembled what would become the classic BattleTech boardgame rules. Weapon firing and damage were a simplified system that combined all weapons into a single attack roll against the equally singular armor rating of the target, forgoing hit locations in a fashion similar to the simplified combat in the later Alpha Strike ruleset. The Battledroids game rules were different from the later (second edition) BattleTech rules. Beas II would later describe Battledroids as "BattleTech's predecessor", and its contents and scenarios were ruled to be not necessarily canonical for the BattleTech universe. ![]() Instead, the inaugural game was called Battledroids, released by FASA in 1984. ![]() There is no proper "First Edition" of BattleTech. ![]() ![]() "It's an interesting kind of failure, and as such is impossible to completely dismiss. "There's something wonderfully subversive about a major publisher releasing a game this willfully strange, particularly in a market this risk-averse," wrote Eurogamer contributor Chris Schilling in his Drakengard 3 review. This costs $1.99 (about £1.30).ĭrakengard 3 is a curious affair that's known for being full of strange ideas, wavering execution, and wanting production values. Acces Games y Square Enix firman este juego de rol y acción en el que las hermanas Zero y One se enfrascarán en una serie de combates en el aire. Both costumes cost $2.99 (about £2).įinally, you can purchase the Intoner Arrange Tracks, which replaces the music used when Zero enters her ultra powerful Intoner Mode. This prevents stamina loss when guarding. You can also buy Eris's Garb, the outfit of the youngest military commander in Drakengard 2. Other DLC includes the Furiae's Garb costume, which lets you dress as the princess-cum-goddess from the first Drakengard and reduces damage by five per cent. Bear in mind that the entire game only costs $49.99 / £39.99. Each prologue pack costs $5.99 (about £4), or you can buy the whole thing in one go as the Sister Prologue Bundle at $29.99 (about £20). Drakengard 3: Zeros Prologue Released 2014 on PlayStation 3 Drakengard. Buy Amazon eBay Contribute Add to Group Ad Blurb Alternate Title Content Ratings. One of these chapters puts players back in the high-heeled shoes of Zero while the others let players assume the roles of Two, Three, Four, and Five. This add-on for Drakengard 3 provides three additional color palettes for Zeros default costume. ![]() The meatiest of these additions are the new chapters in which you get to play as protagonist Zero's various sisters. Square-Enix's bewildering action adventure Drakengard 3 has spawned a wealth of DLC this week with five prologue chapters, a couple of new costumes, and some new music tracks. ![]() ![]() ![]() Unfortunately, this tactic did not work, but the island itself played a significant role in the war. These logs were designed in a way that they hoped would prevent the British from heading North. The tour guides are friendly and knowledgeable.īefore Bannerman Castle was built, the island was used during the Revolutionary War to anchor one side of a series of defense logs to the other side of the Hudson River. Upon arriving at the island and climbing the steps onto the first landing, the tour began. Everyone on board enjoyed taking so many photographs and as you approach the island, one could better see the sheer size of this fortress. It is a completely different experience than seeing the castle from the train. As we approached the island, the staff opened the gate that led us straight onto Pollepel Island.īefore we get to the part, let me tell you that seeing Bannerman Castle from the water is amazing. The evening started off lovely and we arrived without any problems. We launched from Beacon, NY at 6 pm and cruised down the Hudson River to Pollepel Island/Bannerman Castle. The evening of our tour was nothing short of extraordinary. Passengers photography Bannerman Castle while approaching Pollepel Islandīannerman Island Guided Tour and Mini Hike to the Summit It can be seen when approaching the island on water. One being the wall that bears the name “Bannerman’s Island Arsenal”. The tours are popular and often sell out because there are many people that make return visits to the island and castle, year after year.īecause Bannerman Castle, itself, is mostly in ruins, there is no entrance into the castle and the Bannerman Castle tour only takes you around the perimeter of the castle and through the grounds.Īlthough walking in and exploring is not possible, the ability to be so close to this amazing structure, in my opinion, is just as good. The island is open for guided and self-guided Bannerman Castle Tours, seasonally, from May through November. ![]() Guided Tours & Hike to the Summit from Beacon, NY. ![]() Guided Bannerman Island Walking Tour from Newburgh, NY.Guided Bannerman Island Walking Tour Tour from Beacon, NY.Self-Guided Tour with Music from Newburgh, NY.Self-Guided tour with Music from Beacon, NY.When taking the ferry over to Pollepel Island for a Bannerman Castle tour, there are several options available: This particular Bannerman Castle tour is not offered as often as the others and we were intrigued to see both the Castle and the Summit all in one visit. The island has been the victim of vandalism, trespass, neglect, and decay.“Īs previously stated, the island where Bannerman Castle stands is accessible by ferry, kayak, canoe and small motorboat.Īlthough we live closer to the Newburgh ferry dock, my hubby and I opted to take the ferry from Beacon because we bought tickets for the ‘Bannerman Island Guided Tour and Mini Hike to the Summit’. While portions of the exterior walls still stand, all the internal floors and non-structural walls have since burned down. “The castle is currently the property of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and is mostly in ruins. ![]() Once you are there, the castle itself takes your breath away. One way to get to this island is by taking a ferry from the Beacon Train Station or from Newburgh Ferry landing.Īnother way is by kayaking from Cornwall, Cold Spring and/or Beacon.Ĭanoes and small motorboats are also welcome to tour the island.ĭon’t worry, because the way you get there doesn’t matter. The only way to get there is by finding your way across the Hudson River. On the Hudson River near Beacon, NY, lives Bannerman Castle on a little island called Pollepel Island. Where is Bannerman Castle/Pollepel Island Located?
![]() Quantum plorts are believed by many to hold the secret to infinite resources. This innovation has lead to metropolitan areas on Earth completely transforming visually, allowing more light to reach the streets and the space as a whole a chance to 'breathe.' Architects often describe these transparent metals as 'so totally cooler than normal, boring metals'. Though the crystals produced by a crystal slime are highly unstable, a crystal plort, like all plorts, is far more pure and can be used by slime scientists to engineer a variety of metals that are entirely transparent. Now and far into the future, the little noble actions of every individual help us move forward as a people. A rancher won't get rich selling fire plorts, and certainly managing them can be a dangerous endeavor, but they should know that the sale of each helps those in need. Thanks to fire plorts, warm hands and hot food is a possibility for millions of people who otherwise would not have access to such luxuries. While some people argue that there is little difference in taste between it and tap water, those people seriously are not getting it.įire plorts are used in the developing world on Earth to keep stoves and fireplaces burning. This compound is used to create an absurdly expensive brand of bottled drinking water that is sought after by the elite back on Earth. Puddle plorts are made almost entirely from an incredible hydro compound known by chemists across the galaxy as H2Ohhhhh. Military organizations value their highly destructive capabilities for "medical technology and other research". Highly volatile boom plorts have all sorts of applications, including powering rocket thrusters and demolitions. These refined honey plorts are said to score an unprecedented 867 on the Werner-Thompkins-Hong sacchrino scale, just a few points shy of 'not fit for human consumption'. Though the plorts are naturally incredibly sweet, the discovery that they could be refined into an even sweeter substance made their demand soar. Honey plorts are highly prized by food manufacturers. Most rad plorts get turned into 'plortonium' and everything from the latest holophone to a radwave microcook system runs on the stuff. Given that raddies are basically mobile batteries, it's no surprise that corporations value rad plorts for their incredible energy-producing capabilities. And while athletes the world over take them to gain an edge, prolonged use often results in "uncontrollable butt wiggles", another (less desirable) signature of the tabby slime. Tabby plorts are a key ingredient in a variety of "performance enhancing" products that grant the consumer a surge of the tabby slime's signature energy and exuberance. Plus if you rub the stuff in your hair, it glows and looks really cool. Cities across the globe are slowly switching over to phosphor lights, saving trillions of gigawatts of energy daily. The luminescent compound found within phosphor plorts can produce light for over 100 years, making it an incredibly eco-friendly form of illumination on Earth. Because of its amazing strength, blue metal is often a key component in the hulls of light-speed capable starships, synthetic appendages, and protective holophone cases. Rock plorts are prized for being a key component in the production of 'blue metal,' an amazing alloy that's stronger than titanium and lighter than plastic. All over the Earth, people are eating burgers, sweetening their coffees, or scrubbing their floors with pink plort products. Pink Plorts are an excellent "multipurpose generic substance" used to manufacture everything from food products to household cleaners. ![]() However, they are also widely used in Slime Science.īelow are each plort's uses as stated by their Slimepedia entries, and links to their category pages for Slime Science recipes each plort is used in. Plorts are very useful for a variety of purposes, especially back on Earth. Slimes will never eat plorts of their own type. All plorts except the Puddle, Fire, Gold and Quicksilver plorts can be eaten by slimes. Note that in Casual Mode, largos cannot eat plorts so Tarr do not exist in that mode. If a largo consumes another plort unlike its own, it transforms into a Tarr. When a slime consumes a plort they do not produce, they undergo a sudden, permanent transformation into a largo a larger hybrid version of the original slime and the type of slime of the plort it consumed. When a plort is produced, it is encased in a gel sac which prevents other slimes from eating it until it dissolves. Plorts all share a basic global appearance, and each plort type shares a characteristic with the slime that created it. ![]() A fresh plort encased in a gel sac, which dissolves soon after. ![]() ![]() ![]() These polyester microfiber sheets can accommodate mattresses up to 21 inches in height to fit a wide variety of beds. ![]() These are the Perfect Set of Sheets and are beyond reasonably priced. if you use multiple pillows on your bed (as we do), you can also buy a set of pillowcases to match your sheets - many "sets" do not give you this option. pillowcases are also generous and I no longer struggle to get them over my king size pillows and 5. wrinkle free and the edges do not curl up, 3. Better than any of the over $150.00 sheet sets I have previously bought. Slipped into bed and thought "wow" are these sheets soft and then asked are these the "cheap" set of sheets I bought? They were, went home and bought a set of split king sheets for my bed. One reviewer wrote: "Initially bought a "cheap" set of sheets for my daughter's guest bedroom (the one I use when I visit). Plus, the split king style comes in a variety of colors to fit any bedroom style. (I should know, these are the sheets I sleep on!) Even better, they come with a lifetime guarantee, so there’s almost no risk with this affordable sheet set. The fitted sheet can accommodate mattresses up to 16 inches in depth and are wonderful to sleep on. They’re available in split king sizing, are lightweight and thin like most microfiber sheets, and will feel soft as soon as you unwrap them. With over 300,000 Amazon reviews, these microfiber sheets are some of the most popular sheets out there. Microfiber isn’t as breathable as some other options.360-degree elastic keeps fitted sheet in place.Keep scrolling, your new favorite sheets are waiting. They're also even more breathable than cotton or microfiber sheets.ĭon't worry - I've hand-picked the best sheets for adjustable beds, with microfiber, cotton, and bamboo options. Bamboo sheets are naturally antimicrobial, moisture-wicking, and hypoallergenic. Bamboo: If you have allergies or are a hot sleeper, bamboo is a smart pick.Cotton sheets also retain color better than other types of sheets. They fall squarely in between microfiber and bamboo in terms of breathability, so they're good for all climates. Cotton: If you're prone to tearing sheets, either in your sleep or when doing laundry, cotton sheets are a great buy.They are also wrinkle resistant and hypoallergenic, if allergies or wrinkly sheets tend to bug you. Microfiber: Due to their lightweight feel and affordable price, microfiber sheets are great if you like thinner sheets or if you are shopping on a budget.And, as I combed through sheets available in split king sizes, I found that most options are made of one of three fabric styles. You can learn a lot about a set of sheets simply by looking at the fabric. Then the name of the game with sheets is fabric and how it's constructed. While most sheets for adjustable beds come in split king, there are fewer options if you need ones for a California-style bed. What To Consider When Choosing Sheets For An Adjustable BedĬonsider first if you need a split king or a split California king. You'll need sheets designed to fit each side of your mattress separately, giving you the flexibility to adjust the bed to suit your needs. ![]() ![]() But, as you already know, any old king-sized sheets won't work on an adjustable bed. In the hunt to find one of the best sheets for adjustable beds, otherwise known as split kings, you'll have a lot of choices. ![]() ![]() Ask your doctor for suggestions about how to stop smoking. Ask your doctor how often you should have an eye examination. Eye examinations can help detect cataracts and other eye problems at their earliest stages. But doctors think several strategies may be helpful, including: No studies have proved how to prevent cataracts or slow the progression of cataracts. Prolonged use of corticosteroid medications.Congenital cataracts don't always affect vision, but if they do, they're usually removed soon after detection.įactors that increase your risk of cataracts include: These cataracts may also be due to certain conditions, such as myotonic dystrophy, galactosemia, neurofibromatosis type 2 or rubella. These cataracts may be genetic, or associated with an intrauterine infection or trauma. Some people are born with cataracts or develop them during childhood. These types of cataracts tend to progress faster than other types do.Ĭataracts you're born with (congenital cataracts). A posterior subcapsular cataract often interferes with your reading vision, reduces your vision in bright light, and causes glare or halos around lights at night. A posterior subcapsular cataract starts as a small, opaque area that usually forms near the back of the lens, right in the path of light. Cataracts that affect the back of the lens (posterior subcapsular cataracts). ![]() As it slowly progresses, the streaks extend to the center and interfere with light passing through the center of the lens. ![]() A cortical cataract begins as whitish, wedge-shaped opacities or streaks on the outer edge of the lens cortex. Cataracts that affect the edges of the lens (cortical cataracts).Advanced yellowing or browning of the lens can lead to difficulty distinguishing between shades of color. But with time, the lens gradually turns more densely yellow and further clouds your vision.Īs the cataract slowly progresses, the lens may even turn brown. A nuclear cataract may at first cause more nearsightedness or even a temporary improvement in your reading vision. Types of cataractsĬataracts affecting the center of the lens (nuclear cataracts). The cataract in one eye may be more advanced than the other, causing a difference in vision between eyes. As a result, your vision becomes blurred.Ĭataracts generally develop in both eyes, but not always at the same rate. A cataract scatters and blocks the light as it passes through the lens, preventing a sharply defined image from reaching your retina. Age-related and other medical conditions cause proteins and fibers within the lenses to break down and clump together, clouding the lenses.Īs the cataract continues to develop, the clouding becomes denser. The lens focuses light that passes into your eye, producing clear, sharp images on the retina - the light-sensitive membrane in the eye that functions like the film in a camera.Īs you age, the lenses in your eyes become less flexible, less transparent and thicker. The lens is positioned behind the colored part of your eye (iris). How a cataract formsĪ cataract is a cloudy lens. Long-term use of steroid medications, too, can cause cataracts to develop. Cataracts can also be caused by other eye conditions, past eye surgery or medical conditions such as diabetes. Some inherited genetic disorders that cause other health problems can increase your risk of cataracts. Proteins and fibers in the lens begin to break down, causing vision to become hazy or cloudy. doi:10.3748/ cataracts develop when aging or injury changes the tissue that makes up the eye's lens. Recent advances in the management of pruritus in chronic liver diseases. ![]() 5 reasons you may be at risk for liver disease. 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The Strathmore envelopes are an excellent match to both the Strathmore and the Somerset cards. Its the perfect kit to get started with letterpress and it provides everything you need to make prints right away. From simple day-to-day expressions and correspondence to momentous occasions like weddings and babies, the L Letterpress enables you to creatively celebrate every event in life. These envelopes are letterpress printed just like the cards. With the L Letterpress you can create stylish handmade projects like cards, invitations, gifts, stationery, and more, all from your own home. Create beautiful designs to add to any paper crafting project and more For use with the letterpress. ![]() The letterpress process involves printing words or designs with ink while simultaneously debossing it into a thick, soft paper, giving your projects a unique texture that's fresh and elegant. The L Letterpress is an exciting new product that will be available in stores this fall. We R Memory Keepers-Lifestyle Letterpress Plates. The L Letterpress Tool allows those of us who are interested in letterpress technique but who may not have the room to house a 1,000+ lb. ![]() NOTE: Advertised price was incorrectly stated in Sunday's Email blast. Letterpress is considered a craft as it involves using a skill and is done by hand. ![]() |
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