When one person becomes happy, the social network effect can spread up to 3 degrees - reaching friends of friends. Perhaps more surprising, Christakis says, is that the effect extends beyond the people we come into contact with. “Everyday interactions we have with other people are definitely contagious, in terms of happiness,” says Nicholas Christakis, a professor at Harvard Medical School and an author of the study. A spouse experiences an 8 percent increased chance and for next-door neighbors, it’s 34 percent. They found that when a person becomes happy, a friend living close by has a 25 percent higher chance of becoming happy themselves. In a recent National Public Radio story it was reported that ideas of affects are themselves contagious between bodies:Ī new study by researchers at Harvard University and the University of California, San Diego documents how happiness spreads through social networks. Those assemblages that enhance a body’s power of acting will be accompanied by joyous ideas of these affections, while those that diminish the body’s power of acting will be accompanied by sad ideas of these affections. As Spinoza will say, emotions are also composed of the ideas that accompany these affects (thoughts, feelings). Already we can sense that Spinoza’s entire theory of the emotions is contained in this conception of the body as a power of acting and being acted upon. We can thus think of a body as being akin to a field of potentials, such that in entering into an assemblage with another body, potentials of the body are drawn forth or pulled forth from the body, manifesting themselves for the very first time. ![]() And in entering into an assemblage or a network, the body’s about of acting is increased or diminished, assisted or checked. If, then, no one knows what a body can do, this is because the assemblages into which bodies can enter are limitless. It is notable that Spinoza here uses the indefinite article, indicating that bodies aren’t to be restricted to human or living bodies, but to all bodies. Through this conjugation of affects the power of bodies, according to Spinoza, is either enhanced or diminished, checked or assisted.įor this reason, Spinoza will write, in a beautiful passage, that “…nobody as yet has determined the limits of the body’s capabilities: that is, nobody as yet has learned from experience what the body can and cannot do…” (Prop 2, Scholium, Part III). Or rather, my body here enters into an assemblage of affects produced through the conjunction– the “and” –of my hands and the key board, the two acting upon one another and being acted upon by one another. ![]() Likewise, my fingers pounding away on this keyboard constitute an affect or capacity of my body. Thus, for example, the affects of a bat consist, on the one hand, in its capacity to encounter the world in terms of sonar, but also in its ability to fly, grasp, tear with its teeth, etc. Insofar as Spinoza references the active power of the body, we should not understand feelings, but rather the capacity of the body to act and be acted upon. On the one hand, affectus refers to modifications of the body. ![]() If we can be the adequate cause of any of these modifications, I then call the emotion an activity, otherwise I call it a passion, or state wherein the mind is passive.” This is an extraordinary and remarkable definition of emotion, that goes well beyond associations we might have between emotions and feelings.įrom the outset it can be discerned that the definition has two parts. In Definition 3 of Part III of the Ethics Spinoza writes, “By emotion ( affectus) I mean the modifications of the body, whereby the active power of the said body is increased or diminished, aided or constrained, and also the ideas of such modifications.
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![]() Image courtesy of .Ī popular combination for large pool designs is a waterfall and slide together. They have two waterfalls – one in the lower pool and one in the upper pool. This pool designer combined a waterfall feature with a tiled water wall (also known as an infinity wall). I really like the stairs leading up behind the water feature, which likely ends at a secret lounging area. Here is an example of a large rock waterfall with massive boulders holding up the structure. ![]() Thanks to Premier Pools and Spas for the photo. This extravagant Spanish-style home took a tiered approach to its waterfall feature, falling into subsequent pools down to their patio. This pool builder took a very elaborate approach to their waterfall, designing it into a footbridge across the pool and a small grotto area under some large boulders. ![]() It trickles off some large boulders at the back of the pool to give it a natural spring sound and feel. Here is a smaller, different-style waterfall on a pool I built years ago. It blends really well with the surrounding pool landscaping. I love the natural stone that leads from the spa area to the central portion of the pool. Okay, let’s get into some design concepts. Depending on the materials you use and design complexity, adding a waterfall could cost you anywhere from $2,000 to $20,000 on top of the cost for the rest of the pool. Waterfalls obviously add additional cost to your initial pool design and installation. Watch out for the chemical erosion of stones as well. If you are using stone, calcium and mineral deposits can build up at the base of the rocks that you’ll want to clean out regularly. Additional MaintenanceĪs with any additional water features you add to your pool, a waterfall adds more maintenance tasks to your regular to-do list. Here are some of the potential drawbacks of waterfalls that you’ll want to keep in mind. ![]() Personally, I’m a fan of using natural stone to construct waterfalls – it blends in with the surrounding landscape very well. A good waterfall can help your pool stand out among everyone else. The variety in design concepts, materials you can use, and where you place the waterfall in your pool structure are nearly endless. Waterfalls are simply beautiful structures when built appropriately. Whether your neighbors are too loud on the weekends, you live near a busy street, or you simply want some privacy from potential eavesdroppers, a waterfall can help drown out the noise and create a calming environment. The calming rush of water flowing through your waterfall is a natural noise barrier to other sounds around you. The constantly moving water introduces more oxygen which helps cool down the average water temperature in your pool, helping you stay relaxed in the baking hot sun. Waterfalls are almost necessary in your pool if you live in an especially hot climate. Working in tandem with your pool pump, the additional airflow and circulation help evenly distribute chemicals throughout your swimming pool and move water through your filtration system. Waterfalls help keep water moving throughout your pool, which helps keep your water clean. Outside of the apparent ambiance, there are several benefits of having a waterfall feature in your pool. Below, I’ll walk through the main pros and cons of having a waterfall in your pool design, the types of waterfalls you can install, give you some design inspiration, and offer some advice on how to get started if you want to have a waterfall feature in your next swimming pool. Waterfalls are a great feature addition to any swimming pool and come in various sizes and styles. ![]() But it also seems like the gameplay loop would get repetitive. I’m sure the developers of The Imagined Leviathan could have made more if they had additional time. It’s a much smoother method of conveying what the devs want you to think than the typical style of finding an oddly specific diary or a tape recorder where the owner needed to hear themselves giving exposition. You find yourself weaving in and out from the desperation of searching for that last piece of kindling to start the fire, and back again to thinking about the real meaning about what the musing is about. They add an entirely new layer of the game that you put your focus on. The other strength of The Imagined Leviathan is the storytelling, and not just because the narrator, Anthony de Fault, has a nice voice. It’s disorienting unlike any other horror game I’ve played, and it filled me with a unique sense of dread being forced to walk into an all white abyss and hoping for the best. Whereas most are too dark to see, this one is too impossibly bright. This not only gives a greater sense of being snow blind, but it’s also a subversion of what you’d expect in a horror game. The minimalist style of black on white is an inversion of the typical silhouette style you’d find in other games, because the black is only one tiny fraction of what you see. The Imagined Leviathan looks really good, for one. And frankly, that is an infinitely deeper horror than simply freezing to death in the forest. You can’t not use a computer with lithium mined by slaves, because unless you live in the woods like the Unabomber, they’re integral to being part of our modern society. These do seem irrelevant to the problem at hand (hypothermia), but they also build a connection between you and the game, because what they are talking about are unavoidable realities of life. The defeated acceptance of imminent climate catastrophe, or the suppressed knowledge that the very computers luxuries we use every day are made with the blood of the third world. The words themselves are an interesting signifier, giving the player a concept that can evoke personal reflection and existential dread. Why include this as part of a survival horror? This part of The Imagined Leviathan is open to interpretation. Story and moral, for some reason during a blizzard. But over time, that same family themselves gradually began to speed while they drove again. One good example would be the description of a loved one getting hit by a speeding car, and the shock and devastation that caused the family. Each is a brief vignette of an experience that is simultaneously mundane but at the same time a powerful Aesop’s Fables-esque narrative. The stories you hear are “ecological musings,” which are “fragments of the past world,” according to the game’s description. One of the reasons I thought the writing in The Imagined Leviathan was so powerful is because it doesn’t actually seem to have anything to do with the situation at hand. It’s a real Stranger than Fiction style situation, minus the comedy. Whatever other memories you have, you may listen to at the fire, with voice narration and some of the words popping up around you. These words, a memory, are as necessary as any other ingredient, and you must sacrifice one each time you want to light a fire. What, you mean you don’t give up some of your soul when making a campfire? Among the resources scattered about in The Imagined Leviathan, you will also occasionally find a set of words. A few sticks, a lighter, some kindling, and of course, a small piece of your mortal soul. To survive you need to stay warm, and that means finding the materials to build a fire. The weather is about as white as a white out can get. The Imagined Leviathan is a first person survival horror set in a forest. We’re doing these out of order, otherwise it might be confusing. It’s a horror game, where you play a person trying to survive in a blizzard without freezing to death. Created for the Haunted PS1 Summer of Screams Jam, this entry is a far cry from any of the other entries, and not simply because it doesn’t actually look like a PS1 game. The incredible use of a visual style antithetical to most horror games, or the incredible use of storytelling in The Imagined Leviathan. I can’t decide what I should focus on more. Ultra-Indie Spotlight Sunday: The Imagined Leviathan Is Real Horror ![]() As Heihachi observed from his helicopter, he soon realized that unlike the Nepal facility, the operations in Nebraska were not going according to plan. The bottom floors of the building were obliterated, and the remaining data storage facility containing file servers was airlifted by a group of heavy-duty helicopters.Īt the same time, a separate unit led by Heihachi infiltrated the underground research facility in Nebraska, where Kazuya’s remains were preserved. The Tekken Force raided G Corporation’s maximum security research laboratory in Nepal. Heihachi also determined that Kazuya’s remains and research data were secured at G Corporation’s Nebraska and Nepal research laboratories, respectively.įriday, 25 December. In fact, Heihachi learned that the company was in the midst of creating a new life form by using the data. Heihachi discovered that G Corporation found the corpse and extracted and analyzed its genetic data. This search eventually led Heihachi to G Corporation, a leading-edge biotech firm making unprecedented advances in the field of biogenetics research. ![]() Heihachi paid particular attention to the corpse’s back, which had what looked like deformed, protruding wing-like limbs.Ĭonvinced that the picture was of Kazuya, his own son whom he threw into a volcano 20 years ago, Heihachi diverted all his resources into a search for the body. The 20-year-old photograph was an image of a burnt corpse covered with laceration wounds. However, Heihachi discovered a photograph during his investigation that stirred his curiosity. Jin’s whereabouts were unknown after the Tournament. Upon his transformation, he struck down Heihachi and took flight. As his life slipped away, Jin transformed into a Devil. Jin, who vanquished Ogre in The King of Iron Fist Tournament 3, was shot and mortally wounded by Heihachi. ![]() Heihachi learned that his own genome lacked the Devil Gene, but he knew someone who did. However, the research was unsuccessful.Īfter extensive experimentation, Heihachi’s bioengineers came to the conclusion that an additional gene - the Devil Gene - was necessary in order to successfully splice Ogre’s genetic code into another living organism. Heihachi’s goal was to create a new life form by splicing Ogre’s genome with his own. Not willing to give up, Heihachi ordered his researchers to collect blood samples, skin tissue, and hoof fragments left behind by Ogre (or known as True Ogre in its true manifestation) in order to conduct genetic experiments. Two years ago, Heihachi failed to capture Ogre. Nominated for Best Fighting Game of 2002 at GameSpot. The review highlighted Tekken 4's experimental and pretty nature, and that overall it is a more solid and thoughtful proposition than its predecessor, but concluded that the game feels "over-familiar and curiously uninspired."Į3 2002 Game Critics Awards: Best Fighting Game. Edge reviewed Tekken 4 in their June 2004 issue, awarding six out of ten. Tekken 4 was one of the most criticized games of the series, mainly for it's slightly flawed gameplay (for example, collision detection flaws created numerous exploitable glitches that allowed for massive combos that were totally inescapable), plus, for having around half as many characters as Tekken Tag Tournament and Jin Kazama's fighting style to be dramatically changed from Mishima Style Fighting Karate to standard Karate, and made to be unlocked, put away some fans of the previous games in the series, but shaped Tekken 5 with more involvement in the story (with beginning explanation to a character's story) and the introduction of environmental damage (on walls and in one or two stages, the ceiling).ĭespite receiving an average of 82% at Game Rankings, Tekken 4 stands as the least critically successful game of the Tekken series. First released in arcades in July, 2001, it was released on Playstation 2 in March 28th, 2002 for Japan, September 13th, 2002 for Europe and September 23rd, 2002 for North America. ![]() Tekken 4 is the fifth installment in the Tekken series. One study found that blanching reduced water-soluble antioxidant activity in peas by 30%, and in spinach by 50%. Generally, losses range from 10–80%, with averages around 50% ( 3, 4). ![]() The extent of nutrient loss varies, depending on the type of vegetable and length of blanching. However, this doesn’t apply to frozen fruits, which don’t undergo blanching. Yet it also results in the loss of water-soluble nutrients, such as B-vitamins and vitamin C. This kills any harmful bacteria and prevents the loss of flavor, color and texture. In fact, the greatest loss of nutrients occurs at this time.īlanching takes place prior to freezing, and involves placing the produce in boiling water for a short time - usually a few minutes. However, some nutrients begin to break down when frozen produce is stored for more than a year ( 2).Ĭertain nutrients are also lost during the blanching process. Generally speaking, freezing helps retain the nutrient content of fruits and vegetables. ![]() They are often washed, blanched, frozen and packaged within a few hours of being harvested. Bottom Line:įrozen fruit and vegetables are generally picked at peak ripeness. Usually, no chemicals are added to produce before freezing. Instead, they can be treated with ascorbic acid (a form of vitamin C) or added sugar to prevent spoiling. Once harvested, the vegetables are often washed, blanched, cut, frozen and packaged within a few hours.įruits tend not to undergo blanching, as this can greatly affect their texture. Frozen Fruit and Vegetablesįruits and vegetables that will be frozen are generally picked at peak ripeness, when they’re the most nutritious. Transportation and storage can take anywhere from 3 days and up to 12 months for some types of produce. Bottom Line:įresh fruit and vegetables are often picked before they are fully ripe. They’re then stored in people’s homes for up to 7 days before being eaten. Once they reach the supermarket, fruits and vegetables may spend an additional 1–3 days on display. However, the USDA states that some produce, such as apples and pears, can be stored for up to 12 months under controlled conditions before being sold.ĭuring transportation, fresh produce is generally stored in a chilled, controlled atmosphere and treated with chemicals to prevent spoiling. ![]() In the US, fruits and vegetables may spend anywhere from 3 days to several weeks in transit before arriving at a distribution center. It also gives them less time to develop a full range of vitamins, minerals and natural antioxidants. This allows them time to fully ripen during transportation. Most fresh fruits and vegetables are picked before they are ripe. However, what happens after that varies between fresh and frozen produce. Most of the fruits and vegetables you buy are harvested by hand, with a smaller amount being harvested by machinery. ![]() It runs on both 32-bit and 64-bit systems with no dedicated 64-bit download provided. Previous versions of the operating system shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista having been tested. It can run on a PC with Windows 11 or Windows 10. The Garmin MapSource 6.16.3 demo is available to all software users as a free download with potential restrictions and is not necessarily the full version of this software. This download is licensed as shareware for the Windows operating system from mapping and can be used as a free trial until the trial period ends (after an unspecified number of days). Waypoint manager: Easily manage, organize and store your waypoints.Upload/Download: Upload and download maps, tracks and waypoints to and from your GPS device.Trip planning: Plan your route and see elevation profiles and waypoints on the map.Track data: Track and store detailed data about your route and journey.Searchable database: Search for points of interest in the included database.Route optimization: Optimize your route to suit your needs.Real-time navigation: Get real-time navigation guidance for your route.Print maps: Print maps with your route, waypoints and other data.Map display: View detailed topographic maps on your computer screen.Import data: Import waypoints, routes and tracks from other GPS devices.GPS interface: Easily connect your GPS device to your computer.Transfer waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. It allows you to manage your data on practically all Garmin map products, but topographic maps are required for 3-D rendering. Export data: Export waypoints, routes and tracks from your computer. BaseCamp is a 3D mapping application that allows you to transfer Garmin Custom Maps, BirdsEye Imagery, waypoints, tracks, and routes between your Mac and Garmin device.Data analysis: Analyze and graph data from your tracks and routes.Customizable maps: Customize your maps with labels, symbols and more.Create custom maps: Create detailed custom maps with Garmin MapSource for Windows.We have since dropped the MapSource brand name from map products. MapSource trip-planning software has never contained actual map data, but in the past, our map products used to include the MapSource brand name. Instead, use BaseCamp to view maps and create routes and waypoints for your next hiking, biking, motorcycling, driving or off-roading trip.Īnd for your next boating trip, pair HomePort with your existing BlueChart data and view map details such as underwater hazards and hidden obstacles so you can plan a route to avoid them. MapSource is no longer included with DVD/CD versions of our maps. It was previously included with DVD/CD versions of our map products. ![]() Garmin MapSource is software that lets you create, view, and edit waypoints, routes, and tracks on your computer and transfer them to your navigation device for your next trip. MapSource has been dropped in favor of new Garmin products ![]() If Call of Duty announces Season 5 and it's just one new map and nothing else, that'd be incredibly disappointing for players, but they didn't put down in writing "You're getting all these maps and modes" and then yank that off the roadmap/delay it a ton. For example, Call of Duty's not saying "We're gonna have these two maps, two new weapons, and two new game modes in Season 4" months before release, they announce the content for a season and then that content comes out. I also wouldn't put the seasonal structure of a live service game and a development roadmap in the same category. And some of these games have been massive successes, so it isn't just a case of quietly sunsetting a game that didn't do very well. CP 2077, Watch Dogs Legion, Avengers, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Fallout 76, Battlefield 5, etc., have all experienced massive delays and restructurings of their content roadmaps. /r/GamePhysics - Clips of game physics shining and glitchingĭesign based on /r/FlatBlue created by /u/creeschįor every game that gets it right, there are just as many examples of games that get it wrong./r/gaming4gamers - middle ground between purely-for-fun and more serious subreddits./r/GamingLeaksAndRumours - Leaks and Rumors.Posting unmarked spoilers will result in removal and warning, and posting spoilers with malicious intent will result in a ban. 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While the option in mSecure 4 will always say "Touch ID" in the Settings, that version of the app does still support unlock via Face ID. With regards to the Face ID being available in mSecure 4, that's a little bit difficult to explain. Again, I'm not sure what happened exactly, but I do know mSecure isn't requiring you to set the passcode for your device, which I only bring up to make sure you know it isn't a known bug. Thank you for the followup, and it's good to know that everything's working as it should now. Real quick, are you saying that you now have to use a passcode to open your phone? Whatever is happening with the passcode has to be getting required by iOS for reasons I'm not aware is ever required. So mSecure is not responsible for anything happening in the authentication process.Īlso, mSecure can't cause the OS to make the user use a passcode to open the app. On a high level, mSecure asks the system to authenticate the user via Touch ID, iOS pops up the Face ID dialog, the user is authenticated or not, and that response is sent back to mSecure (and all 3rd party apps work like this). mSecure simply uses the interface Apple provides in authenticating users via Face ID. There's nothing in mSecure's implementation that would cause your iPhone to have to use your passcode when opening the device. ![]() The one thing I need to make sure of, however, is that you are not now stuck with entering your password to open your phone. If it isn't, turn it on and then see if you can use Face ID to unlock I haven't head this fix the problem you are running into before, but I am glad to hear you were able to get everything working. In the screen that slides in, check to see if the Face ID toggle is turned on. To check that it still has permission, open the Settings app on your iOS device (not the settings in mSecure), scroll down and tap mSecure. Third, mSecure can be removed from having permission to use Face ID in iOS's Settings. The feature being disabled in for third party apps is on purpose in this case, because if it didn't work like that, someone could get hold of your phone in an unlocked state, add their face to the system, and then they would have access to any app that unlocks via Face ID. A change would be turning off and turning the feature back on and deleting or adding a new face to the system. Second, if the Face ID feature is changed in iOS, all third party apps have to have their Face ID feature reset. There are only a few things we know will cause the Face ID feature to become disabled.įirst, it is possible an iOS update occurred, which can reset the security information stored in iOS's "Secure Enclave." That is not something that happens often, but it has been reported. I'm not sure what could have caused this to happen, but we don't have any known bugs that cause the Face ID feature to become disabled. ![]() Thank you for contacting us, and I'm sorry for the issue you are experiencing. ![]() Continued abuse of our services will cause your IP address to be blocked indefinitely. Please fill out the CAPTCHA below and then click the button to indicate that you agree to these terms. If you wish to be unblocked, you must agree that you will take immediate steps to rectify this issue. If you do not understand what is causing this behavior, please contact us here. 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