![]() ![]() One night, during a sacrificial ceremony to summon a demon, the demon arrives but states that he came in response to Ciel's summoning, not the cult's. He ends up in the hands of a sadistic, demon-worshipping cult and endures physical, mental and sexual abuse at the hands of his captors. Ciel's parents died along with the family dog, Sebastian, and he is taken and sold into slavery. He acquired his title and position after the events of his tenth birthday on December 14, 1885, when the Phantomhive manor was attacked by unidentified perpetrators. See also: List of Black Butler charactersġ2-year-old earl Ciel Phantomhive lives in Victorian-era London. Funimation lost the rights to the first two seasons, and they were later acquired by Aniplex of America.īy July 2023, the Black Butler manga had over 34 million copies in circulation, making it one of the best-selling manga series. The anime series was licensed by Funimation. It was published in Yen Plus from August 2009 to July 2010. In North America, the series has been licensed by Yen Press. A fourth anime season produced by CloverWorks, titled Black Butler: Public School Arc, will premiere in 2024. An animated film, titled Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic, premiered in Japan in January 2017. A live-action film adaptation was released in Japan in January 2014. A two-part theatrical original video animation (OVA), titled Black Butler: Book of Murder, screened in Japanese theaters in October and November 2014. Another series, titled Black Butler: Book of Circus, was broadcast between July and September 2014. A second 12-episode season aired from July to September 2010 this season features two new main characters and has an anime-original storyline which does not feature manga content. ![]() In exchange for his services, Sebastian will be allowed to consume Ciel's soul.Ī 24-episode anime television series adaptation, produced by A-1 Pictures, aired from October 2008 to March 2009. Ciel has formed a contract with demon Sebastian Michaelis, who disguises himself as his butler, to seek revenge on those who tortured him and murdered his parents. He is tasked with solving crimes in the underworld of Victorian-era London. ![]() The series follows Ciel Phantomhive, the 12-year-old Earl of Phantomhive serving as the Queen's Watchdog. It has been serialized in Square Enix's shōnen manga magazine Monthly GFantasy since September 2006. ![]() ![]() But, you can always increase the spacing to ensure children won’t bump each other if they start to swing side to side. Now, most swing sets recommend spacing swings 12″ to 16″ apart, at a minimum. On my 10′ long post, that left me with the 3 swings spaced 15″ apart. I used 3 sets of Swing Hangers on my post. AND, I spaced each set of Swing Hangers 18″ apart. Swings should 18″ away from each end of the 4×6 post. I used a pencil and a speed square to mark the spacing on my 4×6 post.īe sure to make the marks and install the hangers on one of the 4″ wide sides of your 4×6, if you are using the same Swing Set Brackets as I used. Then mark the spacing for the swing hangers. I used a tape measure and a speed square to mark lines for spacing the swings. You can see how we did that in the video above. I only needed help when it was time to lift the Swing Set Frame into place.Įven then, it only took 2 adults to lift the wooden swing set. Lowe’s and Home Depot also sell the pressure-treated lumber I used for this project.Īnyone comfortable with using a power drill and a saw can build a swing set. I bought the lumber at my local hardware store. The swing set brackets I used come with the hardware needed to build the swing set frame. I was able to build this heavy-duty swing set in just an hour, working alone. All you have to do is slot the wood into the metal brackets, then install the Lag Bolts. These metal brackets are an easy way to build a sturdy swing set without having to cut angled legs.Īnd, you won’t have to do any complicated joinery or cuts either. It is not hard to build your own swing set when you use A-Frame Swing Brackets. This DIY swing frame for adults and kids has the weight and strength that keeps it safely in place while kids swing high. Scroll down for build details and answers to common questions. Watch this video to see how easy it is to build your own swing set at home. I built this swing set in less than an hour, by myself, with minimal tools. Or, do what I did and just buy A-Frame Swing Set Brackets that make building your own swing set easy. Order huge over-the-top swing set and playhouse combos. You can buy kits online that include wood. There are always tons of plans available online. ![]() You can design and build your own swing set from scratch. There are so many ways to build your own swing set. ![]() Unless you hire someone to do it for you, instead. Yes, in fact, most swing sets will have to be at least partially constructed by the buyer. Is Pressure Treated Wood Safe for Swing Sets?.Is a 4×4 Strong Enough for a Swing Set?.How Much Does it Cost to Build a DIY Swing Set?.Is it Cheaper to Build your own Swing Set?.Is it Hard to Build your own Swing Set?. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In Jacoby, Sarah Terrone, Antonio (eds.). ![]() "The ala and ngakpa priestly traditions of Nyemo (Central Tibet): Hybridity and hierarchy". The Life of Shabkar: The Autobiography of a Tibetan Yogin. Wilkinson, Constance Abrams, Michal (eds.). "The Positive Impact of the Gomchen Tradition on Achieving and Maintaining Gross National Happiness" (PDF). Adams, Namdrol Miranda (September 2008).His mother was Machik Kunga Pemo they were a farming family. Kunga Gyaltsen, the father of the 2nd Dalai Lama, was a non-monastic ngakpa, a famous Nyingma tantric master. māntrin) became a common figure in Tibet, and would remain so throughout the history of Tibetan Buddhism." Significant lineage transmission is through oral lore.Īs scholar Sam van Schaik describes, "the lay tantric practitioner ( sngags pa, Skt. However, a ngakpa may also be deemed as anyone thoroughly immersed and engaged in the practice of the teachings and under the guidance of a lineage-holder and who has taken the appropriate vows or samaya and had the associated empowerments and transmissions. There are family lineages of ngakpas, with the practice of a particular Yidam being passed through family lineages. Some work in the world, though they are required to devote significant time to retreat and practice and in enacting rituals when requested by, or on behalf of, members of the community. It entails its own extensive system of vows, distinct from the monastic vows. Ngagpa ordination is non-monastic and non-celibate. Tibetan Buddhism contains two systems of ordination, the familiar monastic ordinations and the less well known ngagpa or Tantric ordinations. Gyurme Dorje defines ngakpa (mantrin) as "a practitioner of the mantras, who may live as a householder rather than a renunciate monk." Matthieu Ricard defines ngakpa simply as "a practitioner of the Secret Mantrayana". In Bhutan, and some other parts of the Himalayas, the term gomchen is the term most often used to refer to this type of Vajrayana priest. Traditionally, many Nyingma ngakpas wear uncut hair and white robes and these are sometimes called "the white-robed and uncut-hair group" (Wylie: gos dkar lcang lo'i sde). In Tibetan Buddhism and Bon, a ngagpa (male), or a ngagmo (female) ( Tibetan: སྔགས་པ་, Wylie: sngags pa Sanskrit mantrī) is an ordained non-monastic practitioner of Dzogchen and Tantra. Milarepa, wearing the distinctive white shawl ( zen) of a Ngagpa The Ngagpa Dudjom Jigdral Yeshe Dorje (front) ![]() ![]() ![]() VI's SFC fan translation is sadly unfinished (95% of dialogue is translated) with a few bugs in. As with all the others, it aims for allo allo style stetrotypes but V's is a lot heavier on it and it veers very close to racism with Sancho. From a localisation standpoint, the DS official translation is also awful and quite frankly borderline racist in places. When emulating PS2 5 it becomes even better as it has a true widesceeen patch. The DS has its new playable character with significant extra dialogue (though DQ fans are very undecided if the extra character makes a positive addition to the game lol, though I quite like her) PS2 has orchestrated sound and 3D graphics. Personally I would prefer playing them on PS2, SNES and PSX respectively.
![]() ![]() On February 13, 2019, the Associated Subcontractors Alliance will host their Annual Legal Update and Member Showcase, an information packed review of new and noteworthy employment and labor laws and regulations that affect those in the construction industry. Registration can be completed online at the ASA website. ![]() Schwartz Semerdjian attorneys Kevin Cauley, Kristen Bush, and Mark Bale will present on various topics, including the use of independent contractors, lactation rooms, amendments to the California Pay Act, harassment training requirements, paid family leave, and compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act. On February 12, 2020, the Associated Subcontractors Alliance will host their Annual Legal Update and Member Showcase, an information packed review of new and noteworthy employment and labor laws and regulations that affect those in the construction industry. They will highlight recent cases and 2021 laws likely to impact the construction industry, new licensing requirements related to remodeling contrators and renewals, new laws related to public works projects, employer responsibilities relating to COVID-19, changes to family leave and pay data report requirements. We are extremely proud of firm partner Kevin Cauley for being honored with the Associated Subcontractors Alliance Lifetime Achievement Award! The recognition was bestowed for Kevin’s many years of dedicated work in construction law at the ASA annual Installation & Awards Banquet, “A Night Under the Stars." Congratulations on a well deserved honor, Kevin! 1.12.21Īttorneys Kevin Cauley and Kristen Bush are presenting the Associated Subcontractors Alliance annual legal update on January 13th. Kevin is also a member of the board of directors and general counsel for the San Diego Chapter of Associated Subcontractors Alliance.Īn avid sports fan, Kevin can often be found cheering on the Padres and his alma mater, U-Mass. ![]() He is also an active member and regular speaker for several construction related associations including the Associated General Contractors of America, Associated Builders and Contractors and the San Diego Chapter of Associated Subcontractors Alliance. Over the years, Kevin has consistently been recognized in the legal community for his superior work and client representation including being selected for inclusion in the San Diego Super Lawyers in the Construction Litigation category. During this time, Kevin has honed his skills as a litigator in construction law and has handled a wide variety of disputes on behalf of clients from all sectors of the construction industry including owners, architects, prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and sureties. Kevin Cauley has been representing clients in construction law and construction defect cases for more than 35 years throughout California and in San Diego for the last 30 years. ![]() ![]() ![]() While the United States and the United Kingdom are the largest buyers of cut flowers, the largest growers are the Netherlands, Ecuador, Colombia, Kenya, and Ethiopia. Pharmaceutical items have very particular guidelines and you can find more information in this article What Does the Healthcare Industry Look for When Choosing a Temperature Controlled Transportation Partner?įresh cut flowers have become a global business reaching US $34,347.23 million in 2019. Some items also fall under the Temperature Control Regulations (TCR). Flowers, Tropical Flowers, and Potted PlantsĮach item has its own packaging and storage requirements, and more information can be found in the Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR).Spices and Dried Herbs (although most are sent by sea).Some of the perishable goods shipped by air are: Considering the short shelf-life of perishable products, air cargo is the preferred mode of transportation, providing a unique capability to quickly react to changing conditions. The transport by air of perishables such as fruits, vegetables, seafood, meat, dairy products and flowers continues to increase globally on a yearly basis in line with a growing consumer demand for healthy and fresh produce all year round irrespective of seasonality. Meat and seafood should be frozen to avoid harmful microorganisms infecting the product.Įstablishing and following appropriate guidelines to maintain the high quality of perishable cargo being shipped ensures as little loss as possible during the shipping process. Certain perishable goods need lower temperatures to slow down respiration and therefore slow the ripening process and reduce any harmful effects on the perishable cargo. The kind of good it is determines how it must be stored. With each type of perishable good, there are specific shipping requirements. Due to a short shelf life and the very particular storage requirements shipping perishable goods by air is a preferred means of transport. They require fast and safe delivery to maintain quality and effectiveness. Perishable goods are time and/or temperature-sensitive items. Other perishable air freight includes cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. In addition, a global survey, conducted by International Data Company (IDC), indicates that 35% of shoppers will have spent over 25% of their grocery budget online as of 2020. Air cargo ships over 120,000 tonnes of Kenyan flowers every single year. Shipping perishable goods by air is so well trusted that over 80,000 flowers are transported every 24 hours alone. In order to cope with market growth and consumer needs, airlines and shippers have worked together to develop efficient handling techniques and packaging methods to ensure the delivery of perishable goods is always in first class condition. Shipping perishable goods by air not only saves precious time for cargo that has a short shelf life but it also is a trusted means of transport. ![]() ![]() He is later possessed by a demon by Dodge using the Demon Key. Kevin Alves as Javi (seasons 1–2), Tyler's friend and hockey teammate at Matheson Academy.She is later possessed by a demon by Dodge using the Demon Key. Genevieve Kang as Jackie Veda (seasons 1–2), Tyler's crush at Matheson Academy and eventual girlfriend.After going through the ghost door he became trapped on the grounds of Keyhouse as a ghost, but eventually possessed the body of one of Gideon's underlings. Thomas Mitchell Barnet as Sam Lesser (season 1 guest seasons 2–3), Rendell's former student who shoots and kills him, leading to Sam's incarceration.Joy Tanner as Erin Voss (season 1-2), an old friend of Rendell and one of the former Keepers of the Keys.Bill Heck as Rendell Locke (season 1 guest seasons 2–3), the deceased Locke family patriarch who used to live in Keyhouse and one of the former Keepers of the Keys.He is fascinated by the army and weapons. Coby Bird as Rufus Whedon (season 3 recurring season 1 guest season 2), Ellie's adopted son and the groundskeeper of Keyhouse who befriends Bode. ![]() Sherri Saum as Ellie Whedon (season 3 recurring season 1 guest season 2), the physical education teacher at Matheson Academy, an old friend of Rendell and one of the former Keepers of the Keys.At the end of the second season, he is summoned to Earth as an echo by Eden. Kevin Durand as Frederick Gideon (season 3 recurring season 2), a captain in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War who was the first person to discover the portal behind the Black Door and become possessed by a demon.He is also a descendant of Frederick Gideon. ![]()
![]() ![]() Any user who wishes to make a giveaway, contest (with prizes), or charity post must receive approval from moderators BEFORE making the post. No advertising, selling, trying to buy, trading, or begging. Absolutely no linking to live-streams, except official Gunfire Games or Perfect World streams or past broadcasts. If you decide to self-promote, it must be thoughtful, limited, and consistently well received by the community ie. ![]() Refrain from self-promoting media channels and other outlets. Humor and meme content that is low effort or "template" style is subject to removal. Posts must be unique and have clear effort. It does not include direct links to Twitch or YouTube live-streams. This includes game-related news, fan creations like fan-art, cosplay, and videos/clips. Keep it civil and be excellent to each other.Īll posts must be related to Remnant: From the Ashes. Absolutely no harassment, witch-hunting, sexism, racism or hate speech will be tolerated. Please follow Reddiquette as it is the community standard for posting. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you’ll set out alone or alongside up to two other survivors to face down hordes of deadly enemies and epic bosses, and try to retake what was lost.Īll the Good Stuff(TM) and none of the Calories ─ u/OldDaedalus ![]() This is the official subreddit for Remnant: From the Ashes - A third-person survival action shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by monstrous creatures. ![]() ![]() ![]() Marty McFly's shader is hooked to informations provided by ReShade (depth buffer). This question probably comes from the comparison people are making with Nvidia's Ray Tracing technique, since it takes advantage of out of screen information to deliver accurate results. ![]() More infos on "Easy Troubleshoting" guide. Please Note: Reshade needs depth buffer access to make the mod work. zip file (read the "license agreement.txt"), then copy and overwrite both "Shader" and "Textures" in your game's Reshade folder (game path > reshade-shaders) and you're done. Once you downloaded the mod, open the compressed. ![]() Check the "Frequently Asked Questions" below to find out more. Remember that you need to join a proper Patron's tier to try the early access version of the mod. Supposing you achieved to install Reshade correctly, to download the mod join Marty McFly's PG Hub discord server and locate the "Patreon" channel where you can pick the latest version of the mod. You can find both of these guides in the bolded line on top of this topic, before the quick explenation of what Ray Tracing is. The mod needs Reshade to be properly installed in your game to work.įor this reason I encourage you again to take a look at Reshade comprehensive guide for newcomers for a quick guide of how to install Reshade, and the Easy Troubleshooting Guide for a full guide of general issues you can encounter while dealing with Reshade. What we are witnessing, so, are Nvidia's first experiments of games featuring hybrid rendering: While games are still rendered with the conventional methods (rasterization), Ray Tracing is getting used just to calculate some graphics elements, like shadows (Shadows of the Tomb Raider), reflections (Battlefield V) or global illumination (Metro Exodus). Path Tracing work in a similar way, but, once rays reach an intersection point, they act more in a life-like way: They keep bouncing through objects getting more precise informations till they reach light sources. Ray Tracing works more or less in the opposite way: Rays are sent starting from the digital camera and, once they meet an intersection point, they send new rays to every light sources. ![]() These rays travel till they reach an object, where they'll bounce from countless times to any other object in the ambient bringing with them informations like color or light, until they eventually reach our eyes. In real life any light source emits a tons of rays. This doesn’t mean you can’t still use ReShade, but you may need to use it purely for screenshots and turn it off while you’re actually playing.Ray Tracing is a rendering technique known for years in Computer Graphics that aims to produce physically correct 3D scenes. (Here’s the laptop I use to play the sims 4 and it runs perfectly with all expansions, mods, cc, and ReShade.) I absolutely LOVE it and always have it in my game, but keep in mind that if you don’t have a higher-end computer or laptop, ReShade may cause your game to be laggy. You know how much we all love to take beautiful screenshots and videos of our gameplay. If you don’t already know, ReShade is this incredible FREE program that you can download to change the look of your favorite video games. Want to save this list? Click here to pin it! This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. ![]() |
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