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Midair Dev Log #5 – Supporter Dashboard, Build 0.23.0 Preview
In this dev log, we're announcing our all new Supporter Dashboard with lots of widely requested information about Midair's development, and we're also giving you a preview into what's coming in build 0.23.0. Let's get to it.
Supporter Dashboard
One of the most common points of feedback we've received from you, the community, is you want to see more details about what our plans are. We started that path by creating Dev Logs, which began a regular cadence of communication from the dev team on what we've accomplished, our immediate priorities, and other general news. The Dev Logs have been well received, and in general have improved in quality since we started them. However, there's been a lot of interest in seeing a timeline and also understanding where issues submitted by the community stand in development.
This last week, we've worked to setup what we're calling the Supporter Dashboard. The Supporter Dashboard will be the place everyone who has supported Midair can go to in order to find the latest information on the state of development in one consolidated place. Let's take a look at what you'll find.
Latest Dev Logs
This one is pretty straightforward. We're putting the latest 3 Dev Logs on rotation so you can read the details about what we've released and where our latest efforts are headed.
Midair Top User Issues Board
The Midair team has setup a Top User Issues Trello board in order to communicate our priorities and gather feedback on top user issues submitted by the community. The board will help you keep tabs on development, so use the boards features to let us know what you think and vote for what's most important to you. Make sure to check out the "How to Read and Use This Board" card first!
Development Roadmap
This is one of your most requested asks of the Midair dev team. We've been reluctant to push out a timeline because of how frequently it changes based on resources, your feedback, and prioritization. However, we're getting to a point where we're feeling more confident about our trajectory and want to share with you an overview of our efforts. What we've put together represents many of the priorities we're working on and the milestones we're planning to get them done by. With this said, please recognize the following realities associated with this roadmap:
- The roadmap will evolve and change over time
- It does not represent the entire extent of our development efforts – we've purposefully left off items that are fluid (and therefore always going to move around), risky, or relatively minor
- The closer we get to milestones the more specific the roadmap will be
- There are no guarantees to anything in the roadmap – just because an item is listed in a particular milestone doesn't mean it will be completed by the end of that milestone
- Your feedback has affected, and will continue to affect, the roadmap!
Supporter FAQs
We receive a lot of the same questions from supporters, so we're including answers to them in the dashboard.
Community Resources
Now we've got a central place to find all of our community resources. Make sure you've liked/subscribed/followed/joined everything on that list!
Supporter Access Timeline
One of the most common questions we get is when supporters and backers will get access to Midair. We've included the timeline here and will keep it updated as development progresses.
We're super excited to release this dashboard, and in particular we hope the Top User Issues board and the Development Roadmap will keep you in the know as we edge ever closer to release. Have any ideas on what else you'd like to see? Post in the forum or start a conversation in Discord!
Build 0.23.0 Preview
In build 0.23.0, we're upgrading our engine, taking a stab at some commonly requested bugs and issues, and adding several new features. Here's a peek into some of what's coming up.
Engine Upgrade
We're in the midst of an upgrade to Unreal Engine's latest 4.14 release. We're currently on 4.12, so the upgrade to 4.14 will also include features from 4.13. Want more info? Check out their blog posts here and here.
Sensor System
We're stripping out the old sensor system and adding in what we've planned on all along. Of course we'll be tweaking and balancing through release, but this will give us all the right knobs and levers to make the sensor system more robust and feature-full.
Voice Binds
We're working on version 1 of our voice bind system – another highly requested feature from our community. For those unfamiliar with the genre, voice binds will let players hit a series of keys in order to communicate key information in the chat window, while also using the character's voice to relay the same message. This feature is super critical to communication when you're not on voice comms and is also pretty fun to play with!
Vehicle Pad Improvements
We're improving the vehicle pads to make them more functional. This is important as we add more vehicles to the game. Currently we spawn vehicles automatically, alternating between the fighter and the tank. That's no good, so we're improving it.
There's a lot more coming next build, so stay tuned to the blog to make sure you're always up to speed. Comments? Questions? Feedback? Praise? Post in the forums or on Discord!
Midair Dev Log #4 – Rabbit, Plasma, and Tank Patch
We've got a lot of content coming to you in 0.22.0, and it's probably the largest single patch we've released to date. Because it's so hefty, this dev log will focus solely on upcoming features in 0.22.0. This patch is live now, so you can check it out immediately!
This patch features the addition of the Rabbit gametype, the Plasma Gun, some new augments for the Kinetic and Arsenal packs, as well as some map changes and bug fixes that should help Midair run more smoothly. And as an added bonus (we weren't sure if we were going to get this ready for the time of the build), this patch features a brand new two-person tank in Base CTF!
Our team has also started laying the groundwork for a new player backend and statistics system which will allow players to receive in-game notifications for everything from availability of new updates to getting disconnected from Steam, as well as a bunch of other handy notifications. Finally, we are hard at work identifying and solving issues related to network performance and have started development efforts to dig into the issues we've seen in-game.
As a heads up, we've got highlights of some of our new features below these patch notes, so make sure you read all the way to the bottom!
Patch Notes
Bug Fixes
- Fixed – Vehicles are now more resistant to chaingun, railgun, and blaster fire
- Fixed – Cloak pack external sound now properly plays for other players to hear
- Fixed – Players should no longer get a "free toss" when dying with the flag
- Fixed – Wind audio now plays again during high speed character movement
- Fixed – Killing a vehicle with weapons no longer gives a midair kill sound
- Fixed – We've reduced (and hopefully eliminated) game crashing after joining a server for the first time after updating
- Fixed – Medium character animations now trigger as expected and no longer occasionally lock into a standing position
- New – Tank Vehicle added
- New – Plasma Gun added (Added to LCTF for now as well)
- New – Rabbit Gametype added
- New – Issue Reporting system added to menu for better issue capturing
- New – Artillery Augment for Arsenal Pack: Allows player to see where projectiles will hit
- New – Blink Augment for Energy Pack: Teleports a player a short distance in the direction they are facing.
- New – Admin Temporary Ban feature: Bans players for 5 minutes with optional reason
- New – Passworded Server support
- New – Created a player backend system that has many uses including issue reporting and Midair's future statistics features
- New – Network profiling added to help troubleshoot networking issues
- Updated – Weapon crosshairs now have a thin black line to help it stand out from lighter backgrounds
- New – Minora Art Overhaul
- New – Rabbit Minora
- New – Rabbit Speedway
- New – Rabbit Crystalline
- Updated – Ingonyama revisions
- Updated – Coral renamed to Sunset Cove
- Updated – Sunset Cove revisions
- Updated – Raptor renamed to Iguana
- Updated – Iguana revisions
- Updated – Kryosis terrain revisions next to flagstand
As you can see, this patch brings quite a few improvements to Midair. That being said, there are some new issues that have arisen in 0.22.0. Thanks to our QA test that we do for each of our patches before going live, we have identified the following issues and are already working hard to fix them:
Known Issues
- Characters sit facing wrong direction in fighter
- Tank aiming can be difficult at times and will be improved in future releases
- Tank effects and animations are placeholder and will be updated in future releases
New Gametype: Rabbit
"Lots of enemies, one flag. Grab the flag to become the rabbit and RUN to get points. Sounds easy? It's not. Extra style points for mid-air kills." -Midair Kickstarter Page
As our Kickstarter page highlighted, one of the gametypes we're delivering on release is Rabbit. Ultimately, the goal is to score as many points as possible by grabbing the flag and staying alive. Players who do not have the flag are "Wolves" and the one player with the flag becomes the "Rabbit." As the Rabbit runs, they earn points at a fixed time interval. Points are also awarded to Wolves who kill the Rabbit, and bonus points are awarded for midair kills with non-Chaingun weapons. Players are limited to the Light armor class and have all weapons at their disposal except the Rail Gun – this gametype is all about chasing down fast-moving targets and trying to stay alive by any means necessary. Keep in mind, Wolves take 1/4 self-damage, so use your ring-jumps to gain enough speed to take down the Rabbit.
New Weapon: Plasma Gun
We've been looking forward to bringing you the Plasma Gun for quite some time, and now it's here! It has a great mix of close-range damage capability and indoor effectiveness, making it a real force to be reckoned with in several key situations. Its slower-moving projectile can give opponents a false sense of security: in the right hands, it can shred even the most experienced players. To give this gun more playtime we've included it in LCTF, so start blasting away and send along your feedback.
New Pack Augments: Blink and Artillery
We're tossing some new pack prototypes into the mix with Kinetic's new Blink augment and Arsenal's Artillery augment.
Arsenal: Artillery Augment
The Arsenal pack is all about doing lots of damage for extended periods of time. The new Artillery augment is Arsenal's new primary active augment that when activated from a standstill shows where your weapon projectile will actually hit. This augment will assist players in short or long-range artillery fire, and for new players it will help them get a sense of how to aim some of the more difficult arched weapons and to get a sense of their range. Artillery doesn't have an energy cost, though it does have a fairly extended cooldown time.
Kinetic: Blink Augment
As we continue to develop the Kinetic pack, we wanted to start expanding its active movement capabilities. The new Blink active augment is an ability we've been wanting to try for a while, and it's one that really brings out the fearsome capabilities of this pack in close- to medium-range fighting situations. Blink will allow you to teleport a short distance in the direction you're facing in exchange for some energy and a moderate cooldown. It's a great way to mix it up in a fight and use tactics to surprise an enemy.
New Vehicle: Tank!
As mentioned above, we weren't sure the Tank was going to make it into the build, but we worked hard to squeeze it in to get some early feedback from our Instant Access backers on how it plays today – and how we can improve it. The tank is a heavy, two-seat hovering vehicle that takes and dishes out tons of damage with its main cannon and defensive gun turret. The tank has two seats: one pilot and one gunner. The pilot can move the tank and command the turret to get into the right position and defend itself against attacking enemies. The gunner can aim and fire the main cannon which is used primarily for dealing damage to vehicles, players, and enemy base assets – really just ruining the enemy's day. Oh and one more thing, did we mention that the tank has a siege mode?! The pilot can toggle siege mode, which extends the range and increases damage for the main cannon in exchange for the Tank's mobility. It's important to use siege mode tactically, as the tank becomes completely immobile and an easy target for a player that gets the jump on you.
A couple notes about the tank before we move on to the next highlight:
- Press the "1" or "2" keys to switch seats, and Right-Click when you're in the pilot seat to shift into siege mode
- The tank effects use placeholders from other weapons – these will be updated in a future patch
- Some of the aiming on the guns can be difficult – this is an issue that will improve over time
- Siege mode simply lowers the tank to the ground for now, but it will have super-cool animations in the future
Minora Art Overhaul
Over the last month, the art team has been working to overhaul Minora's look and feel to make it significantly more lifelike and interesting. Take a look around this map and you'll find some fun and fantastic elements from the Midair universe.
In-Game Reporting Feature
We've added an in-game reporting feature that we really hope you'll use to help us identify and address issues you encounter. You can find a REPORT button at the top of the Main Menu and the In-Game Escape Menu that will launch the following screen that lets you send a report directly to our team.
The bugs you find and the feedback you have is critical to the success of Midair, so please use this tool and participate in the community discussions about this patch (and Midair in general) on our forums.
Whew… that's a lot for one patch! We're really excited to see everyone playing with these new features as they are a great step forward toward our release goals. What do you think? What would you like to see next? Post in our forums and in our Discord. We try to read everything that comes our way. 🙂
Midair Dev Log #3 – Holiday Recap and What's Around the Corner
It's been a while since the last Dev Log due to the holidays, food poisoning, and last-minute surgeries, but we are back at it and have lots to share. Let's walk through some updates.
Team Changes
Nark from our community is joining the team as a level designer. He's spent a bunch of time working with our team to prototype new maps up until now, and many of them have had lots of play from our backers. Exhumed, Coral, Raptor, and Brynhildr are all maps that he's been working on with us. With Nark now formally on the team, we'll be able to work much more quickly on map iterations and new concepts.
Upcoming Build
In build 0.21.0c we pushed to our Instant Access backers included some great new features including our new Pack and Augment system, server moderation features, new maps and map improvements, and a variety of bug fixes. Build 0.22.0 is shaping up to have some great new features for you to try out and it's slated to be ready by next week. Here's a quick preview of just some of what you can expect:
Plasma Gun
We're finishing up the first iteration on our Plasma Gun. Firing slower-moving projectiles that do tons of damage on contact, the Plasma gun will be a great option to shred anyone who gets within close range. The Plasma Gun will likely get several changes until release, but we feel like this is a solid start on a gun that is a common of the genre.
Pack Updates
The Arsenal and Kinetic packs are getting some new actives. Don't blink or you'll miss them!
New Gametype: Rabbit
We're putting the finishing touches on our first iteration of Rabbit. This should help get some lower-player count public games started that can grow into fuller CTF games.
There are more things we're working on that will come out in 0.22.0, but we don't want to spill the beans on everything just yet. Well, maybe just one leak…
Keep an eye out for Dev Log #4 when we release the new build to get the full list. 🙂
See you soon!
Midair Dev Log #2 – Packs and Augments Patch
After a minor delay due to holidays, some bug squishing, and the Pre-Alpha Proving Grounds tournament (which was a fantastic success) we're back with our second Midair Dev Log!
We've expanded our team again! Robbie unfortunately needed to part ways as he had unexpected personal issues to attend to, but to replace him we've brought on Devlin and Jamal who are joining our team to help with our programming and coding efforts moving forward. Devlin will be focusing on gameplay features and Jamal will be focusing on integrations and other various tasks. These two are already making a big impact and you will see the results of their work in the coming months. We are always looking for more artists and coders, so if you think you can help the Midair dev team, please be sure to send us an email: [email protected].
Pre-Alpha Proving Grounds
Midair's first community run draft tournament has officially come to a close, with Sea Turtles taking first place. We want to thank everyone who watched, participated and especially those who organized; SwordFish, TrueAspects, Gheist, MoDSec, Absolute (Kellogs), Fixious, Pumpelche, the Softlocke Productions crew: Kronic, Joneskies and Cursive, and all the captains and players. These guys worked incredibly hard to make it a great success and all of us at Archetype had a great time watching/playing.
TeamSpeak 3
As we are coming to the middle of December, we are making preparations to take down the TeamSpeak 3 server and fully transition to Discord. If you have any thoughts or feedback for how you think we can make Discord better, please drop them in this thread and we'll do our best to accommodate them.
Our developers have buckled down to bring you patch 0.21.0, which features some highly requested bug fixes, modified and updated icons/UI changes, new maps and map tweaks, and one of our most significant additions to date: the all-new Pack & Augment System!
You can find more specifics about the full patch notes, as well as more information about the Pack & Augment System below. If you're an Instant Access backer/supporter, this patch is available NOW on Steam.
Patch Notes – 0.21.0c
Bug Fixes
- Fixed – Base Inventory no longer breaks user input in offline mode
- Fixed – Ignitus loading issue
- Fixed – Audio popping in a lot of scenarios where sounds get cut off
- Fixed – Medium character not ragdolling
- Fixed – Fighter color is now consistent when rejoining match
- Fixed – Fighter IFF gray when rejoining, but colored previously (IFF color is based on occupancy, grey when unoccupied, and is more consistent now)
- Fixed – Shields not flashing on base and deployable assets when taking damage
- New – Pack & Augment System
- New – Implemented a Temporary Ban system where banned players cannot immediately rejoin servers
- Change – IFFs now reflect team colors rather than Enemy vs Friendly colors when spectating a player from the first person
- New – Icons for Railgun, Mortar, Blaster, and Grenade
- New – More LCTF variants of CTF maps added (Verdant and Tenebris)
- New – Added LCTF-Crucible, prototype map
- New – Added CTF-Deathbowl, a faux-TDM map
- Updated – Exhumed changed to a night map
- Updated – Ingonyama revisions
- Updated – Kryosis revisions
- Updated – DayHike revisions
- Updated – Verdant performance optimizations
- Removed – LCTF-GrassyLT2 and LCTF-Arch
Pack & Augment System
Our pack system was overhauled with new functionality where packs can be augmented for specific characteristics in the form of active and passive abilities in addition to their normal basic function. The following document represents the currently implemented augments but does not necessarily represent all of the augments or packs that will exist once the system is completed. We'll be looking to you, the community for great feedback and more ideas, so try out the new system and send your feedback our way in the forums.
Selecting a pack opens up the opportunity to select a primary and secondary augment path. Augments denoted with (A) represent augments that are activated with the push of a button. Otherwise, (P) denotes passive benefits from augments.
Kinetic Pack
This pack archetype is built to affect player movement and energy.
(A) Boost – Boost forward
(P) Energy Regen – Increased Energy Regen
(P) Vertical Boost – Increases vertical thrust when taking off from ground
(P) Ground Regen – Faster energy regen on ground
(P) Weaponry – Weapons that use energy use less of it
Stealth Pack
This pack archetype is designed for players who want a stealthy option for base assault.
(A) Cloak – Renders user invisible to other players but visible to sensors and uses energy while activated
(A) Sensor Jam – Makes player invisible to sensors and uses energy while activated
(P) Buddy System – Extends active effect in a bubble around the player that affects teammates
(P) Patience – Decreases rate of active energy usage
Arsenal Pack
This pack archetype is designed to enhance player firepower and sustainability.
(A) Resupply – Resupply 25% of missing ammo pool with 30 second cooldown
(P) Reload – Increased reload speed
(P) Resupply 2 – If "Resupply" checked, then give unlimited ammo without cooldowns and this disables the active effect of "Resupply"
Aegis Pack
This pack archetype is intended to give players a way to support the team and base in various ways.
(A) Shield – Creates a shield around the player that reduces damage by consuming energy instead of health as long as energy is available
(P) Buddy System – Temporarily applies a small shield to allies in the area
Repair Pack
This pack archetype is intended to give players a way to repair assets and heal teammates.
(A) Repair Tool – Fired like a weapon when equipped, consumes energy to repair assets or teammates in a short range
(P) Ground Regen – Faster energy regen on ground
That's all for this dev log! Next time we'll go over our priorities and some progress notes on the next patch.
Midair to integrate Discord-powered voice chat
Last month, we mentioned that Archetype Studios was partnering with Discord – and today we have a surprise for you! After an outpouring of support from our backers and fans, Archetype Studios is proud to announce that Midair will have seamless in-game voice chat!
When it launches, Midair will have built-in VoIP chat for our players, powered by Discord. Discord currently provides voice chat and community features for 25 million gamers, peaking at 2.3 million simultaneous users, all sending more than 100 million messages a day. This past week, Discord announced its Gamebridge SDK that lets developers build Discord functionality right into their games, and Archetype Studios is one of the first partners for this tech, among many other big names you might recognize.
This is a huge win for Midair players. Now, we can tightly integrate features like team voice chat into the game, where Red team and Blue team each get their own automatically created channels for a match. This is a feature that we initially couldn't commit to during our Kickstarter, but one that we are now really excited to finally be able to deliver. What other things can Discord integration do for Midair? Stay tuned – the full list of Discord-powered features that will make it into the game is still being finalized.
Coordinating a pick-up game? Debating CTF strategies? Want to get players' unfiltered thoughts on the latest backers-exclusive Instant Access build? Join the Midair community in the Official Midair Discord at discord.gg/playmidair – and we'll see you in Midair!
Midair Pre-Alpha Proving Grounds is Upon Us!
The stage has been set, the teams picked and the rules determined. We're all itching to see who is crowned the victor. You can catch all the action live this Sunday (Dec. 11) at 10 a.m. PST/1 p.m. EST/6 p.m. GMT over on our Twitch Channel – and be sure to jump into spectator chat with other viewers on the Official Midair Discord for some lively tournament discussion!
The match-up schedule can be found here and if you missed out on seeing who got picked, you can find the current team rosters below. Make sure you tune in, this is an event you won't want to miss!
Edited 12/11 to reflect updated team rosters
Announcing the Midair 'Pre-Alpha Proving Grounds' LCTF Draft Tournament
We at Archetype are very excited to announce the first community run draft tournament for Midair!
It'll all kick off in just over a week! The tournament will start around 10 a.m. PST/1 p.m. EST/6 p.m. GMT, on Sunday, December 11th.
Please signup by posting your in-game name, your Discord user ID (Name#number – click on your name to see it), preferred role(s), and if you're willing to captain.
Signups will close Sunday, December 4th at 4 p.m. EST.
Discord, a microphone, and a few hours on Sunday are required.
Game casts will be streamed and produced by Softlocke, courtesy of Bugspray. We will hopefully be joined by some classic Tribes casters!
Depending on the volume of signups, further details will be announced.
Midair Dev Log #1
Hey everyone!
After hearing your feedback on our forums and social media, we have decided to implement a new communication cadence. Every two weeks we'll be posting insights into what our team has been working on and getting done over the previous couple weeks, what features/additions you can expect to see in Midair in upcoming builds, and provide a guideline as to our plan for Midair leading up to release. This has been something we've been wanting to do for a while and thanks to a friendly kick in the pants from our community, we'll be implementing it right away. These Dev Logs will allow us keep you in the loop much more about what's going on for our Archetype Studios, as well as what is coming to Midair.
In addition, patch notes will now be posted globally every month when we release our new builds to Instant Access players, so look for that on the blog, Kickstarter and Greenlight in the next few weeks.
Without further ado, here's the format for what our updates will look like, as well as what our team has been working on:
General: There have been some new faces around the forums/Discord that you may have noticed and we are very happy to announce that we have a couple new additions to the team. John (blade) has come on to lead our marketing efforts and Robbie will be joining our coding team to help us ensure that we're continuing to truck forward!
We're also working to get you a plan together for what you can expect to see added to Midair by the time we reach Alpha, so be on the lookout for that in our next Dev Log.
Art: Iratus received some love and attention and it is looking great. Our team has been hard at work crafting new architectural pieces for our buildings and working on both new and existing terrain textures. You'll also be seeing a new stand for Kryosis in the coming weeks as the guys work to modify and improve our existing maps. We want all our maps to feel rich and alive and these changes are helping us to get there.
Code: Lots of backend and quality of life improvements to make things easier for our team moving forward. We are working to balance and modify some things for our next build, so most of the real code updates will come in our monthly patch notes.
Community: We have begun our shift towards fully using Discord as one of our main communication mediums. We've created a thread on the forums to gather any and all feedback for Discord. Feel free to use this to leave any thoughts or improvements you would like to see Discord have. As a result of the switch to Discord, we will be shutting down our Backer Slack by Wednesday, November 23 and our TeamSpeak 3 server by Mid-December. We want to give you all time to get acquainted with Discord before we fully make the switch, as well as having the opportunity to suggest changes we can make to improve your experience using Discord's VoIP and text chat. Discord Link: http://discord.gg/playmidair
Sound: Some tweaks and modifications here, such as some volume changes on Minora and Iratus getting improved map sounds to go along with its recent art pass, as well as implementing footstep sounds for our newly added Medium class. Look for more in depth sound/audio changes in our patch notes.


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Injectable Filler FAQS
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I also play with Fargo – a four piece cover band. In 2010 we went on a roadtrip. I brought the camera and edited the result into a short video diary in four parts.
Early February 2010, Fargo hit the road for a Jazz, Folk and Swing delivery to Berlin. This is the beginning of their journey up the snowy hills of northern Upperaustria, onto the winding country roads of the Czech Republic. After circling in spirals through Prague the rubber finally touches German quality asphalt. But don't count your chickens before they hatch! There's trouble on the breakdown lane…
When the German border patrol – lurking for intoxicated prey on the side lane – saw the bus cruise by it was inevitable that they would snatch them immediately. But since Fargo is made of righteous european citizens, there were no intoxication or otherwise illegal properties found. They would even defy the arctic temperatures in a desperate attempt to pull a MacGyver on their bus' dying machine and barely reach their destination: A few hours of sleep and a Monday's gig in Berlin.
A night and half a ton Kebab meat later, Fargo beef themselves up with their first real meal. Chef de cuisine Robinson conjures the perfect mushroom sauce while the others ponder about what to do that night.
Contrary to it's name, Kreuzberg's LUX was dark as outer space – and probably as empty too. With only a minimum of hard cash in their hands the budget would barely fill the gas tank for their journey home. But fear not! Fargo is safe back in Linz digesting several tons of kebap meat for the rest of February.
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What does the Dental Implant Procedure Involve
When it comes to tooth replacement, the world's top dentists are increasingly recommending the dental implant procedure. The reasons why are twofold. Firstly, they are a lot safer and better in the long run for your overall dental health, and secondly they also look a lot more natural than the older, more traditional options that are available.
Beverly Hills has some of the world's leading cosmetic dentists, so a visit to a Beverly Hills periodontist (dental implant specialist) will ensure that an excellent job is carried out by some of the most professional experts out there.
What is the Procedure?
The procedure for fitting an Endosteal dental implant is a two stage process.
The First Stage
At your initial consultation, the first thing that is done is an x-ray of your jaw. This will allow the periodontist to check that your jaw is in the right condition for the procedure, as well as the positioning of your teeth. Your jaw needs to have enough bone density to secure the implanted teeth, and this can be a problem if you have bone loss through missing teeth, or naturally through the aging process.
If you do have missing bone, you will need to fill it in with a bone graft, and it can be done before or during the implant procedure. There are four different types of bone graft, the difference being from where the bone is taken –
- The most common is your bone, taken from the hip or chin
- Donor bone
- Animal (usually cow) bone temporarily grafted before you can supply your own
- Synthetic bone
If you are having an implant in the upper jaw, and there is missing bone here, you may need a sinus lift as well.
The periodontist will then open your gum to reveal your jawbone, drill a small hole into the jaw and insert the implant. Once all of the implants have been inserted, they will then close the gum and stitch it together, and the implant will begin to fuse with your jawbone in a process which is called "osseo-integration". The implanted tooth will solidly integrate with the bone over about 6 months.
Second Stage
In the second stage, the periodontist will open up the gum again and fit an attachment called an 'abutment' to the implant. This will connect the implant and the replacement tooth. The tooth will then be attached to the abutment.
Although the process can be a little painful, it is nothing that pain killers can't help. According to Beverly Hills periodontists, the procedure can take from a few weeks to a few months to completely heal – depending on the extent of the work which was carried out.
Whilst it may seem a more drastic solution to tooth replacement, there is a reason why more dentists are recommending dental implants to their patients. The long term dental health and visual benefits mean that they are definitely worth considering.
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Hello, do-it-yourselfers, we are back to give useful tips for you. Painting is not an easy job, especially for beginners. However, it could waste huge money if we ask for a painter everytime we want to renew our items. That said, we are here to help you.
The painting job will be much easier with textured spray paint. It is easy to use, cheap and protects your lungs better. In this article, we would provide you with the necessary information about this paint how its benefits. Besides, we also give you our list of the best products. Are you ready to discover this type of paint? Let's start with the basic question first:
This is a painting technique using equipment to spray the paint on the surfaces or material. Instead of using a brush, a device called airbrushes will handle the job for you. It saves your time and leaves a smooth final finish.
Especially, it is better for your health compared with other painting techniques. Thanks to the development of technology, a lot of modern paint sprayer have been born with advanced features such as HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure), LVLP (Low Volume Low Pressure), etc.
Actually, textured spray paint has similar features with other spray paints on the market. It has tons of colors and style for you to choose from. The only one thing that makes it different from other paints is that it is textured. Now, you might be wondering:
To say it simply, textured spray paint is one of the textured paint types. Textured paint is the combination of sand and normal paint stirring together. It is used to hide the imperfection of the walls, furniture and create a unique design for the materials. It is usually applied to large projects.
Meanwhile, textured spray paint is suitable for small things such as spraying a stone or decorating a green-metal plant stand. Want to know more? Below are the benefits of textured spray paint.
To say the truth, paint is not cheap at all. If you take a look at all the paint brand on the market, you can see that it could cost you at least $25.00. Textured paint even cost you more. However, with textured spray paint, you can get the quality paint with the same features at an affordable price.
Easy to use
Now, tell us what is your problem with textured paint? Well, we guess it would be its dryness, right? As you know, textured paint is formed by mixing sand and normal paint together. Because of that, after applying to the wall, it will dry fast.
If you are a pro painter, it is not a case. However, a beginner painter or do-it-yourselfer might deal with some issues here. Chances are you would mess everything up, ruin the painting, even the paintbrush, and tray. There is no other way by throwing them all after the painting.
How about textured spray paint? This kind of paint is used in an aerosol. You just need to clean the nozzle of it after finishing the paint, then it is there for you to use next time.
Best for small paintings
As it comes up in an aerosol. Using this spray paint for a large wall might take you a lot of cans. Textured spray paint works perfectly for small projects such as finishing a natural coat of the wood chairs or painting a picture frame, etc.
With its small design, it is easy to make an even coat. When the paint dries, a textured surface will improve the grip and you will get rid of having to collect the splinters after that. Are you curious about how to use it? Let's continue:
Actually, the techniques of using textured spray paint are not different from using other spray paints. There are four main steps:
This is very important to have a smooth finish. Thus, first of all, and the surface, especially if the surface is glass or metal. Make sure to use fine-grit sandpaper to sand the area instead of utilizing lower grit sandpaper as it could cause huge grooves and divots. For those who have the right equipment, you might want to sandblast the surface.
Cleaning the Surface
The next step is to clean the item to break it free from any dirt, dust, and grease. Here's how you do it: Take water in a can and mix it with dish detergent (or any other light detergents). After that, use a clean cloth to clean the entire item to remove the dust.
Do it more careful if grease is stick on the surface. Finally, dry it naturally
The most disadvantaged of all the spray paint is its overspray features. Therefore, you can use painter tape to cover the areas which do not need to be painted.
Now, create a mixture of primer with the ratio provided by the manufacturer's instructions. Hold the can of primer in front of the items around 10 to 12 inches and start applying. You can apply around two or three coats of primer. Wait until it is totally dried before applying the paint.
See also: Best Oil-Based Primer For Paint Sprayers.
Applying the Paint
If you are done well with the above steps. Applying the paint is much easier. Hold the paint around 10 – 12 inches from the surface and spray the paint gradually. After painting, let it dry before you want to apply another coat.
You know a lot about textured spray paint, right?
However, amongst tons of brands on the market, it would be a tough decision for you to choose the most decent one. Therefore, after doing practical research on this product, we have come up with the high-quality products from reputational companies which are RUST-OLEUM and Krylon® company.
Before getting to know more about their textured spray paints. Let's take a quick look at these two companies.
RUST-OLEUM Company
The company is founded in 1920 by Robert Fergusson. It manufactures protective paints and coatings. What might surprise you is that his job wasn't related to painting at all. He was a sea captain. And all of his desire is to protect his ship.
One time, he realized that the corrosion of his metal deck had been stopped by the raw fish oil. It was when he started researching more about this amazing solution. And rust-preventative paint was born. They have created a lot of reliable products to help transform your project.
They provide you with a variety of products with different colors. Depending on the surface you want to paint, they will have a suitable one for you.
Krylon® company
Krylon company is founded in 1947 – one of the largest painting manufacturers in the world. The creator of this company is Howard E. Kester. At first, the company produces brush-on paints. After that, Kester noticed the disadvantages of using this traditional method. He then innovated a new way for the paints which is using a single spray can.
Krylon products have the variety in colors and usages. You can use it for indoor or outdoor projects with outstanding features such as rust prevention, corrosion and weather resistance. So, what are you waiting for? Here are our top 4 best products gathering from these companies
The product can resist weather and corrosion well which help protect various kinds of surfaces. Especially, when it comes to RUST-OLEUM products, the paint is formulated by oil-based technique. This prevents rust for your items.
It takes only around 15 minutes for the paint to dry and the ability to cover reaches up to 6 sq.ft for a can. The paint can last for a long time with the color remained. The textured finish is really beautiful and unique.
Pros: Gives a nice textured look, resistance well with the weather, have beautiful colors, the finish blends with the items, dry fast, very good coverage.
Cons: The nozzle can clog a lot.
This stone textured spray paint is one of the most popular products on the market. It is often used for in-house purposes such as painting wood. This can also be a textured spray paint for metal.
Once you apply it, it gives you the stunning stone look. You should wait for around 30 – 60 minutes to let it dry completely. The cover is 12 sq ft for a can. To increase paint efficiency, shake it around 1 minute before using. Another tip for you to create a beautiful stone painting is to overlap the spraying pattern.
Pros: A strong texture, and pretty color variations. Leaves a beautiful stone look. Can stand up to the outdoor weather and sun well. Easy to use.
Cons: Cannot resist the water well.
This paint suits the best for creating arts as it can leave a stunning look easily. This is the first one which has the stone-textured metallic. Plus, it is acid-free.
Pros: The texture looks beautiful and professional, easy to touch-up, light colors, spray smoothly.
Cons: The texture takes a long time to dry. Make sure you confirm the color before buying.
Using modern technology, the product can work well for indoor and even outdoor paintings, especially suitable for wood, metal and glass surfaces. It resists to UV so don't worry the paint would fade away easily. Besides, it dries fast.
Pros: The finish paint is so beautiful and worth the money, spray easily and dry fast, cover the imperfections well, fast service.
Cons: It is not easy to use, thereby, it is not for beginners, require a lot of cans to paint a small object.
What is Your Choice?
Textured paint is a combination of sand and normal paint. It is used to cover imperfections for large project. Meanwhile, textured spray paint is one type of the textured paint. Its purpose mainly serves small projects such us decorating furniture, renewing old items.
Textured spray paint can bring you benefits related to low price, easy to use. The ways to use textured spray paint is the same with other spray paint on the market. Firstly, sanding. Secondly, cleaning the surface. Thirdly, priming and finally painting.
Make sure to use painters tape to prevent overspray. There are a lot of textured spray paint brands. Therefore, it would be difficult for you to choose the best one. After doing practical research on the field, we have come up with the products from the two companies which are RUST-OLEUM and Krylon® company.
They are both reputational companies providing high-quality paints. We make quick reviews of the 4 products collecting from these companies. We hope that this article offers you vital knowledge of textured spray paint. Share with us your opinions about your favorite textured spray paints.
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Gardaí are renewing an appeal for information on the murder of a man in Co Donegal 11 years after his death.
Andrew Burns, who was 27, was killed at Donnyloop, Castlefin, Co. Donegal by persons linked to violent Dissident Republican activity in February 12, 2008.
Andrew was shot between 7.05pm and 7.15pm and he was found on a roadway close to Donnyloop Church.
He was pronounced dead at 7.58pm.
One person has been convicted of this murder and a number of persons have been arrested in connection with the investigation.
Gardaí believe that a number of people were involved in the murder.
Gardaí urge anyone with any information to come forward as the investigation is still open. They added:
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Andrea Vs. Daryl Choice To Leave Group
11 February 2013 - 05:03 PM
When the group learned Andrea was with the Guv. the group were surprised but I didn't get the feeling they were angry with Andrea for not choosing to return to the group after seeing Daryl. Andrea has been in Woodbury 2 weeks? I'm gauging time based on when the group found the prison and Judith was born. Perhaps Andrea wants to "save" the community of Woodbury so badly she chose to stay I don't know.
I have to wonder if most group members are upset with Daryl because they've lost a good fighter at a time when they need numbers.
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I have to say that Andrea is starting to piss me off! She sees the Gov. is bad and is off his rocker on a power trip. Yet, she still hangs around after seeing Daryl. I agree she probably feels she can help the people of Woodbury but they are a massive group of "sheep" and will listen to whatever a leader tells them. The people of Woodbury are the same people that love the walker/people fights and chant death to whatever the Gov. tells them what happened.
The people of Woodbury are trying to have a normal life, but what is all this violence in their lives and for their children. I realize we live in a violent society already but these people of Woodbury are a little extreme especially since most of them are in denial of the outside of Woodbury's walls.
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11 February 2013 - 05:47 PM
The writers didn't go into it much at all but the feeling I got when Merle was speaking of the Gov and Andrea was either Andrea was being deceived by him or that she was so caught up with it she wouldn't be much help to them now. Rick & Co haven't discussed Andrea being in Woodbury really and the implications of that (Rick only questioned Michonne knowing her). So it will be interesting to see how that plays out. It seems like Andrea would make herself the peacemaker between the two groups but we all know that isn't going to work out. I have a feeling Andrea is going to be caught in the middle but more of Rick & Co. and the people of Woodbury rather than the Gov. The people of Woodbury are like sheep, however in Rick's perspective they are all probably in on it with the Gov so I could see Andrea taking it on herself to protect them from Rick's retaliation. I have mixed feelings about that if its how it plays out because I know it probably wont be executed as well as it needs to be.
I think the only one really mad at Daryl is Glenn, however that seemed more like a hurt mad than an angry mad. He will get over it. They all knew Daryl was stuck between a rock and a hard place on what to do, but it wasn't worth the risk to them to take in Merle.
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11 February 2013 - 06:45 PM
Darryl was really a huge part of their group by this time. He was doing a lot for them and they realized once he's gone, everything will be different...
I do think they were shocked to hear that she's in a relationship with the Gov though
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*Side note: She annoys the hell out of me. And that speech made me cringe.
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Also ridiculous is the way Rick has reacted to Lori dying, when every other character who have lost theit wife or even child (Sophia) seemed to get over it in a 5th of the time. Not realistic. I blame Mazarra.
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To be honest I think it comes down to poor writing in some situations. I was shocked at the lack of surprise/emotion displayed by the group when they heard Andrea was still alive and seemingly, now sleeping with the enemy. I mean they didn't show any emotion when they found out that Andrea was left behind. The only person who even questions anything to do with her is Glenn. To be honest I think the groups reaction to Daryl leaving was extremely lackluster as well. Rick didn't seem to care much and Glenn was just angry. The only person who seemed to give a damn was Carol. The writing sometimes is really poor, you're either a group who cares deeply about eachother or you couldn't give two hoots. Decide and stick to one.
Also ridiculous is the way Rick has reacted to Lori dying, when every other character who have lost theit wife or even child (Sophia) seemed to get over it in a 5th of the time. Not realistic. I blame Mazarra.
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15 February 2013 - 07:26 PM
Andrea went missing and its not clear that she made a choice nor was there any discussion of that. Daryl had reamined an active vital part of the group. Plus Andrea is annoying.
Andrea didn't "go missing", she was left behind. Kind of hard to be angry at someone you abandoned for not giving up shelter and relative safety to rush back to your side, isn't it?
But yeah, she's getting really annoying in almost every other way. I really liked her character in Seasons 1 and 2, but now, not so much.
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Also ridiculous is the way Rick has reacted to Lori dying, when every other character who have lost theit wife or even child (Sophia) seemed to get over it in a 5th of the time. Not realistic. I blame Mazarra.
Rick's reaction to Lori's death isn't so much in the fact that she died. Its that he ignored and pretty much loathed her up until her death. All the other people most likely unconditionally loved their spouses, children, family when they were taken from them. Rick's descent into madness has to do with his guilt and shame for the way he behaved and how their relationship ended.
So Rick is subconciously trying to obtain forgiveness and get some closure with the loss of his wife. So thats why you have these visions and voices.
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"I was diagnosed early, so I'm lucky. I do what I'm supposed to do, what my doctor tells me, to the best of my ability," said Pam Benton about her doctor telling her she was pre-diabetic 15 years ago.
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As Canberra is cradled by mountains, rock climbing has always been popular and accessible in the nation's capital.
And with the rise of indoor climbing gyms, more and more people are testing their nerve with the real deal. We spoke to Nic Curran, self-professed "fresh dirt bag of the crag", about his top five spots in the region. Hold on tight for a crash course in climbing lingo and insider tips.
Booroomba Rocks
Canberra's premiere destination for traditional climbing offers stunning panoramic views of Namadgi and the Brindabella's. Standing over 100m tall, this crag is not for the faint-hearted. But don't be deterred—there are still plenty of single pitch climbs along this superior cliff face as well as the odd bolted wall. This serene natural beauty is rated one of the true gems of Australian climbing and you'll feel why as these pure granite slabs leave your hands aching for more from start to finish.
Red Rock Gorge
Right on the Murrumbidgee, the cliff face of Red Rock Gorge is even more striking than the river it overlooks. As the highest river climb in the ACT with volcanic red rock that cuts more shapes than you can imagine, the cliff face offers something for everyone. Plenty of muscle ups and technicality will leave you as red in the face as the rock itself.
Lost Vegas
Experiencing this hidden paradise is worth every second of bush bashing through the Brindabella's to get there. The area is actually known for Mt Coree and some of the ACT region's first climbed cliffs, but for me, Lost Vegas takes the cake. It offers everything with great face, crack, chimney, squeeze and jugs. Experienced climbers must try their hand at the route Valhalla. At grade twenty-nine (the peak being a grade 35 in Australia) this world-class rock will challenge even the most devoted climbers! Fingertip holds aplenty, sometimes what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.
Black Range
Situated in the beautiful eucalyptus forests of Tallaganda National Park, Black Range delivers some of the best bouldering in the surrounding ACT region. The boulders, while spread out, are home to the greatest number of challenges that bouldering around Canberra has to offer. Every year Black Range invites you to a meet with an eclectic mix of outdoor climbers. For those looking to test their skills without getting too lost in the sky, Black Range is the place to explore.
Since opening their doors a little over a year ago, Blochaus has been serving up some of the best indoor climbing imaginable. With difficulty ratings from 'human' to 'monkey', Blochaus is the perfect place to learn climbing or to work on any niggles you've been facing on the crag. Blochaus is more than just a gym too, it is a community with a real sense of camaraderie. That alone makes this one of the greatest places to climb in Canberra.


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On top of this, there were many tents selling wares, which is where I spent most of my time! I came home with some fab tweed pieces that I'm looking forward to making into winter clutch bags, as well as some lovely modern hand screen printed cottons which will make fab tote bags.
I also coveted many home items and the one that sticks out the most for me was a shop called Twig. Susan Lacey, the founder of Twig, has created a beautiful collection of 100% lambswool cushions, throws, and home accessories centered around colour and design. She has combined the beauty of natural fabrics, to give your home interior a truly unique and fully co-ordinated look. She had a beautiful product and a beautiful stand that you can see now at the Handmade Fair in Hampton Court.


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Victor Hugo on Dracula
Some interesting things purported in this linked article. Allegations that the Ottoman Sultan kept Vlad Dracula's head in a container filled with honey? I'd not heard that one before. It is commonly accepted in Dracula lore than the Sultan did have Vlad's head displayed after the latter's assassination, as a warning to others who might defy the Empire, but keeping it? This puts me in mind of those articles I wrote on mellification. (It might also explain how Dracula eventually got his head back, if it had been preserved by the Sultan.)
The Order of Saint George the Dragon Slayer? Hmm. We do know that the Order of the Dragon was founded primarily to defend against Muslim encroachment into Christianized Europe, but I'd never heard it alleged that its charter named the Sultan specifically, nor that it bore the name of St. George in its title. (The symbol for the Order of the Dragon, or one of them, the one I have tattooed on my left arm, does feature a dragon bearing on its back the device known as "St. George's Shield," however. And St. George is the patron Saint of Romania.)
Oh, yeah. Victor Huge supposedly wrote a poem about Dracula decades before Bram Stoker immortalized him as a vampire. To be technical, Hugo's LA LEGENDE DES SIECLES, or THE LEGEND OF THE CENTURIES, is not about Dracula exclusively, only mentioning him—maybe—in one section. Still, how cool would it be that the writer of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (and who, according to the conspiracy theorists, belonged to the secret order in charge of keeping hidden the Holy Grail), wrote about Dracula before Stoker did? And with Hugo knowing a lot more about Dracula than did Stoker, too!
Here's a little snippet of the poem, translated from the stilted English translation of the (alleged) original French by moi. You're welcome:
"From Aden and Erzeroum the Sultan caused to be dug many deep graves; he made the city of Modon into a mass grave, and left Aleppo, Bush, and Damascus clusters of corpses. One day he made of his own son a target and killed him. Invincible was he, the Sultan Murad! Vlad, the prince of Tarvis, called the Devil, refused to pay the Sultan's tribute. He took entire the Turkish embassy and impaled them all on thirty stakes, planted along both sides of a road…"
Okay, so here's the thing. I can't find any reference to this portion of Hugo's poem outside of this one website, or others that are simply cutting and pasting from it. I therefore cannot pronounce it genuine just yet. I don't speak or read French. I'm going to have to locate a credited translation of Hugo's poem and read it for myself. It's long, though. Really long. I'll have to get back to you when/if I come across the portion of the poem relating to Vlad.
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Revenue for the global games industry will likely exceed an estimated $200 billion by 2022. A number of reports suggest that the industry was already on track to rake in somewhere between $165 and $170 billion in 2018. Even more promising is, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that employment for software developers is projected to grow 24% by 2026, with current salaries averaging an impressive $103,650 to $164,510 annually.
Salaries for software developers are among the highest salaries in the nation and the BLS says that the job growth rate is much faster than the average for all occupations.
Today's colleges and universities have done an exceptional job of keeping up with the pace. In fact, just about every month this year, we've discovered many new or improved game design and development programs aimed at preparing students for success in this influential industry. For December, we would like to tell you about several more schools that now offer game design programs and all are recruiting students right now.
We are pleased to announce that Azusa Pacific University and Murray State University now offer several game design programs every aspiring game designer should know about. Here you go.
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California
Azusa Pacific University (APU) has announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Minor Program in Games and Interactive Media. Offered through APU's College of the Arts, the program is the first of its kind among the 140 universities that comprise the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. Per the school, the immersive, 61-unit Game Design degree is "a confluence of story and play." The school believes that "truth may be found in both."
Students in the program will learn to "build games of all types, benefitting from a well-rounded curriculum that integrates the iterative process" of art, game mechanics, storytelling, sound and more. The school says that courses for the program go "beyond the elements of game development, from technology and production to leadership and management."
Students will engage in ongoing, hands-on learning and create multiple games from inception to completion, building a digital portfolio as they go, they will gain a deep understanding of the development process, from preproduction to production and postproduction, and beyond, and develop proficiency in industry-leading game engines, with programming support for distribution on multiple platforms.
The program also helps students expand their knowledge of gaming-related topics including AI for games, augmented and mixed reality games, games and health, games and learning, game technologies, and virtual worlds. And thanks to APU's connections with video game companies such as Blizzard and EA, and the schools proximity to the multimedia industry hub of Los Angeles, students will have plenty of opportunities to gain experience through semester-long internships.
Students will graduate from the program with an original "vertical slice" (playable demo showcasing multiple aspects of a game's mechanics, art, and form) of a game to include in their professional portfolio for use at competitions, festivals, and job interviews.
The new BA and Minor Program in Games and Interactive Media at APU launches in fall 2019.
Founded in 1899 and serving nearly 10,000 students, Azusa Pacific University is one of the oldest and largest Christian universities in the U.S. today. The school offers 80 bachelor's degrees, 51 master's degrees, 25 certificates, 12 credentials, eight doctoral programs, and two associate's degrees through eight colleges and schools. Programs are offered on-campus and online.
APU is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and it has 13 professional/specialized accreditations.
Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky
Murray State University has announced that it will be expanding its undergraduate program offerings to include Game Design and Game Development programs. According to the school, the move responds to the high demand for both programs by current and prospective students.
Students will now be able to graduate with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science with a Specialization in Game Development, an Undergraduate Certificate in Game Design or a Minor in Game Development.
In addition to learning how to create video games through computer programming and coding, Game Development students will acquire skills in cinematography, creative writing, graphic arts, math, and physics. Game Design students will acquire many of the same skills as well as animation, computer graphics, and illustration.
The Game Development BS and the Minor will be offered through the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems in the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business. The Certificate in Game Design will be available through the Department of Art and Design in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.
Founded in 1922, Murray State University has grown from an enrollment of 202 students to nearly 10,000 today. With five regional campuses and an online division, the school offers more than 120 academic programs through six academic colleges and schools. Murray State University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).


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But you see this picture here?
The left gravestonne is Sariel's no doubt about it. The right one however, is not Rex's. It's a no name paparazzi who died on my lawn one day. Yes you heard right!
Thing is, over the course of Zyla's generation and beyond the house has gotten a lot of unanswered door bell rings. The whole family has a min of two star celebrity status, and usually my heirs tend to reach five star before I even realize what's happening. So there are ALWAYS paparazzi hanging out. (my sims aren't exactly famous to the naturals so I can't put that in the story)
Thing is with the paparazzi, they decide to hang out so long they end up dying of old age. I'm not kidding. Because I'm too lazy to clean the front yard, there are at least five gravestones just chilling out. And one of them is some random dude who died from hunger and another from burning up. Adding those several tombstones on the front lawn, I also left Blams and Eliott's graves in the basement which accounts for some nasty ghostly hellos. Apparently Mincia declared she was Eliott's enemy without my knowing it when he was alive so she's the only one who gets upset when his ghost comes up. Which is usually how I know he's roaming the premises.
The point of this, because I've obviously trailed off, is that when Rex died, he died in the middle of town, with the usual zooming of the camera. However, I really didn't want to deal with him just yet, so I went back to the house and continued setting everything up.
When I went back to the town view to get Rex's tombstone…I'd forgotten where he'd died!
I still kind of needed a grave, so I picked one of the many lying around on my front yard.
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Paul Bower was recently asked by the Scouts to make an image based on the famous Scouts "3-finger" salute, to celebrate their centenary. The aim was to help promote the diversity of the organisation as Scouts can be of any age to old age and from all walks of life.
He made this 1-colour lino cut to update the Scout's safe, old image.
Although Paul didn't join Scouts when he was young because he was more into comics, cartoons and drawing monsters, than uniforms and campsites. He had great fun producing this piece and it was loved by the kids at Scouts.
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COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. – January 7, 2016 – WinterBike is back for the 5th year on Jan. 23 at Copper Mountain. It's a family affair with Strider LittleBike and JuniorBike capped off by the annual night mountain bike race around the resort.
Kids ages 9 and under will gather at the start line at 4:30 p.m. to partake in the Strider LittleBike fun-ride through Center Village with prizes awarded for best flair and decked out bike. JuniorBike kicks off at 5 p.m., giving younger competitors ages 10-16 a taste of what winter biking is all about as they conquer the on-mountain course. Registration for both LittleBike and JuniorBike is free.
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Get in on the winter biking craze with free fat bike demos all weekend long. Demos will be available from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 and Sunday, Jan. 24 in Burning Stones Plaza, Center Village. Bring the little ones out to demo Strider bikes and race through an exciting on-snow pump track available from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. in Center Village.
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