Welcome to my Mossberg MC1sc review. What follows are my initial, first impressions of shooting 150 rounds through a gun they sent me. This review is far from over as I plan to shoot at least another 500 rounds of ammo through it. I'll update this article, as necessary.
I was stoked when I heard that Mossberg was going to be releasing their first pistol in 100 years. So stoked, in fact, that it was one of my first stops at the range out at SHOT Show 2019. I asked for them to send me one to do a T&E on, and they obliged.
As of right now I have about 150 rounds of ammunition through this gun, which includes 115 grain Federal Ball, 135 grain Federal Hydra-Shoks, and 115 grain factory reman. Here is my first impression, of an ongoing Mossberg MC1sc review:
I hold the opinion that Mossberg makes great guns. I own a few, and swear by their shotguns. It's a no-brainer to me that they started to make handguns again.
And, while I'm not the only one who is excited for this re-entry into the handgun world, there are also a lot of haters out there. After perusing the Mossberg Facebook page, there are tons of hate comments that, really, hold zero weight. This one, for example:
Just another Glock knock-off.
Is that so? Let's go back to school for a moment, shall we? The first production, polymer, and striker-fired pistol was not invented by Gaston Glock. It was the VP70 put out by HK in 1970.
Was the Glock an overall much better gun? Absolutely. LOL, the VP70 was a turd, but it was a necessary step in the evolution of firearms technology. But, my argument isn't necessarily that Glocks are HK knockoffs (ahem), but that there really isn't anything new under the sun.
And, while it is a saturated market, why can't we fit more competition into the mix if it's better and will change the way gun makers build/design guns? The Mossberg is fitted with some great features, and I like it, so far.
Moreover, I bet the other manufacturers are paying attention, too.
So far, as I previously stated, I've got about 150 rounds through this sub compact, 3.4″ barreled gun with various types of ammo. Everything to date has performed as it should, ammo wise, with the exception of a couple light primer strikes in the re-manufactured ammo.
I have contacted that ammo manufacturer who said that they are in the process of switching over to a different primer. So, this is obviously not the gun's fault.
Recoil on the MC1sc so far seems to be very manageable even in this small package that literally fits into my back pocket like it was meant to be there.
It tips the scale at just 22 ounces, loaded (19 unloaded), has a length of 6.25 inches, a width of just over 1 inch, and is 4.3 inches tall.
It was a nice surprise to see that this little Mossberg concealed carry piece comes standard with options that are considered a premium on other comparable guns. For example, the trigger feels excellent to me.
If there is one thing that I've never really appreciated, it's an overly curved trigger like those found on some of the competition.
Most trigger curves are fine, generally speaking. But, I've got REALLY big fingers. Those guns with excessively curved triggers are harder for me to shoot accurately because my finger doesn't sit on the shoe properly.
What guns do I struggle with in regards to the shape of the trigger? Springfield's XD-E comes to mind right off the bat. Baby Desert Eagle III is another. There is just too much curve there, so a flat trigger on a pistol from the factory is a nice upgrade for me.
This is even truer when you consider the fact that all my guns are stock. I do not modify them at all. If this gun stays reliable, I'm going to buy it.
The trigger also has an integrated blade safety that must be pressed in order for the trigger to move, but to me, the best part is how the trigger feels. The Mossberg website says it's somewhere in the neighborhood of 6 pounds of pull, and I'd say that this feels to be about right.
There is a solid trigger wall that you can get up on with confidence after the initial slack is taken up, and the reset is also just past that point. I'm very impressed with the trigger on this gun that has a base MSRP of only $425.
I have heard reports of folks picking these up for just north of $350 for the base model.
Something that I'm fine with, but others will likely complain about, is the grip texture. For me it's fine, but I've never really been a fan of too much texture. Other shooters will likely stipple or put Talon Grips on it once they're available for it.
Something I think is fantastic, though, is the mag release. Not only is it reversible for south paws, it's also textured and sticks out far enough for people with oddly shaped thumbs to hit.
While on the topic of the magazine release, let's talk about the mags. So far I did full mag drops from shooting height for each magazine change. They're holding up, and they drop out with ease each time.
I bring this up because there was a moderate amount of concern that the plastics used in clear magazines aren't as strong as those used in colored mags, which is why nobody else uses clear magazines.
I have every intention of beating the crap out of these mags for the next 500 rounds and reporting back on it here, in the next update of this Mossberg MC1sc Review.
Overall, this is a great concealed carry gun that doubles as a great shooter. It was pleasant to shoot, and we took it out to 40 yards, hitting a 12 inch plate. Well, I didn't. The guy I was with did. But, that's proof that if you do your part, the gun is more than capable of doing its part.
Now for the negative. The trigger pin walked out on me as you can see in the picture. Now, I'm not exactly sure when it happened, but I noticed it after the first Hydra-SHOK magazine was ran through it.
It only happened once, and I'm not sure why, but this should not be happening on a brand new gun that I've never taken apart past a field strip to clean the shipping oil off of and put Pig Lube on.
I pushed it back in with my finger, and ran several more mags through it and couldn't get it to happen again. I will be putting about 500 more rounds through this little Mossberg MC1sc to further the review, so stay tuned for that.
I must admit that, at first, I was a little concerned about the different takedown of the MC1sc pistol, but after doing it a few times, I can say that there is no reason for concern. Simply lock the slide back, remove the magazine, make sure the weapon is cleared, push the button on the back of the striker plate, and slide the whole plate downward.
It will slide out. Then, you remove the striker assembly, and slowly send the slide forward with your support hand. In one swift motion, pull back on the grip while pushing forward on the slide and the two will come apart.
To put back together, simply reverse the process.
The model I'm testing comes standard with TruGlo Tritium Pro Night Sights, which costs about $100 more than the base model does. I haven't really done much with low light shooting on this pistol yet, but have hopes to.
That about does it for this initial Mossberg MC1sc review. Make sure you stay tuned as I put a lot more ammo through it in the coming weeks. If you don't want to miss out on it, I suggest you subscribe to our newsletter to get notified of these things.


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Who said tomatoes can only be eaten in savory dishes?
A couple of years ago, I had candied tomatoes for dessert at a small restaurant in my hometown. It was the first time I had ever had or seen this kind of tomato dish, and it sure made an everlasting impression on me. I picked up some cherry tomatoes at the grocery store the other day, and thought, why not make them into a sweet cherry tomato pie?
I was running a couple of errands yesterday afternoon and was lured into Williams-Sonoma by a big “SALE” sign on the window. I found this star pocket pie mold on sale for $4.99, and of course grabbed it for my sweet cherry tomato pie recipe.
Just make sure you have a couple of hours to spare before starting this recipe. It is simple, yet time consuming.
Sweet Cherry Tomato Pocket Pies
Makes about 8 pocket pies
Follow this traditional pie crust recipe or use store-bought pie crust dough if desired.
Sweet Cherry Tomato Filling
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 cup of sugar
3 cups of water
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tbsp lemon zest
¼ tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch of Kosher salt
Add ingredients to a saucepan big enough to hold tomatoes in one layer. Bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and ladle about 1 ½ cups of liquid off the pan. Cover and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.
Once tomatoes are very tender, remove from pan without liquid. Discard cinnamon sticks. Reduce liquid over high heat to half its volume. Add tomatoes, stir and let stand for a couple of minutes until cool.
Sweet Ricotta Cream
½ cup ricotta cheese
Confectioner’s sugar (to taste)
¼ tsp vanilla extract
Whisk ingredients together until well blended. Start with 2 tablespoons of confectioner’s sugar and continue adding sugar until desired sweetness is reached.
To Assemble Pocket Pies
Roll out pie crust dough on a flat surface lightly dusted with flour and cut out star shapes using both sides of the Williams-Sonoma Pocket Pie Mold. The small star cutout on one side will serve as a vent when baking.
Place solid star-shaped dough on smooth side of the mold, gently press it down and fill with about 1-2 sweet cherry tomatoes. Brush the sides of the crust with egg wash, place a piece of dough with small star cutout on top and close mold to seal and crimp pie.
Place pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush pies with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
Serve warm with sweet ricotta cream and enjoy!

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 11 (ANI): On the occasion of the seventh anniversary of the Marathi film 'Lai Bhaari', actor Riteish Deshmukh on Sunday turned nostalgic and recalled working with late Nishikant Kamat, who helmed the project.
Taking to Instagram, Riteish posted a few clips from the film and wrote: "Your company for 7 years is great -- Miss you Nishi (Nishikant Kamat)."
For the unversed, Nishikant Kamat, who also gave us films like 'Drishyam', 'Force' and 'Madaari', breathed his last at the age of 50 on August 17, 2020 after battling liver cirrhosis.
Coming back to 'Lai Bhaari', the film also starred Sharad Kelkar and Radhika Apte.
Sharad, too, celebrated the completion of seven years of the film. He shared a few unseen pictures from the film's set.
Actors' posts have left fans emotional. "Loved the film. Miss Nishikant sir a lot," a user commented.
"I can watch this film on repeat. Everything about it was so good. Thanks, Nishikant sir for this film," another user wrote. (ANI)

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Midima senior resident magistrate court has sentenced a 33 year-old man to 15 years imprisonment with hard labour for breaking into three houses and stealing a cellphone.
Deputy public relations officer Pedzesai Zembeneko confirmed the development to Malawi24.
Zembeneko said on June 20 this year, the thief, Gift Joseph, who resides in Bangwe broke into three houses at Laiti village at around 11:00pm.
“He successfully stole one phone and an undisclosed amount of money from two houses but he was caught in a third house,” he said.
In mitigation, Joseph asked for leniency saying that he is the sole breadwinner of his family.
But senior resident magistrate Benedictus Chitsakamile said cases of burglary and theft are rampant, therefore perpetrators need to be isolated from the society.
He therefore slapped him with a 15 year jail sentence to deter the increase of the cases.
Zembeneko hailed the sentence saying it will give the convict time to reform.
Joseph hails from Traditional Authority Mkanda in Mulanje district and he is a repeat offender.

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This Vegan Eggs Benedict recipe is the perfect weekend brunch dish! Crispy English muffins piled high with vegan ham, scrambled tofu, and slathered in creamy vegan hollandaise sauce. You’ll be saying “yum” with every bite!
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Are you ready for an amazing vegan brunch? You’re going to fall in love with this vegan eggs benny! It’s perfect for special occasions, or to make any weekend delicious!
The hollandaise sauce is so creamy and luscious, you’re going to want to put it on everything! In addition to this recipe, we also enjoy it drizzled over our breakfast potatoes and our steamed vegetables.
The vegan ham can be made in advance, sliced and frozen, so you can enjoy it with your breakfast any time you want. (It’s also great in sandwiches and on pizza!)
As long as you have the vegan ham made in advance, this recipe comes together very quickly!
What is eggs benedict?
Eggs benedict is two English muffin halves topped with Canadian bacon, a poached egg, and hollandaise sauce. Virtually none of that is vegan. But I’ve managed to change out some ingredients to create the most delicious vegan eggs benedict!
Using tofu for eggs, seitan ham for the Canadian bacon, and a lemony tofu cream sauce for the hollandaise, you can have a decadent plant based breakfast or brunch any time you want.
What do I need to make vegan eggs benedict?
For the vegan hollandaise sauce, you need:
- Raw cashews
- Nutritional Yeast
- Lemon juice – fresh squeezed lemon juice is best, but bottled will also work.
- Dijon mustard
- Turmeric – gives the sauce its yellow color
- Garlic Powder
- Black salt (kala namak) – this Himalayan salt has a high sulfur content which gives this sauce an “eggy” flavor
- Cayenne pepper
For the tofu egg, you need:
- Tofu – I usually use extra firm tofu for this recipe, but have also used firm tofu. There is no need to press the tofu. Just drain out the excess water – the rest of the water will evaporate as you cook the tofu.
- Nutritional yeast – this adds a nice umami taste to the dish, as well as a hint of cheesiness
- Kala Namak (black salt) – even though it is called black salt, it it actually pink in color.
- Turmeric – gives the tofu the yellow color. This spice also has some wonderful anti-inflammatory properties.
- Diced onion – I use yellow onion, but other colors are fine
- Onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and black pepper – for flavoring
To assemble the vegan eggs benedict, you need
- Vegan English muffins
- Vegan Ham
How to make vegan hollandaise sauce
Soak the cashews by pouring boiling water over them and letting them sit for 20 minutes. If you have a high speed blender, you can skip the soaking step.
Place the drained cashews and all the remaining ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Pour the sauce contents into a small sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
How to make vegan egg
Many recipes for vegan eggs benedict use a round or square slice of seasoned and fried tofu to replace the poached egg. I’ve chosen to use some scrambled tofu, as I like the flavor to be more incorporated into the tofu.
Saute the onion in a non stick skillet, adding a bit of water if the onion starts to stick.
Squeeze a bit of the water out of the tofu, but it is not necessary to press it. The liquid will absorb while cooking the tofu.
Crumble to tofu into the pan with the onion. Add the seasonings and stir to combine. Cook until the tofu is hot and the liquid is absorbed.
How to assemble the vegan eggs benedict
Toast the English muffins and place them open faced on a plate.
Lightly saute the slices of ham, and then place a slice on each muffin half.
Place a scoop of the scrambled tofu on top of the ham.
Drizzle each with the hollandaise sauce.
Top with paprika, fresh dill, chives, or other garnish of your choice.
- Instead of vegan ham, you can add Vegan Breakfast Sausage or Vegan Bacon Bits to your eggs benedict.
- Add some fresh or sauteed greens like spinach or kale.
- Add some sliced avocado or some tomato slices.
- Instead of the scrambled tofu, bake my Vegan Frittata in muffin pans and use a mini frittata on your eggs benedict.
- Add some steamed or grilled asparagus.
What goes with vegan eggs benedict?
Frequently asked questions
Each of the parts of the recipe can be made in advance. Then you can simply toast your English muffins, heat the tofu scramble, vegan ham, and hollandaise sauce, and assemble the tofu eggs benedict right before serving. You definitely want to make the ham at least a day in advance.
Store the hollandaise sauce in a jar and the scramble tofu in an air tight container. Both can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The vegan ham can be refrigerated for 5 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. I recommend slicing the ham before freezing.
The tofu eggs and the hollandaise sauce are already gluten free. Gluten free English muffins or other gluten free bread can be used. If you are unable to find a gluten free vegan ham, substitute it with another topping like tempeh bacon, sliced tomatoes, or other veggies.
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- Whole Wheat Pancakes
- Pumpkin Pancakes
- Vegan Breakfast Hash
- Vegan Breakfast Sausage
- Vegan Breakfast Casserole
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Vegan Eggs Benedict
- ⅓ cup raw cashews
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- pinch cayenne pepper
- ½ medium yellow onion diced
- 14 – 16 ounces firm or extra firm tofu
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon black salt
- 4 whole wheat English muffins
- 8 slices Vegan Ham
- Soak the cashews in boiling water for 20 minutes, then drain. The soaking is not necessary if you have a high speed blender.
- Place the cashews and all the remaining hollandaise sauce ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour the sauce into a small sauce pan and cook over medium heat until the sauce comes to a boil. Stir constantly to keep the sauce from scorching and becoming lumpy.
- In a non-stick skillet, saute the onion in a small amount of water until it becomes translucent. Add additional water if the onion starts to stick.
- Squeeze a little of the water out of the tofu. It's not necessary to press it. Crumble it into the pan of sauteed onion.
- Add the seasonings and stir to combine.
- Continue cooking until the tofu is heated through and the liquid is absorbed.
Assemble the Tofu Benedict
- Toast the English muffins.
- Place two English muffin halves on each plate.
- Top each English muffin half with a slice of vegan ham, a scoop of the tofu egg, and some hollandaise sauce.
- Garnish as desired with chopped chives, fresh dill, paprika, black pepper, or a dash of cayenne pepper.


Speaking to the local media recently, Koh Dong-jin, president of Samsung’s mobile arm, said that the company will be sharing the official launch schedule for the Galaxy S8 at the Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona on the 27th of this month.
Samsung will be present at the Mobile World Congress this year, but will not be announcing the Galaxy S8 at the event. Instead, the South Korean conglomerate is expected to announce the Galaxy Tab S3 tablet and a few other new devices at the event. In addition to revealing the Galaxy S8 launch date, Samsung is also expected to tease the smartphone by releasing a one-minute video of the device at MWC 2017.
Going by recent leaks, Samsung could announce the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ smartphones at an Unpacked event on March 29th in New York City. As far as the actual launch goes, the two smartphones are tipped to go on sale in major markets on April 21. As we have told you earlier, Samsung has delayed the launch of the Galaxy S8 owing to stricter product testing norms that have been introduced after the Galaxy Note 7 debacle last year.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 is expected to feature a 5.7-inch 2960 x 1440 resolution Super AMOLED display with close to no bezels on all sides, helping it achieve an impressive screen-to-body ratio. Its bigger sibling, the Galaxy S8+, will feature a 6-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution. Unlike last year, there is no flat variant this year, both models will come with a dual-curved edge display. Under the hood, the Galaxy S8 duo will be powered either by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 or the Exynos 8895 chipset, depending on the market. Disappointingly, the two handsets will not be an upgrade over their predecessors in the memory department. Samsung is rumored to include “only” 4GB of RAM on both models, coupled with 64GB of internal expandable storage. Rest of the rumored specs include a 12MP rear camera with Dual Pixel tech, 8MP selfie camera, an iris scanner, USB Type-C port, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a new Bixby virtual assistant.


New Art Exhibit on Display at Canyon Country Library
A new art exhibit by Los Angeles artist, Timothy Doe will be on display from now through Wednesday, May 17, at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library, located at 18601 Soledad Canyon Road.
The exhibit entitled “Uncle Tim’s World of Birds” is a series of 16x20 acrylic paintings, each united by a common theme or locale. The paintings were done over an 18-month period, all painted outdoors under shade trees in the natural light.
The collection was inspired by a Western Scrub Jay Timothy spotted perched on a branch of a live oak tree while in Ventura. The project continued as he chased birds around and conducted extensive research at a variety of Southern California libraries.
Timothy grew up in a very artistic household and began dabbling in art at a very young age. His interests pulled him towards a very wide variety of styles, media and materials, leading him on a path to becoming a multi-media artist.
For more information about the exhibit, please contact Jeff Barber, Santa Clarita Arts and Events Supervisor, at 661-250-3779 or firstname.lastname@example.org, or visit www.SantaClaritaArts.com.
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Mercedes-Benz company has been teasing the new 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class for a few months now. Said to be in its final stages of development, we’re getting a look at what this car will likely offer buyers around the world.
The enduring Mercedes-Benz E-Class is getting a major redesign for the next generation, with new engines and tech inside. The 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class will make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and we're expecting it to go on sale in the 2024 model year. We tried to find the most interesting things about the new Mercedes E-Class.
As we could know, the new generation E-Class vehicles will have only four-door sedans and five-door estates. No two-door coupe and cabriolet body styles are available for now. Instead, there will be the new CLE that will replace cabrio and coupes in both E-class and C-class.
There is also will be a powered AMG version that will feature a large wheels diameter and a more aggressive body kit. Maybe additional features will also be available in this version.
Tech-Filled Cabin With S-Class Cues
Aside from the looks, the interior is where things get really interesting. The cabin is suitably premium with lots of high-quality materials, chrome accents, and soft lighting in different colors, and it’s designed to appeal to a vast cross-section of customers. Most notably, Mercedes fitted a revised center console with a rotary controller inspired by the one found in the S-Class.
One of the most exciting changes in the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the extensive use of new technology. The new model will be much more technologically advanced and feature a better infotainment system, with support for self-driving features.
For instance, the new technologically advanced entryway will have dual digital screens. Additionally, the new Mercedes E Wagon will be equipped with a fully digital instrument cluster that offers a huge screen resolution and features a 3D graphic representation of all information being displayed at any given time, thus providing a more smooth and natural reading experience. An enhanced touchscreen driver’s display should also be part of the package on this model.
The new system comes with a touchpad that allows you to do numerous things, including adjusting settings and user preferences. The head-up display should also show the speed and mileage of all the systems on board, as well as the engine’s performance.
Electrified Engine Range
The new E-class will be offered with both mild-hybrid and fully electric options. The minivan models of the new Mercedes E-class should be available with a choice of two different plug-in hybrid drive systems. These have a range extender that shouldn’t be hard to guess, as it helps provide extra driving distance by using engine power to recharge batteries when they drain down.
The range extender is a small conventional engine you can find mounted on top of the electric motor. It won’t drive the vehicle by itself but is reserved for operating only as an auxiliary power source, so it will still save some fuel.
It looks like the class leader will get a new hybrid powertrain. This will be offered alongside a plug-in hybrid system with a range-extender electric motor, which can be used in both roles. Mercedes is expected to use its nine-speed automatic transmission that works with three different power outputs for each model variant, which will offer a choice of 150 hp (112 kW) or 184 hp (138 kW).
The electrification of the vehicles will be a big part of the new model. Four powertrain options are expected for the new Mercedes E-Class: a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), a plug-in hybrid with mild-hybrid (PHEV/H), all-electric engine. We think the PHEV model will be available in two flavors: one that will feature a 3200cc engine and a 4000cc version.
The former is capable of generating 300bhp and driving up to 27 miles on electric-only, while the latter generates 300bhp and has a range of 50 miles on electric only. The PHEV model can also achieve zero emissions during acceleration or braking.
The Bottom Line
The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class will feature a 4-door sedan or a 5-door estate without cabrio and coupe. It will have an improved interior and technologies that should provide the driver with better safety options. The new model is expected to come in front of its future competition; therefore, it will be pretty important for Mercedes to create an attractive product that other automakers are willing to offer customers as it is happening today.
There are two main competitors on the market: BMW 5 Series and Audi A6. Both cars share many similarities, which means they can be customers for the new model Mercedes E-Class. The new Mercedes E-Class will likely be cheaper than competitors and should have better, safer dynamics than its rivals. This makes this class attractive to the company.
It looks like the production of the new Mercedes E-Class will most likely take place in Bremen, Germany, alongside S-class and S-class Coupe. Maybe, the show E-class will happen in other European countries. The car is expected to come in three different engine options, with at least one all-electric version as well.


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Sunless Sea is a nautical exploration, survival and trading game with roguelike elements set in an alternate version of 19th century London. It has sunk below the surface and is now a subterranean archipelago surrounded by a large ocean, known as the Unterzee. The game is set in the same Victorian steampunk environment of Fallen London and borrows a lot of lore, but now as a game of strategic exploration instead of a pure RPG. At the start a past for the protagonist can be constructed, but it can also be determined at a later time. The captain can be a poet, a street urchin, a war veteran, an ordained priest or a philosopher. It determines a specific crew member, the starting amount of Echo (the main currency) and an extensive bonus for one of the main skills: veils (evasion), pages (knowledge), iron (damage), hearts (healing and morale) and mirrors (deception and perception). In addition a light-class steamer is provided as a first boat along with zailors (crew members), a mascot and a starting level for all skills. Crew member roles include a cook, a gunnery officer, a surgeon, a chief engineer, a first officer etc.
The next step is choosing an ambition, which determines the winning condition for the game. You can choose to become a venerated explorer (fullfillment), acquire a mansion and retire (wealth), discover your father's bones and bury them (your father's bones), establish a settlement where you rule (a private kingdom), or travel beyond the map's edge (the uttermost East). The rest of the story, past and development is based on the choices made during the game.
Starting in Fallen London the goal is to explore with the ship and survive. Important parameters to track include the engine temperature, the amount of fuel (and tanks) left, hunger (and supplies), terror (zailors' morale), hull status and hold capacity. A Zee Bat can be sent out to search islands and report back. While exploring the lights can be turned off, which raises the terror meter, but reduces the chance of attracting monsters. Repairs can be done at ports, but also en route at the cost of supplies. Most of the information, actions and the many story fragments are grouped together in the Gazetteer. It offers an overview of the ship's contents in the hold (goods and curiosities), a journal and a detailed overview of the officers. When docked it offers access to the story elements, various shops and the shipyard. In main locations the cities and surroundings can be explored, new recruits can be hired, upgrades can be acquired and trade is possible. All of this is shown through text and images in the Gazetteer.
While exploring the ship's speed can be determined and it is controlled through keyboard keys. Various ships and creatures are encountered that can be avoided or be battled. Through exploration experience is gained and entries in the logbook are triggered. Many locations can be discovered. Actions and challenges become available that further the story and these are all presented through text and options in the Gazetteer. Some of these only expand the story, while others provide new opportunities and rewards. Other ships can also be docked for similar events.
During fights (which can also be avoided) a versus screen is shown with statistics such as health and crew (for ships) for both sides. There are different attack options, but these are only available if the opposition is illuminated sufficiently. The distance between the two parties also plays a role. Combat is turn-based. Selected actions are queued up and then both sides perform them in succession, simultaneously, as each type of action consumes an amount of time. Actions include attack, various types of illumination such as flares, setting the water on fire by spending oil or narrowing the distance, using various forms of evasion, and miscellaneous ones such as quick repairs or observation to study the enemy. Each action has advantages and drawbacks and many influence illumination of your ship and the enemy, which is one of the most important parameters during combat. It also possible to disengage and escape from the fight. The results of actions are shown through a log on the right with some visual effects. Loot, food and knowledge can be gathered for additional items or trade.
To survive the player carefully needs to manage the various resources and exploration options. The map is randomly generated for each session with only a few major shorelines in fixed positions. In the same way the story is not fixed and is it based on different fragments that are weaved together in different ways. It is possible to leave behind a legacy and pass on information, weapons, money, crew members, the chart or skills for the next adventurer. It is also possible to ignore the initial ambition and explore other opportunities and secrets instead.
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United Effort to Maintain a Strong, Independent Consumer Protection Agency
Today, Americans for Financial Reform (AFR), the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL), and other civil rights and consumer advocacy organizations, as well as 21 members of Congress submitted amicus briefs to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in the case of PHH Corporation v. CFPB, in support of the CFPB.
The groups and members of Congress urged the full court to grant the CFPB's petition for a rehearing of a 2-1 panel decision last month, which they believe incorrectly ruled that the President may remove the CFPB Director without cause. They also underscored the need to maintain a strong and independent CFPB, as Congress intended, free from political and outside industry influence.
"By invalidating the CFPB director's for-cause removal protection, the panel decision topples Congress's design for this critical new agency and imperils its ability to function as intended. Worse still, the panel's one-hundred-page opinion reaches this result without even once addressing why Congress took such care to structure the CFPB as it did or how the CFPB's design is so critical to its proper functioning…This structure allows the Bureau to make decisions that protect consumers—even when those decisions are opposed by intense lobbying," wrote AFR and CRL. "Since the CFPB began operating in July 2011, it has proven to be highly effective in identifying violations of consumer protection law and remedying the problems with precision and agility. The CFPB's effectiveness, and its ability to respond to unlawful practices quickly, is attributable in part to its leadership by a single director and its insulation from political influence and industry capture."
Additionally, members of Congress, in a brief filed by the Constitutional Accountability Center (CAC), wrote, "By concluding that the CFPB's leadership structure is unconstitutional and severing the provision that made its Director removable only for cause, the panel decision fundamentally altered the CFPB and hampered its ability to function as Congress intended. It also called into question the constitutionality of other regulatory agencies with similar structural features. For those reasons alone, this case involves a question of 'exceptional importance' that merits reconsideration by the en banc court. Moreover, the panel's decision is at odds not only with the text and history of the Constitution, but also with long-standing Supreme Court precedent—yet another reason why this case presents a question of 'exceptional importance.'"
If the full D.C. Circuit agrees to hear the case, the ruling of the three-judge panel is immediately vacated and has no legal effect. As a result, the CFPB would continue to be structured as Congress intended and the CFPB Director would not be removable at will by the President.
View a copy of civil rights and consumer advocacy organizations' amicus brief, which was signed by: Americans for Financial Reform, California Reinvestment Coalition, the Center For Responsible Lending, Consumer Federation of America, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, the National Consumer Law Center, the National Council Of La Raza, United States Public Interest Research Group Education Fund, Inc., and Woodstock Institute.
View a copy of the members of Congress' amicus brief, which was signed by: Sen. Sherrod Brown, Rep. Michael E. Capuano, Rep. John Conyers Jr., Rep. Elijah Cummings, Sen. Dick Durbin, Rep. Keith Ellison, Former Rep. Barney Frank, Rep. Alan Grayson, Rep. Al Green, Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Sen. Bob Menendez, Sen. Jeff Merkley, Former Rep. Brad Miller, Rep. Gwen Moore, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Jack Reed, Sen. Harry Reid, Rep. Brad Sherman, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Maxine Waters.
For more information, or to arrange an interview with a CRL spokesperson on this issue, please contact Ricardo Quinto at email@example.com.


Microsoft Vista Preview-Release Candidate 1 In The Wild
Microsoft late Thursday began distributing the newest build of Windows Vista to a select circle of testers. The new version, dubbed "Pre-RC1" by the Redmond, Wash. developer, immediately got the thumbs-up from several prominent Windows enthusiast sites.
Officially pegged as Build 5536.16385, the preview of Release Candidate 1 (RC1) marks significant progress toward the final, Microsoft claimed. "We have made a lot of progress since Beta 2 and 5472, and we think you will notice the quality improvements that we've been seeing in the daily builds," wrote Nick White, a Vista program manager, on the group's blog.


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Narcotics boss Victor Salazar's pushing days are numbered: one of his hoods plans a double-cross and another is an undercover agent. Ness: Robert Stack. Salazar: Joe De Santis. Barney: Pat Hingle. Ballard: Edward Binns. Rosie: Joan Chambers. Frivol: Michael Constantine.
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text: As cafés are essentially my natural habitat, Kiki’s Café seemed like an appropriate name for my new blog! A café is a place to relax with a good cup of coffee, but also to share stories, ideas and inspiration. It is a place of creativity; the menu will consist of my favourite healthy and Greek inspired recipes, and when you are full you can mooch around my art gallery! The cosiest cafés have a library, and mine will be made up of my own travel guides and stories, I hope you enjoy them! Last but not least, a café is a place for discussion, whether it’s a political debate or a good old gossip! Feel free to get involved!

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Shower. Sunday , March 04th , 2018 - 12:50:53 PM
First, how does a shower diverter work? Bath and shower head diverters frequently incorporate some sort of pressure balancing feature so that the hot/cold mixture ratio will not be affected by transient changes in the pressure of one or the other of the supplies. This helps avoid scalding or uncomfortable chilling as other water loads occur (such as the flushing of a toilet).
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Shower doors are another vital part to your steam shower. The seal around the door is very important if the seal isn't tight enough to much steam escapes making the unit inefficient.
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In March, 1966, Manley Speed Equipment, Inc. was founded by Hank Manley shortly after his graduation from Brown University. His interest in performance and racing traced back to 1960 when at age seventeen he rebuilt a 312 CID Ford V-8 engine, installed a camshaft and three two-barrel carburetors, and raced a 1956 Thunderbird on the streets of New Jersey.
Initially the line included stainless valves, forged pistons, camshafts, lifters, vanadium valve springs, push rods and timing chain kits. The first catalog was mimeographed paper. The address of the company, prophetically, was 13 Race Street in Bloomfield, New Jersey. A name change to Manley Performance Products, Inc soon followed.
Don Garlits, Bo Laws and Joe Mondello were early customers and their race cars appeared on the cover of the 1969 catalog. In 1971 a decade-long relationship began with legendary Bill Jenkins and Grumpy's Toy made its initial appearance on the cover of a Manley catalog. The flamboyant Funny Car showman "Jungle Jim" Liberman was also a prized customer and friend.
Hank's son, Trip Manley, spent the summertime during his youth learning the trade while working in the valve department at Manley Performance. In 1987, Trip had the opportunity to work for the Gywnn family on Darrell's Top Fuel team. This was the experience of a lifetime, not only being employed by the Gywnns and learning about the Fuel car, but traveling the country and getting a first-hand education from guys like Chris Cunningham and Mike Green (Mike has been a top crew chief for many years since his early days maintaining the cylinder heads for Darrell). Before entering his final year of college in 1988, Trip worked for American Eagle Marine, an offshore boat racing team in Torrance, CA, in the engine department; primarily focused on cylinder head development.
After completing his academic education, Trip was off to New England; to run the northeast sales territory for Manley Performance. Two years later he took over the Sales Manager position and today he and his management team, consisting of Michael Tokarchik (G.M.), Gil Morejon (CFO) and Peter Coleman (Manufacturing Manager), run the company's day to day operations.
By 1988 the company had outgrown the Bloomfield facility and several acres were purchased in Lakewood, New Jersey for the construction of a new factory. Ten years later the manufacturing space was doubled. Connecting rods were now manufactured in the plant along with a line of Platinum Series forged pistons.
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After images emerged of thousands of tourists huddled together on a beach to allow rescue helicopters to land, Dorset Police announced in the middle of a sunny weekend that Durdle Door was closed.
But just hours later officials were forced to admit that they were powerless to stop the hundreds of visitors who continued to flock to the beauty spot because it is privately owned.
Whilst the council closed the roads, Lulworth Estates which owns the stretch of coastline refused to close the car parks saying that it would lead to “chaos” as people would still visit and park illegally.
Hundreds of cars simply drove around the road closed signs, the council admitted, whilst there were reports of people parking four miles away and completing the journey on foot.
Less than 24 hours after three people were seriously injured jumping from the 200ft cliffs, more were seen attempting the same feat on Sunday.
The pleas for people to stay away were echoed - and ignored - at beauty spots across the country.
Tourist hotspots were so packed that social distancing measures instructing people to stay 2 metres apart were impossible to follow and large groups gathered apparently flouting rules which meant people could only meet one-on-one with anyone outside their household.
There has been criticism of Boris Johnson’s decision to announce in advance a change in the measures which come into effect on Monday which means up to six people can meet outdoors.
On the eve of the relaxation, busy scenes in Brighton as tourists enjoyed temperatures of up to 25C led the council leader to call for more powers from Westminster in order to implement local lockdowns.
"If you love Brighton & Hove, please stay away for the time being, we are too busy,” a council spokesperson said.
They pointed out that local people needed to access open spaces, adding: "We're asking you to not visit Brighton & Hove unless absolutely critical - please use parks and open spaces near to where you live.”
In Dorset the police said that the sheer number of people on their most popular beaches meant that social distancing was impossible.
In Bournemouth tourists were seen packed on the beach and standing shoulder to shoulder as they queued for ice creams and fish and chips.
Just 20 miles along the coast at Durdle Door saw chaotic scenes for the second day running.
After two air ambulances were forced to attend to help so-called tombstoners on Saturday, Dorset council said the area would be closed "until further notice".
A man in his early 20s, who was pulled unconscious from the sea before being airlifted to hospital, was said to be fighting for his life in hospital last night.
A second man, aged about 25, suffered serious spinal injuries and was flown to hospital whilst a third is believed to have suffered a broken leg and was taken to hospital by land ambulance.
There were reports that people on the beach had shouted encouragement at those who were considering jumping.
Members of the public had to be herded close together at the centre of the beach to allow the air ambulances to land.
Assistant Chief Constable Mark Callaghan, of Dorset Police, said: “If an emergency situation arises, we need to be able to clear an area to allow for the treatment of seriously injured people. As there were too many people on the beach, we had no option but to put people together in allocated areas to allow helicopters to land.
“Yet again, we would remind the public that if an area looks too busy, please go home or elsewhere.”
On Sunday morning Dorset Police tweeted:
But by mid-morning the car parks were full. The council and the police admitted that they were powerless to stop people going onto the beach as the land is privately owned by the Weld family.
James Weld told the Dorset Echo that they had decided to open car parks to stop people parking dangerously.
Assistant Chief Constable Callaghan said: “We enforce the law and not Government guidance or advice so we are unable to enforce social distancing, the wearing of masks or avoiding public transport.
“I am encouraging you all to do the right thing to avoid spreading the virus and reduce the impact on local communities.”
The Coastguard’s warnings against tombstoning – jumping off cliffs into water – also fell on deaf ears.


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Today I am excited to be featuring the Ben Braver book series by Marcus Emerson on the Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours! I am sharing our review of the book, as well as a giveaway, so be sure to read on. This post contains affiliate links, so if you use them and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission.
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Title: Ben Braver and the Vortex of Doom (Ben Braver #3)
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An ordinary kid like Ben Braver is no match for a band of super villains, but he may be humanity’s only hope in Marcus Emerson’s Ben Braver and the Vortex of Doom.
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When the baddest of bad guys threatens the world with a giant black hole, Ben Braver is the only one who can stop it. Ready or not, he’s about to learn what it really means to be a hero.
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Marcus Emerson is the author of the hit Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja series and the Secret Agent 6th Grader series. His career started in 2nd grade when he discovered Garfield. He grew up playing Super Mario Bros. 4, watching Thundercats, and reading comics like X-Men, Superman, and Wildcats. He lives in Eldridge, Iowa with his wife and children.
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Unfortunately, we didn’t receive this series of books with enough time to read them all before this post! Simon started with book 1, The Super Life of Ben Braver, and he hasn’t finished it yet. He told me that the book is about a boy with secret powers who goes to a special school, but he doesn’t know what his powers are yet. I find this funny, because I can think of at least 3 other books that start with this same premise! It must be popular for this age group. I asked him if there is a mean student at the school and he said yes! This book is unique from some of the others because it has pictures on almost every page. As you know, my kids love graphic novels, so while this isn’t a graphic novel, the pictures are enticing. The book is a good length and seems to contain an engaging story. I hope that my kids will both read the rest of the series.
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|3/3/2020||Locks, Hooks, and Books||Review|
|3/4/2020||Nay’s Pink Bookshelf||Review|
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|3/6/2020||Not In Jersey||Review|
|3/6/2020||The Writerly Way||Review|
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Buckskin is amazing, but not only can the canyon be difficult that time of year, just getting to the Wire Pass trailhead can be tough. You should keep paying close attention to the weather and forecast for the surrounding area for some time before your planned date of attempt. If moderate to heavy snow and rain have been recent, I'd stay away unless you're familiar with winter canyoneering. If you're not relatively local, I'd hate to see you make travel plans in advance only to be shut down by conditions. Of course, there's plenty of other options to see if you're in the area.
I attempted a day hike in early Feb a year ago after a series of storms. Because of my lack of winter canyoneering experience it just might have been the dumbest thing I've done.

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It's easy to forget that this Ashes series isn't over. At least, not mathematically.
You'd be excused for thinking otherwise considering the number of post-mortems on Australian cricket being thrown around. But an autopsy on a living body isn't really fair on that body now, is it?
Sure, Australia have their backs pressed so tightly against the wall they are beginning to becoming part of the wall and are gathering moss, but still, their dream is not dead. Not quite. Australia are clinging on like Lion King's Mufasa clings to the cliff; and we all know what happened to him...
What do Australia have? Apart from the odds being stacked entirely against them?
Well, they have time. Precious, precious time. If the third Test was back-to-back to the second, those delivering post-mortems would probably be preparing their sermons and digging a grave. But they aren't back-to-back. Time is Australia's friend this week.
Time to practice. Time to plan. Time to reassess. Time to reevaluate. Time to select.
Time to think.
In an attempt to turn their fortunes around Australia have already sounded out past legends Glenn McGrath, Shane Warne and Adam Gilchrist, who have been in and around the squad over the past fortnight. But before they call on The Ghost of Bradman, Mother Teresa and The Holy Spirit, Australia could do worse than turn to their opponents for help.
England's control-freak-governed squad of robots is perhaps the perfect template for Australia to follow.
England are not an exciting cricket team. England play cricket for the majority of the time in a manner that would struggle to capture the attention of an ADHD-afflicted child sitting in a maths lesson. Their thought process behind batting is to beat the bowlers at patience, at fitness, and at application. They rarely collectively fail.
Their bowling is more glamorous, but only because of the skills on show. The premise remains the same: bore batsmen out, bowl in areas of weakness, leave gaps at their strengths. Tempt and lure. Frustrate and foil.
England's control freaks like to plan. They like to analyse. They like attention to detail.
James Anderson recently disclosed in a programme on the BBC that he's been having training on controlling his breathing and body language. England's analysts probably have files on their computers on the diameter of David Warner's moustache, the wrinkles on Peter Siddle's face and the number of products in Shane Watson's hair.
England may as well be the commercial promoters for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. No video is left unwatched, no HawkEye left unanalysed. It may at times be boring, methodical and monotonous, but it works almost all the time. Only when faced with genuine flair and excellence are England's robots forced to recompute their logic.
It's not only on the pitch, but off it too. The administration, governance and selection of the England cricket team has been mostly excellent for almost a decade now. There has been the occasional faux pas, and clingy girlfriend style management of certain individuals, but there's a strong argument to be made that England are the most well-run of the major cricketing nations.
Australia's existence could not be more different. For at least half a decade now, on and off the field Australia have behaved like a claustrophobic man stuck in a lift. They've been panicked, hysterical and agitated. Any plans that may have existed have had the shelf-life of an open packet of digestive biscuits. Nothing and no one has been afforded substantial time and patience, and as a result one problem has simply rolled into the next.
While Darren Lehmann and Michael Clarke cannot correct years of administrative failings in the lead-up to the third Test, they can at least attempt to establish some semblance of calm to the setup.
Ever since the shock-filled squad for the India tour was named it seems as if Australia have been existing at 100 miles per hour. Always in a hurry—either to score runs, take wickets, finish matches, surprise people or shock people. They need to stop moving, stop making quick decisions, stop reacting and just take a deep breath.
Australia need to slow down.
They would be ill-advised, as many are proclaiming, to ask themselves "What would Border do?" or "What would Waugh do?" They must instead look at their opponents. Their modern, statistically-led, control-freak governed, robotic opponents and take heed.
Admittedly England are arguably too pedantic, too obsessive, too robotic. You wonder at times whether the natural evolution of Alastair Cook is as a toaster, or a hoover, or a calculator. Australia must not copy England. No two teams, like no two people, are the same. They should merely use England's principles to guide them.
Most importantly, Australia must realise that almost every short-term option is an ugly option—their cricket is in such a state that losing is fast becoming the only option. Right now it is the manner of losing that must be of importance to the current management. Australia must, as Rudyard Kipling's immortal words promulgated, treat triumph and disaster just the same.
This will gallingly entail a mindset in which defeat is almost pre-accepted, but for Australia, long-term planning should be the priority at this point in time. As England's robots would do, they must build a team, brick-by-brick and match-by-match.
Some consistency of selection would be a start. Players must be afforded time to establish themselves and prove themselves. Patience and trust plays a huge role in this, as must an acknowledgement that change for change's sake is futile. Only if an incoming player is likely to make substantial improvements on the returns of an outgoing player should chopping and changing be legitimised.
Then of course there's discipline. In the past fortnight there's been a lot of waffle from Australian players about "playing their natural games"—it might be worth considering whether their "natural games" just aren't very good.
Sure, flair and tenacity should not be totally extinguished, but Ian Bell for one has proven that reigning in natural instincts can be an important step to success. Phillip Hughes' 81 at Trent Bridge is another successful example.
At Lord's in England's second innings, Joe Root, Bell, Jonny Bairstow and Tim Bresnan mercilessly and calculatingly wore Australia's bowlers into the ground. There were no unnecessary shows of machoism or heroism, it was cold-hearted cricketing logic that thwarted the Australian bowling.
England's cricket is about minimising extremes. Perhaps fewer picture perfect cover drives are played than in years gone by, but there are also fewer airy-fairy-trying-to-be-perfect cover drives too.
In mathematics, the range is the list of numbers from lowest to highest. England's batting has minimised the range of awful to exemplary and has instead found some regular middle ground. The range is narrowed and the consistency is raised.
England are yet to play their best cricket in this series. And while that may be disheartening for an Australian side trailing 2-0, it at least offers them hope that if either a hero appears from the wilderness or their potential can meet fulfilment and responsibility, they might just catch England cold.
But sadly, that is easier said than done.
What is certain is that claustrophobic men stuck in lifts don't escape by panicking.