As has now become known through the legal dispute between Apple and Epic Games, the online shooter Fortnite turned over the unbelievable sum of $ 9,165,000,000 in 2018 and 2019. That would have been enough to buy the SF franchise Star Wars from LucasFilm and that twice – or once Bethesda (Fallout / The Elder Scrolls).
How do you know the numbers? Apple and Epic Games are currently in court in several lawsuits against each other: The point is that Epic Games is complaining that they have to deduct a large part of their income from Fortnite to Apple on iPhones and iPads. They had rebelled against it. Apple then kicked them off their platform. Epic Games sees itself treated unfairly here and calls for “Free Fortnite.”
Apple, in turn, complains that Epic Games broke the contract and tried to bypass the payment methods in the App Store in a night and fog campaign.
In any case, information is now coming to light in court that is not normally heard. For example, an answer to the question: How much money did Fortnite generate in sales in its absolute heyday?
The trial was interrupted at the beginning by children who shouted “Free Fortnite” and other sentences.
Fortnite had sales of over $ 9.1 billion in 2018 and 2019
Fortnite earned this much in its wedding: Epic reveals the sales figures from a presentation from January 2020 (via assets.documentscloud.org):
- In 2018 Fortnite had a turnover of 5.4 billion US dollars – at today’s exchange rate that would be around 4.5 billion euros
- In 2019 it was still $ 3.7 billion
2018 is widely considered to be the wedding of Fortnite. Here, Twitch streamers like Tyler “Ninja” Blevins demonstrated the shooter to a large audience. Fortnite came into the mainstream when music stars like Drake or mainstream sports magazines became interested in the game. At the time, it looked like Fortnite was the theme in every schoolyard and played in every child’s room and many living rooms.
2019 was the big year of the Fortnite World Cup, which again caused a lot of hype, although the intoxication had already subsided.
Twitch star Ninja reveals how much money he made with Fortnite in 2018
That’s that much money in relation: As the US side Kotaku calculates, the 9.16 billion US dollars that Fortnite has implemented in the time would be enough to buy the Star Wars franchise. Disney acquired them from Lucasfilm for $ 4 billion. Fortnite could also have financed the purchase of Bethesda by Microsoft alone: Bethesda is said to have cost 7.5 billion US dollars.
Fortnite’s sales are not yet profits, but the way Epic Games is acting, the money seems to be loose. So they deliberately pumped a lot of money into the Epic Games Store to attack market leader Steam:
Epic is investing a lot of money in the fight against Steam – powering over $ 300 million in loss


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With Helen Marten’s Turner Prize win last night, Britain’s major contemporary art award has finally got its mojo back. The artists shortlisted in recent years have meant the prize has, thankfully, broken free from a tabloid-baiting rep cemented in the 90’s by enfants terribles YBA nominees like Tracey Emin and her unmade bed. Yet the lineups since then have also veered from disappointingly safe to overly obscure. Marten, by contrast, makes work that is thoroughly zingy, as playful with ideas as it is materials. And with her recent win of the first £30,000 Hepworth Prize for Sculpture in November and a major solo show having just closed at London’s Serpentine Galleries, this is clearly the 31-year-old artist’s moment.
That’s not to say that her brain-teasing puzzles of everyday flotsam and meticulously handmade objects were a lock to take the prize. Michael Dean’s downtrodden abstract cement sculptures and gigantic pile of pennies — one penny less than the amount the UK government decrees a family can survive on each year — was the bookies’ favorite. Josephine Pryde’s slick conceptual games with photography might have made her the art world insider’s choice. And it’s hard not to love Anthea Hamilton’s giant butt. It’s been a vintage year, in fact.
Nonetheless, when it comes to singular vision and an evident pleasure in nitty-gritty objecthood, it’s Marten who stands out. Her Turner presentation involves three sculptural collages that in various ways make you think of what archaeologists might excavate, like burial chambers and shrines — though this is just one way of looking at it, and in Marten’s work the suggestions keep multiplying. It’s the first of many visual and verbal games, a possible analogy for the way we dig down into her work, excavating metaphors and meanings.
There’s the giant casket with a doll’s house-type front and little drilled holes suggesting a speaker, through which its hidden contents might make themselves heard, perhaps. Before this, objects have been laid out on a pallet marked with colored lines, like offerings or useful things for the afterlife found in a Pharaoh’s tomb. These include an engraved knife and embroidered glove with rubber-tipped fingers as well as moldy cotton buds, oxidized copper, a dried fish skin and skeleton, and delicate arrangements of nails. Everything is tactile, intricate and very appealing.
For Turner jury chair and incoming director of the Tate Britain Alex Farquharson, Marten is “a kind of poet.” Attempting to pin down her work with language though is a bit of a fool’s errand — there are just too many elements, for a start. The show functions as a series of interconnected fragments, micro-worlds to get lost in. Among the items on a kind of ad hoc plinth-come-coffee table, there’s a pair of cartoonish stuffed fabric legs (for fleet-footed mental games?). Rolls of snakeskin and more fabric embroidered with tiny pearls provide other luxuriously ornate surfaces. A pair of clay hands offers up tiny teapots and shiny marbles. It all begs you to consider the familiar anew. A huge painted ceramic resembles an overgrown chimney pot. Squint a little, and the welded steel sculptures could be old-school CD racks.
In past interviews Marten has implied she’s not a fan of the attention prizes like the Turner or the Hepworth inevitably bring. She used the public platform her acceptance speech afforded to talk about global issues, from cuts to arts education in the U.K. to the rise of the so-called alt right and homophobia. Nor does she like the idea that art can be competitive, with one artist ranked above another. “I could not think of a more brilliant and exciting shortlist of artists to be part of,” she said of her peers. She’s even pledged to share the prize money with the other artists, making this a Turner year where everyone is literally a winner.

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Stories inside a story about stories… Beautiful, magical, heartwrenching, romantic, thrilling, poetic, indescribable … simply great! *** deutsch *** Geschichten in einer Geschichte über Geschichten ... Wunderschön, magisch, herzzerreißend, romantisch, spannend, poetisch, unbeschreiblich ... einfach großartig!
The Starless Sea
"Anyone who’s read Erin Morgenstern’s wildly successful fiction debut,
The Night Circus, knows how meticulously she crafts her imaginary worlds... the reader [is] immersed in a multitude of stories, the threads of which gradually weave together to a haunting conclusion."—
“A mythical tale…a story about stories, all essentially relating to Fate and Time. Morgenstern nests a glittering trove of meta-narratives, myths, folkloric fables within a main storyline about a hero’s quest.
The Starless Sea is the kind of book that could spawn a Harry Potter-esque cult. I can imagine fan sites devoted to mapping, analyzing and connecting the dots among its fantastical intricacies. I predict readers for whom it will become a holy of holies, one of their most treasured books of all time. It’s that kind of book. ”—
“A richly imaginative ode to books and storytelling...this fantasy-filled novel entwines a mysterious underground world with the story of a grad student on a quest to understand his past.”
"From the author of
The Night Circus comes a wildly fanciful lark that has all the hits: mystery, love, libraries,
Harry Potter references, and pirates. It's a complex, darkly beautiful story with some of the most inventive storytelling we've read all year.”
—Good Housekeeping, Best Book of 2019
"The most joyous reading experience I’ve had in recent memory... It is, not to put too fine a point on it, wonderful... a master-class in plotting and prestidigitation... unabashedly romantic... a warm, honeyed bath of words and ideas."
—Robert Wiersema, The Toronto Star
"Assuredly beautiful... The novel reads like panel after panel of mythic illustrations... It demands that its readers interpret it in an older way; the way we read
The Faerie Queene... Well-written... The novel’s scope and ambition are undeniable."
—Natasha Pulley, The Guardian
"A mystical adventure in an enchanted universe... The novel is not simply a quest narrative–it’s also a meta-examination of stories that demands the reader’s patience–and then rewards it... Morgenstern’s elegant, poetic prose keeps the pages turning as she begins to draw connections within a web of tales that reads like an ode to stories, themselves, and celebrates the distinct pleasure that comes from engaging with a text. For Zachary, that pleasure outweighs any temptation he might have to return to school and his regular life. It leads, instead, to a journey of sacrifice and self-discovery as he unearths his own place in the puzzling book’s narrative. For everyone else, the thrill comes from watching him on the ride."
—Annabel Gutterman, Time
"Erin Morgenstern has magic to make... the author returns with a new fantastical fairy-tale for grown-ups... Comparisons to the likes of Tolkien, Carroll, and C.S. Lewis abound.
The Starless Sea poses big questions about stories — the ones we read, the ones we live, and the ones we tell ourselves. And at the heart of her work lies the themes that have provoked those comparisons: redemption, sacrifice, fate, time, reincarnation.... We’re willing to bet the embrace of this deeper, darker, more complex follow-up novel might be close to a sure thing. As Morgenstern posits
, The Starless Sea is a door to another world — one just waiting for readers to open it."
—Maureen Lee Lenker,
"Extravagantly imaginative... Her new book arrives eight years after her high-wire fantasy of a first novel
The Night Circus, and it's just as magical but even more daring... The stuff of a bibliophile's dreams... There are nods to Tolkien and Sendak, Susanna Clarke and Lev Grossman, Grimm and Gaiman. The intricate world-building is nothing short of fabulous, the prose lush and filigreed."
—Nancy Pate, Minneapolis Star Tribune
"A timeless love story"
—The Nerd Daily
"A magnificent quest, a sense of unfolding adventure and danger, gold-wrought fantasy, and endless provocation on what storytelling really means."
—Library Journal, starred review
"A high-wire feat of metatextual derring-do [and] a stunning array of linked fables, myths and origin stories. . . . It is exquisitely pleasurable to watch the gears of this epic fantasy turn once they're set in motion. As in
The Night Circus, Morgenstern is at her best when she imagines worlds and rooms and parties in vivid detail. . . . This novel is a love letter to readers as much as an invitation: Come and see how much magic is left in the world. Fans of Neil Gaiman and V.E. Schwab, Kelly Link and Susanna Clarke will want to heed the call. An ambitious and bewitching gem of a book with mystery and passion inscribed on every page."
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Morgenstern's new fantasy epic is a puzzlebox of a book, full of meta-narratives and small folkloric tales that will delight readers. . . . Morgenstern uses poetic, honey-like prose to tell a story that plays with the very concept of what we expect and want from our stories. . . . She trusts her readers to follow along and speculate, wonder and make leaps themselves . . . giving the book a mythic quality that will stick with readers long after they put it down. The massive legion of readers who loved Morgenstern's debut will be clamoring to recapture the magic of that reading experience."
—Booklist, starred review
"This love letter to bibliophiles is dreamlike and uncanny, grounded in deeply felt emotion, and absolutely thrilling."
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A page-turner. . . . It's unlikely [
The Night Circus fans] will be disappointed by this sweeping follow-up, which unfolds an epic romance within a secret underground world of lost cities, handsome pirates and endless puzzles to be solved."
"[A] gorgeously written epic love story, filled with magic and mystery."
"A spellbinding novel. . . . I could not put it down, and when I finished, I turned immediately back to the first page so I wouldn't have to leave this magical world. If you believe in the power of stories to transcend time and space, to marry love and fate, read this book!" —Angie Kim, author of
ERIN MORGENSTERN is the author of
The Night Circus, a number-one national best seller that has been sold around the world and translated into thirty-seven languages. She has a degree in theater from Smith College and lives in Massachusetts.


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(United States law) The holidays can be a joyous and loving time for millions of people across the world. Unfortunately, with nearly 50 percent of all marriages ending in divorce, the holidays can also be a painful and even depressing time. If you and your former spouse have children together, your relationship doesn’t end once you sign the divorce papers. This is especially the case during the holiday season.
Depending on the nature of your divorce, this can be a very emotional and heated time between you and your former spouse. However, no matter how much you and your former spouse may argue and fight, it is important to put emotions aside and think of your children’s well being before your own.
This is by no means an easy task. Fortunately, there are a few helpful tips for divorced parents during the holidays. If you and your spouse are recently divorced or have been divorced for years, consider the following as you approach the holiday season and the New Year:
- Do not prevent your child from seeing or having fun with his or her other parent
- Spell out holiday custody arrangements in your custody agreement so you have your arrangement in writing
- Work on letting go of your anger toward your former spouse
- Try to keep as many traditions as possible following the divorce. Too much change right away can be difficult for your children to handle.
- Do not treat the holidays as a competition with your former spouse. That doesn’t instill good habits with your children.
- Know the details of where your child will be during the holidays and coordinate with your former spouse
- Work on establishing traditions with your children so they have something to look forward to and remember for years to come
- If you can, celebrate the holidays with your former spouse. If you two can stand to be together for just a few hours it can be very beneficial for your children.
Sharing custody of your children can be difficult, but with a little help and planning, you can get through the holiday season with as little stress and drama as possible.
Carlos is an avid legal blogger who is interested in raising awareness for the ways a divorce lawyer can help individuals come to fair terms with their former spouses.
While there are many reasons why a married couple may seek a divorce, ranging from lifestyle changes to irreconcilable differences, one unfortunately common reason is domestic abuse or violence. According to the Domestic Violence Resource Center, millions of men and women suffer from abuse at the hands of their partner or significant other. While many of these people do not seek a divorce, there are some that feel that divorce is the best, or only, way to escape the abuse.
Seeking a divorce in such a situation can be extremely helpful; however, divorces often take a long time to successfully complete, especially if children are involved. Additionally, while a divorce does separate two people, it does not guarantee that the abuser will not come into contact with or find a way to continue abusing the other person. In such a situation, a person suffering from domestic violence or abuse may need to take further action to protect themselves and their loved ones.
For anyone being subjected to physical harassment, verbal abuse, abuse at home, or other forms of intimate partner violence, one of the best ways to seek protection from the abusive party is to file a restraining order. When a court grants a restraining order, the restraining order will provide stipulations that the party whom the order is directed at must follow. Some provisions that a restraining order can have include the following:
- Keeping the abuser away from the abused person, their home, place of work, and other important places
- Preventing contact between the two parties, including phone calls, delivery of gifts, letters, and more
- Stopping any physical abuse or threats of violence
While restraining orders are usually very helpful for people seeking to escape abuse, particularly before a divorce is granted, there are times when the use of a restraining order is abused itself. In such circumstances, one party may file a restraining order against their partner in order to gain power or leverage over them in a divorce. Because of the effects, both positive and negative, that a restraining order can have, when looking to either file for a restraining order or to fight a restraining order that was inappropriately granted, many people choose to enlist the support of a qualified divorce lawyer in order to give themselves the best chance of reaching the outcome they desire.

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Hear Tom Petty’s ‘Love Is a Long Road’ in New ‘Grand Theft Auto’
Tom Petty's "Love Is a Long Road" can be heard in the trailer for the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI video game.
The sixth installment of the GTA franchise is slated to arrive in 2025. In the trailer, not only can Petty's song be heard, but in one shot, a digitized "Petty Forever" sticker can be seen.
You can view the trailer below.
'Love Is a Long Road's History With Motor Vehicles
Though "Love Is a Long Road" was released on Petty's 1989 solo album, Full Moon Fever, several of his Heartbreakers bandmates were involved in the making of it, including guitarist and co-writer Mike Campbell, who once said that the song was inspired by a motorcycle he owned.
"I was really into that frame of mind," Campbell reportedly said [via Rolling Stone]. "This feels like a motorcycle shifting gears."
Petty and Campbell began recording the song themselves while Petty's producer at the time, Jeff Lynne, was out of town.
"When [Lynne] came back, he helped us straighten it out. He really was the one who made it work," Petty said in 2005's Conversations With Tom Petty. "And Jim Keltner played the drums. But it was basically, musically, Mike's idea. I wrote all the melody and the lyrics to it. And then all of us had a hand in the arrangement. It's a really good one. We still play that a lot."
Tom Petty's Heartbreakers: Where Are They Now?
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Don’t blame veterans for Afghanistan withdrawal, and don’t forget about them
As many Americans watch in dismay as the Taliban takes over Afghanistan, the nation where we just spent 20 years fight a war, there is plenty of blame being cast around.
President Biden and former President Trump pointed fingers at each other, with Biden reminding Americans that the U.S. pullout was originally negotiated by Trump; and Trump firing back that Biden should resign based on his poor handling of the withdrawal.
Others looked further into history, blaming former President Bush for ensnaring the U.S. in the conflict in the first place, former President Obama for not getting us out sooner, and the military-industrial complex for pushing false narratives and prioritizing profits over sound policy.
Still, others looked past the politicians and blamed the media, which has been accused of having a pro-war bias, and even ourselves, for supporting the war so fervently in its early years, then losing interest for many more, before demanding our withdrawal more recently.
The only silver lining, amongst all the finger-pointing, is that no one is blaming the troops.
As many pundits compare the withdrawal from Afghanistan to the fall of Saigon in 1975, this is an important difference. When the Vietnam War became unpopular, the American people failed to separate those who fought the war from those who had funded it.
On Veterans Day 2011, author Karl Marlantes recalled what it was like returning home from 13 months of service in Vietnam:
“[Vietnam] held no hurt or humiliation like what happened as we drove through a crowd of protesters shouting obscenities at us, flipping us the bird, and pounding on my brother’s 1960 Valiant with their fists and protest signs. I can still see the hate-filled face of a protester snarling at me through the passenger-side window. I can still feel my utter bewilderment and pain.”
Although American society has progressed from blaming our service members and veterans for politicians’ decisions to enter or remain entangled in unpopular wars, conversations around veterans’ health and wellbeing have nonetheless fallen largely out of public discourse.
Despite receiving a hero’s welcome when they returned home from Afghanistan, many veterans of the conflict are, understandably, struggling with how the story of our involvement there ends.
As Marlantes articulated a decade ago, things like yellow ribbons, handshakes and being told “thank you for your service” fall far short of what returning veterans actually need.
Indeed, months, and even years after returning home, veterans often need support services such as housing, health care, counseling, education and employment services. These needs, particularly those related to mental health, are presently being magnified by the swift fall of the nation they spent 20 years trying to build up.
Organizations that serve veterans have reported fielding an increase in calls from veterans, as well as their family members, that they are feeling defeated, isolated and angry as they attempt to make sense of their service in light of how things ended.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) even put out a statement noting that recent events have caused veterans from all eras to question their service and whether it was worth the sacrifices they made. It also encouraged veterans to reach out to one another for support. A separate blog post by VA encouraged Afghanistan veterans to learn from their fellow Vietnam veterans, noting that the unceremonious end to the lengthy conflict and lack of closure can have long-term consequences on mental health.
Thus, as the nation now moves to forget its decades-long involvement in a conflict with an embarrassing ending, it remains important not to forget about those who sacrificed so much for it. The closure may not seem like much to those who did not serve or have close ties to anyone who did, but it carries significant meaning for our national conscience.
As we learned in the aftermath of Vietnam, if we as a nation don’t focus on coming to terms with the fact that we lost the war, we will further complicate an already difficult legacy of what it means to have served in one.
In pioneering research on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its impact on Vietnam veterans shortly after the war ended, Dr. Jeffrey Jay, the former director of the Center for Post-Traumatic Stress observed:
“The veteran’s conflicts are not his alone but are bound to the trauma and guilt of the nation. And our failure to deal with our guilt renders the veteran the symptom-carrier for society and increases his moral and emotional burden. This burden isolates the veteran and will freeze him in an attitude of perpetual combat until the issues of the war are confronted in the national conscience.”
Just as we have learned from the past in how we treat those who have served in unpopular wars, we must now continue to learn from the past in how to help service members and veterans now that the conflict has ended.
Rory E. Riley-Topping is the founder of Riley-Topping Consulting, where she continues to work with various veterans organizations. Riley-Topping served as a litigation staff attorney for the National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP), where she represented veterans and their survivors before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. She also served as the staff director and counsel for the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs for former Chairman Jeff Miller (R-Fla.). You can find her on Twitter: @RileyTopping.
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OnePlus 8 Pro will be the next flagship smartphone from the company taking on the likes of Samsung Galaxy S20, Xiaomi Mi 10 and other premium flagship phones. Last year, we saw the CAD renders of the OnePlus 8 Pro, and in early 2020, we are seeing the OnePlus 8 Pro already paying its visit to benchmark portals. The OnePlus 8 Pro with model number IN2023 has been spotted on Geekbench with insane specifications. This benchmark list suggests the phone will come with a whopping 12GB of RAM and Snapdragon 865 chipset. The single-core score achieved by the OnePlus device is 4296, whereas the multi-core score is 12531. The scores are on par with the Apple iPhone 11 series of phones; In benchmark scores, Apple's A series of chips always outperform Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, but this year, the Snapdragon 865 seems to have the power to deliver competitive benchmark scores.
OnePlus 8 Pro Spotted on Geekbench: What You Need to Know
The OnePlus 8 Pro will succeed the OnePlus 7T Pro smartphone with some decent upgrades on board. First and foremost, it features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset. In India, the phone may not come in the 5G version, but in other countries, there will be a 5G variant of the smartphone. The OnePlus smartphone spotted on Geekbench bears IN2023 model number. Just a few days ago, tipster Ishan Agarwal, said the OnePlus 8 series already received some necessary certifications in China.
The OnePlus 8 series model numbers start from IN2020 and there will be several models. The IN2023 model number could belong to a OnePlus 8 Pro 5G model. According to the tipster, the OnePlus 8's model numbers would be between IN2000-2010.
The phone was spotted running Android 10 and having 12GB of RAM. As everyone expected, it will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset.
Addition of 12GB RAM will not come as a surprise since we saw several phones in 2019 sporting such mammoth amount of RAM. Smartphones like the Galaxy Note 10+, OnePlus 7 Pro, Galaxy S10+ and so on offered 12GB of RAM even in India. The OnePlus 8 Pro will be a successor to the OnePlus 7T Pro whose McLaren edition priced at Rs 58,999 features 12GB of RAM.
OnePlus 8 Pro Could Launch Earlier Than Expected
The news of OnePlus 8 Pro visiting a benchmark website this early could result in the phone launching earlier than expected. OnePlus changed its launch timeline last year by bringing the OnePlus 7 series in May 2019 itself, unlike the usual last month of a Q2 launch. A few days ago, we saw the prototype image of possibly OnePlus 8 Lite making rounds on the web. Also, the CAD renders of the OnePlus 8 series comprising of OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 Lite has been leaked on the web as well.
If OnePlus goes for an early launch, then the company should be in the mindset of taking on Samsung Galaxy S20 series which will make its official debut on February 11 ahead of Mobile World Congress 2020. The Xiaomi Mi 10 series is also expected to come out during the same February month in China.
As for the OnePlus 8 Pro, it is expected to come with a 120Hz screen, quad-camera setup on the back, punch-hole display, bigger battery and at least 50W fast charging. In other news, OnePlus is hosting a special screen technology event in China on January 13 where it will likely unveil the 120Hz AMOLED screen tech to be used on the OnePlus 8 Pro.


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You may have had a sansevieria (snake plant) for some time and never once saw it bloom, and this may leave you wondering, do snake plants flower?
The answer is yes.
Yes, the snake plant, also referred to as mother-in-law’s tongue plant does indeed flower. However, Sansevieria, also known as Mother-in-Law’s Tongue or Snake Plant, only flower under certain stressful conditions and rarely flower while being grown indoors.
Snake Plant Basics
The snake plants are evergreen, hardy, and low-maintenance plants known for their sustainability and ability to survive in the harshest conditions, making them one of the more popular kinds of houseplants.
Snake plants boast impressive sword-like leaves that can grow up to 8 feet tall. Don’t worry, though, if your plant is small, as snake plants are notoriously slow growers, and it will take many years to reach their full potential.
How to Make Your Snake Plant Grow Faster
They don’t require a lot of water and can survive in low light conditions, but if you want your snake plant to grow big, it’s going to need lots of bright indirect sunlight. Adding a couple of hours of direct sunlight can boost its growth as well.
Making sure your Sansevieria gets enough water is also key to promoting faster snake plant growth. Although Snake Plants don’t require much water to survive, they need enough to prompt speedier development.
One of the problems with this is that because snake plants can store moisture in their leaves, they don’t usually show signs of distress from underwatering for several weeks or even months of being under-watered.
Be sure to check your snake plant for signs of underwatering distress at least once per week. Signs of underwatering a snake plant are curling leaves, brown leaf tips, and of course, a lack of new growth.
The best way to ensure your snake plant is getting enough water to promote faster growth is to check the soil every 4-7 days. If the soil is completely dry on the top 1-2 inches, it’s time to water.
But, be careful with the watering because overwatering your snake plant can also slow its growth.
Overwatering can cause root rot. And all plants need good, healthy roots to grow to their full potential.
Another factor that might be slowing your snake plant’s growth is that the roots may not have room to expand. Take your snake plant out of its container, and if the roots are growing around themselves, replant the snake plant in a slightly larger pot.
So, now you know how to make your snake plant grow faster, but that won’t necessarily make your snake plant produce flowers.
Snake Plants blossom to propagate themselves during times of distress.
The plants bloom when they are neglected, exposed to bright light levels, and without water. When the snake plants are mildly neglected, they spread fast and bloom.
Neglecting the plants gives them a message that they will die due to a lack of water. The interpretation of this message makes the plants flower, spread, and grow roots.
If you notice your Snake plant is not blooming, it could be due to lack of enough light, or you have been overwatering the plant. Snake plants do not flower when indoors or if they are overwatered.
The snake plant’s stalks do not die after blooming. Instead, the flowers transit into orange berries for propagation.
Snake plants do not flower often, and it’s rare to see the plants flower. Usually, Snake plants bloom only once annually and only during springtime. It’s difficult to predict when the plants will bloom since no specific conditions make them bloom.
When the plants bloom, the flowers are tiny, white, or cream, and they bloom in clusters along with the stalks of the plant. The flower stalks become covered in small white or cream flowers.
The flowers grow along with the plant’s stalks up to 3 feet high. The flowers open at night and close during the daytime.
Although the plants bloom for up to 8 weeks, it’s difficult to tell how long the blossoms will last. Snake Plants can blossom every year, considering they survive the underwatering condition that prompts them to bloom.
When they bloom, the snake plant flowers produce a pleasant fragrance at night. The plant’s flower fragrance varies depending on the different snake plant species. The flowers produce sweet and sticky nectar, which seems like dewdrops on the flowers’ stems.
Usually, plants, including Snake plants, flourish when watered, fed with fertilizer solution, and exposed to light. But snake plants are hardy and require little attention, especially when you want them to bloom.
If your snake plant is flowering, you’ve probably been intentionally or unintentionally neglecting it. If you want your snake plant to continue blooming, keep it in bright sunlight and don’t provide too much water.
If the signs of distress like curling leaves and browning tips get too severe, you might want to improve the current conditions of your snake plant to save it. But, unfortunately, this will cause the flowering to stop in most cases.
Since Snake plants grow in a vase indoors or on the window sill, you need to ensure the area around the pot is clean, especially when it’s flowering. Place a paper towel at the bottom of the pot to prevent mess as the sweet-smelling nectar trickles down the plant.
You don’t have to cut off the flowers immediately. Instead, you can wait until the flowers die, then prune the flower stalks. Pruning the flower stalks ensures the plants continue flourishing and do not die.
Snake plants can grow for decades without blooming. Although there are no known conditions to make snake plants flower, there are ways to increase the likelihood of the plants blooming.
The snake plants can fail to bloom even after many years, although in other cases, they can blossom within a few years.
Mainly, snake plants only flower when they are kept outdoors year-round and mildly neglected. Therefore, you should first move your snake plants to a well-lit outdoor area and stop watering them often if you want to get them to bloom.
Put them in mostly direct sunlight and allow the soil to go completely dry for up to two weeks between waterings. It is best to do this in mid-springtime instead of summertime when the sunlight will be too intense and cause scorching of the leaves.
After neglecting the snake plants for some time, the plants may likely begin to bloom.
If it doesn’t flower after several weeks in direct sunlight and is showing severe signs of distress, move it inside, or at least to a place with indirect sunlight, and begin an adequate watering regimen to revive your plant.
Since snake plants are very hardy, the chances are good that your plant will rejuvenate and continue to thrive once placed in optimal growth conditions.
Even though it’s difficult to coax a snake plant into flowering, there are some excellent reasons to want to inhibit your plant’s likelihood of blossoming.
The following the reasons people may not want the Snake plants to flower:
- The Snake plants flowers are beautiful but not suitable for flower arrangements. One can only enjoy the flowers’ beauty without cutting them, and it’s only limited to when they open.
- The flowers produce a fragrance that does not appeal to all people. Some people do not like the fragrance released when the flowers open.
- The sweet-smelling nectar produced can cause a mess. The nectar trickles down the plant and causes a mess unless you place paper towels around the flower pot.
- The best conditions for flowering a snake plant require you to put the plant in distress. This can be dangerous to the plant as it is possible that you might not be able to revive your plant and it could die if it suffers too much damage during the neglect period.
It’s difficult to determine and predict when the plants will flower or if they will at all.
Simply taking care of your indoor snake plant will, in most cases, make it very unlikely that your snake plant will flower. Make sure it gets plenty of indirect sunlight (or even less than optimal light), adequate watering, proper fertilization, and enough room to stretch its roots.
As stated above, most indoor snake plants can grow, thrive, and survive for decades without ever blooming.
Snake plants are very durable and can be used as both houseplants or for outdoor space decorations. They are beautiful, low maintenance, and a perfect choice for home or office decoration.
Although snake plant flowers are quite beautiful, they are fragile and don’t live long after being trimmed. While alive, these flowers ooze sticky nectar that can be quite pungent and unpleasant.
Unlike most houseplants, snake plants don’t necessarily flower while enjoying optimal growth conditions.
However, you may find it challenging to get your snake plant to bloom, as they only flower under specific stressful conditions.

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Light mag. 4.2 earthquake - Oaxaca, 135 km southwest of Tuxtla (Chiapas), Mexico, on Sunday, 12 January 2020 at 03:13 (GMT) -
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Light magnitude 4.2 earthquake at 95 km depth
12 Jan 03:43 UTC: First to report: EMSC after 30 minutes.
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Depth: 95.0 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 16.14°N / 94.2°W (La Zarza, Oaxaca, Mexico)
Nearest volcano: El Chichón (171 km / 106 mi)
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Let me preface this by saying, no, I am not a white man here to “whitesplain”(Seriously with your stupid made up words.) something to you. I’m a black man. And over the years I’ve been called an African-American, but that bugs me. Fuck your political correctness, you’re black.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but as I understand it, when Africans immigrate to the US they don’t become African-American, they become Kenyan-American, Ghanian-American, etc. African American refers to a specific ethnicity, namely the descendants of slaves in the United States. This makes sense given that descendants of slaves in the US don’t know where in Africa they are from and instead would identify with the continent, whereas African immigrants would identify with the country they came from (the same way a Caribbean American would identify with Jamaica, Martinique, etc.). Because of the way we construct race and ethnicity in the US, people who are not African American often get folded into the label, but that doesn’t mean that the term can’t have specificity or validity.
It may also surprise you to know that African American is not some made up PC term but one coined and adopted by African Americans themselves as part of a larger struggle for self-identification and determination. Feel free not to identify that way, but trying to throw it under the bus as some bullshit is lame. Nothing wrong with people wanting to affirm a connection to the place where they came from even if they only have a vague idea of it.
christmas is so much worse as you get older it’s like “what do you want this year?” “a sense of purpose”
"a career" "financial security" "a sex life" "tuition for grad school" "alcohol" "a nap" "socks would be nice"


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Annabella Avery Thorne, better known as Bella Thorne, is an American actress, singer, model, and director. She was born on October 8, 1997, in Pembroke Pines, Florida, USA. Thorne started her career as a child model, and later began appearing in commercials and TV shows. She rose to fame for her role as CeCe Jones on the Disney Channel series “Shake It Up” from 2010 to 2013.
Thorne has also appeared in a number of films, including “Blended,” “The DUFF,” and “Assassination Nation.” In addition to her acting career, she has released several singles and music videos, and has also worked as a director, with her debut film “Her & Him” premiering at the Oldenburg International Film Festival in 2019.
Thorne has been recognized for her work, earning several awards and nominations, including a Young Artist Award, a Shorty Award, and an Imagen Foundation Award. She is also known for her active presence on social media, with millions of followers on platforms such as Instagram and Twitter.
Outside of her career, Thorne is also an advocate for various causes, including animal rights, anti-bullying, and mental health awareness. She has been open about her own struggles with dyslexia, depression, and anxiety, and has used her platform to raise awareness and support for those facing similar challenges.
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Q: Who is Bella Thorne?
A: Bella Thorne is an American actress, singer, director, and model. She rose to fame as a child actress in Disney Channel’s TV series Shake It Up and has since appeared in numerous films and TV shows.
Q: When was Bella Thorne born?
A: Bella Thorne was born on October 8, 1997.
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A: Bella Thorne is very active on social media, with millions of followers on platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. She is known for her candid posts and outspoken personality.
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A ‘casting couch’ joke in Toy Story 2’s bloopers has been removed from new home releases of the 1999 animated film.
The Disney Pixar classic has been released this year on 4K Blu-ray, and viewers have noticed that an ‘outtake’ in the credits has been wiped from the movie – presumably because of how close to the bone it is following #MeToo and Time’s Up.
The Toy Story movies filmed ‘outtakes’ showing characters Woody, Buzz and co messing up their lines and ‘behind the scenes’, to mock the usual bloopers included at the end of comedies.
Toy Story 2 included an outtake where Woody (Tom Hanks) spun around a doll box to see Stinky Pete the Prospector (Kelsey Grammer) sleazily stroking two Barbies’ hands and suggesting he could help their careers.
He says: ‘So you two are absolutely identical? You know, I’m sure I could get you a part in Toy Story 3…’
After being caught, Stinky Pete hurriedly exits the box, saying: ‘Alright girls, lovely talking with you, any time you’d like some tips on acting, I’d be glad to chat with you.’
The scene seems to poke fun at the ‘casting couch’, where men in positions of power demanded sex in exchange for roles or career progression.
Blu-ray releases of Toy Story 2 has always had the ‘blooper’ during the credits, although the outtakes were only adding in to new prints a month after its initial release, and were included in DVD special features.
The scene is now missing from the Blu-ray edition, as well as all official downloads of the movie.
The blooper being wiped was first noticed by Redditors, with one person under the username Narwhal_of_the_land writing: ‘Just rewatched Toy Story 2 on Stan (Aussie streaming platform) and noticed that one of the joke outtakes during the credits is no longer in the movie. It was the one where the Prospector is promising some Barbies a bigger role in the next film in a semi creepy way.
‘Are movies being changed without us realising? I assume this scene was cut because of comparisons to John Lasseter/ Harvey Weinstein.’
Pixar Animation Studios co-founder and Walt Disney Company animation chief John Lasseter stepped down from his post in 2018 amid allegations of sexual misconduct towards employees.
Lasseter described the misconduct as ‘missteps’, saying in a memo to employees: ‘I’ve recently had a number of difficult conversations that have been very painful for me. It’s never easy to face your missteps, but it’s the only way to learn from them. As a result, I’ve been giving a lot of thought to the leader I am today compared to the mentor, advocate and champion I want to be. It’s been brought to my attention that I have made some of you feel disrespected or uncomfortable. That was never my intent.
‘Collectively, you mean the world to me, and I deeply apologize if I have let you down. I especially want to apologise to anyone who has ever been on the receiving end of an unwanted hug or any other gesture they felt crossed the line in any way, shape, or form. No matter how benign my intent, everyone has the right to set their own boundaries and have them respected.’
Lasseter’s final Pixar film was Toy Story 4, on which he has a story credit, while his last Disney film will be Frozen 2, which he executive produced.
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Nutritional Functioning in OEF/OIF/OND Veterans with Polytraumatic Injuries: Developing a New Approach
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Veterans of the Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation New Dawn (OEF/OIF/OND) era are a unique population facing unprecedented obstacles; over 30% struggle with polytrauma, often a combination of traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and psychological distress.1,2 The resulting physical and psychosocial disabilities contribute to poor reintegration, characterized by high unemployment,3,4 deeply internalized stigma,5,6 and poor health status.7,...

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Florida – Trump at 42 percent to Clinton’s 39, compared to a 47 – 39 percent Clinton lead June 21;
Ohio – Clinton and Trump tied 41 – 41 percent, compared to a 40 – 40 percent tie June 21;
Pennsylvania – Trump at 43 percent to Clinton’s 41 percent, compared to June 21, when Clinton had 42 percent to Trump’s 41 percent…
“Donald Trump enters the Republican Convention on a small roll in the three most important swing states in the country. He has wiped out Hillary Clinton’s lead in Florida; is on the upside of too-close to call races in Florida and Pennsylvania and is locked in a dead heat in Ohio,” said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Poll.
“While there is no definite link between Clinton’s drop in Florida and the U.S. Justice Department decision not to prosecute her for her handling of e-mails, she has lost ground to Trump on questions which measure moral standards and honesty.”

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NBA News: Joe Dumars to Quit As Detroit Pistons GM After The Season
By James Patrick Quizon | April 9, 2014 1:04 PM EST
The Dumars era in Detroit is over.
Dumars will resign as general manager and team president of the Detroit Pistons when the 2013-2014 NBA season is over. Various news outlets have confirmed the reports that former Pistons great have told multiple sources that indeed he will be stepping down from his position as the Pistons GM.
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Dumars is very popular in Detroit after leading the Pistons along with backcourt partner Isiah Thomas to two championships in 1989 and 1990. He did it again as a general manager in 2004 when he built a team around Rasheed Wallace, Ben Wallace, Rip Hamilton and Chauncey Billups
That was the last good run for Dumars’ Detroit. They lost in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs in 2005 and slowly Dumars decimated the championship core to start an elongated rebuilding process.
The rebuild took a major hit this season after recent offseason signings did not pan out.
The Pistons signed Josh Smith ($56 million/4 years) and Brandon Jennings ($24M/3 years) to lengthy and potentially toxic contracts and it only produced a 28-49 win-loss card— far from the team’s target of making the postseason for the first time since 2009.
Other perceived mistakes Dumars did as GM were the signing Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva to long-term deals in previous years. Another infamous blunder was picking center Darko Milicic as 2nd overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft where Dumars passed on talents like Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.
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Sandies is part of the Planhotel group who also run Diamonds Athuruga and Thudufushi. They are excellent so Bathala will likely become very sought after. And with the excellent house reef and good value accommodation, best to book it early!
Bathala is located along the north-eastern rim of the Ari Atoll, just a 15-minute scenic seaplane ride from Male airport, and it has long been a popular spot with divers from all around the globe.
There are 73 villa each with air-conditioning, a small fridge, semi-open air garden bathroom, hairdryer and sunbeds.
Beach Villas – are circular-shaped and dotted around the island opening onto the stunning white sandy beach.
Water Villas – Are new! More information is forthcoming.
Restaurants & Bars
For dining, there will be a buffet restaurant where all your meals are included, with a fresh fish barbecue, live cooking stations and local dishes. An additional seafood restaurant will offer freshly caught seafood specialities and fresh lobster menus in a romantic setting on the beach. Guests can quench their thirst at the beach bar, which will be a great place to relax and unwind after exploring the magnificent marine life. Accommodation options are refreshingly simple; choose to stay in a charming beach bungalow or water villa.
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PADI dive centre, free snorkelling equipment, gym, games room, massage centre*, beach volleyball, Wi-Fi*
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Diamond prices affect Blue Nile Q2 results
Seattle – Online specialty jewelry and diamond retailer Blue Nile Inc. reported net income of $2.17 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2014, a 1% drop from $2.2 million in the second quarter of the previous fiscal year. Net sales also decreased 1%, to $1.06.6 million from $108 million.
Blue Nile cited falling diamond prices as having an adverse effect on its financial performance during the quarter.
"The diamond price environment in the second quarter materially impacted our performance,” said Harvey Kanter, chairman, CEO and president. “As a result we executed strategic and targeted price changes to ensure that Blue Nile’s superior value is absolutely clear to the consumer. With these changes we are seeing a return to growth, and when diamond prices normalize, we expect to see even greater benefits from ongoing investments we’re making in the user experience.”
99 Cents Only to reopen six California stores
City of Commerce, Calif. – 99 Cents Only Stores is reopening six stores in California the weekend of Aug. 15 – Aug. 16. On Aug. 15, 99 Cents Only will kick off the grand re-opening celebration of its Concord, Poway and Sanger stores.
On Aug. 16, 99 Cents Only Stores will kick off the grand re-opening celebration of its San Bernardino, Escondido and Rohnert Park stores.
Academy readies supply chain for northern assault
A massive new Academy Sports and Outdoors distribution center in Tennessee is expected to fuel the retailer’s growth for years to come when the 1.6 million-sq.-ft. facility opens in 2016.
Academy’s 178 existing stores are currently supported by distribution centers near the company’s headquarters in the Houston suburb of Katy and the central Georgia community of Jeffersonville. Its new distribution center will be located along I-40 midway between Nashville and Knoxville, providing convenient access to points north. Construction is expected to begin this month followed by hiring in the fall of 2015 in advance of an early 2016 opening. When fully operational the facility will employ roughly 700 people.
"The new distribution center will support the long-term growth and continued expansion of Academy Sports and Outdoors while enabling us to provide our customers with quicker access to their favorite sports, outdoors and lifestyle products for the entire family," said Rodney Faldyn, Academy’s president and CEO.
Academy currently operates stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. The addition of a large new distribution center in central Tennessee will provide the company added capacity to better serve stores in its existing 13 state trade area while supporting northern expansion into contiguous markets such as Kentucky, Virginia, Illinois and beyond.


The Colombia star admits he has dreamed of signing for Los Blancos his whole life, with former coach Andre Villas-Boas insisting the player will adapt well to his new club
New Real Madrid recruit James Rodriguez has revealed that he “dreamt” of signing for the club his whole life and says that he is now anxious to start winning trophies at Santiago Bernabeu.
The Colombia star joined Los Blancos from Monaco for €80 million (£63m) earlier this week and is planning a lengthy and successful stay in the Spanish capital.
“I always wanted this and I hope to be happy here for many years,” James told Real Madrid TV.
“I like challenges and to win, and I'm at a great club to achieve many titles."
When asked what he would bring to the team, James said: “Goals, passes and play. I am only one [person] and I want to help."
He added: “I'm anxious. I want August 1 to come to start training and be better every day.”
The former Porto forward – who ended the World Cup as top scorer of the tournament – won the Portuguese league three years in a row before joining Monaco last term, where he netted nine league goals in 34 games.
His coach at Porto, Andre Villas-Boas, admitted that he always had high expectations of the 23-year-old and is adamant that he will do well at Real Madrid.
“We had very high expectations of him, but we made the transfer with the clear intention of gradually developing the player and not with the expectation that he would explode so soon,” Villas-Boas told Marca.
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EtherMail, the first Web3 messaging solution that sets the standard for anonymous, wallet-to-wallet encrypted communication, has successfully raised US$4 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Tim Draper and Draper Associates, a global venture capital firm that invests in the industry, leads the way. – company transformation. This round also involved MS&AD Ventures.
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Since the end of a $3.3 million seed round in August 2022, EtherMail has seen rapid growth in user engagement with over 500,000 users and has partnered with popular NFT projects like Maybe Nothing, Toxic Skulls Club, inBetweeners and Prime Planet. EtherMail’s Web3 messaging solution also facilitates Web3 voting for Decrypt Studios’ inaugural Crypties Awards 2022 with over 10,000 attendees – the industry’s leading annual awards initiative electronic money. Most recently, EtherMail announced integrations with ENS (Ethereum Name Service) and Draper-powered Unstoppable Domains, extending the reach of the Web3 mail solution to millions of UD and ENS users already registered.
With four generations of investment professionals, Draper Associates has cemented its reputation as a leader in early-stage venture capital, having invested in a range of well-known brands such as Hotmail, EtherScan, Skype, Coinbase, Baidu, Tesla, SpaceX and Twitch.
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Almond flour, though quite common in French baking, is used less often in American desserts. Combining almond flour with good almond paste is the best way to get the texture and gentle flavor of almonds with an accent on its essential taste. I use almond oil as well as almond extract to suffuse the crumb and to make this cake even more almondy. Although I have greatly reduced the sugar, this is still a pleasantly sweet, citrus-accented cake with a moist crumb and fewer starchy carbs. It’s gluten-free, too!
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The late Edward Said, a polyglot, eclectic Palestinian-American intellectual, is the unlikely patriarch of the school of postcolonial studies, which over the past three decades has been the primary vehicle for academic study of countries in Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and elsewhere. (Said, a professor at Columbia University, was a specialist in Western literature and was obsessed with classical music.) His landmark work, Orientalism, published in 1978, took to task the entire way scholars in the West approached the non-West, focusing on Said’s home terrain in the Middle East. It’s impossible, claims Said, to disassociate the subject of Western “Orientalist” inquiry from the context of imperial power; the Orient, in the eye of the Orientalist, was not a real place but a theatrical “stage annexed by Europe” where thinly veiled stereotypes of “the Other” that grew out of a false dichotomy were created and affirmed. Many latter-day Orientalists object to this typecasting, but it’s because of Said’s deeply humanist vision that we now approach the idea of distinct “cultures” and “civilizations” with the healthy dose of skepticism it deserves.
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Written by Dan Watters, Drawn by Dani, Coloured by Brad Simpson, Letters by Aditya Bidikar.
After making a promise to Tatter, Taqa goes to watch him box. However unbeknownst to her, a pair of assassins make their way into the venue to find her. After a very brief confrontation she is wounded, and Tatter takes her to get checked out. The only way to save her is a blood transfusion but this will take all the remaining “god” out of her system. If that’s the case, will she be able to continue her quest? Or will she even be worthy of it?
Coffin Bound has become one of the most infuriating books in my pile. We have something here that creates a great debate on what it is to be human, and what price the presence of religion has on people. Yet we also have something that’s given us some of the greatest concepts of art, along with some of the worst art I’ve seen. If it were consistently bad or good, I could praise the fact that it’s kept a constant throughout, however within a single issue we have this crazy dichotomy of artistic aesthetics.
Here we see the two assassins at the very start of the issue. Right away it’s a cool concept of them being a yin and yang, or one being a negative of the other. This is beautifully played out with the art in the first few pages.
However then we get panels like this, which seems to have been a staple for the series so far. This is what I find frustrating about the series, there can be some truly genius moments of art, but it’s quickly followed by something that seems rushed and lacklustre. These panels unfortunately take me away from the story being told.
After the confrontation with the assassins, we then see the next problem I have with this particular issue. As the assassins are yin and yang, the panels are then split into yin and yang. Both with the same artwork but just one being the negative of the other. This again is a fantastic concept to implement, however it feels very confusing when it takes up about a quarter of the book. Everything that happens straight after gets a bit perplexing. It’s difficult to make out what’s going on, and I had to reread that part of the book to get more of an understanding.
Despite these drawbacks on the series and this issue, I’m still enjoying the story. It’s an interesting way to look at both religion and drugs. Although I found this issue very confusing, I still think I understood what happened and it’s now set up a very interesting conclusion which I’ll be excited to read. I would still recommend this book even though the artwork can be very different. The good art and the great story make up for it. I’m very much drawn in also by the moral and philosophical discussions that can arise from such a book.
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Mandalorians, known for their fierce warrior skills and iconic armor, have a unique approach to how they eat to fuel their deadly abilities. From ancient traditions to modern adaptations, the Mandalorian diet plays a crucial role in sustaining their physical strength and mental sharpness on the battlefield.
Rooted in a history of battle and survival, Mandalorian cuisine emphasizes high-protein meals that provide sustained energy for extended periods of combat. Meat, particularly seafood and game animals, is a staple in their diet, often prepared in hearty stews or roasted over open flames. Vegetables and grains complement these protein-rich dishes, offering essential nutrients and fiber to support overall health.
In the fast-paced world of intergalactic conflict, Mandalorians have refined their meal planning to optimize performance in combat situations. With a focus on balance and portion control, Mandalorian warriors strategically eat small, nutrient-dense meals throughout the day to maintain steady energy levels and avoid fatigue during intense battles. This approach allows them to stay agile and alert in the midst of chaos and danger.
While the Mandalorian diet may seem tailored to the demands of warfare, its principles can be applied to everyday life for those seeking to improve their physical and mental performance. By prioritizing whole, unprocessed foods and planning meals that support sustained energy, individuals can enhance their overall well-being and productivity. Whether facing intergalactic foes or daily challenges, adopting Mandalorian eating habits can provide a powerful foundation for success.
How Do Mandalorians Eat Efficiently in Their Unique Culture?
Mandalorians, known for their warrior culture and fiercely independent nature, have developed unique traditions surrounding the act of eating. The way they consume their meals not only sustains them physically but also plays a significant role in reinforcing their values and beliefs.
One key aspect of how Mandalorians eat is their emphasis on efficiency and practicality. Given their nomadic lifestyle and constant state of readiness for battle, Mandalorians have streamlined their dining habits to make the most of their limited time and resources. Meals are often simple and easy to prepare, focusing on high-protein foods like meat and fish to ensure they remain strong and agile. In addition, they do not waste any part of the animal they have hunted, utilizing every part for food or crafting materials.
Furthermore, Mandalorians place a strong emphasis on communal dining, with families and clans coming together to share meals as a way to strengthen their bonds and sense of unity. This shared experience not only fosters a sense of belonging but also allows for the passing down of traditions and values from one generation to the next.
In addition to the practical aspects of their eating habits, Mandalorians also have strict codes of conduct surrounding etiquette and behavior during meals. Respect for the food, the host, and fellow diners is paramount, with individuals expected to demonstrate discipline and self-control at the table. This adherence to etiquette reflects the Mandalorian belief in honor and discipline, reinforcing their commitment to their warrior way of life.
Overall, the way Mandalorians eat is a reflection of their values, traditions, and practical needs as a warrior culture. By understanding their unique dietary customs, we gain insight into the deeper aspects of Mandalorian society and the importance they place on unity, strength, and honor. In the next section, we will delve deeper into the specific rituals and practices that govern how Mandalorians eat and how these traditions have shaped their identity over generations.
How do Mandalorians eat?
Mandalorians are known for their prowess on the battlefield, and their diet plays a crucial role in fueling their deadly skills. The diet of a Mandalorian warrior is centered around protein-rich foods such as nerf meat, along with fruits, vegetables, and grains. They also consume a lot of water to stay hydrated in the harsh environments they often find themselves in.
Traditional Mandalorian dishes
- Beskar Bites: A popular snack among Mandalorians, beskar bites are small, protein-packed treats made from dried nerf meat and spices. They are easy to carry on long journeys and provide a quick energy boost.
- Womp Rat Stew: Womp rats are common pests on Mandalore, but they are also a good source of protein. Mandalorians often make a hearty stew with womp rat meat, vegetables, and broth.
- Royal Mandalorian Bantha Steak: This dish is reserved for special occasions and is made from the finest cuts of bantha meat. It is marinated in a blend of spices and grilled to perfection.
Training regimen and dietary restrictions
In addition to their diet, Mandalorian warriors follow a strict training regimen to maintain their physical fitness and combat skills. They train in hand-to-hand combat, marksmanship, and tactical maneuvers to ensure they are always at the top of their game.
Some Mandalorians also follow dietary restrictions, such as avoiding certain types of food or alcohol before a battle. This is done to ensure that they are in peak physical condition and can perform at their best when facing their enemies.
How do Mandalorians typically eat?
Mandalorians typically eat a diet high in protein, as protein is essential for building and maintaining muscle mass. They often consume foods like roasted meats, grilled fish, and protein-rich vegetables.
Do Mandalorians follow any specific dietary restrictions?
While Mandalorians do not have specific dietary restrictions, they tend to avoid overly processed foods and sugars. They prioritize eating whole, nutrient-dense foods that will fuel their bodies for battle.
Do Mandalorians have any traditional dishes or food customs?
One traditional Mandalorian dish is the spiced nerf steak, which is a grilled nerf steak marinated in a blend of spices and served with roasted root vegetables. Mandalorians also have a custom of sharing meals with their fellow warriors as a sign of camaraderie.
How do Mandalorians stay hydrated during battle?
Mandalorians often carry canteens filled with water or electrolyte-rich beverages to stay hydrated during intense battles. They understand the importance of staying hydrated to maintain peak physical performance.
Mandalorians have a unique and ritualistic approach to eating, with mealtime serving as a way to bond with their clans and show respect for their heritage. Their reliance on nutrient paste alongside fresh food sources highlights their practical nature, ensuring they are always prepared for unpredictable situations. Mandalorian dining etiquette is steeped in tradition, with food being served on beskar plates and consumed with specialized utensils, showcasing their commitment to their warrior culture. Additionally, the emphasis on communal eating and sharing of meals underscores the importance of camaraderie and solidarity within Mandalorian society. Overall, the way Mandalorians eat reflects their values of strength, unity, and resourcefulness, making every meal a meaningful and significant experience for them.


MNA– Damavand military drill has test-fired S300 air defense system, during which it successfully targeted aerial vehicles flying in the outreach.
An undisclosed air defense base was hosting the test-firing operation where a number of military personnel and commanders along with civilian officials attended.
The operational phase of the S300 system sought to assess the overall performance of the system in targeting wide range of missiles and drones. The test-firing also sought to assess the human performance in operating the system during active aerial confrontation.
Iranian military personnel fully operated the system according to simulation scenarios which replicated detection, identification, tracing, and targeting of the potential aerial threats. The test-firing was successfull and the system targeted and destroyed aerial vehicles.


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El Pasoans interested in film were able to get a taste of what it’s like to work in the industry.
The Texas Film Commission hosted a two-day production assistant (PA) workshop at the Plaza Theater.
Leora Backer Mohr, the workshop’s instructor, said the role of a production assistant is crucial on set.
“One thing that the film commission is trying to do with these workshops is build up their PAs in a lot of the cities within Texas,” Mohr said. “I think that having a good crew base is a big part of bringing a production to your city.”
One of the disadvantages El Paso has in attracting big films is that it’s right next to New Mexico. A report from the New Mexico Film Commission states that in Fiscal Year 2017, over $500 million were spent directly into the state’s economy by the film industry.
Texas, on the other hand, has slashed its film incentive budget by nearly three-quarters since 2015.
“There are still some productions that still choose Texas, and they choose Texas for a number of reasons. One of the best reasons to go to a different location is because of the available labor and the talent of the crew,” said Drew Mayer-Oakes, with the El Paso Film Commission.
Those who participated in the workshop were certified by the Texas Film Commission.
“My ultimate goal is to go into editing for big films, but I think this is a great way to get into that,” UTEP film student Priscilla Almanza said. “I’m just really glad the Texas Film Commission is bringing projects like this and opening doors for people like us who want to get into the business.”


According to the Deputy Petroleum Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, this is part of measures put in place by the government to ensure that its petroleum assets are developed for the benefit of Ghanaians.
Ghanaian government to revoke four petroleum exploration licences for lack of development
The Ghanaian government is set to annul the petroleum exploration licenses of some four companies which have not developed their allocated oil blocks.
He indicated that the companies were identified for termination after they reviewed 14 licences that were awarded in recent years to other companies.
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The amendment will allow companies already producing to further explore offshore areas for more oil.
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Jeb Bush championed a path to “legalized status” for people in the U.S. illegally on Saturday during a trip to Iowa, calling it the “only serious, thoughtful way” of dealing with the country’s estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants.
“Immigrants that are here need to have a path to legalized status. No one I know has a plan to deal with illegal immigrants — to say that they’re going to be rounded up and taken away. There isn’t a specific plan,” Bush said at the Iowa Ag Summit.
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reforms that promise eventual citizenship to unauthorized immigrants as long as they meet certain criteria, as President Barack Obama and Democrats want.
“What we need to do is to make sure people pay fines, that they learn English, that they work, that they don’t receive government assistance, that they earn legalized status over the long haul,” Bush said. “That they come out of the shadows where they can be productive with a provisional work permit. This is the only serious, thoughtful way, I think, to deal with this. And we better start doing it.”
Bush’s remarks run contradictory to his party’s leadership in Congress, which has blocked legislation to provide legal status to undocumented immigrants. The issue promises to play a role in the 2016 Republican primary — many conservatives fiercely oppose legalizing those in the country illegally, while some top Republican donors insist that the party must support such a provision in order to win the support of the Hispanic community.
Bush also called for strong border security and reforming the legal immigration system.


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The most anticipated beach party in Calgary is back. On Saturday, July 21, from 1-4 p.m., everyone is invited to come to The Auburn House in Auburn Bay to experience the four-season lifestyle offered in this popular southeast community. “We are expecting more than 2,000 people at the event,” says Brookfield Residential marketing manager, Jessie Seyour. This will be a fun-filled family day on the beach for the whole family, filled with pirate-themed activities, including a “pirate ship” barbecue and other fun filled activities and delicious food!
“Also who can forget about the lake — it will definitely be a great chance for families to get some beach time in — building sandcastles or just going for a swim in the fresh water 43-acre lake,” Seymour adds.