![]() ![]() ![]() Whether you're celebrating alone, with a partner or roommates, immediate family, or are simply participating in a festive work gathering, these backgrounds will connect you to those you love both near and far. We know it's out of the ordinary to celebrate the holidays online, but if there's a will, there's a way, and with Christmas creeping into our calendars, we're determined to find one. While the holidays have returned to some level of normalcy and many of us may be celebrating with loved ones in person this year, there are still those who may not have that opportunity this season. Whoa-ho-ho! Are you ready for a holiday that's merry and bright? Because these Christmas Zoom backgrounds are here to make your holiday less. No matter how special effects failed it, It’s a Wonderful Life is a classic for a reason.Image Source: Unsplash / Svetozar Cenisev Frank Capra made sure moviegoers’ focus would be on the momentous decisions George and Clarence make at the bridge, not the shoddy winter facsimile. Although Capra got an unfortunate surprise about his new snow’s exposure to water, the rest of the film is so captivating that the lapse hardly mattered for the aesthetic of the film. It's a Wonderful Life was ahead of its time in production quality, remaining a beautiful example of filmmaking even when the effects fail. The making of It’s a Wonderful Life was full of ups and downs, and the artificial snow was both. ![]() It may still have looked better than cornflakes, but it was not an innovation that worked for every scene. When George and Clarence jump off the bridge into the river, the snow falling on them clumped and stuck to them instead of melting, revealing it as obviously not snow. The material was a great facsimile when on the ground and falling from the sky, but when it was exposed to water, the illusion fell apart. It was made of foamite, sugar, water, and soap flakes and could be sprayed over the set pieces. The new snow looked and sounded much better than the alternative. Despite that, It’s a Wonderful Life is an old enough Christmas movie that cornflakes were still a mainstay of film production. To avoid having to record all the audio again, Capra needed a quieter fake snow. Tromping through Bedford Falls’ snow-covered streets would have been a cacophony of cornflakes, and movies that used this method often had to re-dub the dialogue after filming because the snow sound took over the scene. The issue was that, as one would expect with cornflakes, they made a loud crunching sound when anyone stepped on them. It didn’t look much like snow under close inspection, but that wasn’t the issue. Prior to this movie and RKO’s new special effects invention, fake snow was made of cornflakes painted white. Related: Why The It's A Wonderful Life Sequel Was Canceled The result was spectacular through most of the movie, helping establish It’s a Wonderful Life as the ultimate classic Christmas movie, but it also failed them in certain scenes. This allowed him to turn the studio lot in summer into Bedford Falls on Christmas Eve. However, the old form of artificial snow created a number of complications in production, so RKO’s head of special effects created a new innovation to make Capra’s filming experience easier. Frank Capra’s enduring films did not usually rely on special effects, but the fake snow became necessary when he filmed a Christmas movie in the middle of the summer. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree is a ride that whips guests around this Mater themed junkyard to the tune of Mater’s singing. ![]() This is a really fun trackless ride that whirls you around quickly but is gentle enough for small kids and adults that do not enjoy thrill rides. The ride vehicles are presented as cousins of Luigi who are visiting Radiator Springs for a dance party. The music changes to Halloween and holiday themes during these seasonal times of the year which will increase the popularity of the attraction. This ride receives a Halloween and Christmas theme when it is renamed Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween and Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl. The queue for this attraction goes through Luigi’s Casa Della Tires shop and leads you to ride vehicles that move and spin to the tune of Italian music variations. Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters is the second most popular attraction in Cars Land. But it will usually be half the wait time of the standard queue. If you cannot get on the ride with a short wait, paying for individual access might be worth it as the standard queue is one of the longest lines in the park! Guests willing to split up from their party can also try to ride using Single Rider but even the Single Rider line can get pretty long during busy days. If you want to avoid paying for access to that shorter line, you can follow our California Adventure rope drop strategy to see how you can best get on this ride in the morning using the standard queue. The price for access to this shorter line for Radiator Springs Racers will vary depending on how busy the parks are that day but it often ranges from $15-$20 per person. The Lighting Lane for Radiator Springs Racers isn’t included with the general cost of Genie+ and must be purchased individually. In order to access the shorter Lightning Lane, you must purchase Genie+ for the day OR purchase individual Lighting Lane access. For popular rides at Disneyland, two lines are available for guests: the standard queue and the Lighting Lane. Radiator Springs Racers is the only attraction in California Adventure that currently offers Individual Lighting Lane access. With some practice, you can get pretty good at posing before the picture happens. This is also the only attraction in Cars Land with a ride photo op! The photo is taken right when the car reaches the top speed on the race track before you cross the finish line. Walt Disney World guests will notice the connection immediately but most are in agreement that Radiator Springs Racers surpasses Test Track with its theming. ![]() The technology used for Radiator Springs Racers is similar to the kind used for Test Track in EPCOT. The details in Cars Land are truly unmatched and this commitment to immersion really shines with this attraction. If you look closely at the Cadillac Range which is the backdrop of Radiator Springs Racers, you will notice the six mountain peaks look like the tail fins of classic Cadillac models from 1957 to 1962. This ride is sheer perfection from its combination of beauty as you cruise past the “Cadillac Range” mountains to the immersive quality of a dark ride and ending with the key aspects of a thrill attraction. Once you are equipped with a new set of tires or paint job, you will race against another car vehicle with other guests reaching a top speed of 40mph. The ride splits into two tracks before the big race with one car going into Luigi’s Casa Della Tires or Ramone’s House of Body Art. During this cruise around town, you will see Mater, Lightning McQueen, Doc Hudson, Sally, Luigi, Guido, Mack, and Ramone. The ride features all the main characters from Cars once you enter Radiator Springs as the ride takes on the style of a dark ride as you cruise around the town. This auto-racing attraction takes guests in six-person car vehicles through the winding roads, mountains, waterfall, and town of Radiator Springs. The gem of Cars Land is Radiator Springs Racers. The other two attractions are also popular but not quite on the same scale as the demand for Radiator Springs Racers. In fact, this ride is so popular it still hasn’t been outpaced in demand in California Adventure even with newer rides introduced since Cars Land opened. Cars Land includes one of the most popular attractions in Disneyland: Radiator Springs Racers. ![]() ![]() ![]() I highly recommend this because it sounds like normal brushing isn’t keeping the stains away and anything you pay $$$ for at the dentist isn’t going to just magically last 6 months if you are not starting at a place where you are equipped to keep them truly clean. NOW use 3D Crest Whitening strips and it will actually make a difference Step 3: after two weeks of doing this, you’ve knocked down a lot of surface stains. Make sure when using the Soniccare you are following the instructions on using it and select the longest brushing time. Step 2: Crest 3D whitening toothpaste and Sensidine toothpaste, alternate between them. ![]() Its different than a normal toothbrush, and it does make a HUGE difference. Watch a video on how to brush with Soniccare. I am not a shill for the company but I swear this makes a huge difference especially since you want this long lasting but you also drink red wine. I was totally set on a professional whitening but didn’t need to after this: Please report any comments that fit this description so we can act accordingly.īefore you do this, try what I did. Rude, offensive, judgmental, sexualized, and generally mean comments will be removed and the user risks getting banned at the mods' discretion. 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While it’s easier to recognize the physical signs of abuse, it can be harder to identify the mental and emotional ones. It’s never OK for your partner to attack, frighten, control, or isolate you. You’re experiencing physical or emotional abuseĪny abuse is a clear red flag that the relationship has become toxic. While we all have our down days as partners, if you consistently can’t seem to summon back the interest you once had, it’s a sign things have cooled off. Have you stopped checking in with your partner to see how their day is going? Did you used to make an effort to reconnect but can no longer find the motivation? You’ve stopped caring or putting in the effort If your partner wants to settle down and start a family, but you’d rather spend your days traveling, it’s a significant sign things aren’t meant to last. Your major values aren’t alignedĮven if you connect with and care deeply about the other person, you might not be on the same page regarding big-picture things. 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You keep breaking up and getting back together If you recognize some of the following signs in your relationship, it’s time to consider whether things are worth repairing. How do you know when it’s time to break up? ![]() ![]() ![]() The translator works pretty well for the languages I use. ![]() Translates well for the most part, but some issues. 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If you look original part numbers up in several vintage transistor cross-reference books (those printed in the 70s for instance) you are likely to come up with different subs from each book. I think I am going purchase a couple of sets of transistors for my 7000 I don't need them but I figure as long as I have replacements the originals will not fail. This is going to make repairing early solid-state equipment that used germanium transistors more and more difficult as the years go by. 50 (2) 50 found this document useful (2 votes) 502 views. ![]() I asked this question on the Trans Oceanic Fanatic forum and they pulled this up out of the archives. Whats the Refund & Replacement If there are any quality problems, please make sure all these items must be returned in their original condition to qualify for. 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Skull in the Zoological Museum of Copenhagen, examination of which led to the dodo being classified as a pigeon in 1842 The dodo achieved widespread recognition from its role in the story of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and it has since become a fixture in popular culture, often as a symbol of extinction and obsolescence. The extinction of the dodo within less than a century of its discovery called attention to the previously unrecognised problem of human involvement in the disappearance of entire species. Since then, a large amount of subfossil material has been collected on Mauritius, mostly from the Mare aux Songes swamp. Among these is a dried head, the only soft tissue of the dodo that remains today. In the 19th century, research was conducted on a small quantity of remains of four specimens that had been brought to Europe in the early 17th century. ![]() Its extinction was not immediately noticed, and some considered it to be a myth. The last widely accepted sighting of a dodo was in 1662. In the following years, the bird was hunted by sailors and invasive species, while its habitat was being destroyed. The first recorded mention of the dodo was by Dutch sailors in 1598. Though the dodo has historically been portrayed as being fat and clumsy, it is now thought to have been well-adapted for its ecosystem. ![]() It is presumed that the dodo became flightless because of the ready availability of abundant food sources and a relative absence of predators on Mauritius. One account states its clutch consisted of a single egg. ![]() It used gizzard stones to help digest its food, which is thought to have included fruits, and its main habitat is believed to have been the woods in the drier coastal areas of Mauritius. It has been depicted with brownish-grey plumage, yellow feet, a tuft of tail feathers, a grey, naked head, and a black, yellow, and green beak. Since these portraits vary considerably, and since only some of the illustrations are known to have been drawn from live specimens, the dodos' exact appearance in life remains unresolved, and little is known about its behaviour. The dodo's appearance in life is evidenced only by drawings, paintings, and written accounts from the 17th century. Subfossil remains show the dodo was about 1 metre (3 ft 3 in) tall and may have weighed 10.6–17.5 kg (23–39 lb) in the wild. A white dodo was once thought to have existed on the nearby island of Réunion, but it is now believed that this assumption was merely confusion based on the also-extinct Réunion ibis and paintings of white dodos. The closest living relative of the dodo is the Nicobar pigeon. The two formed the subfamily Raphinae, a clade of extinct flightless birds that were a part of the family which includes pigeons and doves. The dodo's closest genetic relative was the also-extinct Rodrigues solitaire. The dodo ( Raphus cucullatus) is an extinct flightless bird that was endemic to the island of Mauritius, which is east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. ![]() ![]() ![]() So it appears BD is still in my system somewhere (or some nasty is active and using Bitderenders name) and it somehow interacted with my latest Spybot instillation (causing me a lot of work ). The problem seems to have started with the September update to Windows 10 Home. The funny thing is that I know I checked the Windows\TEMP folder and I am certain there wasn't any Bitdefender byproducts in there. I uninstalled BD with their uninstall tool and a manual search of the likely places to make sure it was all gone. I had Bitdefender Total Security some months ago but changed it, we are currently trialing Webroot and Armor. dmp file which was created that day.Īnd here is the confusing bit. I also looked in my Windows\TEMP folder and found a large Bitdefender. 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Team Spybot includes a whole range of great people, and we offer a forum for public exchange of knowledge that you can use to search if your questions have come up before, or post your questions to get quick feedback from Team Spybot and other users.On the 15 of July I installed Spybot free and things immediately started to go wrong (very high cpu usage etc) so I uninstalled it. On the Applications tab, in the Firefox section, make sure Site Preferences is unticked.ĭid you need to reinstall, or lost your software license for some other reason? Go ahead to the Lost License page and provide us with the details we need to know to resend it to you! Support Forum Some registry cleaners are unable to distinguish between positive and negative permissions and will simply remove all permissions from your Firefox profile. Why does Firefox Immunization get undone frequently?įirefox Immunization works by adding negative permissions to your Firefox profile, which will effectively block elements. And of course this website, which has been cleaned up and now comes in the same Spybot 3 look. You can also access it via the shortcut button below: Windows Apps ![]() ![]() Other runes require members and pure essence to craft. Rune essence is used to craft free play runes, or if you are a player with less than 30 level mining experience. ![]() What is the difference between Rune Essence and Pure Essence? Though this essence can be used in free to play worlds, mining requires ‘members’ only worlds’. This essence is found in essence mines that are accessible only to members. Pure essence can be mined by only members and that too those who have an experience of mining at least 30 levels. Apart from these special runes, there are many combination of runes that can be created using pure essence. Apart from common runecrafting, pure essence is a must if a player desires to craft runes in law, death, blood, chaos, nature, cosmic etc. This stone used for rune crafting is superior to pure essence and can be used for creating any rune that a player desires. Rune essence is called regular or normal essence to differentiate it from pure essence. Apart from spells mentioned above, rune essence does not work, and a player requires pure essence for the purpose. Rune essence can be used by anyone whether he is a member or not. This is a low quality stone that is used to cast spells in air, water, wind, fire and earth and is un-stackable. There are stones that are used to craft runes divided into two categories, the rune essence and pure essence. Runecrafting allows players to cast magic spells on enemies to win and advance to new levels. There are many skill levels and activities that a player needs to learn, especially runecrafting. You enter the game as a warrior with a set role and hundreds of enemies after your blood. It is set in ancient times with warring tribes fighting for power and territory. If you love playing MMORPG on the net, you know that Runescape is a massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG) that was launched in 2001 and later its second version called Runescape 2 was also introduced. ![]() |
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