She now lives in the United States, having returned from England in 1998 after being abroad for eighteen years. ![]() Overall, Creech has written twenty-two books and one play. The Wanderer was a runner-up for the Newbery, and won the Parents’ Choice Award in the U.S. On the sixth day when you return to Tinybell after finding Maelie the Wanderer, shell give you a quest which rewards Maelie as a mount. Unter der Leitung von Myriam Buda und Peter Delazer, regelmäßig unterstützt von Sarah Ammann und Sabrina Wolf, haben die jungen Judokas mit großem Eifer die Fall-, Festhalte- sowie Wurftechniken erlernt.Am 3. Reins of the Wanderer is obtained by finding the wandering doe Maelie the Wanderer in Korthia and bringing her back to her owner Tinybell every day for six days in total. Most notably, her book Walk Two Moons (1994) won the American Newbery Medal in 1995 from the American Library Association, and the Children’s Book Award for long novels in the U.K. Judo Club Montafon Im Herbst 2022 haben sich 29 Kinder für den Kampfsport Judo angemeldet. EVERYTHING in TRADING POST - April 2023 All locations on Profession Rares ULTRA FAST GEAR FARM - On several characters - 10.0. ![]() How to get Crimsom Shardhine Mount - 9.1. Her work in children’s literature has received many awards. How to get the mount: Maelie All locations (Reins of the Wanderer) How to get the Dusklight Razerwing mount. I was pretty skilled at the work and, although the driver held the reins of the wheelers that bore the weight of the carriage, I generally managed to help. ![]() Creech wrote two novels for adults, The Recital (1990) and Nickel Malley (1991), which were published in the U.K., before starting to write children’s books. Creech went to college in the U.S., where she developed an interest in story-telling, later moving to England where she would teach secondary school English and writing. Reins of the Wanderer, a new Ardenweald stalion for your collection. While Sharon Creech grew up in a suburb of Cleveland, she frequently visited her cousins in Quincy, Lewis County, Kentucky, a location that has found a presence in many of her books under the name of “Bybanks,” Kentucky.
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![]() Once again, she has created a charming, engaging book for young readers. Her beautiful illustrations, printed in full-color, accompany the text throughout. ![]() A fantasy crossed with Chinese folklore, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is a timeless story reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz and Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Grace Lin, author of the beloved Year of the Dog and Year of the Rat returns with a wondrous story of adventure, faith, and friendship. She encounters an assorted cast of characters and magical creatures along the way, including a dragon who accompanies her on her quest for the ultimate answer. Inspired by these stories, Minli sets off on an extraordinary journey to find the Old Man on the Moon to ask him how she can change her family's fortune. ![]() In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man on the Moon, who knows the answers to all of life's questions. Jade River Valley by Fruitless Mountain to the Village of Moon Rain, beyond, and back. 52 Total Resources 8 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like. Inspired by these stories, Minli sets off on an extraordinary journey to find the Old Man on the Moon to ask him how she can change her familys fortune. This was because the land around the village was hard and poor. Crowded in the corner of where Fruitless Mountain and the Jade River met was a village that was a shade of faded brown. This stunning fantasy inspired by Chinese folklore is a companion novel to Starry River of the Sky and the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver In the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. Life is hard in Minlis Village of Fruitless Mountain, where she lives with. The villagers called it Fruitless Mountain because nothing grew on it and birds and animals did not rest there. Lin, Grace In the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin is a middle grade fantasy fiction novel that takes inspiration from Chinese folklore and details the journey of a young girl, Minli, as she embarks on a hero's quest to improve her family’s circumstances. This is really an "any time" ice cream, but it's especially perfect for candy-themed birthday parties or Valentine's Day celebrations.Softs is located in Ikeja GRA and is the latest addition to our ice cream spots in Lagos. There are so many more candies I want to turn into ice creams!
![]() As soon as you reach the point where the map is no longer charted, you’ll come to a fork in the road. If you glance at your map, you’ll see that there is a road that leads northward. You’ll see the tower in the distance and the pathway can be rough.įrom the Lanayru Tower, we want head northward. The easiest way to reach the tower is to leave Kakariko Village to the north and Paraglide across the water. If you have not yet activated this tower, I recommend doing so now. The first step is to warp on over to the Lanayru Tower. Image: Bungie via PolygonĪfter you have Vexcalibur, check out our guide for getting Destiny 2: Lightfall’s Exotic sidearm, Final Warning do the same for the exotic heavy machine gun, Deterministic Chaos or learn where to find all Lost Sectors and Region Chests in Neomuna.Our next journey takes us to the northeast part of the map where we will meet the Goron race. Complete this Legendary mission to unlock the Immovable Refit. Once you complete the Avalon mission and acquire Vexcalibur, you’ll unlock the Legendary version of the mission. Getting the Immovable Refit for Vexcalibur Image: Bungie via Polygon This will unlock the first upgraded intrinsic which can be inserted at the Enclave. Sheild with Vexcalibur to pass through the barrier and open the chest. Once activated, continue on until you reach the other side of the loop, you’ll know you’re in the right spot when you look up and see the barrier. ![]() Once you slide down the ramp, jump down, and turn around, you’ll see a green button that you’ll need to jump to and activate. Once you have that on your glaive, enter the Avalon mission on normal or Legendary. To unlock this first upgraded intrinsic, you’ll first need to slot in the Authorization Override mod discussed above. Similar to Revision Zero, an Exotic pulse rifle introduced in Season of the Seraph, this glaive will update its intrinsic week to week, allowing you to craft it more and more to your liking. Image: Bungie via Polygon How to get M1R Distribution Matrix II for Vexcalibur This will allow you to pass through barriers. Upon completion, you’ll be granted the Authorization Override mod that you can slot into Vexcalibur. Once you acquire Vexcalibur, you’ll get the quest “Vexcalibur: Authorization Override.” This is a short quest that involves killing Vex with the glaive. How to get Authorization Override for Vexcalibur ![]() Remember, after you get Vexcalibur, there are a few things to follow up on from week 2 onward - including unlocking the Authorization Override mod, the M1R Distribution Matrix II intrinsic, and Immovable Refit trait. If you need help, the following video walkthrough from prominent community member Esoterickk can help: Image: Bungie via Polygon Completing the ‘Avalon’ //// missionĬomplete the mission. Once you start the mission in this way, it’ll be available on the EDZ in the director. Enter the cave and reach the harpy to start the mission ////. Follow the path and you’ll see the cave on the left-hand side. Head up to the area near the third trace. Follow the traces to the cave to unlock the ‘Avalon’ //// mission Image: Bungie via Polygon Continue along the wall from the fifth trace, and you’ll eventually see the sixth and final trace above the roadsigns. From the fourth trace, look at the large Cabal door, the fifth trace is directly to the right in some trees. The fourth trace is in the dead center of the area amongst the group of trees. The third trace is in the trees up on the hill opposite the first trace. Turn around, you’ll find the second trace below the bridge. You’ll first trace at the top of the hill next to the Cabal gear. The order we’ve placed them in below is the order we suggest you pick them up in. You have 30 seconds in between each pickup to get to the next one. There are six code fragments that you must collect. Finding the nodes in the Gulch of the EDZ This requires you to collect the six code fragments, we’ll go over each of the locations below. You start this quest by completing the code in the Gulch. But first, here is every quest step in further detail: How to start ‘The Variable’ in Destiny 2 Once you have Vexcalibur, there are a few things to follow up on from week 2 onwards - including unlocking the Authorization Override mod, the M1R Distribution Matrix II intrinsic, and the Immovable Refit trait. The mission at the end of this quest is 1800 Power level, other than that the quest is pretty straightforward to complete. Bring the object from the Vex network to the War Table for analysis.Explore the Vex network node in the EDZ and discover its secrets.Investigate the Gulch in the EDZ where Guardians have reported anomalous objects.The steps to get Vexcalibur in Destiny 2 are as follows: ![]() If so, look for products that are free from plastic and use sustainable materials such as bamboo or cotton. Consider if it is a necessary purchase that will receive a lot of use. People may also want to consider the environmental impact of purchasing a new reading pillow. Higher quality materials such as velvet will be more durable than cotton, though cotton may be easier to wash. A person may wish to consider their allergies and how easy these materials may be to wash. The outer fabric of a reading pillow is available in various materials. Polyester fibers are sometimes present in reading pillows, but this material is less durable than memory foam. Shredded memory foam is more breathable and circulates air better than solid memory foam. ![]() The inner pillow may contain either shredded or solid memory foam. Therefore, reading from a paper book may be better before going to sleep.Ī person may wish to consider the inner and outer material of a reading pillow. It found that these screens emit blue light, which may affect sleep. One 2016 study investigated how reading from an e-reader or other electronic device affects sleep quality. People can achieve the same effect and support as a reading pillow by propping up multiple regular pillows. One of the drawbacks of reading pillows is that they may be costly. Using a reading pillow also means that a person does not need to regularly change position or prop up other pillows to find a comfortable position. Learn about the best lumbar support pillows here. However, one 2013 study that looked at lumbar support pillows found that they were helpful and supportive for both healthy individuals and those with lower back pain. There is limited research into the effectiveness of reading pillows. ![]() The main benefit of reading pillows is that they offer support for the back, neck, shoulders, and spine. ![]() We’d have preferred a style that runs throughout the cut scenes and mini-game visuals. While Ubisoft has once again created some undeniably cute 3D visuals and packed in a fair amount of humour for all the family, there’s an awkward disparity between the cartoon cut scenes (which are rather good, it has to be said) and the not at all cartoon like in-game graphics. You can also set how long you want a session to last, with the minimum of 20 minutes and the max being all the way up to an hour and a half. Depending on the number of controllers you have (Wii Remote and Nunchuck together as a pair), you’ll either be playing games in which you take turns or games where you can play simultaneously. The game is better when played with friends, with TV Party allowing up to eight players to take part together. ![]() ![]() When played alone your only goal is to achieve high scores, either against the other scores on your console or against online leaderboards. We can’t really say that the Balance Board games are any more fun than those that simply use the Wii Remote and Nunchuck, but they do at least give you more variety and another reason to pull the Balance Board out from under the sofa. Another is a play on Godzilla, with you directing the monster’s fire. The most popular will be the snowboarding game, which sees a rabbid riding a bull down a steep snowy slope. The biggest addition to the series is Balance Board support. It’s nothing groundbreaking, but these sections crop up quite regularly and give you a break from the often frantic mini-games. In spoof 3D worlds you have to shoot targets as they appear, trying to get as high a score as possible. Also returning are the on-rails shooter levels, which thankfully have more in common with those in the first game than the stuttering video sections from the second. These are just a handful of all that’s on offer, but they represent the kind of games you’re going to be playing.įans of the music mini-games seen in previous Rabbids games will be pleased to hear that they return here, with you using the Wii Remote and Nunchuck to shake to a certain beat or dance to the moves being demonstrated by a dancing mannequin. A motorbike game turns the Wii Remote and Nunchuck into handlebars, a Star Wars spoof sees you drawing shapes to shoot down asteroids, a modelling game has you running down a catwalk, pausing to pose for pictures, and a rather strange Pimp my Rabbid game simply asks you to dress the angry creature in a style that fits the description. They’ve been designed so almost anyone will be able to play, with the most complex simply requiring the use of some buttons in addition to movement of the Wii Remote and Nunchuck. There are about 50 mini-games in total and, gladly, they’re much better than those from Rabbids 2. You simply have to pretend you’re doing the actions by using the Wii Remote. The best games ask you to perform actions that somewhat mimic real life, so for example in one game you need to clean your rabid with military efficiency, scrubbing teeth, shaving, spraying deodorant and cleaning out your ears. TV Party is one of a handful of Wii games to make use of Nintendo’s Wii Balance Board, but it’s perfectly possible to play the game if you haven’t picked up Wii Fit. You’re presented with a TV schedule for each day, with each time slot representing a mini-game – complete enough of these and you’ll unlock the next day’s schedule, and even some bonus items if you achieve a high enough score. Trapped inside the TV set, the rabbids offer a selection of mini-games built around the idea of being in cheap knock-offs of popular TV shows. This time around Rayman has been chased into a house by the rabbids, who somehow get sucked into the TV aerial. While we’re still slightly bitter about Rayman’s demise, we just can’t help but like our new mini-game overlords. Fast forward a few years and Rayman himself has fallen from his pedestal, now limited to making cameo appearances in mini-game collections fronted by the rabbids – a breed of crazed but cute aliens that have invaded earth. What started out as a very pretty 2D platformer evolved into one of the best 3D platformers of the 32/64 bit generation, and hardcore gamers grew to love the strangely limbless hero. The Rayman series must have had the biggest transformation of any series in recent memory. We walk the talk: variable compensation of V-ZUG’s top 80 managers includes a sustainability target. Our sustainability goals cover four key areas. In a broader context, our sustainability goals are deeply anchored in our corporate strategy. Here again, more to come in the current year. In this regard, we are increasing employee engagement, education and well-being. In addition to reducing our carbon (as well as the overall ecological) footprint, our ambition is to make a positive contribution to a more sustainable society. ![]() With the new factory in Sulgen and the full connection of the Zug factory to the Multi Energy Hub, 2023 will see a further step. With a reduction of 15% in 2022, we are making good progress. ✅ is well on track to reduce by 2030 our residual emissions in Scope 1 and 2 by at least 80 percent, ideally 100 percent, compared to 2020. ✅ compensates all residual emissions in Scope 1 and 2 - amounting to roughly 5000 t CO2e in 2022 - at 120 CHF per ton through a dedicated fund administered by the Tech Cluster Zug ✅ has been carbon neutral in Scope 1 and 2 since 2020 In this regard, I am happy to state that V-ZUG: While an attempt to determine a final "truth" about the historical events recounted in "Monsieur X." would be very naive indeed, taking note of the variances between different versions of the story is, again, worthwhile, for such an analysis reveals something about how.This week, we have presented our sustainability achievements in 2022 in our sustainability report.Ī big focus lies on reducing our carbon footprint. If we admit some aspects of Pean's "historical" account to be more accurate than Duras's, to what then can we attribute the inaccuracies in the latter text? Did Duras deliberately fictionalize some details, as she did with Rabier's name, thus making a significant if above-board exception to her unequivocal statement ("It's out of respect for the wife and child of that man, called here Rabier," she writes, "that.I take the precaution of not calling him by his real name" )? Did she change some details in order to render her story more dramatic, as Lesl ie Hill suggests she did in the first autobiographical text in the volume, "La Douleur" (125-26)? Or are the "mistakes" due simply to faulty memory? Certain details in Une Jeunesse that contradict or at least differ from those in La Douleur are presumably verifiable facts (taken from court transcripts or corroborated by several witnesses, for example) and thus seem to belie Duras's prefatory assertion. While some of the differences between Duras's and Pean's accounts can be attributed simply to divergent interpretations of events by the various actors involved, others are more difficult to explain. But taking Duras at her word and investigating discrepancies between her version of the affair and Nan's is a worthwhile task nevertheless, for it sheds light, as I will show, on the very sticky process of turning memories into narrative. Duras's statement can of course be taken simply as artistic hyperbole intended to alert readers of her fiction that "Monsieur X." is indeed a true story, however accurate in its details. But the bold and characteristically impru dent claim Duras makes in the foreword to "Monsieur X.," that "This is a story that is true down to the last detail" (90, 71), does tempt her readers to take interest in counterclaims. ![]() At the time of these events, Francois Mitterr and was the leader of Duras's and Antelme's Resistance group, and in Une Jeunesse francaise : Francois Mitterrand, 1934-47, Pierre Pean offers alternative versions of many of the events Duras recounts in "Monsieur X." That there are differences in these two authors' stories is not surprising. It also tells of the relationship she subsequently maintained with him in order, she says, to obtain information about her husband's whereabouts. "Monsieur X." tells the story of Duras's chance encounter near the end of the Occupation with a French Gestapo agent who several weeks earlier had arrested her husband, Robert Antelme, for involvement in the Resistance. This essay focuses on the second text in the volume, "Monsieur X. Marguerite Duras's La Douleur (1985) is a collection of six disparate texts concerning her experience of World War II. This version comes with a plastic insert to organize all your cards for ease in play setup. In this new world, deception reigns, leading to a need for reconnaissance. As the tribes evolved further and struggled for dominance, information has become the most valuable currency. Recon expansion: The world of Arctic Scavengers pits players against one another in an attempt to survive a post-apocalyptic ice age. Additionally, the game introduces alternative victory paths, new mercenaries, new tools, and the addition of the "engineering schematics" pile. This base camp consists of a Tribal Leader (complete with special abilities) and the potential to construct buildings that can be used strategically during game play. The leader who gathers the largest tribe will win the game! HQ expansion: The first expansion for Arctic Scavengers introduces the notion of a base camp or headquarters for each tribe. The players build up their tribes, skirmish against other players tribes, and can even bluff on the way to victory. Each tribe is pitted against other tribes in a fight for survival. Resources, tools, medicine, and mercenaries are all in scarce supply. *signed* In a Vanishing Room / the Surfside Caper.In the year 2097, each player is the leader of a small tribe of survivors. The Outlaw of Torn - Edgar Rice BurroughsĪcross Time / Invaders From Earth - David / Silverbe. Ring Around the Sun : A Story of Tomorrow - Clifford. Spacial Delivery / Delusion World - Gordon R. The Quaking Widow / the Deep End - Robert / Dudley. Ultimatum In 2050 Ad / Our Man In Space - Jack Shark. The Galactic Breed / Conquest of the Space Sea - Lei. The Mars Monopoly / the Man Who Lived Forever - Jerr.Īvenger From Nowhere / Gunsmoke Kingdom - William E. The Dark Destroyers / Bow Down To Nul - Manly Wade W. Star Virus & Mask of Chaos - Bayley Barrington J Meeting at Infinity / Beyond the Silver Sky - John B. The Einstein Intersection - Samuel R.Scavengers come in many different colors, from light blue to dark red, but are most commonly grey to brown or tannish to white in coloration, with elaborate mask-like faces of similar colors. Their eyes come in many colors, like green, purple, red, orange, brown, black, or white. A Scavenger's eyes are very expressive, showing fear, surprise, curiosity, and anger in various situations. Scavengers move by walking, climbing, or crawling, but cannot jump. Due to this, they have better climbing abilities than Slugcats, and can walk over tougher terrain without having to jump. Scavengers was first announced in 2018 from former Halo developers from 343 Industries and released several demos and tests for the game before finally launching in Early Access, though a full. Scavengers are not always hostile most of the time they may either run away when they see you, or may opt to continue along their path while paying you little mind if you don't do anything interesting. Find Marvels Avengers statistics for 2020-2022: steam charts, concurrent players, monthly breakdown, and more. ![]() Scavengers will react to your behavior: moving towards them or throwing weapons near them will agitate them - agitated Scavengers will throw debris at Slugcat, or even attempt to throw spears at the slugcat. To prevent agitating neutral Scavengers, it is suggested that the Slugcat avoid interacting with or near scavengers until they have built up a positive reputation through trade. Improbable explained that the shut down was due to a declining player base during the games current Early Access period. The player may build their relationship with Scavengers through several methods, but most notably by giving them gifts of pearls. Befriending scavengers will count towards the Chieftain achievement, and befriended scavengers may even follow the slugcat into their hibernation chamber and/or accompany them throughout the zone, and can protect them from predators. The player may also make enemies of the scavengers, by attacking them or stealing their items repeatedly, but this is highly dangerous. Further details on their reputation can be found in the Reputation section. While you are using a terminal, your normal player movement controls are disabled - or are translated into having other meanings, in the case of being in the. They live in groups as small as 2 to as large as 9, have a leader, and are social creatures. ![]() Although they live in groups, each scavenger has their own opinion and relationship with the slugcat. If you saved a scavenger's life, it may help rescue you from the jaws of another creature if they hate you for some reason they will occasionally throw rocks at you. Scavengers are curious, and will investigate noises, observe mysterious creatures and even attempt to interact with the Yellow Guide at times. ![]() Replay system with highlights of your best combos.2 acceleration modes (Pedal & throttle bar).3 level of difficulties start at easy and improve your skills while completing the normal and pro mode.7 vehicles with unique specs (traction, horsepower, torque etc.).Cutting edge control system including a variable throttle system and hydraulic handbrake.Play often to increase your overall career score and become the next Drift mania world champion. Stunning 3D graphics using the multi-touch capabilities of your device to simulate an authentic drifting experience.Ĭhallenge your friends by submitting your high scores for each circuit and expose your achievements to the world. Make them cheer everyone enjoys the smell of burning rubber. IMPACT: This is the show factor! It’s about entertaining the crowd and delivering an exciting performance. If you complete the race quickly, you will gain additional points. If you hit a wall or get off-track, you will lose your current combo score. SPEED: Always try to drift as fast as possible while staying in control. Drift with style and try to get your car as sideways as possible without wiping out to gain more points. The line is marked by several clipping zones where the driver must get as close as possible while sideways to increase score.ĪNGLE: The more the better. LINE: Drift within pre-designated zones to get extra points. It can’t get any better!ĭrifting is a very unique Motorsport where points are allocated on 4 main criteria: Speed, Line, Angle and Impact. Highly skilled drivers control a high powered street car past its limit, sideways at high speed, burning rubber. It’s all about loss of the rear wheel traction while keeping the race car in total control.ĭrifting is so popular because it brings all the best aspects of motor sports into one package. It’s a combination of driving skill, style and showmanship. Drifting involves fast cars, super skilled drivers and hardcore fans. ![]() A drift is when a driver performs a controlled slide through corners while adhering to the racing line. With MILLIONS of users, Drift Mania is a MUST-HAVE for any car enthusiasts! Join the revolution and start Drifting TODAYĭrifting is the act of maneuvering a vehicle through corners at speeds and angles that exceed the vehicle’s grip. The grand priest Kunpaetku had realized his golem was not behaving as originally instructed – that another force now claimed ownership over Astaroth since his initial creation. This time, though, his body had been infused with the shards of the Soul Edge, making him more powerful than ever before.Īstaroth had set out on the trail for the evil blade, but a problem arose. Four years later, signs of Soul Edge began to re-emerge, and Ares resurrected Astaroth in an attempt to retrieve the evil blade once again. ![]() As Astaroth was finally ready to betray Nightmare and take the Soul Edge from him, Kilik, Xianghua, and Maxi stormed Ostrheinsburg Castle, and Astaroth was killed by Maxi. When Astaroth finally found Soul Edge, he had lost half of himself during the battle with Sophitia.ĭeciding that Ares would not be pleased with the sword in this condition, he agreed to help the Azure Knight, Nightmare, build his power by collecting souls by slaughtering countless victims. Unknown to Kunpaetku, however, Ares had possessed Astaroth with his servants, the Keres, to ensure that Kunpaetku would not betray him. As he watched Astaroth depart from the shrine, the grand priest laughed to himself as he planned to keep the Soul Edge and become a god himself. Kunpaetku ordered his creation, Astaroth, to find the demonic blade. Astaroth, a golem, was created in hellish heat under the divine protection of Ares to head up the quest. ![]() ![]() Ares, the god of destruction, desired Soul Edge to dethrone his father, Zeus, so he ordered Kunpaetku, the grand priest of the cult order Fygul Cestemus, to seek it out. |