![]() ![]() I will have look into some alternative way of accepting support. I want to continue working on this project, I think I just need to be able do it my own pace, without pressure, what ever that pace happens to be. Obviously this is none of your fault, you have all been amazing, this is pressure I can't help but put on myself. I've accepted all your support over the years as its the only way I have been able justify spending the as much time working on this project as I do. I try my best not to promise anything as not to feel guilt when I can't deliver. I feel a massive obligation to keep working each month as to not let you all down. ![]() ![]() I think it is partly down to the way I accept support through patreon and it's monthly billing cycle. As much as I enjoy working on this project, when I start to struggle I begin to hate it too. So far I've been able to keep working productively but it's finally starting to catch up with me. ![]() Right now it pretty much consumes most of my free time, If I ever take some time for myself to relax I only end up feeling under more pressure catch up. I think I will also reassess how much time I spend working of this project. I think after the update is done I'm going to take a break, at least until the new year. Instead it's been a bit of an unenjoyable grind which then only seems to make it harder to think creatively and productively. I would say I've been struggling for motivation but motivation is not the right word, I've really wanted to get this update finished but I've been lacking the creative spark or inspiration to make it happen. I hate to make excuses but I feel at least an explanation is needed. I really hoped to have it done by now but It's been a bit of a struggle the past few weeks. It's a lot easier for amateur or independent creators who don't necessarily have deadlines or expected delivery dates to take that kind of break, though.I just want to say sorry the current update is taking so long. You might only need to break for a day or two, or maybe a week, or it might actually take weeks or months of rest to get your passion and inspiration back, but forcing yourself to try and work though it usually only makes it worse (though some writers do have tricks for forcing themselves through a writer's block, it's not always the best idea, and it will almost always just make burnout worse). So in the end it doesn't really matter too much whether you're burned out or suffering from writer's block, because the solution to both is pretty much the same thing (ie, go do something else for a while - go read a book, go bowling, hang out with friends, etc). The cure for both is often just to step away from whatever you're working on - a break can help recharge your creative batteries, distract you from problems, and potentially give new perspectives, new ideas, and new inspiration. At best you lack motivation, at worst you'll start to actively hate your entire project and stop wanting to work on it at all. But burnout is when you're just overtired, overstressed, or otherwise left feeling creatively drained, to the point where you feel like you can't work on anything. Click to expand.Speaking from the perspective of a writer (amateur at best, but still), I'd say the difference is that writer's block is when you get stuck on how you want a story to proceed or what comes next in your narrative, but are still able to work on other creative projects (ie, this is why some writers will go work on a second story in the hopes that it shakes them out of their block on the first story, by distracting themselves from the problem and potentially spurring new ideas). ![]()
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![]() While production issues seem to be easing, the waitlist for a cheap Maverick Hybrid is still long, so few people likely were able to take advantage of that deal. The base Maverick now starts at $22,195 (before delivery), so that price was very short-lived. It’s been a couple of years and it’s probably time to reconsider the Hyundai Santa Cruz in light of the data we have. The Santa Cruz, with its mediocre fuel economy, suddenly seemed too expensive and less of a value. While both are unibody, crossover-based platforms molded into trucks, Ford had the genius idea of launching with a hybrid version priced (in theory) under $20k that could return an EPA-rated 42 mpg in the city. The bad news is it took a while and, in the interim, Ford showed off the Maverick. The good news is we did get it, mostly in a form promised by the concept, albeit with an extra set of doors and Hyundai’s new (and improved) corporate face. I really hope Hyundai can bring this thing to market as close as possible to the concept. I actually think I’m more excited by this concept than the Ford GT, which is both the most insane and most rational thing I’ve ever thought, simultaneously. ![]() Here was Jason’s conclusion way back in 2015 when the concept debuted: There’s always a bit of trepidation when you go back and see what a past, probably dumber version of yourself wrote, but I feel better knowing that both my yearning for the Santa Cruz was matched by Jason and others after seeing the concept: I love the Maverick, I do, but a few days with the Santa Cruz convinced me it was every bit the vehicle I’d pleaded for almost a decade ago. In the interim, Hyundai did decide to build it and, oh, oops, the Maverick also came out and I got distracted. 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He worked for the Atwaters until 1977, at that point he went into business for himself, starting a Datsun dealership in Sanford, NC. The founder Charles Crenshaw, born in Kings Mountain and raised in Alamance county North Carolina and a sergeant in the Marine Corps, began his career in 1959 working for Atwater Ford in Burlington. ![]() 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL AWD Blue Stone 8-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC 2.5L I4Ĭrenshaw Hyundai is family owned and operated. ONE OWNER **, CLEAN CARFAX/NO ACCIDENTS REPORTED **, SERVICE RECORDS AVAILABLE **, BACK UP CAMERA **, BLUETOOTH/ HANDS FREE CELL PHONE **, REMAINDER OF FACTORY WARRANTY **, TWO SETS OF KEYS **, DEALER SERVICED **, LOCAL TRADE **, RECENT TRADE **, FULLY DETAILED **, FRESH OIL CHANGE **, SAFETY INSPECTED **. ![]() ![]() In conjunction with other staff in the Center, advise service-based student organizations within the Civic Engagement Council (CEC). Supervise student employees and volunteers in Lula Bell’s, including providing ongoing training and teambuilding opportunities. Student Leader Advising / Leadership Development Update usage stats and needs lists to share in reports.ĭevelop, distribute and analyze surveys to continue to strengthen operations and adjust to changing needs. Manage WildcatSync portal and social media account(s) to promote Lula Bell’s as an active and vibrant space while also promoting relevant campus/community events (including giveaways, free food, etc.). Maintain consistent messaging and publicity for Lula Bell’s that appeals to various audiences (students, employees, alumni and donors). Submit budget request and track expenses.Ĭommunicate regularly with donors and colleagues in College Relations. Support and advise trip leaders on logistics (e.g., meals), service projects, and reflection activities. Manage participant registration process (recruitment, forms/waivers and assessment). Recruit, hire and train student trip leaders, including organization of any required certifications (e.g., driving, first aid).Ĭoordinate housing, including contracts, insurance and payment. Manage endowment and donor funds supporting the operation of the Center and its programming.ĭevelop a programming calendar that incorporates a variety of life skills and social justice events (typically one of each every month).Ĭontact potential speakers/facilitators and coordinate event details (contracts, payments, travel, etc.).Ĭollaborate with other campus departments on joint programming (e.g., All in for Davidson). Train and supervise student staff and volunteers to create a safe, clean and fun environment by following all policies and guidelines. This may be done in partnership with the College Bookstore, Davidson College Farm as well as other departments and/or student organizations (e.g., SGA).Ĭreate and maintain a tracking system for resource utilization.ĭevelop and implement ongoing assessment efforts including bi-annual student needs assessment. Manage Lula Bell’s physical space (access, furnishings, etc.).Ĭoordinate collection and orders of items (e.g., food, books, clothes) and display of those items. Operational Oversight for the Lula Bell Houston Resource Center ![]() As a member of the Center for Civic Engagement team, the Assistant Director also supports, as needed, programs and events within the Center for Civic Engagement, such as the annual Community Innovation Institute and the Bonner Scholars Program. The Assistant Director directs the summer pre-orientation Service Odyssey program and advises student organizations that work with community organizations. They advise a student leadership team, in addition to supervising student employees and volunteers to manage the space during open hours. The Assistant Director serves as the central staff member in the Lula Bell’s Resource Center which includes coordinating stock (food, clothing, textbooks, etc.), tracking of usage of resources, creating and maintaining publicity, assessment, informational and policy materials, as well as planning and implementing robust life skills programs each month. The Assistant Director for Civic Engagement is a full-time, 12 month Student Life professional within the Davidson College Center for Civic Engagement reporting to the Director of Civic Engagement & Bonner Scholars. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() They have a pretty decent vegetarian selection, the seaweed salad and the sizzling tofu is pretty good. A small place with a surprisingly large Japanese food and drinks menu, Oops Sushi & Sake Bar houses contemporary sake options, with the cheapest starting. Sushi Restaurant Send message Hi Please let us know how we can help.10100 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97219. Oops Sushi & Sake Bar Bangkok Oops.Bangkok Pair with creative takes on traditional dishes like spicy teriyaki edamame, or a Kobe beef loco moco. We frequent Oops, and it's normally very clean, we were there yesterday and the men's room needed some attention, but I'm sure they'll take care of that. Choose from a selection of five sake flights, a sake cocktail, or one of the restaurant’s 20 options. They have a group of chefs who care about what they're doing, seating is limited it's a small place but you will have someone taking your order as soon as you sit down with a smile, and you're very likely to enjoy your lunch or dinner. Budonoki, the two-year-old izakaya pop-up originally founded by a trio of restaurant industry veterans, is permanently settling into Virgil Village this fall at 654 N. That's sad, oops is a pretty nice affordable sushi spot to come and relax and have a meal that's prepared with care in a very efficient and quick way. They share the lot with two or three other restaurants and a handful of other businesses and small strip mall and it's at the corner of a very busy intersection on Gateway and Barrington so It's Tricky navigating in and out of this lot if and when you can find a parking spot. First of all, the main issue with Oops is finding a parking spot in their very limited parking lot. ![]() ![]() ![]() Once you click the restart option, everything in your session will be wiped out. You can also use the Ctrl+Shift+F10 keyboard shortcut. To restart your R session, go to the Session tab and select Restart R. If you’re having trouble with R and your session stops working, the best thing to do is to restart the application. If you want to learn about a specific package, run the package first before using the question mark operator.ĭo take note that some packages have more detailed documentation than others. The Help pane displays its definition and arguments, along with examples on how to use it RStudio. When you type ” ? ” followed by a function name and press enter, RStudio will open a help pane in the lower right corner of the window with the documentation for the function.įor example, if you want to learn more about the square root function, you can type ?sqrt into the R console to view its documentation. In RStudio, the Question Mark operator ( ?) is used to access the help documentation for functions, packages, and other objects. How To Troubleshoot In R RStudio Help #1: Use The Question Mark Operator
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![]() ![]() They see in her a dashing, good-looking woman, a blonde, all style, and with just a touch of loudness. Mabel Derwent goes over to the Hindoo tray and picks up a big cream-candy out of a box and eats it, and says, “Yum! Yum!” with animal relish. After the first act, they are generally pro the poisoning plan, but have yet to see Mabel on stage. In between giving us their dialogue, and some amusing stage directions, Leacock also gives us the views of the sympathetic (albeit small) audience. I hope my pronouns in that sentence were disentangleable. ![]() This particular play is about Lionel and Helga, married (respectively) to Mabel and Charles, who have decided to poison their partners because they are holding them back from ‘following the higher call of their natures’. And if you’re reading my blog, I’m going to go out on a limb and suggest that you probably do. We all recognise this sort of play, I suspect, if we have any fondness for the 1920s. In art and literature it used to constitute the happy ending. Let it be noted that marriage, which used to be a sacrament, became presently a contract and now a problem. It always deals in one way or another with the “problem of marriage”. It is named by such a name as The Soul Call, or The Heart Yearn, or The Stomach Trouble – always something terribly perplexed and with 60 per cent of sex in it. It’s Leacock’s version of the 1920s problem play – about knowing oneself and – well, I’ll let Leacock explain:Īt the opposite pole of thought from the good old melodrama, full of wind and seaweed and danger, is the ultra-modern, up-to-date Piffle-Play. My favourite – though perhaps it is because I know this genre best – is ‘The Soul Call’. It’s all wonderful stuff, requiring only the smallest of acquaintances with the genre in question to amuse. Even the cinema gets a look-in, with a desert bounty picture (‘Dear Man’s Gold’), as does Greek tragedy as performed by a university drama club. There’s a parodic Ibsen, and exemplars (of a fashion) of Russian plays new and old. Things kick off with a wonderful melodrama, ‘Cast up by the Sea’ (‘Why didn’t he explain? Why didn’t he shout out, “Hiram, I’m not a villain at all I’m your old friend!” Oh, pshaw! who ever did explain things in the second act of a melodrama? And where would the drama be if they did?’). It is somewhat surprising that his theatrical topics remain recognisable to the 21 st-century reader (or at least this one and any with a working knowledge of turn of the century theatre). Imagine, if you will, a genre being ever so slightly heightened, and presented while at the same time being affectionately observed – dialogue interspersed with the reason for it being thus phrased – and you’ll begin to grasp what Leacock is doing. How to describe these pieces? They are not spoofs, because they are too kind and too subtle for that. The ‘other fancies’, at the end, are not we will come onto those. ![]() Like other Leacock books, it is a collection of short pieces – in this case, they are mostly – as the title suggests – theatrically themed. What’s the opposite of burying the lede? Obviously you’ll have gathered by now that I did, very much, enjoy Over The Footlights and Other Fancies (1923). Would I still like him after all this time, with at least a thousand more books read since I last read one of his? Delafield, and Richmal Crompton, he was in the first tranche of authors I collected – and those who helped form my taste. Which is fairly absurd, given how many I have unread, and how much I enjoy him. I would probably cite Leacock as among my favourite writers, and have read a fair few of his books (and amassed more), but I haven’t actually read one of his since I was 18, around 13 years ago. I wanted to read something reliably enjoyable on Christmas Day (and, as it turned out, Boxing Day) and was mulling over what it would be – when Stephen Leacock leapt to mind. It is for books such as this that I put off creating my Top Ten Books of the year until the last possible movement. ![]() ![]() Whether you want to swim in the ocean or relax by the pool, Villa Montana can accommodate you! There are tennis courts, biking and jogging trails, and a gym.Ĥ. The spa-like bathroom has all the amenities you’ll need, and the views are stunning!īoth on-site restaurants serve delicious meals in a great setting with Eclipse having a breezy open-air setting and an award-winning wine list. Guest rooms and villas have Egyptian cotton sheets, beautiful furnishings and art work. Located in Isabella, Puerto Rico, Villa Montana is great for a beach getaway! Situated on 35 lush acres, there are three miles of secluded beach front property to enjoy. Villa Montana Source: villamontana Villa Montana Let’s have a look at the best all inclusive resorts in Puerto Rico: 1. ![]() ![]() Fortunately, with this list of great hotels, you can find the best place to stay for your Puerto Rican vacation! Whether you are seeking a luxurious suite with amenities or you want to be close to the bustling night life, the perfect hotel is an absolute must. Most importantly, when you decide to go to Puerto Rico, you need a great hotel! Nothing can ruin a vacation like a bad hotel. Nature lovers will appreciate the tropical plants and flowers, and you can tour the El Yunque jungle or the caves of the Parque de las Cavernas del Rio Camuy. ![]() Shopping, amazing restaurants, and nightclubs are plentiful, and there is plenty of culture for you to enjoy, including folk art, Spanish architecture, lively music. territory, so when you visit, there’s no need to worry about having a passport! Puerto Rico is more affordable and more convenient than visiting many other island destinations! Rich in culture, great food, and gorgeous beaches, Puerto Rico is a wonderful getaway. ![]() ![]() A visually lush depiction of a fractured mind in the wake of overwhelming pressures makes for a dizzying journey that unnerves. The story follows Mima Kirigoe, a J-pop idol who decides to go solo and instead finds herself struggling with identity, voyeurism, and an intense stalker. Based on the novel Perfect Blue: Complete Metamorphosis by Yoshikazu Takeuchi, Perfect Blue is an incredible directorial feature debut by Satoshi Kon. ![]() A stunning masterwork that defies easy categorization and expectations.įor most horror fans, the psychologically twisted Perfect Blue ranks at the top of the list for animated horror geared toward adults. Expect a psychedelic trip into madness, turning a straightforward narrative into something far more abstract and bizarre. Belladonna offers a strange juxtaposition of soft, delicate artwork against the lurid, dark subject matter. As things grow worse, she makes a pact with the devil for the power to fight back against injustice. It follows Jeanne, a village girl who’s raped on her wedding night by a tyrannical warlord, an event that causes a ripple effect on her and her husband Jean’s lives. The vibrant art style and light-hearted horror that wears its influences on its sleeves makes for a more accessible intro to animated horror.ĭirected and co-written by Eiichi Yamamoto and inspired by Jules Michelet’s 1862 non-fiction book La Sorcière, Belladonna straightaway shatters any expectations for an uplifting animated movie. Director Eric Power infuses many horror influences into a charming comedic tale told through his painstaking process of cut-paper stop-motion animation. It’s up to a trio of non-demon hunters to thwart the demon apocalypse. After centuries of planning, a demonic cult uses the headlining band as ground zero to unleash a horde of mutating demons to destroy humankind. Set around Halloween in 1994, Barrington, Colorado, is kicking off its annual music festival, drawing in attendees from out of town. Here’s where you can stream them this week.įor more Stay Home, Watch Horror picks, click here.Īttack of the Demons – Plex, Prime Video, Screambox These five animated horror movies vary in tone and style, from stop-motion to 2D traditional and beyond, finding haunting beauty in grim realities. ![]() ![]() This week’s streaming picks highlight the storytelling that animation can achieve and the various techniques and styles employed to capture them. He’s not wrong a rich world of stunning animation exists beyond films targeting young audiences. I think that we can Trojan-horse a lot of good shit into the animation world,” del Toro candidly told the outlet. “Animation to me is the purest form of art, and it’s been kidnapped by a bunch of hoodlums. Genre filmmaker Guillermo del Toro ( Pan’s Labyrinth, Crimson Peak ) made headlines last week when he announced via THR that he plans to soon focus exclusively on animated films. ![]() ![]() ![]() The competition has 2 distinct categories:Ģnd – ‘ote’a (2 min live drumming) Contestants wear mehura and solo costumes. Day One (2015) on IMDb: Movies, TV, Celebs, and more. Day One (S) is a film directed by Henry Hughes with Layla Alizada, Navid Negahban, Alexia Pearl, Bill Zasadil. two (2) business day period will allow Advertiser to suspend delivery of the affected Ad for a. address as the digital health plan is presented on day one of RC72. The 2015 winners of Heiva i Tokyo, Heiva i Paris, San José Tahiti Fête, Heiva i Honolulu, Heiva i Mexico, Guadalajara ‘Arioi Competition de Guadalajara have been specially invited by Air Tahiti Nui to compete in the 1st Annual ‘Ori Tahiti World Championships. In 2015, all the countries in the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for. The 1st Annual ‘Ori Tahiti World Championships are open to dancers 18-35 who have already won a local or international Heiva competition. After a successful 3 editions, in 2015 ‘Ori Tahiti Nui will host the first ‘Ori Tahiti World Championships. Grand prize for ‘Arioi Vahine and ‘Arioi Tane. Replace your drainage bags with new bags once a week. At night before you go to bed, change the leg bag to the night bag. MATISSE ROOM : Adults ‘Arioi 8:30am – 12:30pm.Īll winners perform to determine the overall best male and best female ‘Arioi dancer. You will change your drainage bag 2 times a day: In the morning, change the night bag to the leg bag. ![]() MATISSE ROOM : Mehura (groups of five, male or female or mixed). MATISSE ROOM : Junior Tama 8:00am – 12:30pm followed by awards for the top 3 dancers and the most beautiful costumes. For this first day, it has 3 categories that are: the soloist category, the mehura category and duet category. It was made as a thesis film at the AFI Conservatory. ![]() A woman who is on her first day of working as an interpreter for the United States Army is forced to deliver a baby for the wife of an enemy bomb maker. For this 4th edition, Tumata Robinson and Manouche Lehartel added the 1st Annual ‘Ori Tahiti World Championships are open to dancers 18-35 who have already won a local or international Heiva competition. Day One is a short film directed and co-written by Henry Hughes with Dawn DeVoe. The first day of the ORI TAHITI NUI SOLO COMPETITION was incredible, about 300 persons participated to this contest. World Architecture Festival 2015: a bamboo community centre in Vietnam, a concrete music school in Tokyo and a 'vertical village' of apartment blocks in Singapore are among todays category. ‘Ori Tahiti Nui promotes the conservation, development, promotion and awareness of all aspects of Polynesian culture throughout Polynesia and the world, especially dance, music and artisanal arts. ![]() |
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