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![]() Conarium builds its background upon a framework of elements straight from the stories of H.P. Zoetrope previously known for their Darkness Within series have returned to the same genre with a much more ambitious title in Conarium. Play it alone at night with headphones and relish the oppressive and sinister atmosphere.Conarium is a first person puzzle horror adventure game created by Zoetrope and Iceberg Interactive. If you’re into exploratory adventure games with a gentle difficulty level and a rich storyline, Conarium certainly ticks plenty of boxes. We won’t spoil things but the horror elements ramp up as you progress, with some typically malefic imagery that’ll stick in your mind. There’s a rather crushing sense of claustrophobia from the off, not helped by the fact that you’re trapped inside by that relentless snowstorm. Those diary entries occasionally send a tickle down your spine with their creepy suggestions, while distant glimpses of something unexplained adds to the mounting fear. ![]() Like the best horror titles, Conarium offers more psychological chills than cheap shocks. The game’s horror elements are quite low-key for the most part, at least at the start. I was hooked throughout, always wanting to explore further to find out what on earth was going on. The story is also rather good, if familiar in places. Still, at least Conarium’s docs tend to be short, so they don’t bring the gameplay to a stuttering halt for too long. Okay, so the old diary plot progression trope is over-used in many adventure games. It’s these documents that reveal the game’s story, so thank the gaming gods that everyone felt the need to randomly jot down their thoughts and feelings in diary form and then happily scatter the pages around the facility, presumably while downing cheap tequila and smoking something suspicious. You can pull open drawers, search cupboards and – of course – read dozens of notes and books that you come across on your travels. You explore the base using WSAD controls and the mouse, clicking on objects within the environment to interact with them. Of course, the deeper you dive, the more messed up things get – and turning back seems like an increasingly good idea.Ĭonarium is similar in terms of presentation to the second Darkness Within title as you’re allowed full freedom of movement throughout. Through careful scrutinisation of your surroundings and by solving some simple, well-integrated puzzles, you slowly piece together the events leading up to your amnesia and progress through the facility. Your objective in Conarium is obvious: explore the Upuaut base, work out what happened to everyone, and get back to civilisation somehow. With comms and electrics down and the storm seemingly getting worse, your situation could be accurately described as somewhere between ‘royally screwed’ and ‘sh*t sandwich’. ![]() Turns out you’re trapped in the aforementioned deserted base, in the middle of a full-on blizzard. ![]() The game begins like many other horror titles, with you waking up in a strange place, oblivious to how you got there or what the heck just happened. Thankfully Conarium feels much more polished, even if it isn’t especially original. Those titles offered intriguing and rich storylines and some moments of arse-clenching tension, although they had their fair share of flaws also. The latest is Conarium, a chilling tale in more ways than one – after all, it’s set in an abandoned facility located somewhere in the South Pole.Ĭheck out our best mobile horror games round-upĭevelopers Zoetrope Interactive are well-versed in this department, as they previously crafted the spooky Darkness Within games. Every other month, another chilling adventure seems to hit Steam that pays homage to the grandmaster of psychological terror. Lovecraft’s works are certainly well catered for when it comes to PC horror. We review this unsettling horror adventure title, which delves into Lovecraftian folklore and delivers effective chills.įans of H.P. PC horror game Conarium sees you exploring a seemingly deserted Antarctic base in the aftermath of a sinister experiment. Pom Hat – We love a good pom beanie, even in our Florida winters.įunkoVerse Strategy Game – More Harry Potter fun for the girls too.Ģ in 1 Scooter – Sit OR stand with this kick scooter! I love the creativity with the blocks, and even my three-year-old plays the standard size legos with her brothers, but thankfully there is a Duplo option for mini sized Frozen fans as well. LEGO Frozen – Legos are always a big hit in our house, and so is Disney’s Frozen. This one comes in some super-fun colors too! Polly Pocket Set – Nostalgic much? I wanted these FOR my girls so I could play with them too! But really, so excited that toys that I used to play with are making a come-back and my littlest girl is gettings lots of Polly Pocket goodies this year.ĬozyPhones Kids Headphones – While the Beats headphones above are great for the older kiddo, these comfy cozyphones are GREAT for the younger listeners.īeginner’s Guitar – I’m all for gifts that encourage a child’s passion. Holiday Gift Guide: Unique Christmas Gifts for Girls on Amazon Pluffle – What is it about sticky, slimy messes that kid’s love?ĭrifting Crazy Cart – Who WOULDN’T want their very own drifting cart? Just add a helmet. Jumbo Round Floor Puzzle – Fun floor puzzle in a unique shape and fun space theme. ![]() Magna-Tiles – We bought this set two Christmas’ ago and still love it. Harry Potter: Illustrated – The first three books of the Harry Potter series, gorgeously illustrated and in a box set! Instax Camera – One of my kids seem to ask for this every year. Magnet Building Tiles – My kids all love these! It’s so easy for creative play. Not sure why THIS color, but it’s almost hard to find it in stock… and both my son and nephew asked for these for Christmas! Walkie Talkies – Who DOESN’T have fun with walkie talkies?! These walkies (with a four-mile range!) are fun for the whole family.īlue and Neon Yellow Joy-Con – For the Nintendo Switch. And for the tiny riders, here’s a micro kickboard scooter option. Kickboard Scooter – Let the fun begin! Scooters are such a classic ride-on. ![]() Move through memorable locations – diagon Alley or the room of requirement – and use your characters’ unique abilities to capture points and achieve victory! In this Harry Potter edition you’ll combine your favorite characters and go head-to-head in four exciting game scenarios. But I particularly liked Hagrid’s Hut.īeanie – My boys wear their hats all year long!įunkoVerse Strategy Game – Face off in the ultimate pop! Battle. LEGO Harry Potter – There are SO many, and ALL of my kids would love to build the entire Harry Potter world. Loog Acoustic Guitar – The perfect guitar to start them on a musical journey! Also, just a PSA, I guess BEYBLADES are even used in trading, like OG trading cards.īeats Headphones – A great pair of headphones, in amazing color ranges for kids. If you’re looking for one as well, this Amazon exclusive looks pretty amazing (and is currently under our tree, shhh!). Holiday Gift Guide: Unique Christmas Gifts for Boys on AmazonīEYBLADE Burst Avatar Attack Battle Set (Amazon Exclusive) – My boys have been obsessed with BEYBLADEs lately and currently don’t have an arena for the battles. If you've got an older girl on your hands, our gift guide for the tween girl can be found here. So what other ideas do you have for unique Christmas gifts for kids? It's time for us to fill the stockings!.Holiday Gift Guide: Unique Christmas Gifts for Girls on Amazon. ![]()
In particular, the film uses everything from candles to cellphone screens to increase the tension in moments when the monster has, say, cut power to a city block and the characters need to cross vast swaths of darkness with only their wits to protect them. There have been other creatures like this in movie history (perhaps most famously in Pitch Black, the film that spawned Vin Diesel’s Riddick character), but what makes Lights Out so much fun is that it takes place in our world, where light sources can pop up just about anywhere. Considering that films themselves are just contrasts of light and darkness, the concept gives director David F. Let’s just start with the fact that a monster that can’t attack when someone is standing in a pool of light is a great idea for a movie monster. Good: The monster is terrific on a bunch of levels See if you can spot the monster in this image. I’ll warn you before I do so, however.īut before that, let’s talk about the good, the bad, and the divisive of Lights Out. So to talk about why I enjoyed Lights Out so much, I’m going to have to spoil some things. But it’s the kind of movie where I realized about 10 minutes in how wrapped up I was in the lives of the characters, and realized with about 10 minutes left that I was holding my breath that the director and screenwriter wouldn’t screw everything up.Īnd while I loved the ending, it’s proven incredibly divisive for what it might seem to say about depression. Yes, it has problems - one big one in particular. And the movie’s central metaphor - the monster is depression! - is surprisingly durable, allowing for some great character moments. Back in the old days, Black people bleached their skin to be more acceptable to society.There are sequences in this film that left the audience at my screening joyfully applauding their creativity and audacity. Bleaching is used to even out skin tone on the body because it is not uniform on many people. Hell, Michael Jackson even bleached his skin. Ladonna, there are skin creams that bleach the skin. The skin does get lighter if one avoids sunlight. No matter how it happened, it's really irrelevant to this charge that she bleaches her skin. Well, I had read in several places that it was a photographer's camera. The condition is called phototoxic retinopathy. While camera flashes can give a person a temporary vision issue, they are never permanent and cannot damage your eyes. but I work outside every day for my career, there is no pain or discomfort involved in being outside. I avoid flash bulbs, and sun in the eyes. Mine was caused by looking directly at three sparklers being lit with each other at the same time, while my eyes were dilated from being in darkness. I know all about this because I have the same condition. And therefore, she avoids sudden bursts of light or direct sun in her EYES. her retinas were damaged by the lights in the giant head in the filming of the Wiz. That would also be a cause of her skin lightening up if it ever has. She probably tends to avoid lots of light as a result. Not only that, Diana's eyes were damaged back in the 70s when a paparazzi's camera flashed in her eyes. Many young Black people do go through a state of hyper-awareness of race. Hip-hop fans are not discriminated against by their manner of speech. Whitney has never been accused of being "too White". She was dark skinned just like Mary Wilson cause I looked a photo when they were the primettes and she was very dark skinned when flo was the lightest and Mary was also dark.Diana has always looked weird to me her face and Mary Wilson was considered the most attractive member of The Supremes back in the 60's but Diana I think her skin has been lightened since the 60's like in the early 60's when she was a teen she started bleaching her skin to be lighter.I dont know why but maybe Berry Gordy wanted it I mean back then you had to be light to really be seen as beautiful no dark skin woman would be able to achieve crossover success but her daughter with a white man is very brown and thats weird because if Diana was light the child would have been very light not darker than her.ĭiana Ross does not, her has she ever bleached her skin. ![]()
Do people really need a recipe for a pb& j sandwich? Yes this is a classic and yes it is 5 stars, though I honestly can't credit gourmetmomma for this, no offense intended, I mean this pb&j combo has to have been around since Adam and Eve, right? With regard to the recipe, I do have a couple of things to say. Ok so I saw this "recipe" and thought "you've got to be kidding!". This recipe is 5 stars for obvious reasons. I will be now eating nothing but this, as something this tasty certainly cant be bad for you. I've seem to have eaten all of the jam in the house, so I have ordered more over the internet. The smooth taste of the strawberry jam calms the spice of the peanut butter anyhow, and I will now declare this incredibly complicated treat a delicacy in all known countries. The bread was a little spicy from the peanut butter, but my buds have matured enough to appreciate this. The complex flavor profile is overtaking. Aside from this fact, the complexities from these two spreads compliment each other in beautiful ways. My taste buds are popping as I write this, and its quite honestly starting to worry me. The children at my child's school have probably never seen this before, and I don't want to explode their simple minds. I would send my kid to school with this sandwich, but I don't want people to think he is weird as this sandwich is very creative. My hand is very sticky now, but this creation is worth it. I would have preferred to use a knife, but it did not say to do this, so I used my hand. However, once you get the hang of it, it is amazing. It is rather difficult to measure peanut butter in a table spoon without getting it all over your fingers. Very original!!! It was a bit complex to follow. I never thought to put these two ingredients together. Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary. Memorials are suggested to Diocese of Salina Vocations Education Fund or Masses in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley KS 67748. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery with military honors. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30am on Saturday, Jat Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park. Visitation will be held 5-8:00pm on Friday, Jat the Knights of Columbus Hall in Park. He worked on the family farm until being. He attended school and graduated from Park High School in 1947. He was born on Sto Jakob and Rosa (Herrman) Weber on the family farm, south of Park. He is survived by his wife of 62 years his children, Gwen (Kevin) Offutt, of Healy, Dan (Vickie) Weber, of Park, Allan (Connie) Weber, of Quinter, Marty (Herb) Cressler, of Hoxie, Stacy (Jerry) Wagoner, of Haxtun, CO, Fr Kevin Weber, of Hays and Alanna (Laura) Woodward-Weber, of Healy 17 grandchildren and 29 great Grandchildren brothers, Larry and Sil (Esther) Weber sisters, Maggie Gassmann, Marie Meier and sister-in-law, Katherine Weber. Aloysius Philip Weber, 86, of Park, departed this life on Jat Gove County Medical Center. John George and Martin sisters, Minnie and Dilly. He was preceded in death by his parents brothers, Celestine, Bart, Henry, Tony, Msgr. It was a real joy to share his produce with family and friends. Al was an avid gardener, he could spend hours on end tying up tomato plants, weeding and watering. He joined the K of C in 1951, became the Park Council’s treasurer in 1960 and served faithfully in the positon until 2014. Al was a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a rural mail carrier for many years, retiring in 1994. Al and Ann farmed North of Park for 60 years. To this union were born seven children, Gwen, Dan, Allan, Marita, Stacy, Kevin and Alanna. ![]() Al was united in marriage to Annunciata Wildeman on May 18, 1953. He served his country as a field medic in Korea until the spring of 1953. He worked on the family farm until being drafted into the army in 1951. ![]() ![]() Albert was born in Buffalo, NY on February 26, 1933. Aloysius Philip Weber, 86, of Park, departed this life on Jat Gove County Medical Center. WEBBER III, 83, of Hollywood passed away March 8, 2016. In Loving Memory of Alfred 'Al' Webber who passed away on April 17, 2023. ![]() It’s a 1/10th of a second chronograph with a 30-minute counter and is one of the too-few HAQ (high accuracy quartz) movements out there. 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Designed to be both a lightweight athletes watch and a casual sporty chronograph for everyday style. ![]() Powering the Endurance Pro is Breitling’s Caliber 82, a COSC-certified SuperQuartz™ chronograph delivering exceptional precision.Designed to be both a lightweight watch for athletes and a casual, everyday sports chronograph, the Endurance Pro perfectly blends high precision & innovative technology with a vibrant & colorful design. Professional Endurance Pro 44 black / yellow Breitlight rubber 2023 box + papers. Offered with a set of colorful dial and rubber straps fitting a Breitlight® double tang-type buckle, the Endurance Pro can also be paired with one of Breitling’s colorful Outerknown ECONYL® yarn single-piece strap. ![]() Exclusive to Breitling, it is 100% Swiss-made. Exclusive to Breitling, it is 100 Swiss-made. It also has a touch that is warmer than metal and a slightly textured effect accentuating the originality of the design. Designed to be durable, the ultra-light Breitlight® case is 3.3 times lighter than titanium and 5.8 times lighter than stainless steel. ![]() Non-magnetic, thermally stable and hypoallergenic, Breitlight® is highly resistant to scratches, traction and corrosion. The 44mm Endurance Pro is presented in a stunning dark green colour with a corresponding green dial and is equipped with a green rubber strap. Designed for men and women whose active lives blend a professional mindset with a sporty lifestyle, the Endurance Pro is equal to the challenges of a rigorous workout but fashionable enough for everyday wear. Designed to be both a lightweight watch for athletes and a casual, everyday sports chronograph, the Endurance Pro perfectly blends high precision & innovative technology with a vibrant & colorful design. Breitling Professional Endurance Pro Green watch available online or in store DOUX Joaillier Avignon at AVIGNON, official retailer of watches Breitling. Swelling around the mouth (from potential tooth root abscesses).Dropping food from the mouth when eating. ![]() What are the signs of dental disease in cats? Plaque can be removed by tooth brushing however, tarter will not be removed by brushing alone if this is already present, the best action for this is a scale and polish to remove this, followed by tooth brushing to prevent the buildup from occurring again.Ī general anaesthesia is required for all dental procedures however, a scale and polish procedure is much shorter with a faster recovery compared to your cat having multiple extractions. Catching dental disease early can reduce the number of extractions required from not noticing earlier signs of dental disease. Some cats with severe dental disease, root exposure, severe gingivitis (inflammation of the gums), or tooth root infections will continue to eat, showing only subtle signs that there is a problem. Here at Cromwell Vets, our team would be happy to assist you with answering any questions you may have, as well as advising you on the recommended products or dental diets for your cat.īook an appointment Symptoms of dental disease in catsĬats can be very good at hiding signs of pain and often, owners aren’t aware that their cat has dental disease this is why our vets and nurses perform a dental check at each general consultation. Brushing your cat’s teeth once or twice a day is the best option for good oral hygiene. Like humans, cats can develop a build-up of tartar, which can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. This is why we recommend preventative dental care. Here at Cromwell Vets, we understand that your cat’s dental hygiene is just as important as any other routine and preventative treatment. ![]() Here are the different habits and beard products you can deploy to help prevent and treat beard pimples. What about an electric shaver or a beard trimmer Both are excellent ways to keep your whiskers in check, but beyond the scope of this article. Power up that beard trimmer, but don’t go for the shortest guard right away. Start with a larger setting, and work backwards. Other reasons for an increase in beard pimples include poor hygiene (like, using your beard as an excuse to not wash, exfoliate, and hydrate the skin under there) as well as ingrown hairs around the shaved perimeter of your beard, due to the curly hair furling up inside the skin.īut fret not, bearded brethren. To get the shape you want, you've got to trim and shave. With this excess of sebum production at the base, however, you also risk clogging the pores and producing pimples. The Hatteker Men’s all-in-one Trimmer Kit is the best budget beard trimmer option we have in this list. And, especially with longer beards, the sebaceous glands that house your follicles might work overtime to try and nourish the entirety of each strand. GQ’s picks for best vacuum beard trimmers: Wahl vacuum trimmer. With such a stringent timetable, Sam uses the Philips Vacuum Beard Trimmer, as the integrated vacuum system captures up to 90 per cent of cut hair, meaning he. The Best Antiperspirant for Sweaty Guys: Dove Men+Care Clean Comfort dry spray antiperspirant, 9. First of all, you’ve got a lot more sebum collecting at the follicle and base of the hair shaft. The Best Classic Deodorant: Old Spice classic scent deodorant, 6. In order to get rid of beard pimples (and to prevent new ones from sprouting), you’ve got to first understand why beard acne happens. And top of mind for most fuzz-faced guys is the increased likelihood of zits and blemishes down there. Whether it’s your first beard or your 50th, one thing never changes: The beard requires routine upkeep in order to maintain its shape, as well as to prevent scruff-related inconveniences like beard dandruff. Even if you’re dedicated to a razor or a beard trimmer, an electric shaver will come in handy enough times that it justifies the investment.Beard acne is the absolute worst. Best premium nose hair trimmer: Manscaped Weed Whacker, £40 at .uk. Best value hair clippers: Wahl Colour Pro Cordless Combi Kit, £38. Best overall nose hair trimmer: Panasonic Multishape, £99 £86 at .uk. Most powerful hair clipper: Remington X5, £76 at . Bevel's ergo-sleek trimmer took home a GQ Grooming Award a couple years back, and has yet to be replaced. Victory Barber & Brand Matty Conrad is here to teach you how to tame. Best overall hair clipper: Philips 9000, £87 £50 at .uk. Second, you can shave quickly and in pretty much any setting: the shower, the gym, the airport lounge, or even a dry cleanup at home before rushing out the door. Our favorite beard-sporting friend is back and he hasnt touched his beard in ten weeks. Electric ShaverĮven if you're usually a razor guy, you should think about picking up an electric shaver for a few reasons: First, they’re a terrific way to look fresh-faced for a day or two, without ever experiencing razor burn, ingrowns, and other irritations. You may not need every single one-you don't need a razor if you haven't shaved since the Obama administration-but most of these grooming tools are essential. We scrubbed, spritzed, and shaved our way through just about every product vying for precious space on your sink ledgethese are the 85 that made the cut. Best budget beard trimmer: Braun Beard Trimmer BT3221, 30 21 at .uk. Best all-purpose beard trimmer: Panasonic Multishape, 100 83 at .uk. So, keep them as fresh as possible (and of course, wash. What's the best beard trimmer in 2023 Best overall beard trimmer: Philips Series 9000 Prestige Beard Trimmer, 130 109 at .uk. So we went ahead and came up with a semi-comprehensive list: 17 grooming tools we think every guy should have on hand. Bacteria is a top cause for acne, and your pillowcases are a cesspool of bacteria after a few nights’ use. ![]() Unless you plan on shaving, exfoliating, and cutting your fingernails with the same Bowie knife, you need more than a few tools to get the job done. There’s a lot of you that needs grooming, from head to toe. |
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