![]() ![]() Instead of vaporizing, the chemical froze, completely failing to have an impact.Ĭhlorine became the first killing agent to be employed. On 31 January 1915, 18,000 artillery shells containing liquid xylyl bromide tear gas (known as T-Stoff) were fired on Russian positions on the Rawka River, west of Warsaw during the Battle of Bolimov. Germany was the first to make large scale use of gas as a weapon. Germany retaliated in kind in October 1914, firing fragmentation shells filled with a chemical irritant against French positions at Neuve Chapelle though the concentration achieved was so small it was barely noticed. During the first World War, the French were the first to employ gas, using grenades filled with tear gas ( xylyl bromide) in August 1914. Although many believe that gases were first used in World War I, there are accounts that sulfur gas was used in the 5th century BC by the Spartans. The early uses of chemicals as weapons were as a tear inducing irritant ( lachrymatory), rather than fatal or disabling poisons. This widespread use of these agents of chemical warfare, and wartime advances in the composition of high explosives, gave rise to an occasionally expressed view of World War I as "the chemists' war". Hence in the later stages of the war as the use of gas increased, in many cases its effectiveness was diminished. In that it was possible to develop effective countermeasures to gas, it was unlike most other weapons of the period. The killing capacity of gas was limited - only 3% of combat deaths were due to gas - however, the proportion of non-fatal casualties was high and gas remained one of the soldiers' greatest fears. This chemical warfare was a major component of the first global war and first total war of the 20th century. The gases used ranged from disabling chemicals such as tear gas and the more severe, mustard gas to killing agents like phosgene. The use of poison gas in World War I was a major military innovation. A poison gas attack using gas cylinders in World War I. ![]()
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![]() ![]() It handles the most demanded file formats, supports 32-bit and 64-bit systems, shows high-speed performance, and provides a reliable algorithm for data compression and extraction. If you pick any picture file in your archive, it will be displayed on the bottom-right corner of the screen.īandzip is a great archiver with lots of useful features. On the left side, you can see a name of the opened archive and image viewer. Also, there is ‘Columns’ button which is using to display extra columns like Encryption Method, File Attributes, Original Size, File Comment, and others. It allows you to open, extract, create, and test your archives. On the top of the screen, there is the menu panel. You can select any file in the archive and right-click on it to open or extract to a folder. ![]() When you open your archive, it will appear in the main window. Also, you can choose the language and enable advanced options. At first, you will be asking to set up file format associations in the Settings menu. You can open an existing archive or create a new one. When you launch Bandzip, you will face a blue interface with two buttons. As for archive creating, it supports only ZIP, EXE, TAR, 7Z, GX, XZ, TGZ, LZH, and ISO. Besides, the utility allows you to extract RAR, ZIP, TAR, 7Z, EXE, APK, CAB, UDF, JAR, GZ, ARJ, and other types of formats. It is completely free for home/office use and provides a variety of data compression options. Bandzip is a handy and powerful file archiver. ![]() ![]() Christian scriptures portray Babylon as a wicked city. The city of Babylon appears in both Hebrew and Christian scriptures. Many relocated to the newly created Jewish state of Israel in the 1950s. Some stayed, and a Jewish community flourished there for more than 2,000 years. Many Judeans returned to Jerusalem after the Neo-Babylonian Empire fell to Cyrus the Great’s Persian forces. Babylon in Jewish HistoryĪfter the Babylonian conquest of the Kingdom of Judah in the sixth century B.C., Nebuchadnezzar II took thousands of Jews from the city of Jerusalem and held them captive in Babylon for more than half a century. The fall of Babylon was complete when the empire came under Persian control. In 539 B.C., less than a century after its founding, the legendary Persian king Cyrus the Great conquered Babylon. The Neo-Babylonian Empire, like the earlier Babylonia, was short-lived. ![]() The Babylonians built many beautiful and lavish buildings and preserved statues and artworks from the earlier Babylonian Empire during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II. The Neo-Babylonian Empire enjoyed a period of cultural renaissance in the Near East. The Neo-Babylonian Empire became the most powerful state in the world after defeating the Assyrians at Nineveh in 612 B.C. Neo-Babylonian EmpireĪ new line of kings established the Neo-Babylonian Empire, which lasted from 626 B.C. The empire fell apart after Hammurabi’s death and reverted back to a small kingdom for several centuries. Known as the Code of Hammurabi, it helped Babylon surpass other cities in the region.īabylonia, however, was short-lived. He created one of the world’s earliest and most complete written legal codes. Engaging and compelling,Babylonreveals the splendor of the ancient world that laid the foundation for civilization itself.Hammurabi turned Babylon into a rich, powerful and influential city. Even as Babylon's fortunes waxed and waned, it never lost its allure as the ancient world's greatest city. ![]() At the heart of this book is the story of Babylon, which rose to prominence underthe Amorite king Hammurabi from about 1800 BCE. Bringing the people of this land to life in vibrant detail, the author chronicles the rise and fall of power during this period and explores the political and social systems, as well as the technical and cultural innovations, which made this land extraordinary. InBabylon,Paul Kriwaczek tells the story of Mesopotamia from the earliest settlements seven thousand years ago to the eclipse of Babylon in the sixth century BCE. In the cities that they built, half of human history took place. Through this dramatic and fascinating reconstruction of the Garden, Dalley is also able to follow its influence on later garden design.Like a palimpsest, Dalley unscrambles the many legends that have built up around the Garden, including the parts played by Semiramis and Nebuchadnezzar, and following the evolution of its design, she shows why this Garden deserves its place alongside the Pyramids and the Colossus of Rhodes as one ofthe most astonishing technical achievements of the ancient world.Ĭivilization was born eight thousand years ago, between the floodplains of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, when migrants from the surrounding mountains and deserts began to create increasingly sophisticated urban societies. Tracing the history of the Garden, Dalley describes how the decipherment of an original text and its link to sculpture in the BritishMuseum has enabled her to pin down where the Garden was positioned and to describe in detail what it may have looked like. Recognised in ancient times as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the legendary Hanging Garden ofBabylon and its location still remains a mystery steeped in shadow and puzzling myths.In this remarkable volume Stephanie Dalley, a world expert on ancient Babylonian language, gathers for the first time all the material on this enigmatic World Wonder. ![]() The Mystery of the Hanging Garden of Babylon is an exciting story of detection involving legends, expert decipherment of ancient texts, and a vivid description of a little-known civilization. ![]() The Mystery of the Hanging Garden of Babylon ![]() ![]() ![]() He had a high foul rate on top of it (6.7 per 100 possessions in Big Ten games). Sensabaugh is a poor defender - his one-on-one tape wasn’t awful, as he’ll put some heat on the ball, but he’s really an undersized four at this point, and his work as a team defender was brutal at times. Oddly for a knockdown shooter, his other strength is rebounding with a powerful build, he yanked down 14.2 percent of missed shots in Big Ten games, and that was a big, physical league this past season. I have little doubt he’ll at least be an effective floor spacer. Sensabaugh shot 40.5 percent from 3 on high volume and supported that with 83.0 percent shooting from the line. Read more: Who are the best undrafted NBA prospects from 2023 Draft? He’s young and was a productive college player and does two things - shooting and rebounding - at a very high level. Of the remaining players, Sensabaugh probably has the best mix of rotation viability and upside. The top tier of this group represents two different poles of the risk paradigm: safe upperclassmen who are more likely to crack a rotation but unlikely to be anything beyond, and high-variance one-and-dones with greater fail probabilities but a more alluring right tail of upside. Once in a great while, they even lead their team to the championship. Bet “no” on any of these guys and you’ll usually win, but history tells us at least a few of them beat the odds. ![]() If not, feel free to continue visiting my blog and learning more about screenwriting and story telling absolutely free.At this point of the draft board, we move into a different realm, because we shift from players who are somewhat likely to very likely to make it as at least a rotation player to the players who are varying degrees of unlikely. If you’re interested in learning more about how to use Final Draft 10, click on the link below. Remember, this introductory $10.99 price for my video course on Final Draft 10 expires at the end of March. As a bonus, you’ll also learn more about story telling techniques at the same time. If you own Final Draft 10 and don’t feel comfortable using all its features, you can take the time to read through the user’s manual, or you can simply watch videos that show you how Final Draft 10’s various features work. Because both the hero and villain want the Symbol of Hope, this is the crucial link that forces the hero and villain to constantly fight each other until the final battle where only one can survive and win. In addition, this video course also teaches the importance of the Symbol of Hope, which represents the villain’s biggest threat while also offering the hero a clear path to an emotional dream. By planning your story ahead of time using a tool like Final Draft 10’s Beat Board, you can spend more time planning and less time running into dead ends and getting confused and frustrated. Stories are structured and when a story fails to follow basic story telling techniques, you risk creating a disjointed story that fails to deliver on its initial promise. Once the ally changes, the ally returns to help the hero defeat the villain. An ally mirrors the hero and provides help to the hero, then the hero turns around and helps the ally change. Your villain represents the evil version of your hero while your mentor represents a remorseful version of the villain. ![]() That way you have a roadmap to help you plan and structure your story before you start writing.įor example, your theme defines the growth and change of your hero, and every major character is based on your hero. While all this information is freely available on this website, you might still find it useful to watch videos that emphasize the importance of structuring your story in various ways. The difference is that the Beat Board keeps all your ideas stored with your Final Draft document so you never risk losing track of an idea again.īesides learning how to use the various story planning and formatting tools of Final Draft 10, this video course also focuses on teaching story structure as well. ![]() This Beat Board acts like a cork board that lets you organize ideas like index cards that you can shuffle around a cork board. Not everyone finds learning to use a program like Final Draft easy by reading a book so that’s why I created this video course that shows how to use the most common features of Final Draft 10 for planning, organizing, and writing a screenplay.įinal Draft is the standard for scriptwriting and Final Draft 10 is the latest version that offers a unique story planning tool called a Beat Board. For a limited time until the end of March, you can get my “How to Write a Great Script with Final Draft 10” video course on Udemy for just $10.99. ![]() ![]() However, it’s still a full-size option with 12 FN keys, a number pad, and even a handy integrated slot to hold your phone or tablet. The K585 exemplifies that expertise, delivering an impressively compact design under an inch at its thickest point and weighing slightly over a pound. Logitech continues to excel at making keyboards, which extends to the travel space, so you know you’re getting a reliable, well-built peripheral for on-the-go. ![]() Seenda Ultra Thin Low Profile Rechargeable Keyboard and MouseĬonnectivity: USB dongle, Bluetooth LE | Connects to: 2 devices | Battery life: 2 years (AAA batteries) | Dimensions: 0.84 x 14.7 x 5.6 inches | Weight: 19.68 ounces (with batteries).Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Touch TV Keyboard.Logitech K480 Wireless Multi-Device Keyboard.TL DR – These are the Best Travel Keyboards: ![]() ![]() Whether you want a travel keyboard that folds up or just stays low profile, or you need one that can connect to your gaming PC, tablet, and smartphone, we've found a capable option to fit your needs. Maybe you need something wireless and slightly smaller than your full-size keyboard to avoid cables that can snag and tangle in your backpack. It could be that the most portable option proves best for you, especially if you're constantly looking for extra room in your luggage for long trips. Since the way you travel and what you travel with can vary, finding the right keyboard to work for you may be tricky. ![]() ![]() ![]() This was short lived however, when the dastardly Marcie Cooper (aka Harlequin) used her illusion powers to disguise herself as Jade. After being rescued from a glacier by Jade, Green Lantern's daughter, Grundy developed an attraction to her and became very loyal to her, making him an ally of sorts with Infinity, Inc. He has also spent time as a member of the Injustice Society of the World, but he also spent time as a quasi-hero. Grundy has single handedly taken on the entirety of both the Justice Society of America, as well as their counterparts, the Justice League, multiple times, often to a stand still. During this time, Grundy actually had the power to manipulate and control wood particles, a power that did not last long however. But, having stored up residual emerald energy from battling the Green Lantern, Grundy made his way back to Earth, where he battled Lantern, Dr. After a brief stint working for the time traveling villain Per Degaton, Grundy was once again banished to the moon, where he remained for the next 20 years. The second go-round involved Lantern's Justice Society friends and ended when Grundy was defeated and placed on the moon. The pair battled multiple times, the first of which ended when Grundy was thrown under a train. Grundy quickly proved to be a formidable foe for Scott, considering that he was not able to be killed, and that his powers had little effect on him being that his body was largely made up of wood. Very strong, cruel and practically mindless, Grundy fell into a life of crime and soon attracted the attention of Alan Scott, the Green Lantern. One of the hobo's brought up the old children's rhyme involving Solomon Grundy, and the name stuck. The only thing that came to mind was that he was born on a Monday. He then stumbled into a hobo camp and was asked about his name, which he could not recall. He quickly encountered two escaped criminals, who he murdered for their clothes. According to the Earth-Two story line, Gold's reanimated corpse meandered out of the swamps in 1944, with no memory of his previous life. Over the course of about 50 years, and via a process that is still unknown, Gold's body "interacted" with the dead plant life and detritus. The pair dumped gold's body in the swamp, certain that no one would find the body. The two scheduled to meet at Slaughter Swamp to negotiate the deal, but Gold was bashed over the head with a shovel by Rykel's pimp. ![]() In exchange for her silence, Gold was forced to pay Rykel money. In 1895 (or 1894, depending on the story line), Gold "hooked up," as it were, with a prostitute from the Gotham City area named Rachel Rykel, who claimed she was pregnant. Most people see him as a Batman rogue, but Grundy could function as a Baddie in a number of DC films, but more on that later.Ĭyrus Gold was born sometime in the mid 19th Century. On the surface, Solomon Grundy may seem like a mindless brute a distraction even, but the character has potential to be a serious threat and an incredible addition to a film. But I was one of the few who was hoping for something a little bit.different. We heard rumors of Hugo Strange, The Riddler, Killer Croc among several others. Back when Christopher Nolan first started production on what is now The Dark Knight Rises, the internet was flooded with speculation as to whom Batman would be facing. This time, I will be headed to the world of DC comics to a big, bad mamma-jamma that has gone up against some of the greatest heroes like Batman, Superman and Green Lantern/Alan Scott. Back yet again with another installment in the Baddies That Need Movie Love series. ![]() ![]() ![]() Hard drive failures can be categorized into two broad categories: software failures and hardware failures. Diagnosing Common Types of Hard Drive Failure One of these electronic components is a small memory chip that stores the firmware, which is permanent software that provides the necessary instructions for how the hard drive communicates with the other computer hardware. Each platter has its own reading head, which hovers several nanometers above the platter’s surface, writing converting strings of bits onto the disk using electrical current fed through an electromagnet.Īttached to the bottom of the hard drive is a circuit board, which houses the main controller chip as well as many other electronic components that control the operation of the headers. These grains cover circular platters that spin at 7,200 rpm, at least on consumer drives. Inside every external hard drive is an assortment of sensitive components that record data as a magnetic pattern formed by groups of magnetized metal grains. But before we get to the most common causes of a hard drive failure, we first need to touch upon how hard drives work. Before You Perform External Hard Drive Data Recoveryīefore you go online and download the first data recovery tool you come across pause for a minute and let us explain some of the most common causes of hard drive failure to help you successfully solve the underlying issue.īy using the wrong hard drive recovery tool, you could make your problem worse and lose any chance to recover your data. The goal of this article is to explain common hard drive issues and the different ways how they can be solved with the help of external hard drive recovery software tools. How many people know how to recover files from external hard drives and how many would simply panic, not knowing what to do? If you know how to recover data from external hard drives, you have much better chances to prevent the worst from happening and turn what could be a disastrous situation around. ![]() Because of their ubiquitous nature, we have come to rely on them so much that we seldom consider just how fragile external hard drives are. They allow us to carry terabytes of data everywhere we go, they can be easily shared among many devices, and their installation could hardly be any simpler. The convenience of external hard drives is undeniable. ![]() ![]() Today, most police cars are fitted with an electronic cop siren. Instead, they will activate a different siren sound such as: When police are trying to get the attention of a group or a distracted driver, they usually don’t use wail/yelp sounds. Cops may activate their audible warning devices when they need to get the attention of people in a crowd or on the road. If an officer is traveling to a call at a high rate of speed, they will usually use a wail/yelp siren sound. By sounding their sirens, and activating lights, cops are asking for the right of way. The use of police sirens is to alert a community that a cop is on their way to a call. While many retailers refer to sirens as “police sirens,” the same units are also used by other first responders. Other first responders including firefighters, volunteer firefighters, and EMTs, may use sirens in their fleet vehicles. The improper use of a siren can result in jail time and fines. Every state in the US has statutes that outline who can audible devices in their cars. Police Sirens are Created for Law EnforcementĮlectronic and mechanical police sirens are designed for use by law enforcement. ![]() ![]() Here, we will discuss why sirens are necessary police tools, how the warning device has changed over the years, and the different types of sirens available from Extreme Tactical Dynamics. This audible equipment is used by law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS. Audible warning devices is important as lights because drivers will hear sirens before they see a cruiser fly by with red and blues flashing. ![]() When used with emergency lights, sirens alert drivers of an officer’s need for the right of way on the road. For those who live outside the law or drive a little too fast on the freeway, the same sounds can cause feelings of doom. We’ve all heard emergency vehicle sirens! For some, the wail and yelp of a siren in the distance is exciting. Work Vehicle Lights - Kentucky University Report How to select the right Emergency Vehicle LightĮmergency Vehicle Sirens - Audible Warning DevicesĪmber Warning Lights Save First Responder LivesĮmergency Vehicle Warning Light Study in Texas Dual Color LED Emergency Vehicle LightsĪmbulance Lights and Sirens: How useful are they?Įmergency Vehicle Light Mount Types and Color Choices.Grille and Surface Mount Light Multi-Packs. ![]() ![]() ![]() There's an initiation fee of $10,000, along with an annual fee of $5,000. ![]() The initiation and annual fees for the Centurion Card make the annual fees for other top-tier cards such as The Platinum Card® from American Express (see rates and fees) and the Citi Prestige® Card ($695 and $495, respectively, per year) look like child's play. (Photo by The Points Guy) Fees and payments For the personal card, the bar is rumored to be set at around $350,000. There's no official requirement for Centurion eligibility, but we're talking big bucks.Īmex reportedly extends invitations to apply for the business card only if you've spent (and paid off) at least $450,000 (or $500,000 - we've heard both) across all your Amex accounts in a calendar year. It's potentially much easier to get the card as a business owner, but either way, it requires racking up significant charges. Want more from TPG? Sign up for our free daily newsletter! Getting the cardįirst things first: There are two versions of the Centurion Card - a business version and a personal one. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer. The information for the Centurion Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. So with all that is going on, is the prestigious and exclusive Amex Centurion card still worth it? As travel continues to be on hold for many, a lot of the perks that come with the Centurion card aren't currently as valuable (though Amex has recently sweetened the deal in other ways). Thanks, however, to some kind TPG sources who are lucky enough to be part of the Centurion "club" (including the original Points Guy himself, Brian Kelly, who carries the business version), we can share a comprehensive rundown of the benefits. Unless you're invited to apply and accepted (more on how that happens later), Amex keeps a tight lid on the numerous benefits and exclusive perks available to cardholders. The Centurion Card from American Express is perhaps the most desirable piece of plastic anodized titanium out there, in no small part because of the shroud of secrecy and exclusivity that surrounds it. Wasn’t for everyone but if you flew domestic a lot and had a good paying white collar job it was helpful.Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. It had some cool benefits like a digital subscription to the Australian Financial Times, Accor Hotel Status with an annual free night, Gold Status Shangri-La Hotels, lounge access when flying Virgin (my personal fave), Centurion Lounge at Sydney Intl, and $450 in travel credit to name a few. They changed the laws (and thus earning rules) again in 2019 and the only one that was 1pt per $1 or better was the Platinum. A combination of high spend and referrals helped me bank almost 500k Singapore Kris Flyer Miles. One thing that was a lot higher was referral credits, I was able to capitalize a lot on those helping fellow new American Expats learn their churn system. The Explorer Card there (Canada’s Carbon Card) was $450 AF but came with $400 in travel credit when booked through Amex Travel, it used to have 2x points per $1 spent on everything which was HUGE as most other cards earned less than 1pt per dollar - given that $1AUD didn’t go too far and wages were much higher. ![]() ![]() Financial Laws for rewards credit cards don’t make them as attractive for banks. All premium credit cards are expensive there. Getting Business Centurion was easier I knew quite a few people that had it. ![]() ![]() ![]() "Jackie Chan's 'Bleeding Steel' Adds Australian Cast". "Callan Mulvey, Tyson Ritter Starring in Dystopian Drama 'Desolate' ". ^ " 'Beyond Skyline' Imagery Carries 'Predator' Vibe - Bloody Disgusting!"."In gangster drama Power drug dealers are bad for business". ^ "Latest Warcraft TV Spot Has Tons of New Footage".^ "Superman/Batman: Holly Hunter, Callan Mulvey, Tao Okamoto join cast".Archived from the original on 7 February 2009. Mulvey while filming for The Turning, 2013 Films Year He married Rachel Thomas, an academic and musician, in Byron Bay in 2010. ![]() Mulvey also permanently lost his vision in his left eye. His left knee and ankle were also badly fractured. The midsection of his face completely collapsed, an incision was made from ear to ear over the top of his scalp, his face "pulled down" and 17 titanium plates were then inserted to repair the fractures to his face and jaw. He was trapped in the vehicle for almost an hour until he could be freed from the wreckage. Mulvey was injured in a serious car accident in 2003, in a head-on collision at 100 km/h (62 mph). Mulvey is also filming In Like Flynn, a biopic of Errol Flynn's early years. He filmed Bleeding Steel, a science fiction thriller starring Jackie Chan. Callan has also completed the horror film Delirium, and is in post-production for the films Beyond Skyline, the sequel to the cult-classic Skyline, and Desolate, a drama based on a family of farmers living in a dystopian future. In 2016, he appeared briefly in Warcraft, the film adaptation of the video game Warcraft, in which he was credited as Warrior, as well as joining the main cast of Starz TV's Power, for season three, as Dean. In the film, Knyazev does not appear as KGBeast and is only a hired gun. Mulvey played Anatoli Knyazev in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016). In 2014, he appeared in 300: Rise of an Empire as Syllias, as Jack Rollins in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, as Skylar in the Katie Holmes black comedy Miss Meadows, and as Jack Taylor in Kill Me Three Times. The following year, he starred in The Turning, directed by Robert Connelly. In 2012, he appeared in Kathryn Bigelow's Zero Dark Thirty as Saber. In 2012, he starred in the underworld crime miniseries Bikie Wars: Brothers in Arms as Mark Anthony "Snoddy" Spencer. He starred in the 2008 Australian underworld crime show Underbelly as Mark Moran, and appeared in police series Rush as Sgt. Mulvey had guest spots on Home and Away (as Johnny Cooper) during 2006 to 2008 and McLeod's Daughters during 2007. In 2004, he re-entered the spotlight for the release of Thunderstruck. His first role was of a victim of a robbery in a police training video. Mulvey's personal interest in skateboarding and rollerblading led him to work as a stunt double about two years prior to winning the role of Drazic in Heartbreak High. Of Scottish, Irish and Māori descent, Mulvey was born in Auckland, New Zealand, and moved to Australia when he was seven years old, growing up in the northern beaches of Sydney. His American roles include Scyllias in 300: Rise of an Empire, Jack Rollins in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) and Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Anatoli Knyazev in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016). He is best known for his roles as Mark Moran on the Australian drama Underbelly, Sergeant Brendan 'Josh' Joshua in Rush, and as Bogdan Drazic in Heartbreak High. Callan Mulvey (born 23 February 1975) is an Australian actor. ![]() |
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