![]() Hu, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. The case against processed meat is a little more concerning. ![]() That means 75 percent of your plate should include some mix of veggies, fruits, nuts, seeds, pulse and whole grains. No matter what type of dietary pattern you follow, you should be eating mostly plant-based foots. It’s been studied for decades and research repeatedly shows that a plant-focused plan can help offset a lot of the health challenges that develop over time. The non-vegetarian group had the least favorable health markers in their blood, urine and tissue samples. Vegetarians who include eggs, dairy and/or fish scored next best. It turns out, a strict vegan diet produced the highest levels of healthy biomarkers and the lowest levels of unhealthy markers. What was notable about this study is it investigated a spectrum of plant-based eating styles. Benefits include lower blood pressure, triglyceride levels, glucose and waist circumference, which can translate to a lower risk of a number of different diseases, including heart disease and diabetes.Īn interesting, recent study looked at different patterns of plant-based eating, from a strict vegan diet to a more flexible semi-vegetarian approach to a non-vegetarian diet, examining how each dietary pattern impacts different predictors of health. ![]() Research consistently shows that when you eat mostly plant foods, markers of health improve. Here’s a look at where there is consensus, along with a look at some areas where even the scientists are still a bit unclear. In other words, these headline shifts are actually at odds with what we know. Yet despite the seemingly always changing nutrition landscape and turnabouts in opinion - and setting aside tribalistic views - there’s actually a lot of agreement in the nutrition world. Of course, headlines are partly to blame, but disinformation on social networks - along with food marketing - makes matters worse. According to a recent International Food Information Council Foundation survey, 80 percent of people feel confused about nutrition. If your head is spinning, you’re not alone.
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![]() First, however, she made a stop at Oenone's quarters, and convinced her to loan her a breathing apparatus.ĭiana dove into the underwater islands surrounding the island, beginning her search despite her fears of the megalodons. A few days later, Diana began to search the one place that largely remained untouched: the sea surrounding the island. Clio was reluctant, but after some badgering on the part of the young princess, she relented and accepted Diana's offer. She suspected that that tome was lost to the elements or a battle with intruders.ĭiana, ever the thrill-seeker, immediately offered to try and recover the missing texts for Clio. She explained that traditional wisdom held that it was because Aphrodite's gift was love, not knowledge, but that she suspected the truth was otherwise. She took her deeper into the temple archives, showing her a shrine to the Amazon's patron goddesses where some of their most ancient texts were stored, and demonstrated that each statue of the patron goddesses carried a tome- all of them except Aphrodite. However, Diana was intrigued by Clio's debate with Hellene, and, impassioned, sought to learn more about Amazon history from Clio.Ĭlio informed Diana that parts of Amazonian history had been lost over the years. Clio took the position that there were imperfect, dark parts of Themiscyra's history, a position that her superior, Hellene admonished her for. The next day, she met Clio in the archives, where they discussed Themiscyra's history. This did not satisfy Diana she sought adventure, and she saw no such thing taking place in Themisycra's archives. However, her path had already been decided: she would learn the art of storytelling from Clio, the Scribe. She offered her elders a number of ways she could help: building with Calyce, working the stables with Althea, or tending to the gardens with Oenone. She felt unsatisfied with her life, with her seeming lack of purpose. Oenone took Diana to a small camp elswhere on the beach, where the Amazons had organized a birthday celebration for Diana.ĭespite the celebration, Diana felt ill at ease. Much to Diana's relief, she would quickly be pulled from the water by Oenone, who gently admonished her for not training Jumpa more thoroughly, and for fearing the megaladons, who protected the island. While underwater, she saw a megalodon in the distance. She and Jumpa proceeded to the beach, where Jumpa, who had not been fully trained, bucked her off, into the water. Afterwards, she rode Jumpa down to (and through) the market, much to the consternation of many of the merchants. ![]() Luckily, she was saved by her erstwhile companion Jumpa. As she stood on one of the tree's branches, pondering her circumstances, Diana accidentally lost her footing, and fell from the tree. One birthday while she was young, Diana climbed a tree atop one of Themiscyra's peaks, taking in a vista overlooking the island. She did, however, befriend a young Kanga she named Jumpa, and she shared a special bond with Nubia, who emerged from the Well of Souls on the day of Diana's birth they were considered to be twin sisters, despite their vast difference in age. ![]() YouthĪs she grew, Diana often became restless, feeling that she had seen all that the idyllic isle had to offer her listlessness compounded by her existence as the sole child within Themyscira's borders. Grail, spirited from the island by her mother, Myrina, would one day grow to be a dangerous enemy to Diana, and to all Amazons. A third child, Grail, would be born to an Amazon on Themyiscyra that stormy evening half divine, like Diana and Jason, but with a significantly less glorious father: Darkseid. Unbeknownst to Diana, her mother also gave birth to her twin, a brother named Jason. The truth, though, was that Queen Hippolyta had had an affair with Zeus, and Diana's real parentage was hidden in order to protect the Queen and her daughter from the wrath of Zeus' notoriously jealous wife Hera. ![]() Legend told Diana of Themyscira was born of her mother's strong desire for a child, a lump of clay brought to life in the form of a girl the perfect Amazon, as she was born of no man.
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Overall, we found Amazing Slow Downer for Windows to be quite fun and easy to use, and we think it's a great choice for anyone who's learning an instrument.Īmazing Slow Downer for Windows is free to try, but the trial version will only play the first two tracks of a CD and the first quarter of an audio file. The program's built-in Help file is well written. Recent d/loads 3.94 916 Rating Top ranked Ranking 7 Libraries 4. The program also has an equalizer and a karaoke option that reduces (but does not entirely eliminate) the vocal track. Amazing Slow Downer Slow music down without changing pitch. The speed slider has quite a large range, and allows users to increase speed above normal if desired. The application has multiple useful features, including the option to set start and end points for looping this allows users to listen to the most challenging part of a song over and over again until they master it. We liked that the Amazing Slow Downer could handle digital audio files and CDs we tried it with both and it worked fine. Amazing Slow Downer's controls are represented by a series of sliders and drop-down menus. The program's interface is plain, but it's well organized and intuitive. This innovative tool allows users to change the speed of audio playback using a simple slider, and it's a great tool for anyone trying to learn to play along with their favorite songs. We wish we'd had Amazing Slow Downer for Windows then. This change does NOT affect any other type of audio content that Amazing Slow Downer can play back.We remember trying to play along with our favorite songs when we were learning to play bass guitar and struggling, because the songs moved faster than our neophyte fingers could. 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You can repeat any section of the music at full speed, slow it down or even speed it up by changing the speed between 25 (1/4 of original speed) and 200 (double speed) without changing the pitch Change the tuning or musical key No problem, 'Amazing Slow Downer' handles that as well. ![]() ![]() New - Support for streaming "Apple Music" audio! Setup seamless loops by touching the "Set" buttons during playback.Īmazing Slow Downer is the ideal tool for any musician, transcriber or dancer wanting to improve their skills. ![]() You can repeat any section of the music at full speed, slow it down or even speed it up by changing the speed between 25% (1/4 of original speed) and 200% (double speed) without changing the pitch!Ĭhange the tuning or musical key? No problem, Amazing Slow Downer handles that as well. 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![]() At release, Guifei will be no different as her taunt only attracts male enemies. ![]() Many Servants in the game require specific enemy types in order to use their supereffective Noble Phantasms. Masters will love her just as much as she loves the emperor. Guifei is the true mistress of burn, and against Berserker bosses will become a mainstay. Lastly, against frequently debuff immune bosses, she loses all usage. ![]() She also has generally low utility, serving best on Berserker and Foreigner bosses. For one, Yang on the first turn of a wave is a very weak option as she needs setup. While this setup can create some truly powerful damage, it isn’t without its flaws. Then with Ruinous Beauty she will take the enemy’s charge and deal supereffective damage with her Noble Phantasm, Rainbow Feathered Robe, Vow of Eternal Love. With Sun of a Malignant Star she will then both burn them and apply a defense down with every time she’s hit. With Favors of Three Thousand Concentrated to One she will draw a male enemy’s attention to her while avoiding damage with an invincibility. Yang’s primary role in a team is for longer fights. Oopsie-daisy! As a Single Target Arts damage dealer, Yang primarily serves as a stalwart option for longer fights who becomes more dangerous as the fight goes on. “Hi! I'm Yuuyuu the Foreigner! Please let me stay by your side for maaaaaany years…”Įveryone loves Yang Guifei, to the point that she accidentally led to the end of the Tang Dynasty. In ④, select check item of Hardware diagnostic ⑤, and then click ⑥. Here you can learn more about MyASUS System Diagnosis - Introduction.If there is no result searched that means your computer may not install it, refer to How to install MyASUS. If problems persist, please continue to the next step. Please confirm if Windows is able to recognize the disk drive. The driver will be automatically installed after the computer restarts. Right-click the disk drive that is not recognized ⑥ and select ⑦. If the option does not display that means the disk drive is enabled already, please continue to the next step. To test if Windows is able to recognize the disk drive. Check the arrow next to ③, then right-click the disk drive that is not recognized ④ and select ⑤.Type and search in the Windows search bar ①, then click ②.If the problem persists, please continue to the next troubleshooting step.Įnable and reinstall driver in Device Manager.Please right-click it and select ⑫, then follow the instructions to create a volume in the free space. If the partition is listed as ⑪, and you know that the partition is empty.Please try to right-click it and select ⑦.Ĭonfirm the drive letter and select ⑨, then click ⑩. If it shows online, but no drive letter (such as E:) ⑥.If it shows ④, please try to right-click it and select ⑤. 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Here you can learn more about: Update and confirm BIOS / Windows packages / drivers with the latest version on your PC SSD is running slowly or an error message appears. ![]() Please go to the corresponding instruction based on the current Windows operating system on your computer: Troubleshooting - How to fix Solid State Drive (SSD) problems ![]() ![]() The Amazon Kindle is one of the most popular ebook readers on the market today. The Kindle app is a great way to have some of what a Kindle offers, without buying one. Some of the features include library management, font size customization, brightness and a marketplace reader. You can view free classics and the hottest bestsellers available at the kindle store. If you don’t want to spend a lot of money on ebooks, you should download the Overdrive Media Console app. This great application lets users borrow both audiobooks and ebooks from libraries. 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True Schick Quattro Titanium Trimmer Should Be In Every Household the battery life is great as long as you dont leave the razor on. ![]() both the gillette and schick use one AAA battery to operate the trimmer, it only seemed perfect. i was using a gillette fusion because i enjoyed the precision blade on the back and the battery operated razor, but noticed this schick quattro titanium trimmer works just as good. the razor alone is as great as possible, stayed sharp for at least 5 shaves, and i am not that hairy so depends on how much hair and thickness. another good thing about the actual razor is the back of the razor has a one precise razor for accuracy shave, great for sideburns. after getting my haircut i noticed i use the trimmer to trim my goatee and side burns. but after receiving the razor, it has become my primary razor for everything. after watching the wolverine commercial of this razor last year, i was skeptical it could actually perform as good as the commercial perceived. I got the schick quattro titanium trimmer free through a website that was a free trial of the razor. The only down fall is the price of the original pack and the price is a little higher than the normal refills but if your skin is like mine the higher price of the Schick Quattro Titanium Trimmer is well worth it. Then I got a trial kit in the mail an thought might as well give it a try beings it was free an loved it no rash or anything. I had even gotten to where i would only shave once every month or two just to keep from having the burning hurting of the break out or rash. i have even tried some of the other four blade razors and they didnt help either. The Schick Quattro Titanium Trimmer is a savior to me due to the way that i break out after using the traditional razors. ![]() This is also the best razor that i have found to date.I love the fact that i can trim my goatte and eyebrows then flip it around and use the edger to finish the edges of the trim then flip the blade over and get the closest shave ever. The Schick Quattro Titanium Trimmer it the only razor that ive found yet with the built in trimmer. True It gets into all of the nooks & crannies!!! You'll notice a difference in my opinion. Highly recommend to those who use other brands to give it a try. With the gillettes I felt as though I would have to go over the shaving areas more than once and hence why I don't feel that it cuts as close to the quattro. It was good to switch as I have been a long time Gillete user of the mach 3 turbo especially. Better bang for the buck than the Gillettes which don't last as long and they are pricy as well. Since it is durable it is a tradeoff for the price since I do not have to replace as often. The blades last a very long time, stays sharp, albiet expensive. It has four blades which I am not sure is a gimmick over the three blades but has suited my needs. The only times I do get nicks are when I am distracted though. It can be used daily without burn, nicks, or razor bumps while at the same time with a nice clean shave. It is good for use with those who have sensitive skin as well. Schick Quattro Titanium blades are great. Still, the contoured handle and bulk of this razor makes it a great razor to keep on hand! I have not nicked myself yet with the Schick Quattro Titanium Trimmer and I'm a big guy, so seeing over or around my gut is somewhat more difficult than that of a slimmer male. Most people don't care much for unruley yards, and the same goes for people not wanting to have unruley hair patch growth. I have used both ends of the razor/trimmer combo to keep the shrubs in check. ![]() This trimmer is also great for manscaping. The Schick Quattro Titanium Trimmer helps me acheive this feeling by providing great blades to cut the hair from my face, but it also comes with a small trimmer for those who dislike having to constantly run their fingers over the blade backwards because hair keeps clogging up the space in between the blades of the razor. I love the way a cleanly shaven face feels, especially when it is being stroked by my lady friend who also enjoys a clean shaven face. While less of an issue while Enlisted was a closed beta, where access to the closed beta required the purchase of at least one premium squad, in open beta, there is a clear divide between free and premium squads and free-2-play players are at a serious starting disadvantage when playing against premium squads. ![]() While I am glad that Enlisted now benefits from the skill, camaraderie and experience that 8th-generation console owners can bring, I cannot help but wonder how enjoyable the experience will be for them or others who play alongside them with 8th-generation consoles being limited to 30FPS and 9th generation consoles being capped at 4k/120FPS. It’s this uniqueness that will ensure Enlisted remains active long into the 9th generation and hopefully beyond.ĭespite launching as a 9th-generation exclusive, Enlisted was released onto 8th-generation consoles in October 2021. ![]() It was immersive, engaging, rewarding, and, frankly, the best large-scale battle I have participated in. We were almost driven out three times before finally securing the objective. We picked up weapons from fallen friend and foes alike. Players who ran out of ammo fought with their knives. In one of my first matches, my team were beaten back to our final objective and looked set to lose the battle, we had fought long and hard to defend each of the previous objectives, utilising buildings and terrain to slow the enemy’s progress, but it was here at our final line of defence that we fought our hardest. Unlike more traditional shooters, camping is actively encouraged a well-structured defence is finally as important as a strong offence. It’s Fun to Play.Įnlisted could be the start of an entirely new sub-genre that brings elements of party-based roleplay and squad management into a first-person shooter with the scope of a mil-sim.īeing able to select individual soldiers from your units and customise their personal loadouts is something we don’t get in the FPS genre it is something more commonly seen in single-player roleplaying games, and it’s refreshing to experience it in a different genre, especially one as fast-paced and social as an MMO FPS.Ĭommanding a squad of soldiers allows players to tackle objectives alone or alongside other players in a coordinated assault, the additional bodies on the field ensuring that battles are both engaging and ultimately rewarding. Players are able to select different soldiers to fill their units, however at this time, that does not include female units, which while the developers have said they are coming, they will be limited to factions and units which historically saw female service members, which implies female soldiers will be almost exclusively part of the USSR which saw over 500,000 women join the Red Army, with many seeing combat, such as the 1077th Anti-Aircraft Regiment and Aviation Group 122. ![]() The developers are clearly proud of their work, and they should be offering maps of this scale while supporting bullet penetration physics and destructible environments is no easy feat, doing so while ensuring the map performs well and is pleasing to the eye in something else entirely. TL DR: Enlisted is well optimised on 9th generation consoles, but the 8th generation ports are unimpressive.ĭarkFlow Studio has taken great care to ensure that every weapon, building, vehicle and uniform is as authentic as possible when traversing the massive maps, I am often impressed by how detailed seemingly trivial items are. However, In light of the Playstation 4/Xbox One release of Enlisted, I am concerned the developers will be forced to cut corners when designing future content to avoid overburdening 8th generation consoles, which are already being pushed to their limits to maintain a stable 30FPS as is. ![]() Optimisation.Įnlisted was originally envisioned as a title that would remain free of 8th-generation hardware restrictions, and as a result, it is one of the few FPS able to offer full 4k/120 FPS support this early in the 9th generation. Enlisted feels more like a battlefield game than Battlefield 2042 the fact it is free-2-play is just icing on the cake. |