![]() Karen The MAC Unsung Heroes series features some of my favorite products from MAC’s permanent collection Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict, I’m pretty sure it’s high in calories…but hey, at least it’s got fiber! □ Mmm… those hot and fluffy puffed corn bubbles, and that magical trifecta of butter, sugar and salt… ZOMG! I’m drooling on my keyboard right now! I got a huge bag at the Farmers’ market last night, and I kid you not - it took every ounce of my willpower to refrain from finishing it in the car. I find myself wanting to both hug and slap whoever invented it. Honestly, this stuff needs to be classified as an addictive substance. If you have super oily lids, it might help to start with a layer of a colorless primer first, like Urban Decay Primer Potion. When I wear Soft Ochre as a primer, I don’t have a problem with it creasing, but I’ve heard that some people with really oily lids do. Oh, and sometimes I also pat a small amount of MAC Fast Response Eye Cream, a non-oily, quick-absorbing eye moisturizer, on my lids beforehand, which seems to make the application even smoother. The warmth from my hands seems to soften the product and make it easier to spread. Then, I pick up a little bit of it with a finger and apply with a patting, rather than a swiping, motion to my lids. The quickest way I’ve found to apply it is by using warm, clean fingers instead of a brush. The texture doesn’t really bother me much, and I think its thick consistency makes up for it by helping the product latch onto powder shadows so incredibly well. If you’ve never tried any of the MAC Paint Pots before, they have a dense, somewhat dry texture that some find difficult to apply and blend across their lids. ![]() I dunno if Soft Ochre officially has any peach in it (I think I can see a little?), but for whatever reason it doesn’t turn ashy on my NC42 skin, and I love, LOVE it for that. Earlier today she did the makeup for Jason Momoa, aka Khal Drogo, the former tightlining hottie from Game of Thrones. SIDE NOTE: Melissa is down in San Diego, California right now working behind the scenes at Comic-Con. To counter balance that you need to use something with a peach tone or an orange tone, or you risk oxidation.” “In the eye area,” Melissa said, “in general, there’s usually blue undertones. Yellow-based color correctors have a tendency to oxidize, changing colors or turning ashy on darker skin. “Sometimes they have blue undertones, red undertones, orange all kinds of different things.” “Dark skin tones tend to have a variety of undertones,” she said. Today I asked Melissa Street, a makeup artist friend of mine who works on celebs for television and movies (she’s great check her out on Twitter and Facebook), why some yellow-based color correctors turn funky shades on darker skin. It also evens out the skin tone on my lids - mighty convenient when I’m chronically sleep deprived, as I’ve been this week.įor me, Soft Ochre actually seems to work better than many dedicated primers billed as color correctors do ( Benefit Lemon Aid and Too Faced Lemon Drop, for example) as it doesn’t turn gray on my tan skin. Dang if it doesn’t brighten my eyes as well as anything.
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![]() Overall they are easy but it can be time consuming getting everything done and fit back in. That is ALOT to fit into some outlet boxes. Every box required at least 3 of them, and depending on what was going on inside the boxes some required as much as 6. We were using the 3 imput alumicons and they are pretty big. The hardest part is getting everything to fit back into the box. If you feel comfortable with basic electric like changing outlets ect this will be a breeze for you. I did an entire house like my second month as an apprentice (my master electrician was their and i was working under him obviously, but I did the majority of the outlets by myself while he replaced the homes panel. ![]() It is very straightforward and very easy. TL DR can I install alumiconn connectors on a home that is currently using wirenuts to repair aluminum wiring? Is this something I can do myself, or should I be hiring an electrician to do the work in order to be doubly sure that it's done properly? I am reaching out to you guys to see if there's something I'm missing or if it really is that straight forward. I saw the connectors are lined with an anti-oxidizing agent so I wouldn't be applying and anti-oxidation grease, and as long as the connections are torqued properly I figured the connections would be technically UL rated. I was wondering if this was something I could do myself, though? I was reading through the installation instructions and frankly it seems incredibly straight forward. I personally would be more comfortable with a more permanent fix and have considered having alumiconn connectors installed instead of the wirenuts. Luckily, the house has already had pigtails installed, but after doing some research I've found that the wirenuts that are present in the house are best seen as a temporary fix despite being UL approved. That being said, my wife and I are looking at buying a house that has aluminum wiring. Thirdly, I've done industrial rewiring work and am comfortable dealing with wires and stripping and connecting. The big similarities between the two fields is that we deal in electricity and they pretty much end there. Second off, I respect that electricians require are an entirely different set of skills. Search before posting please Related Subsįirst and foremost, I am an electrical engineer. Misc tips and tricks Becoming an apprentice? Useful certifications for electricians Trade Threads Posts that fail to meet above requirements will be removed. r/AskElectricians /r/askanelectrician /r/diy /r/homeowners /r/electrical. Suggesting the burning scrap wire to remove the insulation will result in a ban. This includes company names of contractors. This includes memes.īlatant incorrect information or unsafe advice will result with a ban.ĭO NOT post any personal information. Low quality posts will be removed at the discretion of the mod team. Rules Generalĭon't be a dick, and adhere to the reddiquette If you are looking for DIY or general help please visit /r/askelectricians Pre-Apprentices start here before posting Help your fellow Redditors crack the electrical code. Talk shop, show off pictures of your work, and ask code related questions. Reddit's International Electrical Worker CommunityĪka The Great Reddit Council of Electricians In this photo, have a piece of paper with your username and date written on it. To get verified, send a photo to the mods that has your certificate/seal/card. Users with have verified their qualifications with the Mods Then message the mods with the country you are from. To add your country's flag to your flair, you must select a title from the drop down menu. Ideally you need a "normal" one, which means that its pick up is quite wide rather than narrow as the latter can sound odd if you are turning your head from side to side. Yes, a lav mic - known as a lavalier mic - is the same as a lapel mic, just a different name :- ) I'm already miking myself into the PA system of the room because I have voice problems but it doesn't seem like that would interfere. I suppose I could find an extension cable for a lav mic I think that means the same as a lapel mic. That's what I first envisioned but I'm afraid I would not restart the recording after the first half hour if I'm in the middle of a lecture. The lecture is quite good if you can cope with the poor sound quality and slide presentation. But Ms Glaunsinger has put on some nice makeup, and taken her glasses off. I found this so hard to listen to that I just downloaded the (main) paper (Glaunsinger is an author). The lecture has really bad sound quality, and only uses about half the display area for quite complicated slides. Lecture: " Coronavirus biology" - Britt Glaunsinger (HHMI,UCB). He has a good understanding of presentation, and of the technicalities of good audio and video. ![]() You can see some of the stuff he does these days at I think he has some understanding of your field too. Virology has been quite topical recently. Most of his career he's worked on Polio virus, but recently he recruited Amy Rosenfeld to run his lab, and he concentrates on science communication. Vincent Racaniello has had a lab at Columbia for nearly 40 years. Maybe I can record to the Mac, if that helps. I need to have high quality audio if this is to be available for students to access. I've thought about using the Macbook's webcam, sitting on a table say 10 ft away, but I anticipate audio problems. I need to capture at least from waist up. Then you sync the audio and video in post. Then you should have a separate recorder like a Zoom H1n or, if you are speaking into a mike for the venue's audio, like a Zoom H4n who you can just plug into the XLR output from the venue's mixer. Sitting on a table say 10 ft away, but I anticipate audio problems. A volunteer is cheaper and simpler than anything else. Or, you have someone monitor the camera, flag you when it's near 30 and re-start. ![]() You will of course need to be able to power the setup for 90 minutes. Is there any cheap camera that I can record myself lecturing with?Ĭheaper than a camera. I don't know anything about video cameras, etc. My DSLRs, I've learned, have a 30 minute limit for video, and my lectures go an hour and a half. But if you're familiar with dSLR's you may prefer that to any other option. But for your requirements you might just as well get a cheap lav microphone or other type of mic and wire it direct into your dSLR for much better quality than the native camera mic.Īny number of camcorders could do the same thing and you could even just use your mac with a lav mic or similar so that your voice is very close. Syncing can get tricky and you can use specialist software like Pluraleyes to do that for you lightning fast. You can use separate recorders and then match the video files with the audio files when editing afterwards. No audio will be great if the means of audio recording is more than a short distance from the speaker. This would also enable you to cut superfluous content and re-shoot any parts that are less than perfect. an MP4 format at a quality that is suitable for Youtube or whatever.Įditing software can run into the hundreds of $ but for your simple requirements you do not need such sophistication and the cost can be small or free. Why not simply record a series of say 3 clips of up to 30 minutes each using your dSLR and then bring the files into an editor and render it as one single file in e.g. ![]() Not among those teams off to hot starts are the Boston Red Sox, who have limped to a record of 11-19 and who already sit 10.5 games back of the Yankees in the American League East. The Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, New York Mets and Los Angeles Angels all sit atop their respective divisions and are among the best teams in baseball. One notable exception to that rule is the Boston Red Sox. That attitude has trickled down to the players, and it’s hard not to feel like this is a team ready to give up.The 2022 MLB season is a little over a month old, and a quick check of the standings shows the big-money teams are thriving. This starts with an ownership that has been content to coast on the fond memories of recent championships. Ultimately, the Red Sox cannot honestly tell themselves that they are fully committed to winning. A regression was to be expected, although no model could have predicted what we’ve seen in these last four games. Last year’s team overachieved – that’s what made it so fun for fans – but during the offseason, the Red Sox stood still as the rest of the division got better. It’s a sudden fall from grace, but not an unexpected one. Worse that that, they may part ways with their two best remaining homegrown hitters and start a self-inflicted extended rebuild. Now? The Red Sox have put together maybe the worst stretch in team history and the season is slipping away. While most fans were still unhappy about losing Betts, who had just helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win a World Series, there was a palpable sense of renewal after the bleakness and bad vibes of 2020. It was just last October that the Red Sox were facing the Houston Astros in the American League Championship Series, completing a wholly unexpected season-to-season turnaround. The fact that chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom’s previous tour of duty was with the notoriously frugal Tampa Bay Rays has done nothing to calm these fears. After the lingering emotional fallout from the indefensible Mookie Betts trade, there is a growing sense in New England that the team is simply not interested in paying either player’s next contract. ![]() Maybe, this time around, Henry and company will secretly be relieved to escape from the shackles of expectations.īeyond their current collapse, Sox fans are worried that the team seems curiously uninterested in negotiating with two of their All-Stars: Xander Bogaerts, who can opt out after this season and Rafael Devers, who is signed until the end of the 2023 season. This could very well change shortly, particularly considering that Sale is potentially out for the season. Since John Henry bought the team in 2002, the Red Sox have rarely been sellers at the trade deadline. As of Sunday morning, they are just a half-game above the last-placed Baltimore Orioles in the AL East (and 16.5 behind the Yankee and while a playoff spot is within reach from a mathematical standpoint, the Sox have done little to suggest they deserve one. The 2 August MLB trade deadline is fast approaching and there is no way that they can contemplate being buyers. Meanwhile, Boston have yet to win a series against anybody in their own division. Even when they were winning games earlier in the season, mostly against less formidable opponents, they had a knack of turning what should have been relatively painless victories into stressful nail-biters. After Saturday’s comparatively drama-free loss, they have won just five of their last 19 games.īoston’s July implosion is not some unforeseen event. Perhaps the Red Sox will take some comfort in that fact, but they probably shouldn’t. In mitigation, one of those losses to the Yankees was an impromptu bullpen game necessitated by starting pitcher Chris Sale suffering a freak hand injury after getting hit by a comebacker. By losing Friday’s game by such a wide margin, the Red Sox managed to put together the worst three-game run differential in MLB since 1900.ĭorktown: Red Sox! /Wz0hQfRQCb- Secret Base July 23, 2022 In their last two games before the All-Star break, the Red Sox lost to their old rivals the New York Yankees 14-1 and 13-2. However, there is no mercy rule in Major League Baseball, so the Red Sox had to keep throwing pitchers out there to toss batting practice to a relentless Toronto lineup. That one inexplicable play gave Toronto a 10-0 lead and effectively ended any suspense left in the game. The result was one of the rarest of baseball oddities: an inside-the-park grand slam. Instead, outfielder Jarren Duran completely misjudged it, allowed the ball to drop and then inexplicably stood still for a moment while the Jays ran the bases. The defining moment of the game and, barring a turnaround, the Red Sox’ season, came with the bases loaded in the third inning when Toronto’s Raimel Tapia hit what should have been an inning-ending flyball. Raimel Tapia INSIDE-THE-PARK GRAND SLAM! /7DQz5jlL2S- Talkin’ Baseball July 23, 2022 ![]() This is an instructions update, not a model design change. Please note: although some steps have been re-ordered, the end product is the same. Aug 20, 2022: Free instructions design update.Questi ragazzini duri hanno fatto il loro debutto nel 1984 e hanno trasformato seriamente i giochi di ruolo per sempre. ![]() Note that no changes were made to the instructions. Rendendo omaggio all’amatissimo franchise LEGO Castle, il nuovo set Medieval Blacksmith riporta anche gli elementi del vecchio castello, in particolare il ritorno di due minifigure Cavalieri Black Falcon. The front contains the primary castle model that uses all 1,500 elements, while the back shows. Sep 28, 2022: Replaced corrupted Tower instructions PDF file. So it’s easy to justify calling the Medieval Castle the largest traditional Creator set to date.Please check out my new instructions: Botanical Garden Building Extension – built with two copies of 41757 Yes, you can build a small horde of undead including a warrior, mage and a trebuchet. No, there are not enough pieces left over to build the dragon without making some changes.ĭoes this come with instructions to build a bonus skeleton army? Yes, I've used the following that were included as spares: #24246 Green, #54200 Light Bluish Gray, #4073 Bright Pink/Reddish Brown/White. There are only a few grey bricks leftover.ĭoes this use the spare parts included with 31120? It's mostly modified pieces like hinges and clips. There are approximately 250 pieces remaining. Yes, except the bottom level doors of the tower – these do not open like the original alt build.ġ0.5” (26 cm) high, 12” (31 cm) wide, 11” (28 cm) deepġ7” (43cm) high, 14” (35.5 cm) wide, 13.5” (34 cm) deep It’s packed with all they need to create captivating stories a 2-floored Castle toy with an opening gate, water mill, prison, king’s room, 3 minifigures, dragon toy, 3 chickens and a rat. Nope, this set requires two copies of 31120 and nothing else. about Kids will love taking a trip back in time with this brilliantly detailed LEGO® Creator 3in1 Medieval Castle (31120). See "Change Log" at the bottom of this description. I've received an email notifying me of an update to the instruction files, how do I know what changes have been made? If you have these two copies of this set, you’re good to go. Item 112015 114.99 Features Price includes delivery Out of Stock Buy Now Notify me when available Compare Product Share Add to Wish List Product Details Description Kids will love taking a trip back in time with this brilliantly detailed LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Medieval Castle (31120). This design stays true to the look and feel of the original design, however there are a bunch of new and expanded details to discover. I was motivated to embark on this project to have a more impressive version of the castle for my own collection. Instructions to turn two copies of the LEGO Medieval Castle (31120) set into one larger castle. Hold music to a music stand if you are playing a gig outside (not great for page turns, though).ġ1. ![]() Temporarily stick a recipe to the kitchen cabinet door while cooking.ġ0. I used quake putty to build a 3D ridge between the router and the edge you couldn’t see it, but it would prevent the router from sliding forward without interfering with the ability to pick it up.ĩ. We had a wireless router on a high shelf a while ago that we didn’t want to stick down, because I had to access the back panel every now and then, but didn’t want it slipping off and crashing onto things below. Non-permanently supporting part of cabinet touch latches that stick out over shelves (see my earlier article about touch latches).Ĩ. Covering ugly screws visible in otherwise white plastic see Figures 2 (before), and 3 (after).ħ. Blocking ants from entering the bathroom through a hole in the tiles.Ħ. Holding random loose parts of things so that they don’t move (like a useless D-ring on the bottom of my violin case that would flip out and interfere with it lying flat until I put a small dab of quake putty behind it see Figure 1).ĥ. ( * For use on painted walls, please see the comments at the end of this article for important caveats.)Ĥ. Holding the lower corners of a framed picture far enough away from the wall that the picture doesn’t tilt downwards too much from a 3D hook. Similarly, holding in place the lower corners of a framed picture that would otherwise be difficult to keep straight on its hook. Non-permanently attaching posters to the wall (it’s actually sold for that purpose also). Here's a list of 20 varied uses I’ve found for this stuff over the years, and a few more as I let my imagination run wild.ġ. Part 1: At the risk of sounding like a commercial (I have no financial interests in any of these products), that’s not ALL you can do with them. You’ll find a few variations of this stuff under different names including Quakehold Putty, Museum Putty, Amazing Stuff, Quake Secure, and a few related products like Museum Wax and Quakehold Gel, but they all have one thing in common: they let you non-permanently stick down small objects to prevent them from falling or flying in an earthquake. One package of putty will do more than 40 hooves.For this article, let’s take a closer look at one of the more versatile tools in your quake-preparedness toolbox, quake putty. Eleda's collection, which includes Pacers, Tennessee Walkers, and the dreaded domino-inducing Hanoverians, has remained safe since we discovered Museum Putty several years ago, even during an extremely rare 4.0 magnitude earthquake we had in 2013! Not even a Pacer shifted! There's a rock quarry less than a mile from Triple Mountain's office, and when they blast, everything shakes here. Each 2.64oz (75g) package comes with instructions. For very tippy models, two or more hooves may need some putty for added safety. ![]() Obviously, every situation is different, so no guarantees come with the product, but a pea-sized nub pressed onto the bottom of one hoof and then onto a shelf is generally enough to keep most models secure. ![]() It is easy to apply, removes cleanly, and can be re-used over and over for years! We often use it as a prop when photographing tippy models and the same small ball is still soft and workable after all this time. Museum Putty is non-toxic, non-staining, clean and easy to use. If you live with pets or children, near rumbling traffic, or yes, in an earthquake-prone area, you probably worry often about tippy models starting the domino-effect. QuakeHold Museum Putty is the best product you can buy for keeping your models on their feet. Little Bits/Paddock Pals/CollectA (1:18 - 1:20 Scale)Įphemera - Brochures, Breyerfest Buttons, etc Breyer - New and Retired Straight From Breyer ![]() Also includes a recline feature that raises and lowers the seatback.To use, press the button on the side while pulling the restraint up or pushing it down to find the right position for you.Easily adjust up or down, giving you the comfort you expect.2-way adjustable front head restraints:.When not in use, the outlet's protective cover snaps into place.Can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or a portable device. ![]() Assists in maintaining a more comfortable interior temperature.Helps minimize the effects of solar rays entering the cabin.2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer 2022 Chevrolet Traverse 2022 Chevrolet Trax. Includes automatic exterior lamp control Porsche, Ram and Toyota New Vehicle Brochures available for download and.Front bracket is included if displaying a front license plate is required in your state.May require additional optional equipment.Tint on rear side windows and rear liftgate window.Provides added protection from sun and glare.Manual-folding feature lets you fold the mirrors in.Dampens sounds from the outside to help give you a quiet environment Request a Brochure for a New Chevrolet Buick GMC at Milltown Motors LTD.Instrumentation with analog speedometer and tachometer.Headlamps, halogen projector type with automatic on/off.Black when (WBL) Redline Edition is ordered.) They’re just a few of the many things that make this small SUV so easy to love. Trax is designed with a number of reconfigurable features that make cargo management, and carrying passengers, a breeze. Moldings, beltline side glass (Chrome. CARGO MANAGEMENT Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.Overview 4.5 (105 reviews) The good: Visibility Ride quality Tall seating position Multimedia features. Visors, driver and front passenger vanity mirrors, covered 167.2 x 64.9 Dimensions Front-wheel drive Drivetrain View all 2020 Chevrolet Trax specs.Theft-deterrent system, unauthorized entry.Storage drawer, front passenger underseat.Steering, power, non-variable ratio, electric.Steering wheel controls, mounted audio and phone interface controls.Steering column, manual tilt and telescoping.StabiliTrak, stability control system includes Traction Control.Skid plate, front and rear fascia, silver-painted.Seat belts, 3-point rear, all seating positions. ![]()
![]() The company has recently focused on producing lower sodium white meat chicken, offering lower calorie salad dressing, and reducing antibiotics in food production. Something that sticks out about Wendy’s nutrition and the Wendy’s menu is that it is always improving to focus more on the health and well-being of customers. Here’s a look at Wendy’s nutrition, including calories, fat, carbs, and protein. ![]() Regardless of the reason, it is important to check out nutritional information if you plan to take a trip to the drive-through. For others, it is simply about consuming healthier foods or sticking to certain dietary restrictions. In fact, it’s required by law for restaurants to provide transparent nutritional information to consumers – and rightfully so – which is why we’re able to feature Wendy’s nutrition as well as many other restaurants on the blog.įor some people, knowing nutritional information for the Wendy’s menu has to do with weight loss. People want to know what they are eating – from ingredients to calories, fat, protein, and sodium. And while none of those things are inherently bad (at not least in moderation), consumer culture has shifted towards a healthier lifestyle, and that includes nutrition. The restaurant was established on quick and convenient service, as well as cheap, greasy, delicious burgers. Wendy’s has been around since 1969, but only in the past several years has the fast-food restaurant started to focus more on providing healthier alternatives to people. Burger King Coupons (Updated: June 2023).Taco Bell Nutrition (Updated: June 2023).Chick-Fil-A Nutrition (Updated: June 2023).This product is prepared in a fryer that’s used for products containing wheat. The only allergen this product contains is Wheat. A little more than 200 calories come from carbohydrates and around 150 calories come from protein. There are 27 grams of fat, 27 grams of carbs, and 20 grams of protein in a 10 piece serving.ġ0pc Chicken Nuggets Full Nutrition FactsĪround half of the total calories in a 20 piece chicken nugget meal are from fat. Carbohydrates account for 64 calories, while protein accounts for 48 calories approximately.Ħ pieces of BK nuggets yield 16 grams of total fat, including 2.5 g of saturated fat, and 0 trans fat.Īll Nutrition Information for 6pc NuggetsĪccording to Burger King’s website a 10 piece nugget pack contains 430 calories. There are 260 calories in a Chicken Nuggets (6pc) from BK. Carbohydrates account for 44 calories, while protein accounts for 27 calories approximately.Ĥ pieces of Burger King Nuggets yield 11 grams of total fat, including 1.5 g of saturated fat, and 0 g of trans fat. There are 170 calories in a Chicken Nuggets (4pc) from Burger King. So let’s start with the 4 piece option which is obviously the most popular. Burger King Chicken Nuggets Calories and Other Nutrition FactsĪs mentioned above, BK’s chicken nuggets are available in 4, 6, 10, and 20 pieces. We only care about the product’s nutrition value. The chain actually introduced Crispy Chicken Tenders earlier this year.īut that’s not what’s important here. However, that information is not accurate. I wanted to clear that up because many people believe BK’s Crispy Chicken Tenders and Chicken Nuggets are the same which they’re not.Īccording to several sources, Burger King introduced Chicken Tenders in 1986. Chicken Tenders have 490 calories on average while the nuggets only have 170 calories, on average. Keep in mind that Chicken Nuggets are not the same as Chicken Tenders. BK’s nuggets are available in 4pc, 6pc, 10pc, and 20 pieces, so each one has its own nutritional value. ![]() The Calories in Burger King chicken nuggets vary depending on how many pieces you order. Below you will find detailed nutritional information which you can use to make informed choices when selecting your favorite food items. ![]() ![]() In 1994, Southwestern was again co-champs of the Big West Conference with a 6-5 record and then went 6-5 again in 1995.Įven though the program had modest wins, Delhomme was in his element as a passer.īeginning in 1995, one of his favorite targets was Brandon Stokley, who was the son of head coach Nelson Stokley (and who would eventually play in the NFL). What you see is what you get with Jake.”Īs the only true freshman to start at quarterback at the Division I level that year, Delhomme took Southwestern to an 8-3 record and a co-championship of the Big West Conference.įor the next three years, Delhomme continued to lead the Cajuns and started 43 consecutive games. “He was grounded, mature, highly motivated and extremely competitive. “That’s why, as an 18-year-old, Jake was able to step in and lead us from 2-9 the previous year to 8-3,” Cook said. He passed for over 1,800 yards and 14 touchdowns and it was evident to his offensive coordinator, Lewis Cook, that Delhomme was ready for the big stage. Southwestern Louisiana still lost the contest, but Delhomme remained the starter for the rest of the season.įormer NFC Champion & Ragin' Cajun QB Jake Delhomme joines the show now. He was going to get a chance, and he just wanted to play.”ĭelhomme didn’t have to wait long to make his mark with the Ragin’ Cajuns.īy halftime of the first game of the 1993 season against Utah State, the Cajuns were losing and Delhomme was named the starter for the second half. “Whether someone was going to be paying for it initially or he was going to walk on or whatever. “He knew he was going to play college football and he knew he was going to get an opportunity and that’s all Jake ever wanted,” Charpentier said. Where others may have been discouraged by the lack of interest, Delhomme only sought to prove his doubters wrong. With limited options, Delhomme accepted an offer from his mother’s alma mater at the University of Southwestern Louisiana (now known as the University of Louisiana-Lafayette). “I wanted to go to Tulane but I realized then that I wasn’t their guy,” Delhomme said in 2015. He did have some interest from local programs such as Tulane, but the Green Waves coach told Delhomme he was one of three quarterback recruits. There were also the performances of Evangel Christian (Shreveport) quarterback Josh Booty and Peyton Manning at Isidore Newman in New Orleans.īoth signal callers were the face of Louisiana prep quarterback play, which meant Delhomme was overlooked. The main issue, unfortunately, was that Delhomme didn’t have the prototypical quarterback size (he was 6’1 at the time). It would only make sense that college programs would aggressively recruit someone who produced such lofty stats. Delhomme was a 4 Year starter for the Rebels. Including his numbers as a runner, Delhomme had 7,423 total offensive yards and 81 scores.ġ989-1992 LA played Teurlings Catholic. However, the output wasn’t enough to bring Delhomme any accolades for his offensive play, although he was selected as an all-state athlete for his work in the secondary.īy the time his prep career wrapped up, Delhomme had passed for a total of 6,703 yards and 65 touchdowns. His numbers led the Rebels to a semifinal appearance in the state playoffs. He wanted to do whatever it took to win.”ĭuring his senior year, Delhomme passed for 3,351 yards and 32 touchdowns and added 265 rushing yards and eight more scores. “Everything he did, he wanted to be the best at it and he stuck out like a sore thumb. He was highly competitive,” Charpentier said. He was a vocal leader and he led by example, too. “When I first got here, you could tell he was just a natural leader. He became a leader who drove his team toward success whether he was on the gridiron or starring for the Rebels on the basketball court. He looked at me, seriously, and said ‘I can play both,'” Sonny Charpentier (Delhomme’s middle school coach) said with a chuckle.Īs a student-athlete at Teurlings Catholic High School, Delhomme continued to play quarterback and also played in the defensive secondary. I told Jake that I needed him to play quarterback. “Jake came to the sideline and told me he could play running back. ![]() There's no aim or lock on feature, so it all feels terribly random. ![]() More often than not though, he'll leap clear across an area to pounce on a distant grunt, rather than the tougher foe you're currently engaging. For instance, Nightwing has a Momentum move where he jumps on an enemy, then springs back out of range. Meanwhile, those special Momentum skills seem to hit any enemy other than the one you're attacking. Even dropping down on enemies from above seems to randomly flip between allowing you to do an actual takedown, or simply an aerial attack, which instigates regular melee combat. Instead, every encounter feels more like button bashing, where enemy hits connect even after you've performed a perfect dodge – there's an animation cue to show you've been successful, yet enemies still seem to grab you or land attacks – and where stealth approaches rarely work. There's nothing personal or unique to developing each hero, just the same drawn-out tasks. There's the option to be tactical, marking enemies and environmental hazards using an AR filter, or to try to stealthily approach enemies for silent takedowns. A mix of melee and ranged attacks, light and heavy damage, well-timed dodges and counter-attacks – all of which help charge a Momentum bar that allows more powerful skills to be used – should result in fluid, versatile battles, especially when you're playing co-op, where another player can control one of the Knights. In practice, no matter who you're controlling, fighting feels frustrating and samey all the more so because there are all the components for a great combat system. It should result in combat that feels unique to each hero and caters to different players' preferred styles. ![]() On the plus side, each has a notably different play style, reflecting their personal approaches to crime fighting: Nightwing, with his circus background, is more flamboyant, flipping around between enemies and dazzling with speed Red Hood is more of a tank, delivering brutal blows and the only character willing to use guns Batgirl laser-focuses on one enemy at a time, while Robin is best suited to stealth and gadget-related takedowns. Unfortunately, outside of the writing and the back matter, Gotham Knights struggles to make the case for its cast being the next generation of heroes. While the main story is fully accessible for anyone without a deep understanding of the wider Bat-lore, those who know these characters will get so much more out of the game. It unapologetically presents its core characters as having long-established relationships and personal backstories – Jason Todd/Red Hood having previously died and been resurrected, Barbara Gordon/Batgirl having recovered from spinal injury and taken on the identity of Oracle, Robin/Tim Drake's father still being in the picture, and more – rather than being blank slates for newcomers. Background info found in files and emails peppers in references to niche supporting characters from the comics and members of other superteams such as Young Justice or the Titans, while the streets and districts of Gotham are named after comics creators. Much of the framework of Gotham Knights manages this – the entire game is a love letter to wider DC Comics continuity. By switching focus away from ol' pointy ears and towards these four other heroes, developer WB Games Montréal has a chance to move the whole franchise forward, out of the Shadow of the Bat, and show these legacy characters for the icons they are. That's what makes Gotham Knights so exciting a prospect at first glance – in the wake of Batman's apparent death, protection of Gotham City falls to Nightwing, Red Hood, Robin, and Batgirl. Fans of the original comics have even more creative takes and iterations to choose from.įar more interesting now are the partners, protégés, and sidekicks that Batman has gathered, each having different approaches to superheroing and more interesting personalities to explore than poor orphaned Bruce Wayne and his questionable approaches to reducing crime in a major metropolitan area. Whether portrayed as campily as Adam West, as suave as Michael Keaton, as brooding as Christian Bale, or as, er, murderous as Ben Affleck, audiences have seen endless remixes of the Caped Crusader. Hot take: Batman is the least interesting member of the now vastly expanded Batfamily of characters. |
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