![]() ![]() El Niño events can have a wide array of effects on global climate and weather patterns, causing droughts in some places, floods in others and often a general increase in global temperatures. Scientists have recently declared the arrival of El Niño, a natural cyclical climate phenomenon that causes temperatures in parts of the Pacific Ocean to temporarily rise. Yet despite the unusual start to this year’s hurricane season, it’s still unclear how the rest of the summer will develop. This year, the weaker winds are transporting less dust, allowing the sun to warm the ocean faster. This dust blocks sunlight and tends to have a slight regional cooling effect. In a typical year, these winds also carry large volumes of dust from the Sahara in Africa out over the ocean. That, in turn, has helped weaken certain wind patterns in the North Atlantic, allowing the water to warm up faster. Ocean temperatures are steadily rising over time, and global oceans hit their warmest levels on record in 2022 for the fourth year in a row.īut several other factors have converged this year to send Atlantic temperatures skyrocketing.Ī natural high-pressure system that swirls in the atmosphere above the Atlantic, known as the Azores High, has been weaker this year than usual, according to hurricane expert Brian McNoldy at the University of Miami. The continuous influence of human-caused climate change is one factor. Temperatures in parts of the North Atlantic Ocean basin have broken records this year, and above-average heat has dragged on for weeks. ![]() Unusually warm Atlantic waters are to blame. According to Klotzbach, no June on record has ever seen two storms form so far east in the tropical Atlantic. Meanwhile, a second disturbance is also developing in the eastern tropical Atlantic, and the National Hurricane Center predicts that it’s likely to form into a tropical depression in the next few days. The National Hurricane Center predicts that Bret will weaken without developing into a hurricane. It’s the farthest east a tropical storm has formed in the Atlantic this early in the season, according to hurricane expert Philip Klotzbach at Colorado State University.Īccording to NOAA, tropical cyclones tend to form in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico earlier in the season and shift eastward as the summer goes on.īret is currently churning its way toward the Lesser Antilles, where it’s expected to strike Thursday as a strong tropical storm. Tropical Storm Bret, the season’s third named storm, formed in the Central Atlantic on Monday after first emerging from a tropical wave off Africa's western coast. Atlantic temperatures are abnormally warm, and tropical storms are emerging in waters that don’t typically produce them until at least August. CLIMATEWIRE | This year’s hurricane season is already breaking records less than a month in. ![]()
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![]() Shrek 4-D opened on various dates in 2003 at Universal Studios Florida, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Universal Studios Japan, and later opened with the rest of Universal Studios Singapore in 2010. With a second film already in development, it was decided that the ride would be a smaller adventure set between the original film and its sequel. The ride film has also been released numerous times, including as part of a compilation of DreamWorks shorts on Netflix.Īfter the success of Shrek in 2001, Universal collaborated with DreamWorks Animation to create an attraction based on the film. Movie World in Australia, and Movie Park Germany. Outside of the Universal Parks and Resorts, the attraction also formerly operated for much shorter periods of time at Warner Bros. ![]() Universal Studios Hollywood has since opened a DreamWorks Theatre in its place, which currently hosts an attraction based on fellow DreamWorks Animation franchise Kung Fu Panda. Similar rides with the same name exist at Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Singapore (which also features an entire section themed to the Shrek franchise), with a former location at Universal Studios Hollywood. The attraction opened on June 12, 2003, and Closed in Janualong with Donkey's Photo Finish, as a replacement for Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies. All of the primary cast members from the first film returned to provide the voices for their respective characters. The show features guests accompanying Shrek and Donkey, as they set off to save Shrek's wife Fiona from the film's main antagonist, Lord Farquaad, who is now a ghost. It was based on the Shrek film series by DreamWorks Animation (now a subsidiary of NBCUniversal), and was set between the events of the original 2001 film and its 2004 sequel, Shrek 2. The "Shrek" star sat at the box office with an unimpressed face, almost as if he just emerged from the "Panda" ride.Shrek 4-D was a 3D special effects show located in the Production Central section of Universal Studios Florida. In fact, the thing I remember most about previewing the “Kung Fu” ride on Thursday was its grand-opening parade, complete with life-size "Kung Fu" and "Shrek" characters, Chinese dragons, martial arts demonstrations and drums. Universal says the entire "Emperor's Quest" is ten minutes long, but only half of that time is spent in a seat - not enough time to leave any kind of lasting impression. Once guests have gotten used to watching the vibrant "Panda" animation on the 180-degree screen, the show is over. He does it, of course, while guests sit very comfortably: Seat vibrations and water mist in time with the onscreen crashes feel like back massages and cooling sprays to park attendees.īut it all happens so fast. The mission: Po must deliver a “liquid of ultimate power” to the emperor and dodge rapids, broken bridges and the villainous Kang Wolf in the process. “Check please! I can’t compete with that,” says Donkey, seeming to nod to the fact that “Kung Fu” indeed replaced the inferior “Shrek 4-D” ride that was once housed in the same Universal Hollywood walls.Īfter the non-”Kung-Fu” characters dissipate, for reasons including they don’t want to put their lives on the line to join Po on a mission, all of the humans are invited to sit in one of the 241 high theater seats and come on an adventure. Once inside the lobby, Shrek, Donkey and various "Trolls" and "Madagascar" characters vie for a chance to star in their own show, ultimately surrendering to Po. Here's how the "Quest" starts: Guests are filed into a theater decorated with movie posters of Dreamworks titles (“Boss Baby,” “Madagascar 2,” etc.). The visuals are cute enough, but the plot doesn't add anything novel to the reliably clever and vibrant "Panda" franchise. The family-friendly ride, which is available to the public June 15, seats guests in the middle of the action with Po (the animated panda version of Jack Black) and his Kung Fu family. Visitors of the "Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor’s Quest" attraction at Universal Studios in Hollywood need not be concerned with visual impairment: The ride doesn't exactly ooze awesomeness. In the original “Kung Fu Panda” movie, the title character imagines his enemies “would go blind from overexposure to pure awesomeness,” as he says. ![]() View Gallery: Check out Universal Studios Hollywood's new 'Kung Fu Panda' attraction ![]() ![]()
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![]() It’s time to open our wisdom eye and good heart, and grok this world, clear and open. The future begins now, starting with one step. I know now that we can’t just ask what needs changing without sincerely striving to know and transform ourselves. And our broken social systems also need transformation. We do need genuine change and transformation, each and all of us. Unfortunately, we seem unable to recognize the interdependence of all.Ī sage said: “The light by which we see is the one by which we are seen.” You can see this at many levels, human and divine. Recognizing our interconnectedness and collective interdependence allows us to appreciate, respect and accept our undeniable responsibility to protect all the flora and fauna of this earth, and all the habitats, oceans and rivers too. I find it by going mindfully outside, interbeing with the beauty and richness of nature, and observing directly the inseparable unity of doing and being in moments of inter-meditation, co-meditating with water, sky, wind and trees and thru the inseparable unity of contemplation and action, faith and deeds, on the path of awakened living. Today we celebrate Earth Day, and I ask you: What may inspire, motivate and sustain your feelings of connection and universal responsibility, intentional altruistic actions, and the recognition that we must move from me to we if we are to survive and flourish on this endangered planet? This is based on the interwoven interdependence of all things–all of us, and all creatures great and small. The eightfold path is at the heart of the middle way, which turns from extremes and supports us to seek the simple approach.Buddhist thought and practice has always emphasized nonviolence, especially protecting and cherishing of all forms of life. Thus the atmosphere is created to move faster to the Buddhist pathway. The eightfold path referred to as steps on a path, is not meant as an in order learning process, but as eight parts of life, all of which are to be integrated in everyday life. The Three Trainings are actually put into practice through the Eightfold Path. So sila, samadhi and prajna are the three fundamental ways we guide and expand ourselves on the holy path. I would like to say insight and love, for completeness’ sake, since reality and love, or insight and kindness, are inseparable. The third training, (prajna), means insight, discrimination, and judgment. Mindfulness training includes the calculated development of self-observation and wakefulness, training the attention and concentration, presence of mind and meditation training. Principles training or sila (literally: cooling) includes self-discipline, morality, virtue, selflessness, service, and so on. These three trainings are the tripod-like bases that support all the Buddhist practices on the path of enlightened living. The Eightfold Path is to be experienced though the three principles training (sila) meditation training and mindfulness training, (Samadhi) and wisdom and love training (prajna). The Noble Eightfold Path way is the method to end suffering. ![]() ![]() Suffering can be reduced by following the Eightfold Path. ![]() If we admit what we have and stop wanting more we will become glad.Ĥ. All delicate desires must be extinguished by the human being who wishes freedom from suffering and it can be extinguished by walking the Path. Because we don’t have what we want we think and feel trouble.ģ. All suffering is caused by craving/desire and attachment. Suffering happens all through life because people always want more or little bit better than what they already have.Ģ. If you want to know Buddhism, you must know the Four Noble Truths.” The Four Noble Truths are the facts of life from a Buddhist perspective. As the Dalai Lama said, “There is no Buddhism without the Four Noble Truths. Despite the unbelievable variety of scriptures, practices, languages, cultures and approaches, we find at the center of all the customs of Buddhism the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. ![]() ![]() ![]() Open WhatsApp in BlueStacks and enter your mobile number you will receive a message enter the code.Now, Open Google Play Store and search for Whatsapp and install like in the below video.After installing it you must log in with your Gmail account, to access Google Play store like in our Android Phones. If you don’t have the option to enter code wait for 5 min, then you will get an option to Verify with Voice call using the voice call method. Open Whatsapp, Select your country, Enter your Phone number and verify your Account to use WhatsApp on your Laptops or Desktop. Important step: Sync Bluestacks With Your Android Phone (Update: Not Necessary Now Skip this) Now, I will show you how to download WhatsApp on your Laptop using Youwave Android emulator. This Software WhatsApp For PC/Laptop Support Windows 10/8/7/XP.ĭo Comment bellow for Help or download issue.Simply follow the below steps in minutes you can use WhatsApp on Your PC. try to Keep lowest screen resolution to work properly while using WhatsApp on computer. finally, you have learned to Download WhatsApp For PC/Laptop Without emulator Bluestack, The Software also alows you to manage size for screen to access WhatsApp efficiently on computer. hence the this trick to run Whatsapp for PC is faster then using bluestack and youwave.
![]() ![]() I hope you live a life you’re proud of, and if you find you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start over again.” – F. “For what it’s worth: It’s never too late to be whoever you want to be.And believe that anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you.” – Misty Copeland “Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful.Spread positivity and hope in people’s lives by letting them know how much we appreciate their presence in our lives and how much they mean to us. There is nothing like being reminded that a person is constantly in your thoughts, with the reminder expressed in a most sincere, endearing way. Letting the people we care about know how much they mean to us has an uplifting, healing benefit for us and for our loved ones as well. “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” – Lao Tzu.“Don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.” – Michelle Obama.It comes from an indomitable will.” – Mahatma Gandhi “Strength does not come from physical capacity.“If you can’t fly then run if you can’t run then walk if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.“What makes you different or weird, that’s your strength.” – Meryl Streep.“Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that’s very important for good health.” – Dalai Lama.“Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient.” – Steve Maraboli.“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” – Eleanor Roosevelt.That’s what this storm’s all about.” – Haruki Murakami When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. You won’t even be sure whether the storm is really over. “And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. ![]() In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” – Maya Angelou
![]() At time of publication, the Kobo Sage was sold out, so you’ll have to keep checking to see when it’s back in stock.ĭisclosure: Kobo provided a Sage eReader for evaluation but had no input into this review. But for anyone who is seriously into reading, nothing beats the premium experience and extra features that the Kobo Sage offers. ![]() Kobo offers a full line of eReaders ranging starting at $99.99 for the Nia. And because Kobo eBooks are in the EPUB format - instead of Amazon’s proprietary AZW or KFX format - they can be read on other devices. Kobo’s on-device OverDrive integration makes borrowing eBooks from public libraries easy. It sells audiobooks as well, offers an all-you-can-read monthly subscription option, and awards reward points for purchases. You’re not likely to miss out on any books. They’ve got the latest E Ink screens, which look great. Advances in e-reader tech USB-C, ahoy All of these devices have adopted more advanced technology than previous e-readers. Kobo’s eBookstore has over 5 million titles. Best overall Best budget Best mid-range Best Kindle Best note-taker Best premium Best color Best durable FAQs How we test Latest updates Best ereader: Quick menu (Image credit: Future) 1. (So many books) Here’s my complete review. However, if you’re not stuck on Amazon, Kobo makes a great choice as an eBook platform. With the new Sage, Kobo once again make the best eReader you can buy. You can’t share EPUB eBooks that you’ve marked up or made notes on. You can also export notebook files as a PDF directly to a PC using a USB connection. In addition, the Sage has support for Dropbox, allowing you to share your notes as PDFs or import new shared documents. With a tap, you can have the eReader translate your handwriting into typed text - it worked pretty well for me. You can also use the Sage as a digital notebook, opening new pages and making notes or diagrams. ![]() It allows you to make notes or highlight text in eBooks and PDFs. Stylus support is something that Kobo first introduced with its interesting Elipsa tablet-like eReader earlier this year. Kobo had already offered the feature with its Libra 2 eReader, but now the company’s flagship has caught up to the Amazon Oasis. Kobo introduced two key new features with the Sage: Audiobook support and Stylus support.īluetooth and support for audiobooks is a great option for those who like to listen to their books on occasion. Other nice bumps include Wi-Fi that goes to dual band 802.11n, USB-C, and onboard storage that is now 32GB. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() But with that said, any of the wax recommendations on this page are all waxes that I believe deliver above average results. It's just the nature of any of the countless car waxes and sealants. I have yet to find any wax (spray, liquid, or paste) that can finish to what I consider flawless results.This leaves room for the endless opinions and recommendations when it comes to the best car waxes. Some people have a highly trained and highly critical eye, while others don't. Every person comes to the table with varying levels of experience in car care.The waxes below promise to perform and deliver exceptional results With my tips at car polishing for beginners. and yes, you really can perform high level polishing For optimum results, I suggest you polish the paint People don't fully understand the fact that wax is not going to fixįlaws and blemishes in your cars paint, but simply help to cover and conceal them. 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The greatest wax in the world is completely worthless because you haveįound the user experience so miserable. (This is often more about the actual car paint you are working on, not just the brand of wax you have chosen a problem more common than people realize as there are so many different types of paint/clear coat that does in fact affect the finished results of any type of wax chosen) It leaves streaks on your dark colored car after removal.It's hard to remove: so hard that you put scratches in your car from rubbing so much to remove.It's hard to apply clumps up when applying. ![]() ![]() ![]() A second play-through with cheats enabled made for a far more exciting turn of events. For some, cheating and cheat codes were no longer a crutch for getting through a game, rather a reward for finishing them off their own steam. 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The story follows Alex Shepherd, returning to his hometown of Shepherd's Glen to investigate the sudden disappearance of his brother and the strange occurrences taking place around town. ![]() Silent Hill: Homecoming marks the sixth story in the Silent Hill mythos, and introduces a new protagonist to the mysterious town. If you can get through the first few hours, you'll discover a successor worthy of the series. ![]() |
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