![]() Hansen, a gifted cook, roasted a leg of lamb for dinner with garlic and thyme, and he brought along a couple of bottles of excellent single-malt whiskey, one of his non-avian fascinations.Īfter dinner, the two scientists worked into the bright Arctic night, ultimately catching, examining and releasing a dozen birds in their two-day stay on this island. There were also counterbalancing pleasures Dr. Fayet wears contact lenses, and the grit was a torment. On Grimsey, a northern island that pokes above the Arctic Circle, gulls and arctic terns swirled in the cloudy sky and the wind at the cliffs blew at 40 miles per hour or more as Dr. Hunters use nets to catch the birds on Lundey Island. Hansen encountered jovial hunters who had killed hundreds of the birds and were carrying them toward their boats to be sold to restaurants that mainly serve the meat to curious tourists. Since 2010, he also has conducted a census, a twice-yearly “puffin rally” in which he travels more than 3,100 miles around Iceland, visiting some 700 marked burrows in 12 colonies, counting eggs and chicks.ĭuring a recent stop at Lundey Island, Iceland, Dr. Fayet, a junior research fellow at the University of Oxford who is from France, on her project to monitor the activities of four puffin colonies, two in Iceland and others in Wales and Norway. Iceland has restricted the annual harvest, but hunting “is accelerating the decline,” Dr. Hunters with long nets can be seen tooling around Grimsey Island in the summer, leaving behind piles of bird carcasses, the breast meat stripped away. “The puffin is the most common bird in Iceland,” said Erpur Snaer Hansen, acting director of the South Iceland Nature Research Center. The birds are cherished by Icelanders as part of their history, culture and tourist trade - and, for some, their cuisine. Since 2015, the birds have been listed as “vulnerable” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, meaning they face a high risk of extinction in the wild. Though some puffin colonies are prospering, in Iceland, where the largest population of Atlantic puffins is found, their numbers have dropped from roughly seven million individuals to about 5.4 million. ![]() Ideally, this bird, with its tuxedo-like black-and-white plumage and clownish orange beak, would have voided its bowels into a stainless steel bowl she calls the “puffin toilet.” She took a flat wooden spoon out of its wrapper, scraped the mess up and placed it in a vial for analysis she wants to know what these birds have been eating.Ī puffin colony on the coast of Borgarfjardarhofn, Iceland. As she brought the croaking seabird into the light, it defecated copiously on her pants, which were, thanks to her long experience with birds, waterproof. She gently drew a puffin out, having snagged its leg with a thick wire she had curved into a shepherd’s crook. And the fact that puffins are tasty, and thus hunted as game here, hardly helps.Īnnette Fayet is trying to solve the mystery of the dwindling Atlantic puffins, and that is why she was reaching shoulder deep into a burrow here last month. Scientists say that climate change is another underlying factor that is diminishing food supplies and is likely to become more important over time. The potential culprits are many: fickle prey, overfishing, pollution. ![]() The birds have been in precipitous decline, especially since the 2000s, both in Iceland and across many of their Atlantic habitats. ![]() GRIMSEY ISLAND, Iceland - Puffins are in trouble. ![]()
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We are very small MSP and have been IBackup Partners since 2010 and have deployed the product on about 20 plus sites with about 30 plus servers. ![]() ![]() Kodak closed out with a special appearance from King Combs, who helped perform their newest collaboration "Can't Stop Won't Stop. Later on, things picked up after he performed "Super Gremlins" and brought out his artist Lil Crix to perform their song together. His collaboration with Yo Gotti continued with a collaborative project called 2 Federal, which was released in October 2016. ![]() Successor ELO includes cameos by Yo Gotti and Quavo by Migos. ![]() Kodak continued his set with slightly lively renditions of "Usain Boo" and "No Flocking." At one point, Kodak would just let songs like "Roll In Peace" play as he did his Kodak bop without rapping the lyrics. Federal Reloaded is an adaptation of the first part of the Federal series, featuring cameos from Y Grizzle, Young Dolph, and OG Boo Dirty, among others. "Rolling Loud Miami isn't Rolling Loud without I couldn't let that happen #the954 #kodak," Cohen wrote on Twitter. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The 'Europe Oil and Gas Projects Analytics and Forecast by Project Type, Sector, Countries, Development Stage, Capacity and Cost, 2023-2027' report has been added to s offering. However, his lawyer Bradford Cohen was able to get the green light for his day at Rolling Loud. After he was arrested over a week ago, a judge revoked his supervised release and placed him on house arrest. 'Yak opened the show with his latest single "Haitian Scarface," in which he raps about his recent interaction with police. Over at the Ciroc Stage, Baby Keem acted as the warm-up to the festival's final performer by performing numerous songs off his latest album The Melodic Blue like "Durag Activity" (without Travis Scott unfortunately) as well as other popular tracks like "No Sense" and "Hooligans/Sons & Critics."Īfterward, Kodak Black made his way to the helm of the stage for his set. Enter For A Chance To Win A Pair Of Tickets To 2023 Dreamville Festival!.Enter For A Chance To Win A Pair Of Tickets To See Drake!.Win 3-Day Passes To The Roots Picnic Just By Listening To Power 105.1!. ![]() Win A Trip To The 2023 Black Effect Podcast Festival In Atlanta!. ![]() ![]() What sat in front of me could only be described as a cross between Donald Trump and Flock of Seagulls.Īs my adrenaline kicked in and Trump Seagull stared up at me I started to panic. Half a floppy fringe and half a spiky scalpy fringe.no comb-over in the world was going to fix this atrocity. Bodhi was now long gone. Now while he got the answer right ("I Spy with my little eye something we stand on") he also managed to lose half his fringe…the vertical half. In between chats about Paw Patrol and Mike the Knight we also played 'I Spy' until my 'I Spy' challenge resulted in Thing 2 shouting "the floor" and rapidly moving his head downwards. ![]() I was wrong.Ī few snips here and a few snips there and everything seemed to be going swimmingly. I had only ever done a home cut once before and although Thing 1 did end up looking like a Benedictine Monk I was convinced that I could do a better job with a lighter wavier head of hair. I had promised my darling wife that I wouldn’t give him a home cut but while the cat’s away, or rather at a yoga class, I decided to get the scissors out and strategically sheer him. As he gets older I’m hopeful sure he’ll mellow but to bring him to the barber would be a stretch too far for this cowardly dad…I just didn’t need the hassle or the stress. Our five-year-old now goes there too and like me, he’s in and out in a jiffy. the ten minute €10 haircut which has served me well for many a year – "short back and sides and leave the Jedward fringe please". I had planned to take him to my barber aka. Lately, however, we began to feel like the lack of grooming might be cruel as the constant brushing of his fringe away from his eyes made him look like he was constantly saluting us. He has a blond curly mop of unkempt hair - unlike me but very much like our postman - that can at times obscure his vision but damn he’s a cutie. We’re proud to premiere the video for “Space Age Love Song” on . Although it took a while, it will make you smile.Thing 2 will be four in October and to look at him you’d think he came off the set of Point Break (think Bodhi). These days, instead of that physics-defying waterfall that resided on top of Score’s head, he’s now rockin’ the cue-ball look. But like they say: Hair today, gone tomorrow. ![]() What isn’t still there, though, is that patented A Flock Of Seagulls hair-hair so groundbreaking and unforgettable that it’s been referenced by name in films like Pulp Fiction and The Wedding Singer. “So when we made the video, it was actually the first time we had been all together since 2004. “We made the record in separate studios around the world,” says Score. So shooting the video for “Space Age Love Song” also marked the true reunion for the foursome. Unlike during the new-wave era, however, these days band members don’t have to all be in the same studio to make a record. “And it was far beyond what any other new-wave band could do.” And if you don’t believe us, just ask Mike Score: “I knew when I wrote ‘Space Age Love Song,’ it was perfect,” he says. that’s still essential ear candy from the greed-is-good decade. So it’s not surprising that the quartet already has a new clip from the new album, for the new “Space Age Love Song,” a 1982 top-30 smash in the U.S. Given that A Flock Of Seagulls had two members who were hairdressers with a taste for the theatrical (and, kids, this is the early ’80s we’re talking about), videos played a big part of the band’s success in the U.S. The 12-track LP features A Flock Of Seagulls symphonically redoing all the hits-”I Ran (So Far Away),” “Space Age Love Song,” “Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You),” “Telecommunication,” “Nightmares,” “Transfer Affection”-plus other fan faves, primarily from 1982’s self-titled debut and the following year’s Listen. With Ascension (out June 29), Reynolds, Score brothers Mike (vocals, keyboards) and Ali (drums) and bassist Frank Maudsley have gotten the original band back together-with a little help from the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. And British new-wave outfit A Flock Of Seagulls released The Story Of A Young Heart, which-following 22-year-old guitarist Paul Reynolds leaving the group after it hit record stores-has turned out to be the last LP by the band’s original lineup. Apple dramatically introduced the Macintosh computer to the world with an Orwellian commercial directed by Ridley Scott, hot off his success with Blade Runner. 46-year-old Jack Nicholson won his second Oscar, for Terms Of Endearment. ![]() The Soviet army is on alert after President Reagan joked that we’re gonna begin bombing them in five minutes. The Donald, now a father for the third time, has finally seen Trump Tower up, running and open for business, and he’s in the middle of rebuilding the skating rink in Central Park. ![]() ![]() ![]() There are many examples of Nintendo Switch ports with good performance, so that Battle Brothers stumbles in an area that's been proven to be doable hurts even more. Having built in options to snap to potential targets would have been much, much better. Selecting abilities with the arrow buttons during combat snaps the cursor to the ability, forcing the player to drag the cursor up every action to center it over a target. Some menus with multiple scrollable text boxes are impossible to navigate, never breaking the game but occasionally obscuring world building text. Controls are alright, but the lack of a mouse is felt from the moment the player gets control. Zooming out on the world map, for example, creates noticeable lag as the player pans around the scenery. There doesn't seem to have been a dedicated attempt to adapt PC controls to the Switch, unlike 2020's Gears Tactics. Performance suffers when there is a lot on the screen. The only major downsides to Battle Brothers are issues of performance and control related to the Switch port. Battles against humans are interesting and difficult enough to master, but mid-to-late game monsters throw wrenches into established plans. Rotating soldiers out of the front line and allowing them to rest becomes key to sustaining long engagements. ![]() Each action takes stamina, which replenishes each turn, and fatigue, which adds up over time. On a warrior's turn, players can choose between a variety of actions based on their equipment. ![]() There is a lot to think about in every engagement, as a stray arrow or axe swing can permanently disable or hamper the abilities of star fighters. The battles themselves form the tense core of Battle Brothers' gameplay, which is much more involved than other mobile offerings like the upcoming Dragon Quest Tact. A living economy, complete with bandit raids, rebuilding efforts, and supply and demand, make the decisions surrounding how to conduct the player's mercenary company just as entertaining as tactically positioning soldiers during battle. Related: Stronghold Warlords Review: Under Siegeīattle Brothers is a fascinating entry into the roguelite genre. Despite the lo-fi technical presentation of the game, the art, procedurally generated quests, character backgrounds, and world building all come together to create a living, breathing world that remains fascinating to maneuver through. With the resurgence of interest in tactical combat on the Switch thanks to Project Triangle Strategy, Battle Brother's release is well timed and offers a grim counterpoint to most Switch games in the genre. Both sides of Battle Brothers are deep, allowing players to dig into every aspect of their company's day to day fortunes like food, equipment, morale, and overland travel. When battle is engaged, players take control over their forces in a turn-based wargame where positioning, action point and fatigue management, and the correct application of strength are all key to victory. Gameplay is split between an overarching management game and tactical combat. In Battle Brothers, players take control of a mercenary company as they travel through a low fantasy world in search of fame, fortune, and the next contract. ![]() ![]() Cod liver oil is rich in vitamin D and proactively deal with reducing the fibroids in the uterus.It also helps in keeping obesity at bay, thus keeping the estrogen level under control. Green tea is also known to have anti-inflammatory effects and therefore proves to be beneficial in curing the fibroids.Especially, unsweetened cranberry juice and pomegranate juice are very effective in dealing with the troubles of uterine fibroids. Last but most important, drink lots of water and fresh juices to keep the body hydrated and hence the uterus healthy. ![]() Vitamin E is very effective in relieving bloating, abdominal cramps, and menstrual pain due to uterine fibroids. Vitamin E is essential for ensuring good reproductive health. Thus, you must have almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pistachios as they are enriched in vitamin E.
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![]() You may also find it helpful to use varying opacities on your brush when blending in the blurred portions of your image. Next, add a Layer Mask to the Background Copy layer:īy using a Layer Mask and selecting a soft, black brush, I can now erase portions of blur in my image. As you can see, the blur is very intense, but I will show you how to tone it down in the following steps: Below are the settings that I have used for this image. Play around with different values of blur to see how the sliders affect the image. Then, select Filter>Blur>Lens Blur in your top tool bar. Next, I want to select the inverse of my current selection: right click>Select Inverse:īefore adding the blur, make sure you have duplicated your Background layer. In order to keep my line between blur and sharp as minimal as possible, I am going to feather the edges of my selection by right clicking, and then selecting Feather>100 pixels: In this image, there is already a fairly shallow depth of field, so I can easily see where I want to enhance the blur.įor now, I am using the Magnetic Lasso and selecting only the sharpest portions of my image - so, I am selecting my subject and her immediate surroundings, and everything that is in sharp focus, mainly in the middle of the image: We do not want the line between the blurred and sharp portions of the image to be extremely obvious, so avoiding harsh lines is key: Selecting the Area to Blurįor this type of selection work, I prefer to use the Magnetic Lasso Tool in order to create a selection with irregular edges. There are several different blur filters in Photoshop, and in this tutorial we will be looking at the Lens Blur Filter. As with any photography technique, this effect can be used subtly or dramatically, depending on your style. How to Use the Lens Blur Filter in Photoshop to Create Shallow Depth of FieldĪre you looking to achieve that creamy, background blur and shallow depth of field in your image that you were not quite able to achieve in camera? It is definitely possible to do this in Photoshop and I am going to show you how.Īdding blur to your image during post-processing can create the illusion of a shallower depth of field than what occurred in camera. How to Sync Lightroom Presets from CC to Mobile How to Install Presets in the Free Lightroom Mobile App
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