![]() ![]() While it’s a pretty simple setup, I found this included information pretty helpful to have on hand. We also noted and liked that this bean bag chair came with instructions. You can fit your body in, and you don’t totally sink in". In its mattress form, my 10-year-old said, “I like that it’s low to the ground, pretty light, and easy to move. Before we even put the cover on, my kids wasted no time hopping on it right away. Rather than shape it into a big and round chair, we essentially just had to break apart the foam into an even, flat shape. I was expecting to put my biceps to work in order to break apart the packed foam for the chair, but thankfully this bean bag was fairly easy to fluff-and I think that's at least in part because this bean bag expands into a full-size mattress. ![]() While the foam did have a mild odor (which isn't unusual for manufactured products) it wasn't overwhelming and seemed to dissipate quite quickly. Inside the box, the chair was sent in two separate pieces, the large and super-soft corduroy-chenille cover and the packed foam. Along with my junior testers ages 10, 7, and 3, I tested out this unique bean bag chair to see how well it would hold up in our household.Īrriving in a standard, large cardboard box, I was relieved that the CordaRoy Chenille Bean Bag Chair packaging wasn't oversized or obnoxiously heavy. Outfitted in a microfiber, machine-washable cover, the chair is easy enough to transform that even my little testers can do it.īetween virtual school and family streaming marathons, we are spending more time at home and were excited to test out the durability and comfort of the CordaRoy Chenille Bean Bag Chair. Unlike the formless chairs from my childhood, the CordaRoy Chenille Bean Bag Chair is a cozy, foam-filled seat that is designed to convert into a flat mattress-like pad. Keep reading for our full product review.įrom a fluffy bean bag chair to a cushy chill pad, this convertible seat is a unique twist on typical bean bag chairs out there. We purchased the CordaRoy Chenille Bean Bag Chair so our reviewer could thoroughly test it with her three children and assess it.
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![]() Amongst many things he discusses the endless battle of good against evil, whether the idea that sacrificing the few for the needs of the many is acceptable, if the end always justifies the means, what it means to be in a position power, the powerful drive that is retribution, and that’s just for starters. In addition to that, Bagwell does a marvelous job once again at discussing interesting philosophical concepts and depicting the complicated layers of emotions hiding beneath the characters’ surfaces. These moments certainly don’t dominate the book by any stretch of the imagination their appearances are strategic and carefully-timed, making them much more bearable in my opinion. ![]() If it’s something that bothers you, there is always the option of skipping it. It is darker in its nature than the first one with the plot touching on some rather heavy and uncomfortable subjects, but they’re the kind that need to be discussed and can’t simply be ignored.Īdditionally, the level of gore and violence seems to have been ramped up a tiny bit, though I should add that it’s never gratuitous or deprived of meaningful context. One area in which this novel certainly doesn’t lack is weight (or heft, if you prefer). While all of that is happening Alexion has re-entered the game and, with nothing to lose, faces some very tough decisions as to how he wants to find his way back to the top. ![]() He doesn’t know it yet, but it’s only the beginning of a long chain of events that will ultimately bear a tremendous impact on the fate of his city. Thus he finds it’s his duty to return and rule over his people, which leads him on his first quest in this new position: to investigate the dark keep looming over the marketplace. However, after some debates with Alfred and personal deliberations, Jason decides that he should go back in… after all, he has been appointed the Regent of the Twilight Throne and is even the ruler of an undead city. It takes little to no time for things to pick up again as continue right where we ended last time, with Jason reluctant to re-enter the game after his victory against his rival Alexion. Thankfully he disappointed nobody with the second novel in the series, Awaken Online: Precipice, and some would argue that he even managed to out-do the original tour-de-force that the first book was. Though it might have been his first published novel, Awaken Online: Catharsis was a true work of art that garnered loads of attention in the literary community, and as a result all eyes were turned on him to see what he could produce in his second outing. But he is not without accompanying controversy - labelled by revisionist historians with negative epithets for perceived "crimes" against the peoples of the lands that he "discovered". The Captain Cook Memorial at Kealakekua Bay Hawaii as it appeared in 1957.Ĭaptain James Cook RN is justly remembered in history as one of the greatest explorers, navigators and map makers of all time. If you don't snorkel, it may not be worth the effort.The Captain Cook Memorial at Kealakakua Bay Hawaii Total hike is about an hour down and 1.25 hours back up. Wear hiking/water shoes instead of flip flops or sandals due to the loose lava rock and dirt. Take more water than you think you need, a hat, snorkeling gear, and take your time. The hike back is uphill in the heat - again, not a difficult uphill walk, but the heat makes it harder. ![]() Lots of boats park nearby to allow tour groups to snorkel. The monument itself is nothing special to see. Then once you descend to the water it's beautiful and the snorkeling is excellent. It's not very scenic until you pop out above the coastline. If you don't enjoy humidity and heat, this hike is not great. It's not a physically hard hike, but it is really HOT in places where there is no shade. The hike is 1.8 miles each way, with 1300 foot change in elevation on a dirt/lava rock path. We hiked down the Captain Cook trail to the monument for snorkeling with our local friend. Just beware that if you read anywhere that this is a moderate hike you may find it more difficult. The views were beautiful and while we were completely exhausted after, we felt a sense of accomplishment. I found hiking uphill much easier as I was not afraid of falling or slipping. Our 4.5 enjoyed the hike down, but not the hike back up. When we got to the bottom we were too worried about making it back to the top to enjoy the area. The second half of the first bit is more open, gets more steep and has loose rocks under foot….difficult and scary to go down with a baby in the carrier. Long pants and sleeves would be helpful as I got quite cut up by the plants. The first half of the downhill part is through thick sugar cane plants. We thought since it was described as “moderate” it’d be fine with the kids. We have a ten month old and 4.5 year old at the time. We read that this was a moderate two mile hike out to the monumental and then two miles back for a total four mile hike. Including 2 hours of snorkeling, it was 5 hour long trip. The rocks are small hence making it slippery.įamily of 4 consumed 7 bottles of water and 3 cans of soda in a round trip under partly cloudy day. 1.3 miles is full of grass on muddy trail. It took 70 mins to hike down, and 100 mins to hike up. If determined, one can hike with aqua shoes, but it is more difficult on the muddy part of the trail. Hiking shoes are not a must, but highly recommended. Hat is highly recommended, because the grass is tall and will attack head and neck. Without this, the grass will constantly cut the legs and arms skin. Some part of the path looks unpassable due to the grass. ![]() About 1.3 miles out of 2 miles tail (one way), the grass will cut legs and arms constantly. Grasses cover already narrow path, and it appears the path is not maintained at all. (I visited there when it rains everyday). Is full of tall and wide grasses and the path is very muddy. Pictures associated with Google map is no longer applicable. But one can legally park on unpaved part of the road. There is neither a sign post nor a marker. Search for “Captain Cook Monument Trail” in Google map. This is an update from Jul 2021 for those who plan to hike there. ![]() ![]() When someone does something kind for you, a simple thank can go a long way. And he couldn't have been more right! If you cultivate gratitude, you can improve your mental state and enhance happiness in yourself and others. Thanks for hanging out!"įamous writer and speaker, William Arthur Ward, once said, "A warm thank you is a great way to show your appreciation". "You're such a gem, and I'm so glad to have you in my life. ![]() "Thank you so much for putting in the time and effort to make our friendship so special. "Thanks for always being there when I need someone to lean on. "You make me feel loved every time we spend time together, and I just wanted to express my thanks."Ĩ. "I had such a wonderful time talking with you today! You're always so insightful and interesting, and your friendship brings joy to my life."ħ. "You're such an incredible person, and I'm glad we were able to catch up and enjoy a delicious meal today."Ħ. You're always such a good companion to me."ĥ. "Thank you so much for making me feel welcome whenever we hang out. "Your company was such a wonderful treat! Thank you for spending time with me."Ĥ. "I had a blast spending time with you today, and I really appreciate all the laughs we shared. "Thank you for such a great time! It was truly fun hanging out with you and made my day amazing."Ģ. So if you want to show someone that you appreciate spending time with them, try one of these simple ways to say thank you:ġ. Whether you had a great conversation, shared a laugh, or just enjoyed each other's company, taking the time to share your gratitude can make that individual feel special. Thank you for your continuous support.ġ0 Simple ways to thank you for such a great time Thank you for all the things that you do.ġ0. Thank you for being a positive force in my trajectory.ĩ. Thank you for always putting others first.Ĩ. Thank you for making me laugh/smile/feel happy.ħ. Thank you for being a great friend/family member/etc.Ħ. Thank you for always being there for me.ĥ. If you're looking for another way say thank you, here are 10 short thank-you messages that make showing a thanks and gratitude message easy.ġ. Oftentimes, even just one word of appreciation can go a long way.
![]() ![]() This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. If we don’t want them any more, we can just get rid of them. In a sense, the proprietors of Parkdale’s Pinball Cafe seem to have brought their much-lamented demise on themselves: They claim to be victims of city hall, but never even got a business licence, let alone pleaded their case for a zoning change or variance to bring it above board.īut that simply raises a more fundamental question: If someone wants to rent space and put some pinball machines in it, or serve wine on a small patio, or pursue some other inconsequential entrepreneurial ambition, why should anyone at city hall give a damn except to encourage it? These rules don’t trace back to Magna Carta. Activate your Online Access Now Article contentīut should that mean a folksy joint full of vintage pinball machines shouldn’t be allowed to operate on Queen Street West, on account of an ages-old bylaw prohibiting more than two machines in an amusement establishment? Even to ask is absurd. If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is included in your subscription. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt. Your TV or device must support Chromecast. Upgrade your Mac with the on-screen instructions and get prepared for further changes.Įach time you screen mirror your Mac to TVs that support AirPlay, you can launch the Airplay option on your Mac with the following steps. Make sure your phone and headset are on the same Wi-Fi network and that they can directly communicate with each other. In the Software Update section, you will see the available version for installing. If you have an old version of Mac, you can enter the Apple menu and choose the System Preference to check the update. AirPlay-Compatible Settingsīefore you set about turning on the AirPlay feature on your Mac, the first and foremost thing for you to do is to ensure your Mac devices are capable of running macOS 12 Monterey or higher that supports AirPlay mirroring. As Apple doesn't provide its users with detailed procedures on Mac mirroring to TVs, this step-by-step will give you a hand. Instead of installing and managing multiple apps, you are suggested to have a better grasp of screen mirroring Mac to TV with AirPlay. Switch the TV to the necessary input and you’re done You can also use the display options on your PC to configure how the display workswhether the TV mirrors your main display or functions as a secondary desktop. Apple It’s not really mobile As it stands now, the Apple Vision Pro isn’t a mobile device. Plug one end into an HDMI port on the back of your TV and the other into the HDMI port on your laptop or desktop. ![]() You can use AirPlay to stream data, songs or on-screen activities to all supported devices, including Samsung TV, Apple TV, LG TV, Xbox series, etc. Apple showed how the Apple Vision Pro can be used as a Mac display. ![]() ![]() With the renewable versions following macOS 12, AirPlay was introduced as the built-in feature and designated for screen activities sharing with more possibilities. Screen Mirroring Mac to TV with Wireless Connection ![]() Deere says this system automatically maintains blade angle without an external laser or GPS reference. A heated and ventilated seat is optional.ĭeere is also offering a factory-installed, entry-level grade control system called Slope Control. Cab noise has been cut in half, the company says. The cabs can be equipped with optional automatic temperature control and a rearview camera. New electro-hydraulic controls have been added. It now weighs 37,569 to 40,040 pounds.ĭeere increased cab size 17 percent and increased operator visibility with larger windows. ![]() Deere has also increased the operating weight of the 750L by 750 pounds. ![]() The 700L weighs 30,900 to 32,088 pounds, depending on the configuration. They are primarily aimed at site development, roadbuilding and underground construction. John Deere says its new 700L and 750L dozers can run all day while keeping the operator comfortable. To learn more about the D9, click here.ĭeere’s new 700L, 750L boost power, visibility, cab space As for maintenance, Cat says it has reduced those costs by 4 percent thanks to a fully integrated Auto Lube system. The torque converter features a stator clutch to increase efficiency and fuel savings. To learn more about the D7, click here.Īnd finally, the D9 was introduced with a focus on reducing owner and operating costs through a new torque converter and maintenance improvements. Optional technologies include slope indicate, slope assist, Cat Grade with 3D, Blade Load Monitor, Stable Blade, Traction Control and AutoCarry, which automatically lifts and lowers the blade to maintain more consistent blade loads and limit track slip. It features a High Drive undercarriage design that Cat says provides a smoother ride, better stability, long track life and easy cleaning. The new D7 also packs more weight and power. I have tried Brash_Endeavors' suggestion above of forcing it to auto-detect the IP again, gone through the troubleshooting links, and gone through both the forums here and the Steam forums looking for answers. In the course of troubleshooting, I have turned off all other firewalls entirely. I began this journey by following the instructions to open ports 8766 TCP/UDP, 27016-27030 UDP, 3724 TCP, 7220, 7221 TCP in my router's firewall. When I start the dedicated server, I do get the message "Server connected to steam," but the server only appears on the LAN tab, not on the "Internet" tab, and none of my Steam friends can see it in the Wurm launcher. We have the sole goal of playing on a dedicated server as a family and we cannot get it to work, no matter which of us hosts the server. I'm having a very similar issue to this and the other thread that's up about servers not appearing in the Steam lobby. I am old so I have a "Old Senile Person" card that allows this. I did not want you to feel ignored, most of us here have no idea how to help. I used to have old network cards that would do that even when removed from the computer. You might also google "Windows / Show Hidden Devices" to make sure Hamachi-whatever did not leave behind old drivers/settings that continue to haunt you. Or maybe buy a new computer and hope it works there (that's a JOKE) II guess my other suggestion is try SYSTEM RESTORE to the last time it worked ok. I hope staff are working on a more goof proof setup. People say their 7 year old neighbor can do it so 'if you can't manage you must be stupid', but count me in the STUPID group because I think it takes an IT professional to do it "easy", and it took me three days. Later I found some quirks in our home router that I brute forced through, and finally EVERYTHING worked. Now I am afraid each day, I might be the next one here saying "it used to work then stopped." So you do not want me for networking advice. In the end the only thing that worked for me, was to do a SYSTEM RESTORE on the computer to set it back in time 12 hours (when my LAN version was last working) and then I could at least play again. At one point I got LAN-only working, and played merrily for a day, then I wanted to try harder to get a server that family/friends could access on the net, and I. And aybe a couple others. When I got the game it took me *days* to get running. Don t tell him I said it but I would try Bigsteve, for instance. I'd try sending private PMs to some of the posters who seem to know a lot about networking (I am not in that group). Have you tried switching around the generic/officlal Adventure ![]() Down by the beach, which is just off the Kapalua Coastal Trail, stand-up paddle boards and snorkel gear are available (for an additional charge). If a child finishes all these activities, he or she will be awarded the big Humu Status pin in honor of Hawaii's state fish.īut rest assured, the pool scene is a huge focus here as there are three pools (one dedicated for kids) and lots of daybed seating. They range from surfing to whale spotting, attending a luau, making a lei and snorkeling. These are adorable pins awarded for each activity the child complete at the property. )Įven if your kids don't want to pop into Paintbox, they can still collect the Montage Merits. (Also good to know? Outside guests and visitors can also use the kids club for an hourly rate of $35 per child. The price is typically about $25 per child per hour. At the Montage Kapalua Bay, this includes time in the cute kids club near the two main restaurants at the hotel, but also activities throughout the property. If you're hunkering down in Maui for a week or longer, the Montage is the place to do it.Īt every Montage Hotel, there's a Paintbox kids program for ages 5-12. complete with a full kitchen, living room (with a pull-out couch), a master bath with a deep soaking tub, a powder room, generous lanai space and our favorite amenity of all-a washer and dryer. This means that the starting room category is a whopping 1,250-sq.ft. In 2014, Montage Hotels and Resorts took over the former Ritz Residences at Kapalua Bay, which was also the former site of the Kapalua Bay Hotel, and rebranded the individual residences into one, two, three and even four-bedroom suites. And the Montage Kapalua Bay Resort in Maui just might be the most divine family-friendly hotel on the island. In short, these are luxury hotels that were built with families in mind. Montage Hotels & Resorts are best-known for their well-executed take on modern luxury, meaning the rooms and public spaces are gorgeous and refined yet not totally overdone and uncomfortable. ![]() J., Layous, K., Choi, I., Na, S., & Lyubomirsky, S. Journal of Happiness Studies: An Interdisciplinary Forum on Subjective Well-being, 7(3), 361–375. Happy people become happier through kindness: A counting kindnesses intervention. Otake, K., Shimai, S., Tanaka-Matsumi, J., Otsui, K., & Fredrickson, B. Culture matters when designing a successful happiness-increasing activity: A comparison of the United States and South Korea. Layous, K., Lee, H., Choi, I., & Lyubomirsky, S. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 9(5), 377–388. Better days-A randomized controlled trial of an internet-based positive psychology intervention. Computers & Education, 161, 9.ĭrozd, F., Mork, L., Nielsen, B., Raeder, S., & Bjørkli, C. Can kindness promote media literacy skills, self-esteem, and social self-efficacy among selected female secondary school students? An intervention study. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 76, 320–329.ĭatu, J. Happy to help? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of performing acts of kindness on the well-being of the actor. More research is needed to explore whether, and how, the impact of this practice extends to other groups and cultures.Ĭurry, O. However, in a 2019 study, while Korean Americans who performed acts of kindness increased in well-being, South Koreans did not. South Koreans and Americans similarly increased in well-being when performing kind acts in a 2013 study.Japanese people who counted their own acts of kindness for one week became more happy, kind, and grateful.Female middle school students in Hong Kong who performed online acts of kindness increased in self-esteem and social self-efficacy.Male Chinese prisoners who were asked to perform three acts of kindness daily for six weeks significantly improved in well-being compared to those who did not.A 2014 study also found that Random Acts of Kindness “worked equally well regardless of participants’ gender, age, or education.”.After reviewing 10 studies testing this exercise, a 2018 review suggests that the overall effect of kindness on well-being is not significantly influenced by sex, age, or type of participant.While there is no demographic information in the study above, additional studies explore how this exercise benefits other groups and cultures: This may be because many acts of kindness are small, so spreading them out might make them harder to remember and savor. People who performed five acts of kindness every week for six weeks saw a significant boost in happiness, but only if they performed their five acts in a single day rather than spread out over each week. Review of General Psychology, 9(2), 111-131. ![]() Pursuing happiness: The architecture of sustainable change. Lyubomirsky, S., Sheldon, K., & Schkade, D. |
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