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Upon opening the application for the first time you’re presented with a pretty nice looking interface, simple enough and not overcrowded but incorporating all the features you could need. Once installed the application should just appear on your menu, for me it was in the MintMenu under “Sound & Video” so it’s likely to be in a similar place even if you’re using a different flavour of Linux. It’s worth having a look around before you start I’d say. You can download the source code and build the application yourself which isn’t as daunting as it sounds or it’s possible some other distributions might have their own binary packages. ![]() There are “.deb” packages built for Ubuntu on the Handbrake website so it’s simply a matter of double clicking to install, who says Linux has to be hard eh? Admittedly if you’re on a non Debian-based system it might be not be quite so simple for you. Installing the program was nice and simple for me on Linux Mint 6. Handbrake is licensed under the GPL and as such is completely free and open source software, with all these facts and endorsements ringing in my ears I figured I should take it for a spin, no pun intended. There’s been a command line version of Handbrake on Linux for quite some time I believe but I never used it, I can handle myself pretty well in a terminal but it just didn’t appeal. I have some Mac using friends who really like it and often tell me how good it is for ripping discs. I’d heard a while back that the popular program Handrake had now released a Linux version with a GUI ( Graphical User Interface) and it seemed a good idea to try it out. I’m not overly experienced at doing this sort of thing, in the past I’ve always got the job done with applications like dvd:rip but not had a very satisfying experience. I decided earlier this week I needed to rip a DVD and looked around at the available options on Linux. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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King Knight can perform a powerful shoulder-charge from a distance, at the expense of his own health. ![]() Spectre Knight, meanwhile, actually loses HP when he drinks restorative potions, but regains life by defeating enemies. Tinker Knight, for example, is more vulnerable than Shovel Knight with lower HP, but he can use the metal pieces he gathers from a stage to temporarily build a super-powerful mech suit that rips through enemies. Seeing how their action-game abilities have been transmogrified into this new genre concept is always a thrill, and they introduce wildly different ways to play. The game unlocks various other knights from the Order of No Quarter, each with their own powers. While Shovel Knight is the star and lead character, he's far from the only one. When you find items lying around the world, they're immediately recognizable with short, pithy descriptions to cue you in on their functions. 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You ram yourself into enemies to eliminate them, which means your own movement around the grid is a large part of the strategy. It's a tile-matching puzzle game, but rather than a cursor, your character is its own tile on the board. This mobile release will include the base game and the Puzzler's Pack DLC, providing players with a robust experience showcasing Yacht Club Games' signature gameplay, humor, and attention to detail.Right from the start, Pocket Dungeon's core mechanics defy easy categorization. No Console? No problem! Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon will be coming to mobile, exclusively available on Netflix. Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is Coming To Mobile Exclusive On Netflix Games While there are many characters in the game, based on the trailer, Polar Knight, Propeller Knight, Tinker Knight, and Shield Knight are expected to be the new playable characters. This DLC will have 4 new playable characters and the 10 heroes the base game has. 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I've slept through gun shots in my backyard. I sleep through my building's fire alarms. A tree collapsed on my neighbor's house and I slept through it. I've had firetrucks, ambulances, and police cars in my front yard and slept through it. Not the average 'has a hard time getting out of bed' type but the type where I've been physically shaken and screamed at and not woken up. Has heavy bell ringing for people who sleep heavily or have hearing loss. Get it from Amazon for $31.19+ (available in six color combos). I work full-time on an ambulance, and honestly, I can't decide what's louder, my siren or this alarm clock! The very first time I used it, my neighbor came knocking on my door because it also woke him up. Now on to the sound this is the first alarm clock I have ever purchased that wakes me (and the rest of the neighborhood) up 100% of the time. The bed shaker will make you feel like you are falling off a mountain it's very strong, and you may end up on the floor. 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To redeem this offer, customer must book online at and must enter Coupon Code 20DIS. ![]() ![]() DAREKM101/GETTY IMAGES Use a payment plan If you want to ski at the best possible price, lock in your pass before the first round of price increases. Typically, pricing goes up multiple times throughout the year until the start of the next ski season. If pricing follows the previous year’s tracks, the first round of increases will likely take place in late spring or early summer. Related: Hotels near Ikon ski pass resorts you can book with points Although, if you are an East Coast skier, you might not find it to be as good of a deal. ![]() For an adult, this means $110 to $130 per day, which may or may not be a good deal depending on where you’re looking to ski.įor example, at Steamboat, a one-day walk-up lift ticket could cost as much as $275, and a four-day consecutive ticket could cost close to $1,100. This pass gives you four days of skiing at 39 destinations, although blackout dates apply at all resorts. Kids ages 0-12: $269 for four days $219 for three days $169 for two days (although many mountains offer free skiing for kids up to 4 or 5 years old).College students/nurses/military: $369 for four days $309 for three days $229 for two days.Ages 13-22: $369 for four days $309 for three days $229 for two days.Adults: $439 for four days $369 for three days $259 for two days.This pass has no blackout dates, unlimited skiing at 15 destinations and up to seven days at 39 additional mountains.įor the 2023-2024 ski season, the Ikon Session Pass pricing is: Kids ages 4 and under: $149 (though many mountains offer free skiing to 4-year-olds).Kids ages 5-12: $369 ($269 with purchase of an adult pass, up to two discount child passes for a limited time).Ages 13-22: $859 ($759 renewal price for a limited time).Adults: $1,159 ($1,059 renewal price for a limited time).SUMMER HULL/THE POINTS GUYįor the 2023-2024 ski season, the full Ikon Pass prices are: You can add five-day access to Aspen Snowmass, Deer Valley Resort, Sun Valley, Jackson Hole, Alta, Sun Valley, Snowbasin and Toas for an additional $220 with the Ikon Base Plus Pass. 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![]() ![]() ![]() Didn’t have time to try the kayaks (they also looked old but safe, would have tried). We loved it! Nice pool and we had fun with some of the other activities: corn hole, ping pong and bike riding (bikes were a little old but still fun and safe). Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Stay in one of 178 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Planning an event in Key Largo? This resort has facilities measuring 7000 square feet (650 square meters), including conference space. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.Enjoy American cuisine at La Marea, one of the resort's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This 4-star resort is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Florida Keys Visitor Center.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Located in Key Largo, Playa Largo Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection is by the sea, a 4-minute drive from Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill and 10 minutes from Florida Keys Dive Center. ![]() ![]() ![]() In 1957 they wrote and produced “Silhouettes” for The Rays, which skyrocketed to #1. ![]() In 1995, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, which hailed him as a quintessential music-maker.” To this day, Bob Gaudio and Frankie Valli still maintain their partnership on a handshake.īob Crewe (Lyricist) “New York was pregnant in the fifties,” says Bob Crewe, “gestating with possibilities.” Crewe and music partner Frank Slay became independent writer-producers when the category hadn’t yet been invented. With his wife, Judy Parker, Gaudio produced and co-wrote the Who Loves You album for The Four Seasons and one of Billboard’s longest-charted singles (54 weeks), “Oh, What a Night.” A high point in his career came in 1990 when, as a member of the original Four Seasons, Gaudio was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Several songs co-written with Bob Crewe have been cover hits for such artists as the Tremeloes (“Silence is Golden”), the Walker Brothers (“The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore”) and Lauryn Hill (“Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”). Other producing credits include albums for Frank Sinatra, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson and the soundtrack for the film Little Shop of Horrors. He also produced the hit “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers” for Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand (Grammy nomination, Record of the Year) as well as six albums for Diamond, including The Jazz Singer. He does now.īob Gaudio (Composer) wrote his first hit, “Who Wears Short Shorts,” at 15, for The Royal Teens, and then went on to become a founding member of The Four Seasons and the band’s principal songwriter. Heartfelt thanks to those whose work in the theatre makes him grateful for the day he was born: Sondheim, Stoppard, Bennett, Prince, Fosse, Robbins, Nichols, Tune, Nunn, Laurents, Stone, Kushner, Taymor, Papp, Schumacher, Schneider, Coyne, Brickman, Timbers and Rees. Rick is currently writing a musical for Disney Theatricals with Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, based on the film Make Believe, and Super Fly (co-written with Seth Zvi Rosenfeld), directed and choreographed by modern dance legend, Bill T. In 2014, the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego presented the world premiere of his new musical, Dog and Pony (music and lyrics by Michael Patrick Walker). Also on Broadway, Elice wrote The Addams Family (with Marshall Brickman, music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa), currently touring North America, with productions in Europe and South America. It’s currently playing in New York and on tour across North America. His play, Peter and the Starcatcher, received nine 2012 Tony Award nominations (including two for Rick) and won five, more than any play of the season. Rick Elice (Book) co-wrote Jersey Boys (winner 2006 Tony Award, 2007 Grammy Award and 2009 Olivier Award for Best Musical) with Marshall Brickman. His current project is a stage musical celebrating the life of western star Roy Rogers. He is the 2006 recipient of the Writers’ Guild of America Ian McClellan Hunter Award for Lifetime Achievement. Brickman has published in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Playboy and other periodicals. In addition to his work in film and theater, Mr. Brickman’s other theatrical efforts include Turn of the Century, which played to capacity houses in Chicago, and The Addams Family, starring Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth, which ran for two years on Broadway and to date has had over four thousand first and second tier productions internationally. His first foray into musical theater resulted in Jersey Boys, which won the Tony, Olivier, Helpmann, Grammy and many other awards worldwide, is in its twelfth year on Broadway, has been seen by twenty million people worldwide and is currently the 10th-longest running show in the history of Broadway. In television: “ The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” (head writer, 1967-70), “ The Dick Cavett Show” (head writer/co-producer, 1970-72). As film writer/director: Simon, Lovesick, The Manhattan Project, Sister Mary Explains it All. Brickman’s film work as author (or co-author with Woody Allen) includes Sleeper, Annie Hall (Academy Award), Manhattan, (AA nomination) and Manhattan Murder Mystery. Marshall Brickman (Book) Marshall entered show business first as a member of the folk group The Tarriers and then, along with John and Michelle Phillips, as one of The New Journeymen, a precursor of The Mamas and the Papas. ![]() |
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