1/5/2024 0 Comments Death trash plot![]() ![]() ![]() Like an outdoorsman who can start a fire from scratch, or a Londoner who knows just where to stand on the tube platform so they're in front of the doors when the train stops. Your information is hard won, but so, too, are you a hardy soul. This is cool, because when you start to master the world - when you've crafted enough health stims to feel marginally safe, or the first time you lead a group of enemies through the path of a mine - you feel like a survivor. Here is a close up of three enemies 'sploding on a mine at once. Other times it won't, and you have to think, "Well, the place name has 'Tree' in it, so maybe I'll check out this big thing that looks like a tree on the map." Every new place you visit, if you ask around enough, someone will mention somewhere else to check out. Sometimes you'll be told you need to find somewhere on the world map, and a little map blip will appear. A lot of Death Trash is a bit trial and error, a bit suck-it-and-see (a tactic which, incidentally, you should never apply to meat in real life). Death Trash teaches you how to fight back - but it doesn't exactly teach you how to survive. You're also given a stealth module (which you can turn on to go invisible) and later, once you venture onto the surface, you find a module that lets you electrocute enemies to briefly stun them, as well as knowledge on how to craft things. There is a tutorial that teaches you how to dodge roll, fire your gun, and hit people with your hittin' stick. To see this content please enable targeting cookies.ĭespite being so persistently fleshy, Death Trash does not offer a soft landing. It is actually quite friendly in fact it is lonely, and your first quest is to try and find it a pal. One of the first beings you meet is a giant Cthulhu-esque tentacle monster made of meat. And the meat is, jointly and sometimes individually, sentient. There are piles of flesh growing out of the ground a character suggests that maybe we are living on a planet full of meat and it's just bursting out of the soft outer shell of dirt. If that sounds weird and unsettling, then know that this is the overall tone for Death Trash. What you are contaminated by, it turns out, is flesh. You, hitherto an inhabitant of an underground city guarded by robots, are chucked into the post-apocalyptic outside world for being contaminated. Death Trash is an isometric, punky, grim RPG where you start with nothing and combat is unforgiving. This grim RPG is every bit as disgusting and enthralling in early access as it was in demos - but it could do with just a teeny bit more tutorialising at the start. ![]()
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![]() If you’re already on Windows or if you own a Windows machine, you’re already halfway through setting up your screen reader-testing environment. And according to the same survey, the two most popular screen readers are JAWS (Job Access With Speech) and NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) (which are both Windows screen readers), followed by VoiceOver. ![]() The macOS built-in screen reader is VoiceOver.Īccording to WebAIM’s screen reader user survey, more than 90% of screen reader users reported being on Windows. The built-in Windows screen reader is called Narrator. macOS vs Windows screen readersīoth Windows and macOS come with screen readers built into them that are available for free. And finally, we will learn about a few useful features and cheasheets that make testing a little friendlier when you’re just getting started. We will also go through enabling accessibility testing on a Mac (which requires a little manual work to do). We will discuss software options you have to do that (both free and premium), and what screen reader and browser combinations to test with. In this chapter, we will walk through setting up a screen reader testing environment on your computer. ![]() If you haven’t already, you want to set up a screen reader testing environment on your computer, and invest a little learning time to get acquainted with the most relevant screen reader commands and shortcuts that you will need to perfom basic manual testing with a screen reader on a day-to-day basis. You can catch the majority of issues by performing testing using the screen readers that your users rely on the most. When you’re designing and developing for accessibility, performing manual testing using a screen reader is important to catch and fix accessibility and usability issues that cannot be caught by automated accessibility checkers. Screen reader keyboard shortcut cheatsheets.Guides to browsing and navigating content with a screen reader.Which browser and screen reader pairings should you test on?.Virtual accessibility testing in your browser. ![]() Map the Insert key to another key on Mac.Setup keyboard layout for testing with NVDA on a Mac.Visualize NVDA’s current focus target with Visual Highlight. ![]() 1/5/2024 0 Comments Scent and sip cost![]() ![]() We’ve ordered this list from most robust wood and spice notes down to lighter florals. Here, the best solid perfumes, ranging from robust fragrances that last hours to subtler light scents - all packed with skin-moisturizing ingredients. It’s not so different from liquid perfume in the sense that the lighter the note is, the less of it you’re likely going to smell by the end of the day.” But she also said, “Stronger, more robust notes like amber, sandalwood, or spicier notes, those are going to stick around. Anne-Marie Guarnieri, creative director of Surratt, explained that solid scents generally don’t last as long as spray perfumes, which could be why they’re less popular. Why wouldn’t every fragrance lover at least try one? To find the prettiest, longest-wearing solid perfumes out there, I talked to 12 perfumers, podcasters, beauty editors, and writers who love them. They’re compact, discreet (you can reapply in public), and leakproof. ![]() I loved my Earth Tu Face so much, I found myself getting deeper into the solid perfume world. And the perfume’s subtle floral scent was perfect for everyday wear or buildable for going out. Each time, I felt like I was giving my neck or wrists a little sip of moisture. ![]() The jasmine perfume became my staple - something I looked forward to reapplying throughout the day. Not only would the fragrance make me smell good, but it’d make my sensitive skin feel good, too. The company’s “botanical balm perfumes” are made with skin-nourishing ingredients like safflower oil, beeswax, sunflower oil, and vitamin E. I was initially drawn to its elegant seashell case, but the ingredient list ultimately sold me. According to Air Up’s estimates, drinking 1.5 litres of water daily means two pods will last. After weeks of deliberation, I settled on Earth Tu Face Jasmine Perfume. Pods range between £4.99 and £5.99 for a three-pack, each lasting for around 5-litres of use. And I quickly began researching, and then pining for, solid perfumes online. Gladstone’s Cathay, a potent cologne with sandalwood and amber notes. Photos: Courtesy of the Vendorsīack in January, my boyfriend brought home a tin of Mr. We will do our best to accommodate walk-ins, but note that there may be a wait depending on the day and time.Photo-Illustration: The Strategist. Based on comparative pricing of Asda, July 23. Reservations are strongly encouraged through our Scheduling Page. Whether you are a first timer or super sipper, we can help you find your perfect sip. Note: If you wish to pour a candle and pick it up the same day, please be sure to reserve a time at least three hours before close to ensure your candle has time to cool.ĭo I need a reservation to pour a candle? Broughton Street is full of locally owned boutiques that are just waiting to be explored! If you are unable to pick up your candles the same day, you are welcome to pick them up anytime in the two weeks following your visit. This is a great time to visit one of our neighbors for a bite to eat or a drink or do a little walking around the neighborhood for some shopping. We are conveniently located on Main Street, just off the corner of Wood & Main Street in Lansdale, PA. ![]() If you would like a same day appointment, just give us a call or shoot us an email. You are welcome to enjoy a beverage while you’re hereĬandles then take ~2 hours to cool before they are ready to take home. We may close if there are no reservation booked during that time. This entire process of smelling, selecting your jar and fragrances and creating your custom-scented product takes about 30-45 minutes, but it’s up to you and how quickly you’d like to move through the process. ![]() 1/5/2024 0 Comments Leviathan europa universalis 4![]() ![]() Iqta Taxes: Muslim governments can impose new taxes every 20 years for special bonuses.Exploit Development: Reduce the strength of your provinces for a quick influx of cash or manpower, stripping your nation's future for immediate gain.Army Professionalism: Drill and discipline your armies as you move from the age of mercenary captains to the mass levies of standing armies.Islamic Schools: The wide range of Muslim disciplines offer unique perks to their disciples and transforms international relations across the Middle East.Trade Policies: Activate your merchants in trade nodes for special missions – promote profiteering, espionage, military, diplomacy, and religion propagation.New Governments: Powerful decisions related to each of the special government types of the Middle East, including unique mechanics for the Egyptian Mamluk Government, Persian Theocracy, Tribal Federations, and the heirs to Timur.Diplomatic Macro-builder: Common diplomatic actions are now easily available from the macro-builder interface.Manchu Banners: Rally the Manchu warlords around your throne and call up the traditional banners to reinforce your army.Compel the loyalty of your daimyos with new interactions that require them to submit to your authority, contribute to your power or even commit seppuku. New Japanese Rules: Daimyos now owe loyalty to the Shogun – and the Shogun is whomever controls the imperial capital of Kyoto.Tributaries: Force your neighbors to pay tribute to your Chinese Empire, paying you in gold, manpower or monarch points.Chinese Empire: New mechanics for Ming China, including Imperial Decrees and Imperial Reforms to bolster the Dragon Throne.Declare a Golden Era to further increase your chance of success. Historical Ages and Golden Eras: Meet objectives in four historical ages from the Age of Discovery to the Age of Revolutions, earning new bonuses and powers for your country.Improved Espionage: Two new spy actions allowing you to study the technology of more advanced countries and agitate for liberty in your enemies subjects.Native Policies: Adds the ability to set your policy towards the natives in your colonies, allowing you to focus on trade, assimilation, or subjugation.Advanced Culture Change: Adds the ability to choose what culture you want to convert a province to from any neighboring culture, or restore the original culture of the province.Horde Unity and Razing: Hordes can raze territories they conquer to get monarch points and raise horde unity or risk a tribal uprising.Tengri: New religion mechanics focusing on Syncretism, allowing Tengri nations to choose and tolerate a secondary religion as if it were a national faith and treated by others as if holding that religion.Diplomatic Feedback: Manually set the attitude towards AI nations, designate provinces you want, entice allies with the promise of land for their support.New Cossack Government: The Cossacks receive a new government form with unique interactions.New Estates: 3 New estates to deal and manage in the realm - the Cossacks, the Dhimmi, and the Tribes.Cross-platform Multiplayer: Battle against others or try the co-operative mode that allows several players to control a single nation (up to 32 players).Create your own history & customize your game: Customize and mod practically anything your heart may desire or use the Steam Workshop. A deeper diplomatic system: Bring out your negotiating skills, use coalitions, royal marriages and support for rebels and explore the possibilities of the new unilateral opinion system.Experience the all new trade system: Become a trade empire and gain control of vital trade routes to make the wealth of the world flow to your coffers.Turn the world into your playground: Enjoy hundreds of years of gameplay in a lush topographical map complete with dynamic seasonal effects.Experience history coming to life: The great personalities of the past ready to support you as you make your mark on thousands of historical events.Use your Monarch Power: Experience the new system of monarch power where your choices are influenced by the caliber of the man or woman you have at the top and will direct the ebb and flow of gameplay.Make your own decisions: Nation building is completely flexible and the possibilities are endless. ![]() 1/4/2024 0 Comments Layout for bee garden![]() Numerous insects and birds feed on switchgrass and it’s seedheads. We are obligated to crank Don Felder’s Takin’ a Ride on the stereo as we plant it. Now we will add three blue foliage versions of the prairie native Switchgrass ( Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’). Phantom Joe Pye Weed in bloom in my yard. Several species of birds including swallow eat its seed in the fall and winter. A number of moth caterpillars use spotted Joe-pye weed as a food source. These include butterflies, moths, honeybees, bumblebees, long-horned bees, and leaf-cutting bees. Joe Pye Weed attracts numerous pollinators. It is also one of the cultivars of Joe Pye Weed species that was rated as having good mildew resistance in Trials at the Chicago Botanic Garden. We will select the cultivar ‘Phantom’ which is a bit smaller than the species. In the middle of the back, we will plant a Spotted Joe Pye Weed ( Eutrochium maculatum). We will place the tallest plants in the back of the planting to create a background for the other plants. Here is a representation of what the planting would look like (if everything bloomed at once) to give you an idea of what the plants would look like. We will be using Prairie plants that are especially attractive to pollinators for our planting palette. It is for an area with medium to drier soil moisture that gets over 6 hours of sun. This is decent sized garden approximately 12′ wide by 8′ deep in the form of an oval. Create a shallow basin in bare soil to catch rainfall apply water during dry spells to keep the spot moist.Today lets look at a pollinator garden plan I put together.
1/4/2024 0 Comments Brawlhalla wallpaper![]() IPad 3, iPad 4, iPad Air, iPad iPad, iPad Mini 2, iPad Mini 3, iPad Mini 4, 9. This HD wallpaper is about Video Game, Brawlhalla, Orion (Brawlhalla), Original wallpaper dimensions is 3556x2000px, file size is 342. IPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro Max: 1290x2796 ![]() IPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro: 1179x2556 Brawlhalla - Desktop Wallpapers, Phone Wallpaper, PFP, Gifs, and More Brawlhalla Favorite 90+ Brawlhalla Image Gallery: Unleash your fandom with an exquisite collection of wallpapers, gifs, and fan art, perfectly suited for your desktop, phone, or profile pictures. 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Thanks for checking out the 75th Community Art Showcase. _ #art #artist #drawing #painting #brawlhalla #brawlhallaart #ubifanart #fantasyart #digitalart #artwork #wallpaper /t9fE1qauUs This has been in my mind for months #BrawlhallaArt /ES5cuyzemd All the pictures are free to set as wallpaper for commercial use please. This Image Brawlhalla background can be download from Android Mobile, Iphone, Apple MacBook or Windows 10 Mobile Pc or tablet for free. This is Fait going from a basic scythe stance over to her cover pose #brawlhallaart #Brawlhalla /khCbGMaah9 HD Brawlhalla 4K Wallpaper, Background Image Gallery in different resolutions like 1280x720, 1920x1080, 1366×7x2160. The model and animations are all done by me. 1920x1080px brawlhalla characters HD wallpaper 7257x4082px Grim Reaper Nixs : Brawlhalla, brawlhalla nix HD wallpaper 1600x860px Engine Synthwave Battle. This took me a long time and has bin in the making in the background for a while. Kill thrill is actually one of my favorite skins in brawlhalla #Brawlhalla #BrawlhallaArt #fanart /ZoQMHypf92īack to back Biccaroni killed it with Ember and is now killing it with Kill Thrill Hattori.įun art animation of Brawlhalla □ #BMG #BrawlhallaArt #Brawlhalla #volkov #Onyx #animated #animation /rsDOQCkT8z My cintiq arrived yesterday so i drew artemis to test it and also try out SAI for the first time #BrawlhallaArt nothing too big just smth quick /lt5TtCJF43Īn amazing test of their new Cintiq tablet.Įmber except she’s climbed to the top of the tower is now queen of the tower #Brawlhalla #BrawlhallaArt #TowerOfGod /o1tAHjRLmi #Brawlhalla #BrawlhallaArt #Jiro #Jaeyun #Caspian /GIGMRrXWiFĬaspian can steal anything. Playing Superliminal gave me a "little" comic idea.Īnd a "massive" headache. Stale Toast makes a beautiful drawing of Ember. Wanted to play around with coloring and layer types so i took the opportunity to draw my favorite girl!! □ #BrawlhallaArt /ecLc3k0wdP Very cool texturing on this Ragnir piece by Karmaisart666. This HD wallpaper is about Video Game, Brawlhalla, Original wallpaper dimensions is 2560x1440px, file size is 499. ![]() Ragnir Dragon form looking menacing in a mist #BrawlhallaArt #Brawlhalla /fg5fxWuhRJ Such a cute Queen Nai #Brawlhalla #BrawlhallaArt /fchvBfS圜H Oh no, he can’t risk losing another eye to a kitty. ![]() ‘.His least favorite job was the time he lost an eye getting a cat out of a tree.’ #Brawlhalla #BrawlhallaArt /TicBkMF6jY Experience the ultimate HD desktop wallpapers featuring Hattori, the fierce warrior from Brawlhalla. He sees, we see, so you get to see this Koji! You can keep control over your data by setting cookies and can change your mind at any time by managing cookies in the link found in the footer of this website. Hattori Demon Bride #BrawlhallaArt #Brawlhalla /GWz4E4cNvF We use technologies and cookies to analyze the traffic of this site and enrich your experience. Welcome to the 75th Brawlhalla Community Art Showcase! We’ve got some great art that ya’ll in the community have made as well as some stuff the devs like! As always, thank you for continuing to create amazing community art and for sharing it online! 96_9XJ-QW81CK ![]() 1/4/2024 0 Comments Fidelity mymoney checkup![]() It earns an interest rate of 2.72% on all balances.įidelity Cash Management Accounts are accessible online through Fidelity’s website or its mobile app. The sweep program allows for cash management deposits into accounts at multiple banks, allowing Fidelity to protect deposits in its cash management account far beyond a standard bank account.Īlthough it’s not highly advertised on the Fidelity website, the Cash Management Account is an interest-bearing account. Typically, FDIC insurance covers $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category. This coverage is offered through Fidelity’s partner banks. You can also connect your debit card to digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay.Īlong with its many banking features, the account comes with FDIC coverage of up to $1.25 million through the use of Fidelity’s deposit sweep program. Speaking of mobile, you can also deposit checks into your Cash Management Account through Fidelity’s highly rated mobile app.Ĭash management customers can also connect their account to several popular payment apps like Venmo and PayPal. You can pay bills using your checkbook or set up a Fidelity BillPay account to make mobile bill payments. ATM displaying the Visa, Plus or Star logos. And there’s no need to stick to a specific ATM network account holders get unlimited third-party ATM fee reimbursements at any U.S. You’ll also get free standard checks and a debit card. The account has no minimum balance requirement and no monthly maintenance fee. With this account, you can save, spend and invest. The Fidelity Cash Management Account is a versatile cash account offering features similar to checking and savings accounts. ![]() 1/4/2024 0 Comments 2003 kia spectra timing belt![]() First thing he says, "bring it in and we'll bore-scope it to see if anything is damaged internally, since that is an interference engine."ĥ) Call around for a remanufactured or used head, try to get it running again without spending another $2000 on this car. NO COMPRESSION.ĥ) Contact KIA service advisor, and related above. Engine timing verified correct.Ĥ) Reconnect battery, attempt to start engine. Sounded very clearly to be spinning without any compression pulsing, as it would with spark plugs removed.ģ) Remove and replace timing belt, then check crank/camshaft timing by spinning engine by hand 2 revolutions clockwise. Please allow me to relate the following events in evidence:ġ) Sitting at an idle in a construction zone, engine stops running suddenly, accompanied by a faint ticking sound as it spins to a stop.Ģ) WTF, attempt to restart engine- approx 1-2 revolutions later, detected NO COMPRESSION. I change them every 60k miles and suggest that you replace them every 5yrs or 60k miles as per the book.Ģ003 Spectra appears to be an interference engine - I have one sitting in the garage at the moment. Waiting until the TB breaks may leave you stranded at the side of the road in an OHIO snow storm.or in a bad area of town at night. I would NOT chance the belt breaking as the 1997~2003 Spectras with the 1.8L engine has posts of damage to valves and pistons when the belt broke or jumped timing.Some owners WERE lucky when the TB broke and got away with just replacing the belt.NO GUARANTIES. We ask that you supply this info so we CAN help you. I can "see" you are in the Columbus, Ohio area (moderator info) and I searched your old posts to "see" you might have a 2002 Spectra (unless that changed). You have not updated your Model/year/general location.This leads us to search for that information that you could easily supply in your "cp". That's like saying "my car won't start.what's wrong with it?" You said "So, is it interference or not?" "One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys." ![]() Keep in mind this article only applies to the 1995-2002 Sportage, 1994-2001 Sephia, and the 2000-2004 Spectra. All other Kia engines are "interference engines.” The valves may interfere with the pistons if valve timing is off. The Sportage and Sephia/Spectra are the only "freewheeling engines." The valves do not interfere with the pistons if the timing belt fails. Tech Line tells us they get a fair amount of calls asking about valve/piston interference on our engines. Subject Engine Valve Timing Interference. P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire DetectedĮN9000 - MIL ON (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) Gr./Sys./Comp Engine Mechanical System / Timing System / Timing Belt feel free to look it up for yourself and read it on if you still need proof that this is direct from KMA/Kia Motors Corp. today i was browsing around on our GDS at the dealership on some info on a sportage i'm working on and i ran across an article in the tech times section from 2005 that basically proved me right. i was asked, in the last argument, to prove that i was right on this subject and if i couldn't prove it then i basically didn't know what i was talking about. I only wish Kia offered a diesel engine option in this country.There has been a number of times on this site where there has been arguments and questions over whether the T8D engine in the sephias and spectras are interference or non-interference. The front seats are comfortable, even on a long trip, and entry and exit is easy. The hatchback carries a huge amount of stuff, and my teenager is comfortable in the back seat. ![]() Otherwise, it sticks to the pavement like glue. I will probably get a second set of tires for the winter, as the set it comes with have been fine through its first four seasons, but I felt the grip occasionally sliding a bit towards the end of the past winter. I put approximately 500 km a week on the car, and it has never stranded me. Our local dealer has been excellent and has treated us like royalty. ![]() It is heavy for its class, so there is a small fuel penalty, but the ride is comfortable on the highway and handling around town is great. This car has been excellent, reliable transportation for my family. ![]() Very minor problems a water seal around a headlight, a burned out light on a window switch, and the door lock switch is being replaced as a preventive matter. ![]() ![]() ![]() These tickets are valid for visiting either Universal Studios Florida or Universal Islands of Adventure (but not Volcano Bay) each day. PRICES BELOW INCLUDE TAX One Park Per Day (Base) Tickets – 2 Park (No Volcano Bay) The key is that you don’t have to actually start using a ticket on the first day it’s valid! You can just show up on the 22nd and start using it. We’ve bolded the three days you want to go in each set of dates. Four different tickets are going to be valid on the three dates you want to go, but the price difference is a whopping $49 between the lowest and highest prices. Let’s imagine you want to go November 22-24. Here’s another example in the table below, using prices from 2024 for a 3-day park-to-park ticket. At times (such as right before a holiday), that can save you $40 or more on each ticket! By checking the prices of all four options, you can choose the one that costs the least. There are actually four different date ranges that will work! You can get a ticket that starts on the 6th, 7th, 8th or 9th, since all of them will be valid for the 9th, 10th and 11th. You don’t have to get a ticket that starts on the 9th. A 3-day ticket is good for any 3 days of admission within a 6-day range. If you are buying multi-day tickets, there may be multiple ticket date ranges that will work for your trip, and each of those date ranges could have a different price! For example, say you want to visit Universal on February 9, 10, and 11, so you need a 3-day ticket. If you bought your existing ticket from a discounter like Undercover Tourist, they will credit you the full price for the ticket towards a new one. For example, if you buy a 2-day ticket, and on the 2nd day you visit you decide you’d like to add one more visit to your trip, you can go to a guest services location or ticket window and add a day to your ticket, by paying the difference in price between the ticket you currently have and the ticket you are buying. You can change your ticket to new dates, or add days, any time up to the end of the day on the last day the ticket is valid. Once you’ve visited the 4th day, or the full 7 calendar days have passed, the ticket is expired and no longer valid. In other words, if you get a 4-day ticket, you can visit Universal on 4 different days within a 7-day range. Multi-day tickets are valid for three days longer than the number of days of admission, to allow for breaks or visiting other attractions. One-day tickets are valid only on the specific date you select. You must select your start date and how many days you want to visit to see a final price for your tickets. Universal Orlando sells tickets that vary in price depending on the specific dates you plan to visit. ![]() Annual Pass prices last went up in April 2023. Regular ticket prices for Universal Orlando last went up in October 2023. Regular Gate Prices for Universal Studios Florida and Islands Of Adventure University of Central Florida Ticket Discounts.Florida/Georgia Resident Ticket Discounts.AAA/CAA Ticket Advance Purchase Discounts.Advance Purchase Tickets – Universal Website or Hotel Desk.Discount Tickets from Undercover Tourist.Regular Gate Prices for Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.Universal Orlando Ticket Discounts & Deals Getting to Universal Orlando from Walt Disney World.Dining, Entertainment & Merchandise Discounts.Booking A Universal Orlando Vacation With a Travel Agent.Universal On-Site Hotels: Tips, Discounts & Deals.Always call ahead and confirm before driving out of your way to take advantage of a particular offer! Universal Orlando is building a new theme park scheduled to open in Summer 2025: Universal’s Epic Universe.Īll offers are subject to change without notice. On this page you’ll find Universal Orlando ticket discounts, special deals on Universal Orlando hotels, advice about saving money on meals and merchandise at Universal Orlando and lots more! Fortunately, there are many, many Universal discounts and special offers, which change constantly. You can easily spend two or more days exploring them. If you’re looking for Universal Orlando discounts, this is the right place! Universal Orlando includes two major theme parks: Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, plus a beautiful water park: Volcano Bay. Sign up for the FREE MouseSavers Newsletter and get a monthly email with exclusive discounts!įacebook Twitter Universal Orlando Discounts and Deals Limo/Car/Van Discounts – Disneyland/Southern California.Limo/Car/Van Discounts – Disney World/Orlando.Disney’s El Capitan Theatre & Hollywood.Disney’s Vero Beach & Hilton Head Resorts.Six Flags Magic Mountain / Hurricane Harbor.Pre/Post Cruise Hotels & Ground Transportation.Disneyland Area / Anaheim Hotel Discounts.Water Parks, Tours & Activity Discounts. ![]() 1/4/2024 0 Comments Sam elliott ghost rider![]() ![]() Yet for all their evident interest and affinity for the material, the filmmakers haven’t made a very good movie. This isn’t Fantastic Four, a film so woefully adrift from its origins that it seems to have been made by people who never actually read a comic book. Johnson’s interest in his subject is palpable, and it’s not hard to believe that Nicolas Cage, a lifelong comic book fan and motorcycle enthusiast, relished the role of Johnny Blaze, and lobbied hard for the part. Perplexingly, the movie elsewhere assures us that the demons “can’t go on sacred ground.” This is typical of the movie’s failure to establish its rules.)Īs he did in Daredevil, Johnson distills elements from multiple versions of his source material into an eclectic story peppered with homages and asides that diehard fans may appreciate. (We never learn happens to the priest, but Blackheart, who has just finished lighting a rack of candles in a church, doesn’t seem intimidated by sacred things. ![]() There’s also a Spanish priest who defensively raises the crucifix of his rosary against a demon named Blackheart (Wes Bentley), apparently to no effect. Michael casting down Satan are seen more than once, and we’re told that four of the demonic characters were cast out of heaven by Michael himself. ![]() Once they’ve been cast out of heaven, it seems the only thing fallen angels have to fear on the face of the earth is someone badder than they are.ĭepictions of St. God may be on Johnny Blaze’s side, but he doesn’t seem to be doing blazes to help him against the forces of darkness arrayed against him. Yet in a story that finds room for (I think) six to eight different demonic figures (depending whether you count the two Ghost Riders), once again the powers of heaven are present in name and image only. Writer Tony Isabella, who developed the story in that 1973 issue, has observed that there were “plenty of Satan avatars active in the Marvel Universe, but precious little evidence of the loyal opposition.” (Isabella planned to have Blaze become a Christian and be delivered from the Devil’s power, but this was squelched, and even Jesus’ appearance later reinterpreted, apparently at the insistence of controversial editor-in-chief Jim Shooter.)įilmmaker Mark Steven Johnson knows the Ghost Rider mythos backward and forward, and has synthesized elements from four decades of different comic-book series about characters called Ghost Rider, not all of which were originally connected, into a single story. (In one scene demons kill a priest right in front of an angel, who can only comfort him as he dies, and another major angelic figure turns out to be a dangerous wacko.) Then there’s Spawn, in which a damned soul subverts hell’s plans to attack heaven, without much evident support from heaven itself.Īn early Ghost Rider storyline in the comic books featured a startling contrast to this general principle: In Ghost Rider #9, Johnny Blaze is granted his “second chance” by no less than Jesus Christ himself, who stands between Blaze and the Devil, saying, “Johnny Blaze’s soul is beyond you, Satan. Constantine at least has angels around, although they seem impotent and passive compared to the demons. In Hellboy, the villain goes so far as to taunt one of the heroes about how “your God remains silent” while the villain’s “god” is active in the world. Religious references and iconography are allowed, yet as the powers of hell run amok on the earth, the powers of heaven seem distant and uninvolved. In supernatural comic-book movies, though, “God’s side” can be a pretty abstract concept, especially compared to, well, the other side. ![]() “You did it for the right reason,” Slade assures Blaze, “and that means you’ve got God on your side.” Carter Slade (Sam Elliott) is sure Blaze deserves a second chance - even if his “mistake” was selling his soul to a devil named Mephistopheles (Peter Fonda) in order to save a loved one dying from cancer. ![]() |
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