Vitamix blender target6/30/2023 We timed how long it took, and then we strained the results to see if the blender left behind any chunks. In previous tests, we started by pureeing a full pot of root-vegetable soup until it looked smooth (which is how most people use their immersion blender at home). Previously, she wrote for food and lifestyle magazines Saveur and Kinfolk. Staff writer Anna Perling has written about kitchen gear for Wirecutter for over three years, covering tools from multi-cookers to mixers. Before that she spent seven years wielding a knife and wrangling pots and pans as a professional chef in restaurants in New York City. He is a graduate of The International Culinary Center, where he also worked as an editor. Sharon Franke, who worked on our 2018 update, tested and wrote about kitchen equipment at the Good Housekeeping Institute for more than 30 years. Senior staff writer Michael Sullivan, who contributed to our 2016 update, has reviewed everything from wine glasses to toaster ovens for Wirecutter. Before that she was a cookbook editor at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. That includes writing our original guides to food processors and blenders. Deputy editor Christine Cyr Clisset, who wrote our original guide to immersion blenders in 2013, has spent hundreds of hours for Wirecutter researching, testing, and writing about kitchen gadgets that whirl, cut, and chop.
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4shadow novacoast6/30/2023 Jackie can use various firearms, such as submachine guns, shotguns, and assault rifles, and has the ability to dual wield some of these weapons. The Demon Arms can rip out the heart of fallen enemies and devour them for health, pick up enemies for execution, or throw them.Īdditionally, he is armed with a pair of Demon Arms, which resemble tentacles and can be used to slash enemies or pick up various items within the environment (parking meters, car doors, etc.) to use as projectile weapons or shields. The player is guided by a Darkling, a goblin-like creature that assists in combat and gathers weapons and ammo. At several points, the player can directly control the Darkling, allowing them to squeeze into tight spaces that Jackie cannot enter and execute enemies from behind. When exposed to light, Jackie's health regeneration and Darkness abilities are disabled. In addition, his vision will become blurred and he will experience a ringing sound when exposed. The player can disable these sources by shooting them, causing them to malfunction. The game features elements found in role-playing video games. Killing enemies, devouring hearts and performing executions earn the player Essence, which can be used to purchase upgrades at various talent shrines. Collecting relics, which serve as collectibles, earns a small amount of Essence. The skill tree is divided into four main aspects: Hitman, Execution, Darkness Powers, and Demon Arm. The Hitman aspect consists of passive upgrades that improve the weapon's reload time and magazine size. The Execution tree allows each execution to net more benefits, such as gaining a massive amount of health, ammo or a shield. Darkness Powers and the Demon Arms grant players access to active abilities, some of which have a brief cooldown after use. These abilities include Gun Channeling, an ability that gives the player unlimited ammo and enhanced damage for a short time Swarm, which distracts enemies and Black Hole, which triggers a large area of effect attack that sucks enemies into a vortex. The game features a cooperative multiplayer campaign called "Vendettas" that runs parallel to the main campaign and allows up to four players to play together. The story involves four hitmen working for Jackie as they attempt to stop the Brotherhood from obtaining the Spear of Destiny. Each character has different Darkness powers and is armed with a unique special weapon. For instance, Inugami is a character who uses a Darkness-infused samurai sword, while Shoshanna uses a blunderbuss which can shoot without bullets. Although the mode can be played solo, the experience is significantly more difficult. There is an arcade mode called "Hit List" that allows players to replay certain Vendetta missions and complete challenges. Jackie Estacado ( Brian Bloom) has become head of the Franchetti family, and has learned to suppress the Darkness ( Mike Patton), an ancient demonic force in his bloodline. Jackie is haunted by the memory of his murdered girlfriend, Jenny Romano (Stephanie Frame). Jackie and his crew are attacked in a restaurant by a rival gang. Ar15 muzzle breaks under $406/30/2023 Side Blast: The windsock looked like it had been gut-punched with this one. I didn’t get the sense that the rifle was pulling upward or away from the target with each shot. Recoil: The recoil felt very evenly distributed. It’s not a budget model, however, and will set you back between $80 and $100, depending on the website. Not only does it look cool, but it is a fraction of the weight of its steel counterparts. This all-titanium brake and compensator hybrid feature both side and top holes. If accuracy is your game, I highly recommend the Precision Armament M4-72 Severe Duty Compensator. 5” movement.įor about $100 and a little bit more side blast, you can all but eliminate reticle movement from shot to shot. Reticle Movement: The M4-72 absolutely killed it in the reticle movement department. The windsock definitely got a ride from this compensator.ĭecibel Readings: Around 120 dB – same as working a chainsaw. Side Blast: The side blast was pretty sufficient on this one – a byproduct of those aforementioned aggressive cuts. It seemed more like the rifle was vibrating than moving in any one direction. Recoil: The recoil reduction was very noticeable. The design of the unit itself is fairly aggressive, with side cuts that resemble fish gills carved deep into the metal. That’s a bold claim, but it’s a pretty bold piece of equipment as well. Precision Armament M4-72 Severe Duty CompensatorĪccording to the manufacturer, M4-72 can reduce recoil by up to 74%. It’s a bit heavier (3.3 oz), but the performance benefits are pretty clear. The only weird thing was that the movement was towards 9 o’clock instead of 12 or 11.Ī great choice considering the $50 price tag. Reticle Movement: There was more reticle movement than with the M4-72 listed below, but not by much. Probably not the most pleasant rifle to be shooting next to at the range.ĭecibel Readings: This one only clocked in at about 117 dB, which is perfectly in line with our control muzzle. Side Blast: There was a lot of windsock movement here. The energy distribution felt really even as I moved from shot to shot. Recoil: The claims about recoil control were definitely true. That said, this one has a reputation for putting out quite a bit of side blast, so let’s see how she does on the range. According to reports, it can reduce recoil by a full 68%, which isn’t bad at all. The DPMS Miculek Compensator gets a lot of attention because it was designed by the world’s fastest shooter. Precision Armament M4-72 Severe Duty Compensator In theory, this would give you a good idea of how long it might take to get in position for a second shot. By filming through the scope itself, we were able to measure just how much the reticle moved off the target with each shot. That’s why we tested the decibel level with each different unit.īeing able to reacquire the target after your first shot is an essential part of effective shooting. However, it might also be converted into sound. One of the places it goes is called side blast (see above). The funny thing about reducing recoil and vertical movement are that all that energy has to go somewhere. This could give us a rough idea of how comfortable or uncomfortable a shooter standing next to you would be. The more side-blast the weapon put out, the more the windsock would move. To test this, we put a windsock next to the firing position and took note of its reaction. This refers to the amount of energy expended sideways when the weapon fires. To test it, we simply filmed ourselves firing and measured the amount of horizontal and vertical movement with each shot. This is the main reason why muzzle brakes & compensators exist. Keep this in mind any time you look at a muzzle brake device. Flash hiders have larger holes, allowing space for the unburnt powder to burn off. In the case of brakes and compensators, the exit holes will be about the same size as the rifle round. When looking at any of these items, the first thing you need to consider is the size of the exit holes. Flash Hider – Designed to reduce the amount of muzzle flare when you fire your rifle.Compensator – Designed to reduce vertical movement via holes largely placed on top of the unit.Muzzle Brake – Designed to reduce the recoil you, the shooter, feel.Δ Difference Between Muzzle Brake vs Compensator, and Flash Hiderįirst things first: let’s clear up the definitions we’ll be using throughout the rest of this article. Dont bother to knock6/30/2023 Combine the trauma of loosing her boyfriend with the tension of a repressed family upbringing, Nell suffered a mental break. It becomes clear that Nell’s pilot boyfriend died in a plane crash at the end of the war. It turns out, Jed and Nell are both damaged by their circumstances. Thus, it takes a large chunk of Don’t Bother to Knock for the characters to get the development they desperately need. However, the film’s narrative develops on a slow simmer. Richard Widmark and Anne Bancroft in “Don’t Bother to Knock”. The aggression in his body language makes the sleazy character seem only one insult away from throwing one of the female characters down a set of stairs. It turns out, she was simply tired of him being a jerk. With his ego wounded, Jed stalks around the hotel. He initially believes she left him because he wouldn’t propose. While Jed and Lyn talk it becomes clear that he is clueless as to why their relationship failed. In this film, he seems caught somewhere between Tommy Udo and the romantic leads he transitioned to during the 1950s. Coming five years after his career making debut, Widmark found himself mired in this unlikable noir caricature. Actor Richard Widmark made him film debut in 1947’s Kiss of Death, where he received critical acclaim for his portrayal of the sadistic Tommy Udo. As the action begins, he’s over aggressive and sleazy in his dealings with both women. Throughout the movie, Jed changes as often as the volatile Nell. In fact, this is one of the most literal interpretations of the idea. The male gaze has come up in this column in the past. This over-the-shoulder shot is as close as viewers can get to literally seeing the action through his eyes. Meanwhile, the camera practically duplicates Jed’s perspective. Totally unaware Jed is watching, Nell dances around the room. Richard Widmark in “Don’t Bother to Knock”. Wishing happy lunar new year 20216/30/2023 Just pick this ecard and send it away to all your family members. Well, fret not, we have got your covered. The Lunar New Year is just around the corner and you want to stand out from the crowd with the hope of getting more money from your relatives. They will surely spread the good message around too. One way to ensure everyone feels the same is by sending them this ecard which includes a great wish for them. So what are you waiting for? Press the send button.Īs we enter the new year, we must be optimistic in hoping for great things to come. The full on red and gold will definitely bring some good luck to the receiver too. Look at this ecard, such a classy way for you to wish someone for the Lunar New Year. A modern take on a classic practice of well wishes, this ecard will surely make the receiver feel blessed having to know someone like you. One way to put everyone in the mood for the Lunar New Year is by surprising them with this ecard. Wish someone a new year full of happiness and blessings by sending them this ecard and surely they will pray for your happiness too. This ecard might look minimal but the design carries such a deep meaning. Let them experience some prosperity and happiness by sending them this ecard. It is the Year of the Rabbit! Things will be great this year, and you will make it greater by making someone you know smile widely. So if you need an ecard to wish someone for the Lunar New Year. The presence of the Rabbit in the middle is appropriate since this is the Year of the Rabbit. This is a beautifully designed Lunar New Year ecard for you to send to your loved ones. Hammer and anvil best strategy total war6/30/2023 Khorne is lacking somewhat in the anti-large department. This unit works somewhat similar to the Minotaurs with Great Weapons, but you can get them sooner. While it is somewhat disappointing versus large units, it would be quite the risk not to have Bloodthirsters, and they are still more than good enough versus flying, missile, or artillery units to justify their cost. Therefore, your Bloodthirsters carry a lot of responsibility. Since you are also lacking in the ranged department, you want to avoid being particularly vulnerable to armies featuring a lot of (ranged) flying units. Bloodthirsterīesides the Chaos Furies, who are rather fragile, this is your only flying unit as Khorne. Eventually, you will want to replace them though, with units such as the Exalted Bloodletters and Minotaurs with Great Weapons. For its price, it's great and will last you a long time as a frontline unit. This is the only infantry unit in Khorne's roster with shields. The downside of the Skullcannon, and the reason that it barely misses being an S-Tier unit, is that it is very micro-intensive. The Skullcannon also comes with the Gorefeast ability, which lets nearby units regenerate health. Once you run out of ammunition (skulls) for this gun, it can replenish its ammunition in melee combat, which of course means collecting skulls. This war machine is a hybrid unit, like Kislev's Little Grom, that works well at both ranged and melee. So, you should strive to always have a few of these in your army. This is where Minotaurs with Great Weapons are the perfect solution. What might trouble you though, are enemy large units, such as the Terracotta Sentinel, or the Great Unclean One. Minotaurs of Khorne (Great Weapons)Īlmost every unit in Khorne's army is very effective against infantry, so you will have no trouble obliterating masses of enemy infantry. In a way, this makes sense, as Khorne's army is lacking in both ranged and missile units, and is supposed to be the strongest army in terms of its melee capabilities. They will come out on top whether you pit them against the Celestial Dragon Guard, Tzar Guard, or Exalted Daemonettes. While the default Bloodletters are already very good, the Exalted Bloodletters of Khorne may just be the best infantry unit in Warhammer 3. Bolster your frontline with these Bloodletters, or use them as a flanking force. Their magical attacks let them bypass physical resistance. Thanks to their anti-infantry bonus and armor-piercing attacks, they can defeat most tier 2 and even tier 3 infantry units. These Bloodletters are very good for a tier 2 unit, and you can obtain them from the start of the campaign. 7hz timeless6/29/2023 But closer listening has me feeling less satisfied. It strikes a good balance between sub-bass and mid-bass while perhaps some might desire less mid-bass quantity, I tend to enjoy a “fuller” sound to my bass anyways. Collectively, they result in a presentation that impresses on first listen, but that slowly rings some alarm bells for me over more extended, critical listening.Īgain, I have to admit that I was impressed when I first heard the bass on the Timeless. To my ears, the tuning of the Timeless is simply chock full of minor issues, namely 1) the bass shelf, 2) the amplitude of the pinna compensation, and 3) an unbalanced treble response. But let there be no mistake: listenable tonality is no substitute for good tonality. Here, the Timeless certainly makes its mark for actually being listenable straight out of the box (unlike most all other planar IEMs I've heard). You can visit this link to compare the Timeless to other IEMs that I have graphed. There is a resonance peak at 8kHz, as such, measurements after this point should not be considered entirely accurate. The frequency response below was taken off of an IEC-711 coupler. You won't see any complaints from me on this front. There's even some slightly more complex machining that's gone into the 'vents' on the hardware. It's fairly pliable, doesn't kink, and locks into place solidly via the MMCX connectors. The cable of the Timeless is pretty nice in my opinion - at least as far as usability is concerned. As usual though, fit is 100% subjective and your mileage might vary! However, I found comfort to be more of a mixed bag, as I could feel the circular shells starting to dig in after a couple hours. Surprisingly, the Timeless actually sits pretty nicely - almost flush - in my ears. If you’re concerned about the fit of the Timeless, go grab a nickel and stick it in your ear - there's your fit test. Despite the quality-control memes I've read about on some forums, I don't think this is a particularly poorly built IEM and close examination of the build didn't point out any issues. The Timeless itself has a circular, aluminum shell mated to a plastic frame. In all fairness, I don’t really expect good cases with a product like this, but this case could use some work. Maybe it was the grime smeared on the top of the case when it arrived, maybe it’s the chemical smell, maybe it’s the inconsistent machining. Maybe it’s the dried glue I can see leaking out from the felt lining inside. It’s milled out of solid aluminum with a magnetic latch, but something about it feels “off” to me. I don’t like the case that comes with the Timeless. The Timeless arrives in a fairly small box with the following accessories inside: I found myself at ~ 30% volume on my iPhone to hit my usual listening levels of ~70dB. The Timeless takes a moderate amount of power to drive, but no more than would be required of most single-DD IEMs. The stock cable and stock ear tips were used. Source & DrivabilityĪll critical listening was done off of my iBasso DX300 and iPhone 13 Mini with lossless files. This unit was provided for review courtesy of Linsoul from which you can buy the Timeless here. Thank you! As always, what follows are my honest thoughts and opinions to the best of my ability. Read on to find out how the Timeless stacks up to my ears. This is where the 7Hz Timeless comes in, having been touted by the community as being something of a tuning marvel amongst planar IEMs and at a mere $220 no less. At least in the case of technical marvels such as Audeze’s LCD-i4, the bottleneck seems to be tonal balance. Suffice it to say that I have not been a fan of a single planar IEM that I have heard. But when it comes to IEMs, the story is a bit different. Planars are a staple in the headphone world, with headphones from manufacturers like Audeze and HiFiMAN reflecting as some of the best headphones the world has to offer. There's a lot of variety when it comes to driver types in the IEM world, from dynamic drivers, BAs, ESTs, to piezo-electric tweeters. Path of exile wiki seething brine6/29/2023 Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. Cannot be traded or modified A captured Soul. Making merry while his blasphemous offspring The Brine King descended into the great abyss,
Ivory white o katana6/29/2023 If there are serial numbers stamped in the blade, it is a machine madeīlade - most likely a WW II NCO sword. An etched temper line will be seen as a smooth cloud lacking any internal features. Will show tiny dots/specks (nioi and/or nie) along and between the border of the hamon and the rest of the blade. Examine the hamon with a magnifying glass. WW II era machine made swords have an etched temper line, not a true temper line (hamon) madeīy differential tempering of the blade. WW II era swords will show prominent grain (hada).ĭoes the blade show a true temper line (hamon)? Replica swords and many Most certainly mean the blade is handmade. There are old sword blades which have no visible grain (muji hada) however, the presence of grain does Grain (hada) is sometimes difficult for beginners to recognize. Of forging the blade using multiple folds,etc. Japanese swords will have a visible grain in the steel of the blade. Is there visible grain (hada) in the steel of the blade? Most handmade Any so called "ninja sword" is pure fantasy. There is no historical documentation that ninja used swords which were of a special design or differed from those used by other Japanese of the period. Also many Chinese military swords are confused with Japanese swords. There are also numerous reproduction and fake Japanese swords on However, just because the blade is steel does not mean it is a genuine Japanese sword as many modern replicas are made with steel blades. If the blade is aluminum, the sword is notĪ "real" sword and certainly not an antique. When in doubt, check the blade with a magnet. Iaito (iai practice sword)? Many modern replicas and iaito have aluminum blades. The first question to be answered - is it a real sword or a modern replica or an For definitions of terms, check the visual glossary page. You may severely injure yourself and/or damage the sword. Do not undertake to dis-assemble a sword unless you know what you areĭoing. The blade must be examined in its entirety and not judged solely No single indicator alone will determine whether a sword blade is anĪntique or of recent vintage. NOTE: The following suggestions for determining whether a Japanese sword is old or new (WW II era or later) are only general guides. JAPANESE SWORD IDENTIFICATION - Is it old? Is it real? |