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In most other ways, these two signs are opposites. A Gemini is open and expressive, while a Virgo is unfailingly honest. ![]() These two signs can communicate with one another perfectly. Sharing a ruling planet gives these two signs just enough common ground to form a solid foundation for a relationship. ![]() They are both governed by Mercury, the planet of communication, expression, and curiosity. Gemini and Virgo are two of the rare signs that share a ruling planet. The relationship dynamic between a Gemini man and a Virgo woman is unique because of the ruling planet of these zodiac signs.Įvery astrological sign is guided by a particular heavenly body that tells us something important about that sign’s character. The simple secrets you can use to seduce and keep your Gemini man (they work like magic) Sagittarius Woman They must learn to disagree with one another kindly and respectfully if they want to have a peaceful, secure relationship. Luckily, they can help motivate one another to succeed and enforce each other’s ambition.Īnd while they suit each other well, they are also prone to arguments. They are both playful, curious, and full of wonder at the world around them.Īs much as these two signs can have together, they may have a hard time getting down to business and taking life seriously. The Gemini compatibility with Aries is strong because, as young signs, they are both children at heart. A sign’s spiritual age tells us about that sign’s worldview. ![]() There is no better match for a Gemini man’s wit than a quick, clever Aries lady.Įvery zodiac sign has a spiritual “age” determined by the order in which that sign appears in the zodiac.Īries is the first zodiac sign, making it the youngest, and Gemini is the third sign, making it young, as well. The relationship between a Gemini man and an Aries woman is passionate, intense, and at times, volatile. Air can stoke a flame into a roaring fire, or blow it out completely. Aquarius WomanĪlthough not an air sign, Aries is a fire sign, which is a complementary match for Gemini. Is your Gemini man painfully distant? Rekindle your love. They will have to work on their ability to make decisions and feel confident about them, otherwise, they may spend the rest of their lives trying to decide what to have for dinner. One of the typical Gemini man’s traits is indecisiveness, and a Libra woman shares this characteristic. The Gemini compatibility with Libra is almost perfect, but these two signs do have a few things they need to look out for if they are going to be life partners. Gemini and Libra are both air signs, and air signs are known for being analytical, social, and intelligent.Ī Gemini man and a Libra woman share similar values, communication styles, interests, and expectations of a romantic relationship. A sign’s natural element reveals a great deal about that sign’s disposition and personality.Ī sign’s element also helps predict compatibility because two signs belonging to the same element tend to get along better than two signs of different elements. These two signs have a great deal in common but just enough differences to be perfectly complementary.Įvery zodiac sign correlates with one of the four elements of nature: earth, fire, water, or air. ![]() For a Gemini, the best match for marriage is a Libra because the sign of the scales perfectly balances the sign of the twins. ![]() He even held his own against Captain America (though Cap was clearly holding back). In "Civil War," Spider-Man's first real fight, he handily defeated both Falcon and Winter Soldier. He builds his own web shooters and he's capable of understanding and replicating Stark technology. Peter Parker is also far more intelligent than your average teenager. Plus, you know, he can shoot webs from his hands and climb up walls. He also has enhanced senses that give him incredible battle instincts, allowing him to dodge and counter incoming attacks more effectively. Tom Holland as Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man.Ībilities: When Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider, he gained the proportionate strength of a spider - making him considerably stronger, faster, more durable, and more agile than the average man. With the energy-absorbing suit that made its debut in "Black Panther," he's nearly invulnerable. His fighting style is graceful and acrobatic, setting him apart from many of our other heroes - as does his quiet, intense resilience.Įven when he was caught off guard without his suit in "Civil War," he was essentially equal to Winter Soldier in hand-to-hand combat. Black Panther's strength and enhanced abilities are on par with those granted by Captain America's super-soldier serum. His Black Panther suit is weaved with vibranium that can absorb kinetic energy, such as blasts or punches, and repurpose it as a counterattack. T'Challa is also a master martial artist and tactician. He has superhuman strength, speed, durability, agility, stamina, healing, and reflexes. As he was being destroyed by Thanos, Vision didn't even put up a fight.Ĭhadwick Boseman as T'Challa, aka Black Panther.Ībilities: Whoever holds the Black Panther mantle in Wakanda - King T'Challa in the Infinity Saga - is given heightened abilities after eating the Heart-Shaped Herb. One measly stab through the synthetic gut, and he was down for the count. He was absolutely useless in "Infinity War" and managed to survive only with Wanda's help. He was even able to wield Thor's hammer in "Age of Ultron." But in actual battle scenes, he didn't prove himself very effective. Vision was meant to be the smartest and certainly the most righteous Avenger. He even admitted that he didn't understand the stone or its influence on his psyche. In theory, Vision should be one of the most powerful Avengers: He had the literal Mind Stone embedded in his forehead.īut it's clear that Vision never tapped into the stone's true power - possibly because he knew what kind of destruction and horror that could cause. ![]() His consciousness was a combination of Tony Stark, Bruce Banner, Tony's artificial intelligence (J.A.R.V.I.S.), and the Mind Stone. On top of that, thanks to "Civil War," we know Bucky's cybernetic arm can be forcibly removed or blasted off, making him vulnerable in a battle against superpowered people.Ībilities: Vision was an android with a synthetic vibranium body, allowing him to walk through walls and fly. He no longer has the same bloodthirst as his former moniker, which is good, but he's not as effective in battle as he once was. ![]() Since Shuri was able to "reset" his mind, we've only seen Bucky use a gun. But all this happened while he was the Winter Soldier, an assassin mind-controlled by Hydra forces, which made him cutthroat and ruthless. We know he can take down scores of people. We've seen Bucky hold his own against (or even defeat) Captain America, Black Widow, and Black Panther. He also has a cybernetic arm, now made of vibranium, which increases his strength even more. He has enhanced strength, durability, speed, agility, reflexes, and healing. Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, aka Winter Soldier.Ībilities: Bucky Barnes received a variation of the super-soldier serum that gave Captain America his abilities. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. Originally posted by Ksempac:In Transistor there is none of that. TL DR - I guess ultimately, I'm enjoying what I've played so far of Transistor, but I enjoyed Bastion (which was about the same length, and which I actually paid more money for) a hell of a lot more. Why does taking away a function every time you die make any ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ sense, particularly if the game's just going to give it back at the next save point? I'd rather just go back to the last save point and try again instead of being forced to re-think my fighting style in the middle of a battle. Not being able to do regular attacks while Turn() recharges can be frustrating when you're facing off against a group of 3+ enemies. Yeah, I know I can take that into account for the rest of the battle, but then it feels like using Turn() on those enemies is just a waste. The system lies repeatedly, with enemies that teleport or move whenever they get hit. At the same time, however, I feel like there were a couple big missteps: ![]() I like the concept of the Turn() system, and I really like how the game fills out more of the character's bio as you use their function in the three different slots (it encourages you to experiment). ![]() In the first 1-2 hours of the game (up to the first boss fight), there were numerous questions I had about the setting/plot and barely any of them had gotten answered apart from "who is this dude that sacrificed himself for Red" (and even that wasn't completely answered). I don't think it's a bad game per se - I just feel like it's trying to squeeze too much into a small space. I haven't actually completed Transistor yet, but here's my two cents: Find a good combo you like, stick with it, win the game. There are lots of possible combos, most are crap, but once you find a good one, there is no incentive to keep experimenting, because all enemies have the same weaknesses. I'm currently in the middle of the 2nd Transistor's playthrough, i play with all limiters activated, and I'm just cruising through, spamming the same combo over and over again (2000 AoE damages every turn.Killing Spine on the 2nd playthrough took 4 turns). Also, when you were doing the challenges, the different waves were all very different which mean you had to constantly change your tactics. In Bastion, you really had to think about the two weapons you brought with you, as there were a lot of different enemies that each had their own strengths and weaknesses. ![]() The "30 waves with 10 idols" challenge was a lot more difficult than what you can find in Transistor. Worst of all is the combat, which is a major a downgrade, Bastion combat was a lot more varied, and offered a lot more challenges for thoses who wanted them. ), rather than someone telling you a story or reacting to what you do ("the Kid decided to do X") The switch from a Narrator, to a character monologing to you is also extremely irksome, as it gives the impression you're just following his orders constantly ("go there", "do that". I agree that Bastion is a lot more interesting.īastion's world is a lot more rich and vibrant, compared to the repetitive and empty world of Transistor. ![]() Another update to the specification is adding a hash tree to speed up time from adding a torrent to downloading files, and to allow more granular checks for file corruption. torrent file format supports a hybrid mode where the torrents are hashed through both the new method and the old method, with the intent that the files will be shared with peers on both v1 and v2 swarms. To ensure backwards compatibility, the v2. The main reason for the update was that the old cryptographic hash function, SHA-1 is no longer considered safe from malicious attacks by the developers, and as such, v2 uses SHA-256. In 2006, peer exchange functionality was added allowing clients to add peers based on the data found on connected nodes.īitTorrent v2 is intended to work seamlessly with previous versions of the BitTorrent protocol. In 2005, first Vuze and then the BitTorrent client introduced distributed tracking using distributed hash tables which allowed clients to exchange data on swarms directly without the need for a torrent file. These files contain metadata about the files to be shared and the trackers which keep track of the other seeds and peers. Once a peer completed a download of the complete file, it could in turn function as a seed. Those who wish to download the file would download the torrent, which their client would use to connect to a tracker which had a list of the IP addresses of other seeds and peers in the swarm. The first uploader acted as a seed, and downloaders would initially connect as peers. Up until 2005, the only way to share files was by creating a small text file called a " torrent", that they would upload to a torrent index site. The first release of the BitTorrent client had no search engine and no peer exchange. Programmer Bram Cohen, a University at Buffalo alumnus, designed the protocol in April 2001, and released the first available version on 2 July 2001. The middle computer is acting as a "seed" to provide a file to the other computers which act as peers. Users may choose to run seedboxes or virtual private networks (VPNs) to circumvent these restrictions. ![]() The use of BitTorrent may sometimes be limited by Internet Service Providers (ISPs), on legal or copyright grounds. Based on this figure, the total number of monthly users may be estimated to more than a quarter of a billion (≈ 250 million). As of January 2012, BitTorrent is utilized by 150 million active users. As of 2013, BitTorrent had 15–27 million concurrent users at any time. In 2019, BitTorrent was a dominant file sharing protocol and generated a substantial amount of Internet traffic, with 2.46% of downstream, and 27.58% of upstream traffic. As of February 2013, BitTorrent was responsible for 3.35% of all worldwide bandwidth-more than half of the 6% of total bandwidth dedicated to file sharing. īitTorrent is one of the most common protocols for transferring large files, such as digital video files containing TV shows and video clips, or digital audio files containing songs. libtorrent was updated to support the new version on 6 September 2020. (later renamed Rainberry, Inc.) released BitTorrent v2 protocol specification. Programmer Bram Cohen designed the protocol in April 2001, and released the first available version on 2 July 2001. BitTorrent trackers provide a list of files available for transfer and allow the client to find peer users, known as "seeds", who may transfer the files. ![]() Popular clients include μTorrent, Xunlei Thunder, Transmission, qBittorrent, Vuze, Deluge, BitComet and Tixati. BitTorrent clients are available for a variety of computing platforms and operating systems, including an official client released by Rainberry, Inc. A BitTorrent client is a computer program that implements the BitTorrent protocol. To send or receive files, users use a BitTorrent client on their Internet-connected computer. Comparison of Internet Relay Chat clientsīitTorrent is a communication protocol for peer-to-peer file sharing (P2P), which enables users to distribute data and electronic files over the Internet in a decentralized manner.For other uses, see BitTorrent (disambiguation). This article is about the file sharing protocol. Some above ground pool pads are specially designed to reduce convective heat loss to the water in your pool from the cold, cold ground. Do You Have a Heated Pool? (Do You Want to Keep Your Pool Warm?) This will extend the life of your pool pad and save you money in the long run. Make sure to look for above ground pool pads made from synthetic materials that specifically advertise mildew and water-resistance capabilities. The moisture from the ground or heavy rains can wreak havoc on the felt-like material of a pool pad. If you’re a pool owner that lives in a wet or humid area, it might be worth considering a water-resistant or mold/mildew-resistant pool pad to go under your above ground pool. Think about how your pool is situated and what pool pad would work best in your backyard. When reviewing the specifications for each pool pad, you’ll notice that some recommend only using the pad on top of a layer of sand. Some pool pads work best on concrete bases and some work really well on a grassy/rocky lawn. You wouldn’t buy a set of king size sheets for your twin bed, would you? What Kind of Surface Does Your Pool Sit On? You want to get a pool pad that will fit your pool more or less perfectly, with only a bit of overhang around the edges. The first thing to consider when buying an above ground pool pad is the size of your pool. What to Consider When Buying an Above Ground Pool Pad What Size Pool Do You Have? This simple, yet effective shield will keep your pool looking and feeling its best while saving you money and frustration in the long run. Using an above-ground pool pad, you’re providing a suit of armor for your pool liner in its battle against the elements. Moisture alone can be as damaging as all the rest. Along with all the sharp pointy things like rocks and sticks, you have to constantly battle insects, debris, corrosion, and other pests that try to get into your pool. If you own an above-ground pool, it may seem like your pool is under constant attack from the ground itself. That’s where pool pads come in to save the day. Summer ruined! Pool liners are fragile things that typically tear at the worst possible times. Imagine you’re ready to jump into your pool on a hot summer day when you notice a rip in the liner, causing water to leak out everywhere. Why You Need an Above-Ground Pool PadĪn above-ground pool is a fun and enjoyable addition to any backyard, but the moment you spring a leak, the party’s over. It’s an extremely durable material woven to withstand punctures, weed growth, strong roots, and even glass, with the goal of extending the lifespan of your pool liner as much as possible. ![]() This isn’t the felt your kids use in arts and crafts, however. ![]() Pool pads are constructed from a geotextile material, usually a polypropylene blend that looks and feels like felt. A pool pad is placed underneath your pool liner, under the entire pool and adds an extra barrier of protection against bugs, debris, or anything else that might damage the liner, causing a leak. An above-ground pool pad is a specialized piece of fabric that’s designed to protect your pool liner from punctures caused by rocks, roots, or grass. ![]() ![]() It is a very rustic city and features quaint homes that are built around a forest. Laverre City is a small city located at the north of Kalos. Here, you can buy incenses for 9,600 Poké money. This is also the place where you find Tierno when you complete the game. This is where Ramos, the grass-type gym leader, awaits. However, connected via monorail, is the cliff side part of Coumarine City. First there is the coastal part where there are a couple of stands and a hotel. The Gym Leader, Korrina, specializes in Fighting-type Pokémon.Ĭoumarine City is divided into two parts. This also marks the first battle with Calem/Serena. Shalour City is hometown of Korrina and where the Tower of Mastery lies. A Bicycle can also be obtained here.Ī town that is home to mysterious ruins and is later revealed to be above the Ultimate Weapon that Team Flare utilizes. The Gym Leader, Grant, specializes in Rock-type Pokémon. It is home to Cassius, the operator for the Kalos Pokémon Storage System.Ī town home to the Ambrette Aquarium and the Fossil Lab.Ĭyllage City is homage to the Rock-type Gym. The Gym Leader, Clemont, specializes in Electric types.Ī town with a barren castle that used to belong to a noble family. It's also home to Trevor, another rival of the player, and it is also where Professor Sycamore's Lab is located. The gym is located exactly in the center of the city, inside the Prism Tower. It is home to Alexa, a journalist and Gym Leader Viola's elder sister. Santalune City is home to the Santalune City Gym and its Gym Leader, Viola, who specializes in Bug-type Pokémon. Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl ReviewĪquacorde Town is where the hero/heroine meets all of their rivals and obtains their starter Pokémon as well as the Pokédex. ![]() While not a literal adaptation of the Roald Dahl book it's based on, Danny Devito's Matilda (yes, he starred and directed), truly captures the vibes of the source material. Fortunately, Matilda finds the caring support of teacher Jennifer Honey (Embeth Davidtz), and the two find hope for something better together. And her woes continue at school, as the dictatorial Miss Agatha Trunchbull (Pam Ferris) is a rather abusive headmaster of the Crunchem Hall Elementary School. ![]() Matilda (Mara Wilson) has always been different, sneered at by her parents who ignored her nascent talents and mocked her intellectual curiosity. (Image credit: Moviestore Collection Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo) Christopher Nolan's visuals aren't the only reason to watch, though, as its top-notch supporting cast (see below) is filled with talent.Ĭast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Cillian Murphy, Marion Cotillard, Michael Caine, Elliot Page, Tom Hardy and Ken Watanabe. Inception gained notoriety from the visuals inside of those dreams, with cityscapes folding on top of each other. All the while, Dom and his group of spies have a threat to stop as an equally smart foe is on their tail. Dom (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a thief with tricky powers that will remind some of the Persona Japanese RPGs: he can invade minds to steal secrets from a target's dreams.ĭom's personal troubles, though, as he's lost his own personal life, give him a new goal: create a false memory in a target's mind. One of those movies that actually holds up better than you'd think, Inception is still fun to watch (even if you know what's coming). The CBT cognitive model describes different levels of cognition that underpin how we think about ourselves, other people and the world, shaping our interpretation and response to events. ![]() The model implies that we can change how we feel by changing how we think. Rather, it is the interpretation of those events – our appraisals, thoughts, or cognitions – that trigger our emotional responses. The court metaphor and the adoption of different roles can help clients to ‘de-center’ and view the situation more as an observer.īeck’s cognitive model (Beck et al, 1979) proposes that events are not directly responsible for the way we feel. ![]() This format may be helpful when clients are able to identify their negative automatic thoughts (NATs), but they struggle to identify evidence against the NAT and to then generate a balanced, more realistic alternative thought. The client is encouraged to adopt the role of a defense attorney to defend the truthfulness of the NAT, and the role of a prosecuting attorney attempting to undermine the truthfulness of the NAT. This Court Trial Thought Challenging Record uses the metaphor of a court trial, which makes the challenge of the negative thought explicit and concrete. Thought challenging records are commonly used in CBT to help people to evaluate their negative automatic thoughts for accuracy and bias. Older versions of a resource may be archived in the event that they are available in multiple languages, or where data indicates that the resource continues to be frequently used by clinicians. ![]() NOTE: An improved version of this resource is available here: Thought Record - Courtroom Trial. ![]() A huge thank you to the CIS Android Community for making this. ![]() Includes updates and cleanup for all audit and remediation steps, updates to CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS Controls) Mappings from v6 to v7/v8, as well as new recommendations for Bluetooth, user profiles, and third-party keyboards added. The CIS STIG Benchmarks and associated CIS Hardened Images contain:CIS Google Android Benchmark v1.4.0. CIS STIG resources include CIS Benchmarks and CIS Hardened Images for three operating systems: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7, Amazon Linux 2, and Microsoft Windows Server 2016. CIS offers resources to configure systems according to STIGs, both on-prem and in the cloud. Register now to help draft configuration recommendations for the CIS Benchmarks, submit tickets, and discuss best practices for securing a wide range of technologies. Bring your IT expertise to CIS WorkBench, where you can network and collaborate with cybersecurity professionals around the world. CIS Benchmarks are freely available in PDF format for non-commercial use: Download Latest CIS Benchmark.Everything we do at CIS is community-driven. CIS Benchmarks are freely available in PDF format for non-commercial use: Download Latest CIS Benchmark.This CIS Benchmark is the product of a community consensus process and consists of secure configuration guidelines developed for Microsoft Windows Desktop. In the best scenarios, SCAP coordination leads to:This CIS Benchmark is the product of a community consensus process and consists of secure configuration guidelines developed for Microsoft Windows Desktop. So, installing, managing to, and reporting on CIS Benchmarks is an essential foundation for cyber defense. Here are just a few of the areas that are covered: For example, CIS translates threat knowledge into system configurations (the CIS Benchmarks) that will prevent or stop the spread of many attack vectors. We are pleased to announce that we have published the first release of the CIS IBM WebSphere Liberty Benchmark! A lot of time has gone into the development of v1.0.0 which contains recommendations that address many settings in this technology. State, Local, Tribal & Territorial GovernmentsCIS IBM WebSphere Liberty Benchmark v1.0.0. CIS Benchmarks are freely available in PDF format for non-commercial use: Download Latest CIS Benchmark.CIS SecureSuite® Start secure and stay secure with integrated cybersecurity tools and resources designed to help you implement CIS Benchmarks and CIS Controls Learn More Apply Now U.S. They represent the consensus-based effort of cybersecurity experts globally to help you protect your systems against threats more confidently.This CIS Benchmark is the product of a community consensus process and consists of secure configuration guidelines developed for Microsoft Azure. The CIS Benchmarks are prescriptive configuration recommendations for more than 25+ vendor product families. They represent the consensus-based effort of cybersecurity experts globally to help you protect your systems against threats more confidently. The CIS Benchmarks are prescriptive configuration recommendations for more than 25+ vendor product families.Comply with CIS benchmarks in three simple steps. Adhering to the recommendations in a CIS benchmark ensures that the product or system is configured to an optimum security standard. Each CIS benchmark is built for a specific product, service, or system, including recommendations for all their configurations. Most organizations start with CIS level 1, then progress to higher levels when needed for stricter security. The higher levels sacrifice a degree of compatibility for enhanced security. The lower the number, the less impact you can expect to compatibility. The CIS benchmarks come in three different levels.CIS-CAT Pro – Combines the powerful security guidance of the CIS Controls and CIS Benchmarks into an assessment tool. As we release new and updated content we will map the CIS Benchmark recommendations to the latest version of the CIS Controls at the time of release. State, Local, Tribal & Territorial GovernmentsThe CIS Benchmarks provide mapping as applicable to the CIS Controls. CIS Controls means the CIS Critical Security Controls.CIS SecureSuite® Start secure and stay secure with integrated cybersecurity tools and resources designed to help you implement CIS Benchmarks and CIS Controls Learn More Apply Now U.S. CIS Benchmarks means consensus based secure configuration guidelines applicable to a variety of operating systems, middleware and software applications and network devices. CIS-CAT Pro supports CIS Benchmarks tailored utilizing CIS WorkBench. Our suite of CIS-CAT Pro tools are utilized in final testing steps of the development of automated CIS Benchmark content. When organization join CIS SecureSuite, they gain the benefit of tools built to coordinate with global industry best practices. |
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