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![]() ![]() Sexist, racist, or discriminatory remarks will not be tolerated. To the swan! You’ll quickly come to the doors for the P6 Cell.The subreddit for the third-person supernatural shooter, Control by Remedy Entertainment.Įxcessive use of vulgar language will not be permitted. Once the fight begins, you’ll see a body similar to that of Lady Dimitrescu’s monster form protruding out from the creature’s mouth.Ĭlimb the stairs to reach the top of the bridge and head towards the swan pedal boat (I’m not joking.) When you reach the swan pedal boat (seriously) you can quickly pop left for a new chest and then follow the walkway to the right. Eventually he spawns more minions, and again focus them down before going back to Tomassi. Once the minions are down, go back to attacking with pierce. Thomson is also a Hiss Ranger.Īlways try to keep the bridge between you and Tomassi to prevent him from ruining your day. Thomson will appear as soon as you try to move through the gate into the quarry. It looks like you have to enter through to the main area of the Quarry, but luckily the game is lying. How do I find my Thomson control?ĭefeat Hiss Corrupted Thomson – Old Friends Control Guide You want to start at the Quarry Entrance. ![]() This means that the best way to attack him is to shoot him with your Service Weapon just before he attacks you. He can also dodge your Service Weapon when he is not levitating projectiles. Tommasi is able to dodge any projectile you throw at him. You can only hit Tommasi when he’s levitating projectiles. Former possesses the power to control the nature of Altered Items and, by extension, is able to bestow paranatural abilities similar to those granted by binding Objects of Power. Follow it to the long, warped hallway.įormer is an extradimensional being originating from the Astral Plane, implied to be a former member of the Board. From there, take the elevator up to the Prime Candidate Program floor (you must also do this as part of the main story). Mannequin – Langston’s Runaways Control Guide Just fast travel to the Transit Corridor control point. Talk to Dylan in his glass box and he will give you the key for Clearance Level 6. Speak with Dylan on the upper level in Control Head up the stairs to the right of the Board Room door and follow the walkway till you come to the guards. Clear all these out and there’ll be a Control Point for you to cleanse. Walk through the corridors until you come across a bunch of enemies, followed by a door to Logistics & Security with even more foes. If, however, you’d prefer to simply play through the main campaign, then it will take between ten to eleven hours.įind Dylan From Central Executive, go to the elevator and travel down to Containment. If you want to complete the main campaign of Control, including all the side missions, then you should expect it to take roughly eleven to fifteen hours. Dylan Faden is portrayed by Sean Durrie, who previously appeared in Remedy Entertainment’s Quantum Break. Use Launch, Shield, Pierce, and Grip/Spin Your telekinetic Launch ability will get a workout in this fight, as it’s a fast and effective weapon against Salvador’s shields and to clear out the waves of backup enemies.
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![]() The clock’s sole button consolidates the light and snooze functions (doling out extra sleep in four-minute increments), and we found it effortless to use, even with our eyes closed. The Riki’s prominent face has half-inch-tall numerals and large hour and minute arms, so it’s easy to read-even in dim light and from a distance. The only alarm clock among our picks with a design-award pedigree, the sedate beechwood Riki was designed by Japanese modernist Riki Watanabe, whose work was known for being simple yet functional. Why it’s great: If you want a dependable alarm clock with a timeless analog design that’s dead silent and easy to use, the Lemnos Riki checks all of those boxes. The developers recently added Bluetooth speaker functionality and are promising Spotify connectivity and additional sounds as features that are “coming soon.” We’ll update this guide when-and if-these features appear. For instance, we discovered one night that there were a few more soothing classical compositions to wake up to than we’d had the day before and that alarm-scheduling options had been expanded. But on a regular basis this clock can get additional features delivered via Wi-Fi updates. The Loftie isn’t “smart” like other smart alarm clocks, in that you won’t be served the news or the weather with the aid of a voice assistant. The two other buttons are for setting the alarm, accessing brightness and volume settings, setting the duration of the sleep timer, and choosing alarm tones. You won’t be able to read using the light, but it’s bright enough for when you’re fumbling for your glasses or going to the bathroom in the middle of the night. There’s an adjustable night-light hidden at the base that’s easily turned on and off, using the large button on top of the clock (it also works as the snooze button). We also liked the clock’s all-black exterior (it comes in a white and black option, too), which is free of distracting lights or branding. But it’s clear, and it automatically sets the time once connected to a Wi-Fi network. Of clocks we’ve tested, this one’s display isn’t the largest or the brightest. And though the clock’s single-speaker output can be a bit tinny for playing music, it can get surprisingly loud and is just fine for alarm tones and answering Google Assistant prompts. Fortunately, the clock’s two microphones (one in the front, the other in the back) are very sensitive and able to discern commands, even when we used a hushed volume at night. To set the alarm, adjust the volume, or turn on the night-light, it was always much easier to summon help with a “hey, Google …” instead. There’s also a tap at the top to enable the snooze feature, but it sometimes required another touch to register. ![]() Unless you’re looking at them from above, the buttons are discernible only by touch, and I often fumbled at night or in the early morning while trying to turn on music or adjust the volume. Even though the clock is outfitted with four evenly distributed buttons-for volume, turning on music, and the alarm settings-they are obscured from view due to the angled wedge design. ![]() Most everything this alarm clock can do is hidden, accessed using its built-in Google Assistant voice controls or with the Google Home app. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A well-made key log template will ensure that you will have an effective document for monitoring and tracking the various keys that are going in and out of a particular department.You may also see maintenance logģ. A key log template or any type of log template, such as a daily log template, is a useful document that can be used as reference for when you are outlining or formatting your document.You may also see decision logĢ. I'll continue to try and find an example of this other error I can reproduce and submit that when I find it.Download What Are the Uses of Key Log Templates?ġ. I have not been able to duplicate that one to submit yet, but I wonder if when this happens might have something to do when this other error happens. Additionally, the cells below that one do not get shifted up properly and I have to go back in an manually shift things around to get it straightened out. For some reason the joined cells properties get shifted to the one besides it after a delete. There is another bug/problem I run into a lot of times when I delete/insert rows and have joined cells. It is like the complexity has to reach a certain level before it starts to fail. When I tried to make a simple two-file Master/Read example of the problem in the past, it would actually work as expected as you have proven. This is something I have noticed as well and one of the reasons it took me some time to find/create an example where the problem showed itself. I tried it with build 3 and it's no different but if I create two new files each with a spreadsheet with one as a driver and the other as driven in order to replicate a simple example, it works as expected with the cell in the driven file going to #PENDING before doing a Recompute. I'll upload the files in the next post as I've run out of upload files on this post. Now that I have a smaller set that I can provide it is easier for me to give examples. If you have any other questions, please let me know. I'm hoping that those of you that understand that back side of this can figure out what is going wrong and come up with a fix for me. when I did, it was usually because I had an error somewhere in a spreadsheet that was holding up the recalculating. I did not have this problem often with version 19. ![]() When It does update later, I find that I have to go back and fix things.Īnyway, I have noticed that version 20 is MUCH less reliable when it comes to updating links. However, I have ran into a few situations where that didn't happen and I've gone on to keep building and not have the latest information. MOST of the time as each page is loaded, it then correctly updates the values. However, most of my assemblies are much more complicated with a lot more parts tied together and the only way I can get them to update any links if I change the Master is to save the file, close it, and then open everything back up. This is a relatively simple assembly here with only a few moving parts where it is not too hard to find the right cells to update. Now if I want to change the value to another one, I have to repeat this whole process, change the Master value, recompute the three cells in he SSS_LevelMountMount spreadsheet, and then recompute and it will move again. So to duplicate the problem I am having, first, open all the files and navigate to the Telescope_Assembly file to show the top view of the mount. The assembly is held by Telescope_Assembly. 01_Pedestal_Base, 02_Level_Mount_Bottom, 03_Level_Mount_Top, and 04_Horizontal_Adjustment_Plate. In my example, I'm building a telescope mount. It is advisable to load the Master file first when loading my assembly, although it normally works if you don't too. It is a bit of work to do it this way, but I rarely have problems. This allows me to keep my parts parametric and reduce the chances I run into the TNP. The Master acts as a control location for changes I want to make to move various parts as well as stores common measurements that I might need on two separate parts. I have a Master Spreadsheet that I use to set and send values to other spreadsheets for the various parts I'm working with on my assembly. I don't think this is the same issue as reported in the above post, but it might be related. I was finally able to put together some files that cause me the problem with the spreadsheet values I have not updating properly. I decided that this is a different issue and decided to give it, its own topic.Ĭhanging value in Spreadshet does not update linked Constraints ![]() I originally put this in the following post as I was following that thread as I had similar problems with Spreadsheet WB. ![]() ![]() ![]() Moreover, lenses can be frosted, spherical, or other kinds that further affect the output beam. The latter enables users to focus or defocus the beam. Yet, when we look at the specialized EDC light, the lenses play a major role in optics. In the case of basic EDC flashlights, the lenses do not affect the light beam much. Lenses are the small plastic or glass “windows” at the top, which protect the light bulb. Obviously, this results in a less focused light. ![]() “Mule” – this is the term used for flashlights that do not have a reflector.In budget EDC flashlights, smooth reflectors tend to cause spot imperfections known as “artifacts.” In many cases, smooth reflectors also cause “ring” patterns. They come in the form of reflective plastic or polished metal. Smooth reflectors – these are the most commonly used reflectors.This type of reflector is typically used in high-quality EDC flashlights. The texture smooths out the imperfections in the beam and delivers a floodier and higher quality beam. The most common pattern is the “orange peel” and more uniform faceted patterns. Textured reflectors – these are reflectors with a particular surface finish.Reflectors come in various shapes, sizes, and textures, yet when it comes to EDC flashlights, they can usually be divided into three main types: You can look at flashlight reflectors as lamps’ shades they serve the same purpose, only more efficiently. As the name suggests, they reflect the light in the desired direction and form a particular beam profile. Reflectors are an extremely important part of any flashlight. More information on beam profiles is also provided in that same article. When it comes to the actual light output, objects are measured and discussed in lumens, which we cover in detail in a separate article. However, the neutral white is what the best CRI LEDs aim for. Since the cool white light washes the colors, the warm light tends to be a better choice for outdoor use as it better differentiates green and brown colors. Rare (aka “top”) bins LEDs are considered as the highest-performing and are normally found in top-notch flashlights.Īnother thing to consider when discussing LEDs is the warmth of the light, often referred to as the “tint.” LEDs typically produce cool white light however, the light emitted can also be neutral white or warm (yellow-ish). In the case of Cree LEDs, the format is (Model Number)-(Version) (Bin). On the other hand, smaller dies produce a more intense (more focused) beam that has a longer reach.Įach LED light has some sort of special naming (typically a combination of letters and numbers). In LEDs with larger dies (larger surface), the beam emitted will typically be wider and floodier. The size of the die determines the kind of light beam produced. Going into details on each of them exceeds the purpose of this article, but there is one particular part that we must mention – “die”.ĭie is a yellow square you can see if you look at the turned-off LED light. Nichia specializes in LEDs with color rendering index (CRI), which is all about how well the light of the LED matches the natural light. Their LEDs are most commonly used in EDC flashlights. There are many LED manufacturers, among which Cree and Nichia feature as the most popular. As it receives the electron current from the battery, the LED emits light. LED (Light-emitted diode) is the most often used source of light in the majority of EDC flashlights these days. The head itself consists of the following units:Įach unit is very important and immensely contributes either to the functioning of the EDC flashlight or to its integrity. It is hard to say which of the flashlight parts is the most important since they all form a working whole, yet the head surely is the most serious contender for the leading role. The head refers to the light-emitting end of the flashlight. There is quite a lot to consider when talking about EDC flashlight components as covered in the following sections. These components include the LED, the reflector, the lens, the bezel, the threads, the knurling, the batteries, the extra features of the tail, and much more. Users that want to make the most out of their flashlights should be well conversant with the components of this handy piece of gear. There is more to being an EDC flashlight owner than just turning it on when in need of proper lighting. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() They may also earn additional compensation in the form of bonuses. Insurance risk managers’ salaries vary depending on their level of education, years of experience, and the size and industry of the company. Working with attorneys to prepare lawsuits or other legal action in response to claims filed by policyholders or other parties against the company.Reviewing policy terms and conditions to ensure that they conform to state laws.Recommending changes to insurance policies to improve coverage or reduce costs based on new laws or regulations or changing circumstances in the industry.Investigating claims to determine if they are valid, fraudulent, or have other issues requiring further action.Maintaining an inventory of physical assets that are insured by the company.Reviewing coverage requirements to determine if they meet the needs of the business being insured.Conducting loss prevention activities such as promoting fire safety, teaching children about bicycle helmets, and teaching teen drivers about safe driving practices.Reviewing insurance claims to determine if they should be paid or denied based on the provisions in the policy.Evaluating insurance premiums and rate structures to determine if they are adequate to cover potential losses.Insurance risk managers have a wide range of responsibilities, which can include: ![]() Insurance risk managers may be involved in a number of different tasks, including analyzing data from past claims to identify trends or patterns, developing new policies or procedures to reduce future risks, negotiating with vendors to secure better pricing on supplies or equipment, etc. They work to ensure that their company is protected against any potential losses, while also working to minimize costs and increase profits. Insurance risk managers are responsible for managing the risks that come with running an insurance company. ![]() ![]() ![]() (Slight spoilers for early puzzle) One puzzle simply required you to pick up a gem and place it against another one to magically remove a door blocking the path. ![]() However this doesn't help when one of the solutions to a puzzle is something you have never done before and wouldn't know unless you just tried everything. This became a problem later when trying to do a puzzle, as I was hesitant to try something for fear of having to restart when it turned out it was the correct method! The game does try to help by blocking off areas as necessary to stop you trying to find solutions in areas that are incorrect, which is appreciated. Additionally there were times that I became stuck due to placing objects in an area that I couldn't retrieve them again. As mentioned you can end up being very small in a giant world and this doesn't create a nice environment for experimentation as just moving from one point to another can take an unbareably long time. You can potentially waste hours trying something that will never work. The biggest issue, comes from the lack of direction. ![]() Maquette isn't a particularly long game at only 4-5 hours long, but can feel shorter given that a lot of the time is spent thinking about a potential solution to problems, rather than necessarily doing something in game, which can often be quite a lot of the time given the problem with some of the puzzles. This is tolerable when it's your falling in a game, but not when it's isn't your fault. The generous auto save meant this wasn't too much of an issue, however if you're unlucky you can end up pretty far back. Unfortunately there were a few glitches l experienced whilst playing, such as falling through the world, and getting stuck on certain objects. This creates a nicely complete looking world. Visually this is a fairly average looking game, however I did notice some Ray Tracing on the PS5 that was subtle enough to not go full "mirror surface" on everything but managed to alleviate the screen space reflection artifacts found when a foreground object occludes a distant reflection. Whilst the background noise is mostly quiet whilst playing, with small ambient effects there are also punches of music that play during key set milestones. (voiced by Bryce Dallas Howard and her actual partner Seth Gabel, which was a nice touch and created a hightened realism). It's a clever concept and this is backed by an endering story of a couple's relationship. The challenge is that you and any objects you carry, remain the same size and each "ring impacts the others, allowing you to carry an object to the model to create a bridge for the larger world you were just in. Going to the outside ring displays a model bigger than the previous and so forth. Moving into an inside ring displays a smaller model of the previous ring that you were just in. The world is infinitely big with the only restriction being the size of yourself This is best seen in video however to explain the design of the world it's best to imagine a circle cut into rings that you can move freely around. As it stands now? I’ve played worse, but considering it’s an indie title, which needs heart above all else? That this feels so corporate & soullessly clean is beyond the pale.Ĥh PlayedThis is a puzzle game with a unique premise, that immediately hooked me. If the puzzles weren’t completely let down by *every single other element*, would be able to handwave away more. But the puzzles themselves are fairly satisfying, where the finicky controls allow anyways. Except for that first needle drop - almost thought I was listening to a Mamas and Papas song for a minute, but that’s no Mama Cass - and the puzzles, the game is simply incapable of producing a single authentic moment. Once your puzzle fails to solve thanks to the stairs hovering too far above the ground for the 10th time, you’’ll curse how poorly everything fits together. ![]() But even that simple element is spoiled to no small degree by how imprecise and sloppy everything is. Sure, the puzzles are fine? But everything outside of the puzzles is so half-assed. Outside of maybe two levels, the one after the big fight where you must look *through* the gem to identify the way forward & the level following, I don’t think there’s much to enjoy. The characters are absolute nothings, without a single unique personality or character trait to them, the game is a bit janky in terms of collision, the art direction doesn’t actually have much personality (noncommittally charming is how I’d describe it, or: vague!). 4h 32m PlayedI won’t say this game is terrible. ![]() ![]() ![]() There are a variety of different Falcon species in zoos and aquariums. It is illegal to own, harass, capture, or kill a Falcon without the proper permits. You must also have several years of experience in Falconry before you can apply for permits yourself. Owning one requires many different permits, forms, and caging inspections. ![]() DomesticationĮven though these birds are used in Falconry, humans have not domesticated them in any way. Habitat destruction is by far the greatest threat, but car collisions, poisoning, pollution, electrocution, and illegal hunting all impact these birds. Some species suffer heavily from habitat destruction or pollution, while others have stronger populations. The extent of this impact on a given population varies greatly from species to species. However, human activity negatively impacts most wild Falcons. Humans use many different species of Falcons in Falconry (hence the name, Falconry). Human interaction with these birds varies drastically from species to species. When a Falcon catches its prey, it uses its beak to kill it, while hawks use their powerful talons. ![]() Falcons are more agile on the wing, while hawks have broader wings that cannot maneuver as well. The easiest way to tell the difference between a hawk and a Falcon is by observing their hunting behavior. Hawks and Falcons are quite similar looking birds, but they are not closely related genetically. Some of the different types of prey that they hunt include birds, mice, rats, rabbits, voles, gulls, other raptors, snakes, fish, insects, frogs, and more. They hunt on the wing, either by diving to snatch prey off the ground, or by soaring after their prey in the air. Some species do specialize on just a few types of prey, but most eat a wide variety of foods. Different species hunt different types of prey, but most are opportunists and hunt whatever is easiest for them to catch. Diet of the Falconįalcons are carnivores, which means that their diet is primarily composed of meat. Each species has its own range, though many species have overlapping populations. Species diversity is much higher throughout South America and Africa than it is across the rest of their range. These birds live throughout North, Central, and South America, as well as Eurasia, Africa, Australia, and the surrounding islands. The only areas that these birds do not inhabit are the northernmost reaches of the Arctic Circle, and Antarctica. Distribution of the Falconĭifferent species of Falcons live across nearly every landmass on earth. Habitat preference varies from species to species, though many species share habitat types. Some species thrive in more urban areas, like farms, parks, gardens, and even busy cities. Some of the different ecosystems that these birds utilize include grasslands, wetlands, mountains, forests, estuaries, taiga, estuaries, scrublands, and more. They inhabit everything from desert to Arctic tundra. These birds live in a huge variety of habitats across the globe. Some of their greatest threats are habitat destruction and collisions with power lines resulting in electrocution. Sadly, this species is threatened with extinction, and the IUCN lists Saker Falcons as Endangered. Saker Falcon – These birds live throughout northern Africa, parts of Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.During a dive, this bird sometimes exceeds 200 mph or more! They use these dives to capture their prey before it knows what hit it. Though they are fast on the wing, they reach their top speeds while diving. Peregrine Falcon – This species is the fastest animal on earth.They are 2 feet long, and some individuals weigh over 4 Because they are so large, these birds can hunt a wide variety of prey, from rabbits and gulls to other birds of prey. GyrFalcon – On the opposite side of the size spectrum is the GyrFalcon, which is the largest species in the family.Like many species endemic to islands, the IUCN lists the Seychelles kestrel as Vulnerable to extinction. These little birds live only on the Seychelles Islands off the coast of Africa. Seychelles Kestrel – This species is the smallest of the Falcons, at just 10 inches long on average.Below, we highlight a few of the most interesting species in the Falcon family. There are many different species of Falcons, and each is different from the next. At their heaviest, these birds exceed 4 pounds, while the smallest species weigh just one ounce! Interesting Facts About the Falcon The smallest species is just 10 inches long, while the largest is 24 inches long. As birds of prey go, they are relatively large, though some species are quite small. ![]() ![]() ![]() Some oversight bodies will play a more active role in guiding management than others, while still staying away from day-to-day management of the organization’s activities. In practice, oversight can be conducted through various functions, including:ĭifferent oversight bodies will fulfill different oversight functions, in accordance with their specific mandates. Continuous improvement is taking place.Developing areas of concern are being dealt with.Activities comply with policies, laws, regulations, and ethical standards.Business processes and systems are working well. Oversight is a critical governance function performed by boards of directors, committees, councils, and external bodies.Key risks are identified, monitored, and mitigated.Policies and strategies are being implemented as intended.Due diligence takes place before key decisions are made.In other words, oversight (or watchful care) is a safety net to ensure the following: Indeed, those in charge of oversight functions are asked to look at a process, program, or project from above, but not to get involved in its day-to-day management. Oversight is composed of “over,” meaning above, and “sight,” meaning looking, but not touching. Oversight is a critical governance function performed by boards of directors, committees, councils, and external bodies. are in compliance with applicable policies, laws, regulations, and ethical standards.Oversight refers to the actions taken to review and monitor public sector organizations and their policies, plans, programs, and projects, to ensure that they: This Practice Guide recognizes that oversight is a component (or subset) of good governance and adopts definitions of these terms suited to public sector organizations. ![]() Request that these special representations be highlighted and explained by management.ĭiscuss the status of the external auditors’ work before the earnings release.Įxternal auditors may indicate that they are “comfortable” with the results the company is about to release, but the reality is that auditors cannot provide final approval until their work is completed-so understanding what work is left to be completed is important.Īssess the risk that some event or finding could come to light before the actual filing date that could impact the preliminary results to be reported in the earnings release.Īudit committees should consider the company’s history, management experience, and the facts and circumstances.What Is Oversight and How Does it Relate to Governance?ĭefinitions of “oversight” and “governance” vary across public and private sector organizations, but they share many similar elements. In addition to normal ongoing representations, external auditors sometimes add nonstandard items to address unusual transactions or events that occurred during the period. Understand any nonstandard representations in management’s letter of representation to the external auditors. an omission or error due to carelessness My bank statement is full of oversights 2. Have management describe significant transactions or events that were discussed in the quarterly meeting. oversight in American English (ouvrsait) noun 1. ![]() If the company maintains a disclosure committee, understand how it functions and who attends the meetings. But recent focus and interpretive guidance by the SEC staff warrant additional focus to ensure management’s use of non-GAAP measures is appropriate. In particular, audit committees should ensure that both positive and negative adjustments are included. Transparent disclosure of non-GAAP measures can be useful to investors. Pay attention to “special items” and non-GAAP measures - particularly in the earnings release. Request schedules quantifying the impact of both unusual transactions and significant changes in estimates impacting the current period. Consider having management highlight these areas within the draft filing document(s) as well. Have management prepare a summary memo highlighting areas of change (e.g., risk factors, disclosures, accounting policies, new events and developments) from the prior period. Ask management for help in better understanding what has changed in the current filing. ![]() |