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List of Video Games Turning 20 Years Old in 2024

Alien Hominid (started off life as a Flash game and graduated to a real game.)

Army Men: Sarge's War (the sequel to the Sarge’s Heroes games, but this one was rated T for Teen and used realistic guns instead of plastic ones)

Astro Boy: Omega Factor (seriously, if you have a chance to play this, take it. This game is AMAZING)

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II

The Bard's Tale (the 2004 version with the guy who played Wesley in The Princess Bride)

Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings & the Lost Ocean (hey! That collection with this game and it's follow-up is out on the Switch now! Go get it!)

Blinx 2: Masters of Time and Space

Blood Will Tell: Tezuka Osamu's Dororo

BloodRayne 2

Boktai 2: Solar Boy Django (this GBA game had a special cartridge that required you to go outside into the sunlight to power up your character in game)

Breakdown

Bujingai: The Forsaken City (the game where you play as Gackt)

Burnout 3: Takedown

Call of Duty: United Offensive

Call of Duty: Finest Hour (a side story to the original Call of Duty, which came out the year before)

Capcom Fighting Evolution (the darkest of the dark age of fighting games)

Carmen Sandiego: The Secret of the Stolen Drums (a full-on adventure game where you play as the mascot of a series of edutainment games)

Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest

The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay (the rare movie-in game that's not only really good, but is actually better than the movie it's based on)

Crash Bandicoot Purple: Ripto's Rampage + Spyro Orange: The Cortex Conspiracy

Crash Twinsanity (a childhood favorite)

Crimson Tears

Crusader Kings

Custom Robo (the first one in the series to release in North America)

Cy Girls

Dead Man's Hand

Dead or Alive Ultimate (remakes of Dead or Alive 1 and Dead or Alive 2)

Def Jam: Fight for NY (the vastly superior sequel to Vendetta)

Dog's Life

Doom 3 (the original version. Hope you've got a flashlight on you...)

Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors

Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury (the final game in the Legacy of Goku series)

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3

Drakengard (Yoko Taro's debut as a game director)

Driver 3

Evil Genius

Fable (another childhood favorite)

Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel (the last Fallout game made by Interplay before Bethesda acquired the IP.)

Far Cry (the very first one.)

Feel the Magic: XY/XX (a launch title for the Nintendo DS)

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles (the only Final Fantasy game to release for the GameCube)

Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls (remakes of the first two mainline Final Fantasy games)

Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone

Front Mission 4

F-Zero: GP Legend (the last F-Zero game to release for almost 2 decades, until F-Zero 99 released in 2023.)

Galleon

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (the PS2 one. There was another version of SAC that released for the PSP a year later that is completely different.)

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2

Ghosthunter

Godzilla: Save the World

GoldenEye: Rogue Agent

Gradius V (the last mainline Gradius game)

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Grand Theft Auto Advance (yes, there was a GTA game on the GBA.)

Growlanser Generations

Guilty Gear Isuka

.hack//Quarantine

Half-Life 2

Halo 2

Hitman: Contracts (the third one)

Hot Shots Golf Fore! (yet another childhood favorite)

It's Mr. Pants (Rareware made this for the GBA after being acquired by Microsoft)

Jak 3

James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing

Katamari Damacy (the very first Katamari game)

Killzone (PlayStation's supposed "Halo killer".)

KOF: Maximum Impact

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

Kirby & the Amazing Mirror

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures

Lifeline (a microphone-based survival horror game for the PS2 by Konami.)

The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age (a turn-based RPG that uses the exact same battle system as Final Fantasy X.)

The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth

Mario Golf: Advance Tour

Mario Party 6

Mario Pinball Land

Mario Power Tennis (not to be confused with "Mario Golf: Power Tour" for the GBA.)

Mario vs. Donkey Kong (the first one, which is getting a remake for the Switch in February!)

Maximo vs. Army of Zin

MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf

Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault

Mega Man: Battle Chip Challenge

Mega Man Battle Network 4: Red Sun/Blue Moon

Mega Man X: Command Mission

Mega Man Zero 3

Mega Man X8 (yeah, there was a lot of Mega Man stuff in 2004.)

Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes (a remake of the original Metal Gear Solid for the GameCube)

Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (SNAAAAAKE EATERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR)

Metal Wolf Chaos (LET'S PARTYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY)

Metroid: Zero Mission (a remake of the original Metroid for the GBA.)

Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

Monster Hunter (the very first one)

Mortal Kombat: Deception

Mushihimesama ((a bullet hell that you��ve probably seen a lot of if you search for “HARDEST GAME OF ALL TIME?????” on YouTube)

Myst IV: Revelation

Need for Speed: Underground 2

Ninja Gaiden (the reboot from the Dead or Alive devs)

The Nintendo DS

Onimusha 3: Demon Siege

Otogi 2: Immortal Warriors (an action-adventure hack & slash made by FromSoftware)

Painkiller

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (can you believe this is getting a remake this year??)

Phantom Brave

Pikmin 2

Pitfall: The Lost Expedition (the last game in an series that started all the back in 1982 on the Atari 2600)

Pokemon Colosseum

Pokemon FireRed/LeafGreen

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within

Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy

Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal (the 3rd one)

Red Dead Revolver (the predecessor to Red Dead Redemption.)

Resident Evil Outbreak

R-Type Final

Sacred

Samurai Warriors

Scaler

American McGee Presents: Scrapland

Second Sight

Serious Sam: Next Encounter

Shadow Hearts: Covenant

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne (you know that “Featuring Dante from the Devil May Cry series” meme you guys love so much? This is where that came from.)

Silent Hill 4: The Room

Siren (a spirital successor to Silent Hill from the same creative director)

Sly 2: Band of Thieves

Sonic Heroes

Sonic Battle (an arena fighter for the GBA.)

Sonic Advance 3

Spider-Man 2 ((based on the movie of the same name. The one with the really good web-slinging)

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow (the 2nd one)

Spyro: A Hero's Tail (the 5th one)

Star Ocean: Till the End of Time (the 3rd one)

Star Wars: Battlefront (the one that everyone liked)

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords

Steel Battalion: Line of Contact ((this, and the original Steel Battalion two years prior, used a special controller called the Mega-Jockey 9000, which had 44 buttons, two joysticks, a throttle handle, a radio channel dial, five switches, an eject button, and three foot pedals.)

Sudeki

The Suffering

Super Mario 64 DS

Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain (the 4th one)

Tales of Symphonia

Thief: Deadly Shadows (the 3rd one)

Tony Hawk's Underground 2

Total War: Rome

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

Viewtiful Joe 2

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War

X-Men Legends

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Water World - November 18th, 1995.

"Water (Dihydrogen Oxide, H2O) is a truly remarkable chemical compound and is fundamental to life on Earth. Earth is the only planet in the Solar System where the surface temperature and pressure allow the three forms of water, solid (ice), liquid (ocean), and gas (water vapor condensing in clouds), to exist simultaneously on its surface. Water in one of these forms accounts for everything visible in this view of Earth from space, looking north at the Bering Sea and the coast of Alaska, USA, around Bristol Bay."

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House Environment Headcanons

Since we all know that the Nine Houses system is our solar system, here's how I think the planets have been made suitable for human habitation. Take these with a grain of salt!

The First House: Earth with no ice caps. Contrary to popular belief this wouldn't cover all land, but it would significantly shrink it. I assume that Canaan is located in the sparse remains of New Zealand, probably the north island since thats the part where NZ is most broken up! I remember in GTN, Gideon describes the First as being smeared with grey and green in certain places.

The Second House: Terraformed Mars, pretty much. The iron rich soil would definitely make the landscape ruddy. This map from reddit is sort of what I imagine, but the deserts are much more red! Reactivating the volcanoes on Mars would help with the atmosphere.

The Third House: I'm sure they get a fuck ton of resources from all of Jupiters moons, but the bulk of the population probably lives on terraformed Ganymede. There's likely no land, but hey Io is a hell scape with a fuck ton of dirt! Also in NTN jod reveals he has land-raising abilities. I wouldn't be surprised if he could just create a large island for the Third. I imagine the Third House is one large metropolis located on a mountainous island, high enough from sea level to prevent tsumanis, hurriances, etc.

The Fourth House: Most likely the fourth house was founded on Titan, the largest moon of Saturn. I imagine the atmosphere is pumped with greenhouse gases to keep the air warm. I always saw the Fourth as a global boreal forest with snow most of the year.

The Fifth House: Titania was most likely the moon that was terraformed. Contrary to what the temperatures should be, I think the Fifth is quite warm, think American Midwest. I think some combination of hyper-futuristic technology allows for sunlight to be absorbed and disbursed throughout the planet. I love to think of the Fifth as filled with farms with some small cities scattered about!

The Sixth House: Miniature Arrakis with days so hot that the scholars all live underground with blacked out windows. If your familiar with The Last Airbender, I see the Sixth being a sprawled out version of Wan Shi Tong's library with platforms that shuttles land on before descending beneath the surface. Like the fremen in Dune, I think the people of the Sixth would obsessively collect water and store it in underground pools. Maybe cavaliers have their own form of still-suits on the occasion they need to leave the safety of the libraries.

The Seventh House: Venus....fucking Venus. Hell world. Hell hole. A terraformed Venus would probably be entirely tropical and warm-temperate at the poles. I'm sure that after 10,000 years the entire planet is habitable but in the beginning (around Cytherea's time) I think the house made do with floating cities in the upper atmosphere. When the surface was deemed safe the cities could slowly descend and settle around the growing flora. Either way, the atmosphere of Venus is VERY dense and I think it would be covered 90% in clouds. Assuming they have insane amount of rainfall they could trade water with the Sixth or other parched planets.

The Eighth House: Most likely founded on Triton, which is Neptune's largest moon. I don't think the Eighth has the luxury of a livable atmosphere and lives in sealed buildings built partly into the ground. Shuttles are taken into specific decompression bays to adjust to the artificial gravity and oxygen. This environment also explains why the people of the Eighth are so clinical and obsessed with cleanliness/order. If one thing goes wrong then SHAZAM! entire House destroyed. That doesn't mean there isn't beauty in the Eighth, I think that there's dozens of greenhouses of both the recreational and functional variety. They're likely the house that has the most womb-vats and other biological equipment, perhaps thats how they make most of their money?

The Ninth House: We get the most information about the Ninth in GTN, and we can understand that its cold as balls. To me this is giving Siberian wasteland without snow. There's patches of grubby plants here and there, and obviously Drearburh, but its main temperatures are just cold and colder. I see the "soupy white" atmosphere is located close to the ground and it slowly turns navy as it goes higher. Imagine a cloud covered night except the center of the clouds shows the stars. Did I mention the Ninth is cold as balls?

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The Great Barrier Reef (Week 5)

After a very memorable trip to Singapore and Bali, it was time to visit the Great Barrier Reef with my summer class. But first, Lauren and I had to take a train from Brisbane to Hervey Bay where we would meet up with our class and fly out to Lady Elliot Island (LEI). The day we had in the 3rd largest Australian city consisted of a lot of walking through the city streets, spotting spiders in the Botanical Garden, and philosophizing about human nature as usual. 

We were eager to get on our first Australian train that would take us to Hervey Bay, but after reaching the first stop and halting for the next 3 hours, we had started to lose hope. Apparently a tree had fallen down onto power lines which fell onto the tracks up north, preventing our train from moving forward. Southeast Queensland is notorious for having bad thunderstorms and flooding. With the canceled train and nowhere to stay, all we could do was wait patiently and hope that the train company would coordinate accommodation for us and secure us a train ride for the following day. Luckily, the train company followed through and we got to spend an extra day in Brisbane which we used to walk around some more and then watch Mean Girls in theater (I highly recommend giving it a watch). Seeing how patient and cooperative all the Australians were during all the train chaos was very inspiring and a testament to the lax culture Aussies embrace. Isolated from the rest of the world, people here seem to prioritize self-care and community instead of work and politics. When the weather is this nice all the time, I sure can’t blame them. Soon enough, we found ourselves in Hervey Bay, and then on one of the smallest planes I have ever laid my eyes on for just 12 passengers to get to LEI. 

Just like that, I found myself standing on a tiny island that would take only 45 minutes to walk around. 

A picture of LEI from the plane.

LEI is the southernmost point of the Great Barrier Reef and it’s known to be a breeding ground for almost 100 different species of birds, 3 species of turtle, as well as countless fish, rays, sharks, and so much more. It’s also home to an eco-resort dedicated to educating visitors about the surrounding coral reefs and wildlife while being fully self-sustainable. Through my class, we got behind-the-scenes tours from staff to learn about the sustainable practices used on the island including solar panels for energy, a water desalination and filtration system, and even a composting machine that could take any thrown out food from the buffet and turn it into fertilizer. In our spare time, students were free to snorkel, scuba dive, and explore as much as we wanted. Within the first 2 minutes of my first snorkeling adventure, I watched a small shark swim right below me, saw countless fish, and witnessed the beauty of an underwater world I never could have imagined. I had no idea that coral reefs came in every color from yellow to green to purple and that sea turtles use their flippers to itch their faces just like my dog, Roni, uses his paw when he has something in his eye. I watched a line of baby squid float side-by-side without a care in the world and a baby turtle poop as if performing for us eager snorkelers. I was introduced to over a dozen different turtles over the days and learned that my favorite part about turtle-watching was seeing them come up for air and poke their little heads up out of the water while they’re massive shells floated at the surface. Each shark I saw (all about the size of a dolphin or smaller) reminded me of their beauty and surprisingly calm nature, but impressive speed and agility. I also laid eyes on barracuda as well as a stingray in their natural habitat and I overcame my fear of scuba diving as I made my first dive down 12 meters! The experience was thrilling, but showed me that I could see the same beauty while floating at the water’s surface – a more comfortable location for a mild claustrophobe. 

A screenshot from a video where a shark swims under a turtle we were watching! 

All in all, the quick 5-day trip was one I will never forget and one that I will never fail to recommend to any future Australia-travelers (just don't forget to bring a hat to protect you from the bird poop!).

 Cheers!

David Bayer

Biomedical Engineering

University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia

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The Messenger, Eclipse

(~1.9K Words) Part 1, Chapter 1 - Wendy Wendel

0002023 A.D. - Earth (Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy) North America - Tampa Bay, FL, U.S.A. May 25th - 7:50 AM

It all started with that parking spot - that stupid parking spot. It was simple. It was all I asked for. I never asked for any space carjacking, I never asked for any blistering red face-goop, I never asked for any evil taxi cabs, and I most certainly never asked for any near-death experiences, let alone seven. All I wanted was to park in my spot, and get to class. My name is Wendy. To my knowledge, I'm currently 23 years old, give or take a few months, but that can be surprisingly hard to pin down aboard this... thing. This was maybe around six, maybe seven months ago, a few days after I turned 23. Since that day, I haven't had a week's worth of rest at home. It was the day I met Eclipse - don't get me wrong, he's a wonderful person - but he's more than a handful, especially when we're off Earth. He's the reason I'm writing this right now, looking at all the postage and recording logs. Fortunately for all of us, this all took place on solid ground. God knows I'd be livid if I had an extra-planetary experience on my first day. But anyway - the parking spot, yeah? At the school, we're supposed to have assigned parking. My spot for the AM class is in the second row off Building C, six spots down from the far right side when you're coming in. It's a little far from the building, sure, but it's not like I'd take one in the third row, out of the shade. My car's a little blue type - two doors, two seats, just enough space for me and my textbooks to fit under the trees between the first and second row of student parking. My car should have been the only car allowed in the spot, but as I pulled into the lot, I couldn't find the empty square. At first, I thought it was just a simple mistake - there are plenty of turns into different lots, but this was certainly the Building C parking lot. Thankfully, I was about ten minutes early to the lecture and lab as I looked around for my sign - I knew for a fact that I'd be cutting it close once I saw the scrap heap in my square. I manually counted off the spaces, pointing to each one to make sure there was no mistake before I pulled in directly behind the van in my spot. It was sleek and white - a clean vehicle, but old, and slightly splotchy with its paint. At earliest, it must have been an 80s model, with some notable surface touch-ups here and there. It was well over seven feet tall, likely a cargo van or a camper. In any case, it was in my spot, and after that long of a drive, I wasn't having that. I parked my car immediately behind it to trap it in. There wouldn't be another car around for another three hours or so - the labs would always last three hours or longer, and the only breaks would be twenty minutes long, hardly enough time for anyone to leave the campus or try to pop in for a surprise visit. I stepped out of my car and took careful steps up beside the window, peeking in through the perforated windows to try and guess whether or not someone was inside. Well, come on - what would you do if someone took your parking spot at such a crucial time? I approached the driver's door and started to tap on the glass erratically, cupping my hand against the driver's side window to shield my eyes from the glare. "Open up in there!" I shouted. "This isn't yours to take!"

I heard a loud, heavy thud against my car's hood, and I held my breath. After a moment had passed, I heard groaning from the other side of the van, and out stepped a fairly tall, skinny guy wearing a bright green jacket and black slacks. He had wispy, black hair that fell over his face, but the rest was brushed semi-neatly to either side, falling roughly around his shoulders. "What'cha have to go and park there for?" he asked, hastily shoving the stray lock of hair behind his ear and smoothing out the rest of the messy, wavy mop on his head. "Made me bang my head against the door."

"Sorry, sir, campus police. I'm doing a patrol sweep of the C parking lot, and you don't seem to have the right sticker on your windshield," I answered back, putting on my best customer-service smile.

"Campus..?" he asked, before turning his head to look towards the main building. His hand connected with his forehead with a loud smack, and he took in a sharp breath. His lips were moving, but he wasn't speaking - for a moment, I thought he had broken down, but then he started speaking again. "Oh, sorry. Right, no, right - this is my parking space," he lied. He lied surprisingly well - no failing or faltering to his voice, and just the right amount of confidence to his tone that might have sold me if I didn't already know it was false. His eyes connected with the sign across from the hood of his van, and as he crossed over the bumper to meet me, he patted the front of the sign. "Mister Whendle," he explained. He held up a plastic ID card. Despite being closed off in his hand, it reflected light, and I couldn't get a good look at its surface without blinding myself. Beneath the glare, though, I could tell something was wrong. The letters shifted back and forth, dissolving into one another in a soupy mess before disappearing under the glare. His face matched, and things were laid out like a regular ID, but something untraceable was wrong about it. "Should be attending the next-" he paused, taking a little too long to check the text on the 'reserved' sign. "-Chemistry class. Say I swing by the office and get the window sticker, and you trot off to go get a warning slip, sound fair?"

"Vhendel," I corrected.

"Right - no, sorry?"

"Vhendel. It's pronounced Vhendel. It's a Germanic name, probably Swedish or Dutch. The W is pronounced like a Vuh, yeah?"

"Yeah..." he answered. His hair fell over his face once again, and his eyebrows raised. I could practically see the awkward regret fill his soul, but he at least had the courage not to take his eyes off of me. He tucked his ID into his jacket's pocket. "And your name would be..?"

"Wendy. Wendy Wendel. I'm the chemistry student you're currently bothering, if you haven't noticed."

"Which means you're not campus police?" he asked. "So what are you doing blocking me in here?"

"What are you doing, full stop?" I shot back.

He clicked his tongue and paused for a while. A muffled, buzzing sound interrupted him. He checked his watch - I couldn't make out what it read, despite my best efforts. "Little complicated. Professional business. You'll get your parking space back, you have my word, Vendy," he stated, putting a hand out to stall my speaking. "Just cut me a break just this once? Time - sort of an 'of the essence' thing-type-deal, and it's been a long time since I've had any surplus of it," he pleaded.

"Wendy. It's an English name. You pronounce the W as a Wuh. Get that right and I might not report your silly little van to the campus police after you shove it - now shove it."

"Ach, no," he replied. "This isn't an 'I wanna go but can't,' this is an 'I shouldn't even be having this conversation,' sort of-" He scoffed, cutting himself off. "You'll just figure it out." He took two hurried steps towards the crosswalk, and then turned back around to face me. He looked worried - probably since I was about to call the campus police - but took a breath and fit a black glove to his hand. "Right, no, sorry, lack of parking spaces..."

He stuck out his newly-gloved hand and clicked his fingers. In his hands sat a thick, brown envelope, one he quickly stuffed into his jacket along with the glove. He smiled as he looked my way, trotting back over to the side door of the van and opening it. A plain white saddle-bag was slung over his shoulder, one which he was quick to open. I couldn't peek inside, but from what I saw at the sides, it appeared to be flooded with letters and packages - thick, bursting at the seams but clinging to its last threads for dear life. He started to shove the envelope into the bag. "Now Ms. Wendel, how much time did you say your class was?" he asked, holding up his watch and twisting the outer rim as if to set an alarm.

"I didn't say, but it's three hours, thanks. Are you gonna move your van? It starts in six minutes now." I turned around, reaching into my laptop case to make sure I had everything. "You're just lucky I-"

My heart stopped, and my voice died. My car was gone. One second, it had been parked there, the next, it had vanished. I turned to face him, just in time for him to seal his bag.

"My..!" I shook my head, jaw hanging open as I dropped my hands to my sides. "Where did it go? Give it back!"

"Timed compression package," he explained. He held up the saddle-bag he wore, patting the front flap. "You said three hours, so you're gonna wait three hours." He held up his keys and locked his van, and once he was sure he had everything settled, he started to dart off towards the school. "You'll have it back by the end of class!" he called. "I never miss a delivery schedule," he added. Somehow, that didn't comfort me.

"I don't care if you don't miss a stupid delivery, all my books are in there!" I answered, dashing past the cars on either side of me to catch up to him. Once I had gotten into lock-step with his pace and was a couple feet behind him, I grabbed his shoulder. "And you didn't even tell me your name!"

He stopped, putting a hand over my other shoulder so I wouldn't trip. "Call me Eclipse. I'm something of a delivery-man, from-" His eyes dodged to the left. "-Out of town," he finished. With a little pat to my shoulder, he started running again, seemingly content to speak while spending his breath. "Where?" I asked. Eclipse stopped, turning around. "Let's say Montana. That's a good state, right? I've never been there on the job. Nobody wants packages in Montana. I should go there sometime!" Once he was done speaking, he started running again. "Wait, but- hold on, mail boy, what's with the..?!" He stopped yet again, turning around with an impatient look on his face. "What's with the what? The car? I'll explain later, alright? Just lifting it for a minute - but right now, mail boy's got places to be, so you're either in or you're out," he stated. He turned back around again and started running, far off-course from where I was headed. I turned my head towards the main entrance to the C building, with three minutes until class started. There wasn't a lot I could do - those books were important, and to be honest, it wasn't my favorite class. At the time, I could only hope the professor could excuse the absence. I couldn't have predicted just how long I would wind up being gone for.

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[writer59january13]

The Daily Star Thursday issue...

announces Summer Solstice 2024

regarding purr ray zing planetary earthlings paying obeisance to god/goddess of the sun

Thursday, June twentieth at 4:51 Post Meridian

Eastern standard time

will find Earth's North Pole tilted closest toward sun. This deodorizes, denotes,

demarcates, delineates, et cetera most daylight hours of the year for people living in the northern hemisphere.

Just shy of high noon sun (lil Nas more than twelve hours from drafting these lines) nearest star in solar system reaches highest point in the sky.

Hence hasty intent to beat buzzer sound dashing off riding figurative one seahorse open sleigh madly awk cross cyber sea, aye rudder sally forth (slogging thru virtual flotsam and jetsam) with poetic obeisance paid to average size ball of Earth, wind and fire, my out of this world quasi stellar benediction, since Earthlings traveled thru space/time continuum circa complimenting

summer solstice at Stonehenge

when the sky clear, the sun rises

behind the Heel stone, the ancient entrance

to the circle, and rays of sunlight channelled

into the centre of the monument.

Perchance bajillion years ago, when predecessors of present day primates (coon sitter terribly less a bomb bin hubble), versus twenty first century Homo sapiens predilection for total mortal kombat graphically spiraling downward zeroing (kamikaze like), analogy drawn, viz subjective mathematical roulette curves, albeit hypotrochoids and epitrochoids staining countless grains of sand, count them yourself, yielding result somewhere very loosely approximating 7.5 x 1018, or seven quintillion, five hundred quadrillion grains.

Such minutiae less significant within the realm of present day Homo sapiens, whose lives less linkedin with phenomena affecting life on this oblate spheroid, which could come to a crashing halt predicated on burgeoning human population

jeopardizing sustainable planet presuming industrial paradigm prevails, thence man/ woman kind will unwittingly trumpet, and

or sound claxon (ex post facto), while warming temperatures melt glaciers, asper huge popsicles drowning multitudinous habitats courtesy of

violent meteorologic cataclysms, where Noah's ark will be big enough to save majority of creatures, and (wherein no art of the deal) savvy enough to wall off sky high tidal Katrina and the waves, then nature will (make a killing) relishing tidying Atlas sized tureen if necessary applying pledged finishing touches repurposing third rock for another species slated to inherit pseudo tabula rasa after Campbells, and broth hers detox polluted primordial soup i.e. once cleansed of poisons, thus...I condense my Green New Deal spiel!

Midwinter night dream filled

with balm of June solstice rays

lackadaisical and carefree months ideal time

to while away pronounced illuminated days

outdoor sports a favorite choice

occupies athletic population,

which venues witness frequent surge

and spill of overtime plays

another popular milieu

favorable climate awakens

constitutes habitués vacationers visit

ashore popular waterways

beachfront shoreline inundated

by mass exodus of sun worshippers

tidal seaboard awash

along every square inch

human species splashes to keep cool

within ocean and bays.

Six months ago bitter cold

and dark snow filled skies

wrought undeserved vengeance

viewed from these eyes,

who after each and

every major winter storm

donned proper attire

to stay warm outside

while clearing walkway

with shovel in hand

executed repetitive motion

akin to how boater plies

similar (yet reversed)

bodily swing of arms

now readily prepares for execution

of most difficult seasonal task

requires usage of most complex muscle

the source of poetry witty and wise.

Awake to the solar celestial sea chant

mourning regarding species no longer extant thus upon figurative shoulders of youth

tasked with survival of humanity

a behemoth nearly impossible mission

younger generations unfairly saddled

with obligatory filched grant courtesy when fossil fuels

broadcast onset of

fourth Industrial Revolutions

spewing paradigm viz

free market capitalist kant now quashing, thrashing,

wrestling against rant

long fostering Homo sapiens dominance.

Starry-eyed dark matter

of infinite space

espied by countless eons

since original human race

became cognizant of her/

his terrestrial place

gilding the heavens with strings

of pearly hued lace

closer to earth charting

early skywatchers to notice moon face

held captive via gravitational brace

while zodiac archer aims

cocked bow, where knocked feathers sans arrow complete an awesome

fantastic bullseye ace.

Mother nature’s ornery

primates supreme display said massive breastworks broadcast inlay feat of awesome accomplishment

finds yours truly humbled okay

with his feeble limitations

engendering ample rocky tsuris oy vey.

Today June 20th, 2024

4:51 post meridiem EDT

after a light rain, of morning mountain dew

a strand of pearls clung

to slender tree limbs

bejeweled woody flora prismatic orbs

tell tale sign recent cloudburst

cleft darkened heavens

rained watery life source liquid

downpour laced branched canopy

awash with molecular droplets

requisite to buzzfeed

burlesque Vaudeville bluster

exquisite gala performance unrehearsed

unscripted ubiquitous theatrical performance

received limitless encores

toward Gaia screenwriter

whose infinite scope

(wrought upon natural landscape palette)

exceeds the finite abilities

of those bipedal dominatrix

human organisms imbued

whose dilettante debut

(dawned these last seconds

on the clock face of geologic history)

might witness curtain call

on their final act.

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Tidal Power Market: Floating Tidal Power Platforms to Reign Supreme

Low Environmental Impact and Government Support and Incentives are major factor attributable to the growth of the market.

According to TechSci Research report, “Global Tidal Power Market - Industry Size, Share, Trends, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2028”. The Global Tidal Power is anticipated to project robust growth in the forecast period with a CAGR of  9.02% through 2028, The market is likely to grow in the future due to the global energy transition toward renewables and the rollout of new technologies in many developed countries.

Based on Power Generation Method, Floating Tidal Power Platform segment is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period. Tidal energy uses tidal currents consistent in volume and direction throughout the year, making it an incredibly efficient renewable energy source with a high power output. The tidal power market recently witnessed increased floating power production system deployments. In the system, the turbines are aligned in a particular way and attached to a standard moving beam. They produce more energy as compared to fixed structures.

According to the International Renewable Energy Agency, the estimated global marine energy capacity accounted for 524 MW in 2022, which includes the ocean energy derived from the kinetic energy of ocean waves, tides, salinity, and differences in ocean temperatures. Most of this was due to the added capacity from floating tidal power stations and wave energy. The industry is expected to grow even more in the coming years, parallel with the net-zero emission goals in many countries.

Thus, several upcoming projects are lined up to harness the technology for power production. The US Department of Energy has a Water Power Program to develop marine energy and technologies. In October 2022, the US Department of Energy agreed to fund USD 35 million to advance tidal and river current energy systems as part of measures to boost a sector whose current impact is negligible. Such developments will likely significantly boost the market due to the expansion of floating/instream tidal energy platform installations.

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Based on Region, Europe plays a significant role in the global Tidal Power market, Europe planned a series of tidal power plants coming into operation or getting grid-connected recently. Countries like the United Kingdom and Denmark are the most highlighted parts of the region. According to a 2021 study conducted by experts at Edinburgh University, tidal stream alone has the potential to produce 11% of the United Kingdom's current annual electricity demand, which is the same as the combined contribution of solar and biomass over the previous year.

The British Hydropower Association adds that tidal range projects under development, which are now delayed, would provide 10 GW of extra capacity by 2030 if permission and enough funding were granted. These projects throughout the United Kingdom include Swansea Bay, Merseyside, the North Somerset Coast, and the North Wales Coast.

In March 2023, authorities in Liverpool wanted the River Mersey to be the site of a massive tidal power plant that could power up to 1 million homes while creating thousands of employment in the region. If constructed, the plant would have a capacity of at least one gigatonne and use Mersey's tidal range. Moreover, in May 2022, Minesto completed the first week of commissioning the Dragon 4 tidal power plant in Vestmanna, Faroe Islands, Denmark, including energy production and verification of all critical operations. Minesto's Deep Green Kite technology is cost-effective in places with low-flow tidal streams and ocean currents. Such developments will likely boost the region's position in the tidal power market’s Growth.

Key market players in the Global  Tidal Power Market are following:-

Andritz AG

Nova Innovation Ltd

Orbital Marine Power Ltd

MAKO Turbines Pty Ltd

SIMEC Atlantis Energy Ltd

Hydroquest SAS

Sustainable Marine Energy Ltd

Lockheed Martin Corporation

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“The global tidal power market is driven by several key factors. Firstly, growing environmental concerns and the need for sustainable energy sources are pushing countries to invest in tidal power as a clean and renewable energy option. Secondly, technological advancements in turbine design and grid integration are increasing the efficiency and reliability of tidal energy generation. Additionally, government incentives and favorable policies are encouraging investments in tidal power projects.

Lastly, the predictability and consistency of tidal patterns make it an attractive baseload energy source. These drivers collectively contribute to the expansion of the global tidal power market, positioning it as a promising component of the renewable energy landscape.” said Mr. Karan Chechi, Research Director with TechSci Research, a research-based  global management consulting firm.

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Decoding Success: The Why and What of Professional AC Installation Down Under

In Australia, you are required by law to have your air conditioner installed by a licenced professional. Licenced installers must adhere to legally mandated standards. This implies that they must complete the task correctly. Anyone wishing to perform Air Conditioner Installation Brisbane North as well as its service or repair (or any other piece of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment) must be a licenced technician; that is, they must hold an Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) Refrigerant Handling Licence.

What Are the Reasons for a Professional AC Installation?

You have your air conditioner installed safely and correctly.

The system is not harmed as a result of improper handling or wiring.

You will get the most out of your system because it will run safely and efficiently.

Your warranty will remain in effect. In most cases, the warranty of a product is contingent on the unit being installed by a licensed technician, so look for the tick. For any future warranty claims, your installer should provide you with a compliance certificate.

A professional Air Conditioning Elimbah can also assist you in designing the best system for your home and advising you on the best system for you.

Conclusion

Air conditioner installation by an AC, Solar, and Electrician Woodford professional in Australia can lead to efficient cooling solutions that cater to the specific needs of the diverse Australian climate while prioritising energy efficiency and customer satisfaction by addressing these aspects.

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Holiday Mini-Campaign Retrospective

My group had a lot of people who wouldn't be able to make it to game from Thanksgiving to Xmas due to various job commitments, including our usual DM, so I offered to GM a "holiday mini campaign" for whoever was left. We used SCRE (Sour's Custom Roleplaying Environment) for the game and I wrote a simple plot of a small spaceship crew getting stranded at an abandoned space station and needing to salvage enough fuel to get home.

I wanted to make it more holiday though, so who abandoned the station? Why, Santa Claus! As humans and later sapient society as a whole pushed their ability to travel to previously unreachable places Santa had to abandon his original North Pole workshop, then the one on the moon, then a whole series of workshops in our solar system until eventually he had to abandon NP-7 as the barest edges of sentient space brushed up against it. Where is NP-8? I won't tell. Where are our PCs? NP-7.

Now, I called NP-7 abandoned earlier and that is sort of true, but part of the manufacturing equipment left behind were the extra elves that wouldn't fit on Rud-7 (Santa's interstellar vessel.) The elves had been surviving by eating the last of the supplies and then each other, raiding the kitchens and the med-bay for any edge over their competition. By the time my PCs arrived, the idea of eating something different for a change was enough to drive them into a frenzy.

And so my players docked their ship and ventured forth into the station. They explored and found remnants of knock-off consumer electronics manufacturing. They found small hominids with tattered green rags still clinging to their bodies. They eventually found their way, exhausted and injured, to a shuttle bay with 8 shuttles and the equipment necessary to refuel their ship. The end.

Except they also did blow up the station on their way out just for fun.

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The Direction of the Light Dictates the Style of Window Treatments for Kitchens

The orientation of a house's windows, whether by choice or circumstance, can significantly influence the direction of natural light that enters the kitchen. While existing windows may be out of the homeowner's control when purchasing a home, those constructing their dwellings have some say. Often, local regulations dictate the home's alignment, generally facing the front or road. Consequently, kitchens may have windows facing various directions, making it essential to understand the light's path. Harnessing the benefits of light while mitigating its adverse effects can be achieved through thoughtfully designed window treatments, blending style and function seamlessly.

Understanding the Path of Light

The Florida Solar Energy Center highlights the angles at which sunlight interacts with a house. During different seasons, the sun's rising position changes. In summer, it rises north of due east, while in winter, it's south of due east. The sun's angle is more acute in northern latitudes, like Missouri, impacting east and west-facing windows the most. East-facing kitchens, for instance, may receive sunlight for around five hours, causing potential overheating. This underscores the importance of window treatments to counteract the sun's detrimental aspects.

Adapting to Window Styles

Window styles significantly affect how heat interacts with the kitchen space. For instance, bow or bay windows supply ample natural light and space for activities but also invite excessive heat, straining HVAC systems. Older kitchens with double-hung windows experience minimal light yet heightened heat. This disparity necessitates window treatments that balance light access with heat prevention.

Overcoming the Image of Traditional Blinds

Traditional blinds, often associated with low-quality aluminum versions, have evolved to incorporate energy efficiency. East-facing kitchens can benefit from wood or faux wood mini-blinds, allowing light while reducing sun-related issues. These blinds can be adjusted to block the most intense morning sun while optimizing light for cooking. Hunter Douglas' Woodmates Affordable Faux and Norman's faux wood blinds offer cost-effective options for bay, bow, or double-hung windows.

Harmonizing with Room Style

Matching window treatments to the kitchen's style is essential. For instance, wood blinds create an impressive statement in a country kitchen, while a modern kitchen may demand more contemporary treatments. Reflective-backed window treatments, ideal for east-facing kitchens, repel excess heat and light. Plantation shutters serve as a versatile choice, suitable for country, modern, or traditional kitchens.

Tailoring to Unique Windows

Kitchens with narrower windows, arch accents, or double-hung windows can benefit from plantation shutters. These shutters come in various sizes, with the option for vanes to suit the desired amount of light. Unlike other options, they resist warping, effectively reflecting excess heat and light.

Personalized Expertise and Service

Renowned for exceptional customer service, Love is Blinds offers two decades of expertise. A free consultation and measurement ensure individualized solutions. Qualified professionals guide homeowners through their requirements, providing complimentary installation. For further details, connect with us to uncover more about our company and comprehensive window treatment offerings.

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Car Service Kallangur

A vehicle is a costly investment so it’s important to keep it maintained properly. Regular servicing can help identify problems before they become costly to fix or replace.

Get the best car service Kallangur has to offer with Murrumba Auto Care. Compare and book a service from top mechanics, auto electricians, tyres and more.

The mechanics at car service Kallangur are well suited to the task of keeping your ride running smooth and on the road. They are highly trained in all areas of automotive maintenance and repairs. In fact, they have an uncanny knack for finding any small blemish on your ride. From engine replacements and air conditioning repair to oil changes, brake inspections and more they have you covered.

Do you have a specific problem that you want to get solved fast? Give us a call today. We can have you on the road in no time at all! We are proud to serve the community of Kallangur and surrounding suburbs including Redcliffe, North Lakes, Narangba, Petrie, Morayfield, Burpengary and Deception Bay. We are a proud member of the Better Business Bureau, with the A+ BBB rating to show for it. We have a team of friendly professionals that look forward to meeting your needs and exceeding your expectations.

Tyres play a major role in your car’s performance and fuel efficiency. Therefore, they should be in excellent condition at all times.

At your local tyre shop, you can get quality tyres from well-known brands like Yokohama and Maxxis. These tyres have a high-performance tread design and advanced technology.

The team at Murrumba Auto Care will help you find the right tyres for your vehicle. They also offer mechanical services such as wheel alignment, balancing, and rotation.

They have a comfortable waiting area and air conditioning for your comfort. They represent all the leading global tyre manufacturing brands. This includes premium and budget options for passenger cars, light trucks and four-wheel drive vehicles.

Car exhausts are an important part of your vehicle’s safety and performance. A faulty exhaust can lead to serious problems with your fuel system, which can be dangerous for you and your passengers. If you suspect a problem with your exhaust, it is best to take it into car service Kallangur immediately.

If you need a new exhaust for your car, Murrumba Auto Care is the place to go in Kallangur. They have over 35 years experience and they are known for being a professional team with great customer service. Whether you need an exhaust for your mild or wild vehicle, they will get the job done.

If you need a reliable mechanic in Kallangur, Murrumba Auto Care has over 13 auto electricians waiting to help. Find one that is right for you by comparing prices and reviews from real customers. Browse their portfolios and book online today. You’ll be surprised at how affordable the best mechanic in Kallangur can be!

A dead battery is not only a nuisance but it can also be a real pain to deal with. If you’re in the market for a new battery then there are many options out there. However, not all batteries are created equal. Luckily for you we have a list of the best quality battery manufacturers and car service centres in Kallangur to choose from. With their help you can have your battery looking its best and performing at its optimum capacity.

Get a free quote today and take the guesswork out of battery maintenance. Our battery and solar specialists will guide you through the process from start to finish.

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