What does it mean to be an addict? For a long time the answer was that someone like Fuller “lacked willpower,” a tautology that is pretty much useless as a guide to treatment. In the current jargon of the recovery movement, addiction to alcohol, drugs or nicotine is a “bio-psycho-social-spiritual disorder,” a phrase that seems to have been invented by the treatment industry to emphasize how complex the problem is and how much more funding it deserves....
According to Remedy creative director Sam Lake, “For Alan Wake, from the get-go, we assumed there was going to be a sequel…” The team had gone forward with drawing out elaborate plans of the look, feel and the mechanics of the game that will go on to be a sequel to Alan Wake. Unsurprisingly, that video made its way back to Microsoft for a pitch, but the company wanted to diversify their portfolio with a title unlike their current offerings....
What is typically known as a box spring may not mean what you think it does. Although box springs were once very popular, the term is now far more likely to refer to a regular mattress foundation, which in fact has no springs at all. The difference between a box spring and a regular mattress foundation lies in the springs themselves. You may have a mattress foundation with slatted wooden panels to support your mattress and your weight when sleeping....
How Does GPS Tracking Work? GPS tracking uses a network of satellites to determine the location of a device designed for that purpose. The basic idea is that a GPS tracker uses trilateration to determine its physical location based on its distance from three GPS satellites. This is the same technology used by a portable or in-car navigation system. The difference between a GPS tracker and a car navigation system is that the navigation system provides you with your location and driving directions....
COVID vaccination certificates proposals are being considered by some cities and states aiming to ease restrictions, and the idea has already been adopted on a limited scale in New York. However, other state officials are strongly opposed to the use of vaccine passports, and have ruled out their use on libertarian grounds altogether. In an interview with the Politico Dispatch podcast released Monday, Dr. Anthony Fauci said vaccine passports were not likely to be enforced or rolled out at the federal level, but did suggest that the administration could ensure that certificates were being used in a far way....
So, what are meme coins, what is their purpose, and are they legit? What Is a Crypto Meme Coin? There’s no denying that the cryptocurrency industry has its fair share of critics. After all, the market is highly volatile, unregulated, and rife with cybercriminals. So, the enthusiasm that some feel towards cryptocurrency, and the hoards of cash they invest in it, can become something of a joke. This is often what gives way to meme coins....
But cinematography LUTs are so much more than simple video filters. The right color grading LUT takes your project’s look to the next level and will save you a lot of time in the grading suite. What Does LUT Stand For? The acronym LUT is short for “lookup table.” It’s exactly what it sounds like: a table of values that a computer or a camera can refer to when processing an image....
In this article, we will discuss shell builtins in detail, along with a guide on how you can check if a Linux command is shell builtin. What Are Shell Builtins? Shell builtins are, as the name suggests, commands that are built into the shell. This is because it’s faster to run commonly used commands from RAM rather than looking them up on the hard drive. Shell developers figure that this is a good tradeoff as loading data from the memory is faster in comparison to disks....
From the iconic Castle Wolfenstein to the acclaimed Metal Gear series, this genre has seen many celebrated franchises. But what are some defining features of stealth games? How do they generally work? Let’s find out. What Are Stealth Games? Stealth games require careful movement, hiding, and the use of disguises to avoid opponents. In general, players don’t have a lot of ammunition and need to make their way around enemy territory using the tools at their disposal....
In adults, stem cells originate in the bone marrow. They are vital to repairing damaged tissues and forming new cells as organisms grow. Because stem cells can develop into specialized cells in the body some researchers believe that stem cell-based therapies may be integral in treating serious illnesses such as type 1 diabetes, spinal cord injuries, Alzheimer’s disease, and strokes. Types of Stem Cells There are three types of stem cells:...
All steroid drops, however, are not the same. The unique structure of each can make a difference in how it functions, what it treats, and what the side effects may be. Such steroids, as a rule, interrupt gene pathways that otherwise would lead to uncontrolled eye inflammation. Here’s what you need to know to get the right steroid for your eye, including uses, precautions, and side effects of each....
The guidelines were published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians and clearly spell out diet and lifestyle changes people can make to lower their risk of developing cancer. Here are the new recommendations: Try to do more physical activity. The new guidelines recommend aiming to do between 150 to 300 minutes of moderate activity or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous exercise each week. The ACS says getting 300 minutes of activity or more is ideal....
These new cave biomes complemented each other nicely, with one being a beautiful cave with lots of greenery and Axolotls, whereas the other had dangerous pointed stalactites and stalagmites that can hurt players. Best uses of Cave biomes in Minecraft 1.18 Dripstone Caves Dripstone Cave biome is not the most liked cave biome in Minecraft 1.18 because of its dangerous terrain and loads of mobs spawns. However, players can make great use of the items they get from this biome....
There has been a lot of traction ever since it was announced that the game will come on the Xbox Game first day at the same time of the official launch. Since the game is being released across all platforms, both the Xbox Game Pass and the PC Game Pass will have the game available. With such a great opportunity, PC players can save $40, which non PC Game Pass owners will have to spend....
Gabbard is currently fundraising for the February 11 New Hampshire primary. Her campaign hopes to raise $1.5 million in advance of the election. The campaign’s goal was $1 million by the end of January. This goal was met, according to a Saturday tweet by the candidate. “We made our ambitious $1M goal for January & with your help we can make $1.5M by NH election day and stay competitive in the final stretch!...
Just a year removed from leading the Browns to their first playoff win since 1994, the Browns appear to making a late push for Deshaun Watson after it was announced last Friday that a grand jury would not be indicting the Texans quarterback. While parts of Watson’s future remain suspended — such as his upcoming deposition and a potential suspension — the interest appears to be real from Cleveland....
But think about what would happen if you want to use any of these apps and you somehow forgot your password as this can happen to anyone. Sometimes the password you set have a difficult combination of letters & symbol, in short, it is very difficult to remember each & every password you set for apps & websites. But what happens when you forgot your password or if you want to reset your password but you can’t remember the old password?...
Aging While aging doesn’t cause eye swelling, it can cause bags under the eyes that have a puffy, swollen appearance. As you get older, the skin on your body, including around your eyes, loses its elasticity and firmness. Eye bags are a normal part of aging and nothing to worry about. The skin around your eyes is thinner than elsewhere, so it’s more susceptible to sagging. Because the skin is more delicate, fluid is also more likely to build up under it....
WWE had so much to offer to its audience in 2018, be it Ronda Rousey or The Undertaker, or the fact that we were able to see Shawn Michaels in the ring after such a long time, and the fact that he still got it. But there is nobody who can better explain the change that WWE went through than Becky Lynch. This time last year, not many people would have given a second thought to Becky Lynch....
