![]() ![]() ![]() Surround sound: If an already good headset offers virtual surround sound, that’s fine, but it’s not worth paying more for the feature.Compatibility: Headsets with 3.5 mm connectors, like many headphones with microphones, are compatible with a wider range of gaming devices-PCs, consoles, and mobile devices-than USB headsets, which typically work only with PCs and either PlayStation consoles or Xbox consoles (almost never both).We pay attention to how easy these are to use, especially the mic-mute function. Volume controls: Gaming headsets should have volume and microphone mute controls on the earcups or on the cable.Most headsets come with a two-year warranty, but some companies (such as JBL) offer only a one-year warranty. We prefer headsets with detachable cables and microphones, which are easier to replace if they break, as well as replaceable earpads. Build quality: The headband shouldn’t creak when you put the headset on or move around, and the headset should survive being tossed in a bag.For a great-sounding wireless headset, expect to pay between $150 and $200. Solid budget options are available for around $50, but cheaper models lose sound clarity in the headphones and mic, and comfort and build quality drop considerably. Price: After researching hundreds of headsets, we’ve found that most people should be happy with a wired set that costs around $100. ![]() We like headsets with sidetone, also known as mic monitoring, which is a feature that allows you to hear your own voice through your headset, but very few models include this. Microphone: A good microphone should be able to reproduce your voice clearly and accurately, and cancel out as much background noise as possible.Sound quality: Gaming headsets rarely sound as detailed as comparably priced headphones, but they should still be clear and accurate, with no particular frequency range overpowering another.The headband shouldn’t dig into the top of your head, the cups shouldn’t make your ears too hot, and the headset shouldn’t pinch or let too much sound leak out if you wear glasses. Comfort: A gaming headset should be comfortable to wear for hours, and shouldn’t clamp too tight on your head or jaw (or slip off your head). ![]()
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![]() ![]() Soon after arriving in Humboldt, filmmakers were captivated by the story of Garret Rodriguez, a 29-year-old San Diego man whose father reported him missing in 2013. The deeper underground an industry is pushed by persecution or prosecution, the more unsafe it becomes for the most vulnerable of its participants. It’s a common issue in other black market or legally gray industries, too. “They’re like, ‘what do you do?’ ‘Well, I grow marijuana.’ ‘Oh, well, do you have a permit?’ You can understand why, in a community that has historically been engaged in a criminal activity, probably the last place you’d want to walk into is a police station.” “There’s absolutely a tradition of people up on the mountain not wanting to come forward and it makes sense,” Chinn said. Plus, many people feel uncomfortable reporting suspicious or illegal activity to law enforcement. Martinez had indeed gone to Humboldt County to decompress, but a lack of cell service had prevented her from getting ahold of her worried mother or law enforcement.įor those who are so fortunate to be found alive, the lack of cell service, the remoteness of the area, and the constant influx of naive, car-less “trimmigants” hoping to work for strangers are all key reasons why, according to Murder Mountain. Where was she? Starring as a contestant on The Bachelor. Rebekah Martinez, a 22-year-old California woman listed as missing in that same article, was quickly located by a tipster. The investigation also pointed out that some people are inadvertently reported missing more than once, some are discovered to have gone voluntarily missing, and many reappear shortly after the report is made. Just how bad is the missing persons epidemic in Humboldt County? In early 2018, The North Coast Journal found that an average of 717 people per 100,000 residents were reported missing per year between 20, compared to an average of 384 people throughout the rest of the state. The origination story of the industry up there is pretty fascinating, and we were going to be there literally during the transition from black to white market.” “All these missing people a community that had a rich history. “From a storytelling point of view, it was kind of a perfect storm,” Chinn said. ![]() ![]() Jonathan Chinn tells High Times that they were first drawn to the county’s missing persons statistics, as well as its long-standing ties to cannabis-an industry that finally, at least in California, might offer a legal way to earn a living. Murder Mountain was directed by Joshua Zeman and produced by media company Lightbox, co-founded by cousins Simon and Jonathan Chinn. ![]() We spoke to filmmakers and subjects to get a fuller picture of “Murder Mountain” and what happens next. But if there’s one thing parties can agree on, it’s that Humboldt County ought to be a place where farmers can equitably make a safe and legal living. The narrative has been cause for controversy, with rebuttals coming from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, Humboldt County residents, and the filmmakers themselves. However, viewers will also find heroes in long-time farmers trying to secure permits to legally grow cannabis, as well as community members dedicated to finding justice for the missing and the dead. An unresolved murder, alleged outlaw culture, a group of vigilantes, and gritty missing posters are the sometimes overly dramatic hooks of the series. In Murder Mountain, filmmakers show the halcyon “hippie paradise” days of early cannabis farmers juxtaposed against a modern Humboldt where more people go missing annually than any other county in California. The six-episode series takes its name from Alderpoint, a small, census-designated area of Humboldt County that has earned itself the grim, alliterative nickname with salacious tales of mystery and murder. Though the Humboldt County-centered, true-crime documentary Murder Mountain was first released by Fusion, it saw a surge in popularity after dropping on Netflix in late December. ![]() ![]() ![]() Since the developers didn't want the game to be one long escort mission, they made sure that Elizabeth could take care of herself in most situations. The 15-minute gameplay trailer also shows her kicking a member of Vox Populi in the balls in background while Booker fights the main horde.Action Girl: Elizabeth has shown to be pretty skilled in using her powers to destructive effect in tandem with Booker.Tropes used in BioShock Infinite include: ![]() While game head Ken Levine has said that BioShock Infinite takes place in a different universe from the original games, a key game mechanic is the manipulation of portals that lead to different timelines. There is also the matter of Songbird - a massive clockwork creature that looks like a deranged cross between a bird and a gargoyle and is often referred to simply as "Him" - whose sole purpose is to retrieve Elizabeth, and violently kill anything that tries to stop it. Both factions believe that Elizabeth is the key to winning the conflict, which will inevitably prove to be a problem. Only giving DeWitt a few sparse details, he tells Booker that he'll transport him to the city if he decides to accept.īut predictably, this mission won't be simple or easy: since it went rogue, the city has fallen into a violent civil war between the Founders, the ultranationalist, xenophobic ruling class, led by Zachary Hale Comstock and the Vox Populi, a group led by Daisy Fitzroy which initially sought to open Columbia to people of all races and religions before years of conflict morphed them into a terrorist group that fights out of blind hatred. The player is Booker DeWitt, a disgraced Pinkerton Detective sent to the city by a mysterious stranger to find a woman named Elizabeth who was locked up in Columbia since she was five. Now it exists as a Death Star without an Empire, a roaming boogeyman imposing its will on whatever unfortunate target it chooses. ![]() This incident prompted the American government to disown Columbia and cause it to go rogue and disappear into the clouds. It takes place in 1912, in the floating sky city of Columbia, "designed to demonstrate to the world by example the founding democratic principles of the United States, the product of American ideals, endeavor and industry." However, a visit to China by the city during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900 revealed a much darker purpose on the part of its makers: the city revealed itself to be heavily armed, and bombarded a group of Chinese civilians. BioShock Infinite is the third game in the BioShock series, released on March 26th, 2013. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() And after completing kindergarten, your child will go on to first grade.Ĭhildren who turn five after December 2nd of the school year will have to wait to enroll in kindergarten the following school year. Kindergarten is typically offered at every local public elementary school. Because of this, the kindergarten curriculum is somewhat more challenging and academic than the TK curriculum. Kindergarten curriculum is designed to meet the needs and teach children who are in this age range. Kindergarten is available to children whose fifth birthdays are on or before September 1st of the school year. School districts vary in how and where they offer TK classes, so be sure to ask your local district about what options are available in your area. So, a child with a birthday within the TK range will have two years of kindergarten experience before going to first grade. Since TK students are younger in age, these programs are designed using age-appropriate curriculum for younger children.Ĭhildren who attend and complete TK then move on to kindergarten the following year. For example, if your child turns 5 on October 5th, then he or she is eligible to enroll in a TK class at your local public school. TK is available for kids whose fifth birthdays are between September 2nd and December 2nd of the school year. Although children aren’t required by law to attend TK and kindergarten (children 6 and up, however, are required to enroll in school), these programs give your child the experience of being in a school environment and learn beyond what you do at home. 2195, by email or in person at 56 South Lincoln Street, Stockton, CA 95202.California public schools (and some non-public schools) offer Transitional kindergarten (TK) and kindergarten as opportunities to help children develop school readiness skills. If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or: the District’s Title IX Coordinator, Sharon Womble, Interim Director of Constituent Services by phone at (209) 933-7000 ext.
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![]() ![]() Traditionally, raindrop cakes are served with brown sugar syrup and roasted soybean powder. So the ratio will be 1oz of gelation powder to 4 cups of water. Then bring 3 cups of water to a boil, then add the water-gelatin mixture to the boiling water, stir to mix well. ![]() Last but not least, if you have a chance, why don’t you go there and explore its goodness with your tongue, along with having fun by visiting winery as Kofu, Yamanashi has many excellent vinyards and after tasting wine, enjoy soaking hot spring viewing Mt.To make raindrop cake with gelatin powder, you will need to dissolve 1oz (4 envelopes) of gelat i n powder with 1 cup of cold water. If it takes more time than that, it would melt. Second is, fortunately, even if you can buy the Mochi, you will eat it within 20 minutes. Or I heard that the company has recently changed the policy that customer will get a ticket (a numbered ticket indicating the order in which customers are to be served), therefore once you get the ticket, there is no need to form a line to get it. You see many customers standing up in a line by the shop They sell from 7 in the morning, and only on Saturday and Sunday and only from June to September every year.Īnd other problems are, first of all, they produce a certain limited volume of production, as a result, you may not able to purchase even if you wait in front of the store from early morning if you are unlucky. The disadvantage is very limited period that we can enjoy tasting it. The name of the Mochi’s maker is “Kinseiken Seika” Company in Yamanashi Prefecture where is about 150 km (about 93 miles) away from Tokyo and the company established in 1902 meaning over 100 years history. Mizu Shingen Mochi has been terribly popular thanks to its strong deliciousness, however, there is a drawback there. The largely tasteless dessert melts when it enters the mouth and it must be eaten immediately or it will melt and begin to evaporate after twenty minutes. The dish appears like a transparent raindrop, although it has also been compared to breast implants and jellyfish. A molasses-like syrup, called kuromitsu, and soybean flour, called kinako, are used as toppings. The agar is a vegetarian/vegan alternative to gelatin that is made from seaweed.Īfter being heated, it is molded and cooled. The water from the original dish was obtained from Mount Kaikoma of the Southern Japanese Alps, and it has been described as having a sweet taste. The dish is made from mineral water and agar thus, it has practically no calories. Shortly after, London restaurant Yamagoya worked four months to develop another version. It’s so good that you have to line up to purchase it The dessert became a viral sensation and people made special trips to experience the dish.ĭarren Wong introduced the dish to the United States in New York City at the April 2016 Smorgasburg food fair. ![]() ![]() The year prior in 2013, the creator wanted to explore the idea of making edible water. Statue of Shingen in front of Kofu Station Shingen, if we talk a little more detail, Takeda Shingen (1521 – 1573), of Kai Province (present Yamanashi-Prefecture), was a pre-eminent daimyō (feudal lord) in feudal Japan with exceptional military prestige in the late stage of the Sengoku period (Age of Warring States). Mizu means water and Shingen mochi is a type of sweet rice cake (mochi) made by the Kinseiken company. Originally a Japanese dessert known as mizu shingen mochi (水信玄餅), the dish was first created by “Kinseiken Seika” Company in Yamanashi Prefecture near Tokyo, Japan in 2014. ![]() ![]() ![]() This is because coffee contains caffeine, a substance that acts as a stimulant in the body and may benefit weight loss.Ĭoffee can reduce energy intake and boost metabolism, which may help you lose weight. Green tea may help you lose weight by boosting metabolism and encouraging fatĬoffee is used by people around the world to boost energy levels and lift mood. What’s more, people who drink green tea tend to have lower blood pressure and a lower risk of developing diseases such as heart disease, certain cancers and diabetes ( 6). Plus, green tea contains caffeine, which can help promote weight loss by boosting energy levels and improving performance while exercising ( 5, 6). One study found that women who consumed 3 grams of matcha per day experienced greater fat burning during exercise compared to women who did not drink matcha ( 4). Matcha is a type of green tea that contains a higher amount of catechins than loose leaf green tea, which makes it a good choice for weight loss ( 3). ![]() ![]() It should be noted that this benefit is linked to green tea preparations that contain high amounts of catechins, antioxidants that may increase fat burning and boost metabolism ( 2). Not only is it packed with beneficial antioxidants and other powerful nutrients, it’s also one of the most effective drinks for weight loss.ĭrinking green tea has been shown to decrease body weight and body fat in several studies.Ī review of 14 studies found that people who drank high-concentration green tea for 12 weeks lost an average of 0.44 to 7.7 pounds (0.2 to 3.5 kg) more than those who did not drink green tea ( 1). 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