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![]() Jobs that fall under software development are predicted to grow by 22% in the next 10 years, according to the U.S. It’s a strong launching point to a career that is in demand. Graduates from the Game and Interactive Media Design degree are positioned to work in video game design, app development, storyboarding, or as an animation specialist or an end-user interface position. They’ll also create a professional portfolio in preparation for graduation and employment within a wide variety of industries. Students have the opportunity their senior year to create a Senior Game Project, where their ideas and learned skills in the program come together. What I enjoy most about this role is giving those students the tools they need to create those games.” ![]() “Often, when I meet a new student for the first time, they are eager to share their ideas, grand visions for games that need to exist. Though the focus is on gaming and interactive media, students will learn much more as they combine art and technology to create new games and media. “In our program, students learn to produce 2D and 3D art, design levels/playable experiences, learn to code functionality, and much more,” Simpson adds. Simpson has taught courses in nearly every aspect of game design, from 3D Modeling to Level Design, 3D Animation to Game Theory. Game and Interactive Media Design majors will also study computer programming.īy the time students reach upper-level coursework, they’ll be fully immersed in their degree. By their second year of study, students can look forward to learning about two-dimensional design, and then three-dimensional design. When students enter, they study the initial general courses freshmen are expected to take, like English Composition and College Algebra, but they also take courses like Introduction to Art, or Introduction to Drawing, to lay the foundation for a degree where art and game design will merge. ![]() The university now has more than 100 majors in the program. As a result, when the game and interactive media design program came along, it was the logical fit.”įor students who love video games, and the idea of designing them or other interactive media, the program has been a success. “The success of the graphic design program, developed years before, demonstrated that the art department knew how to bridge the gap between art and technology. “We find that a strong foundation in the arts is incredibly helpful when developing a compelling interactive experience, like a game,” Simpson says. If it seems unusual for a gaming and interactive media program to be part of an arts program instead of computer programming, there was already precedent for how well the degree could do within the art department. The Game and Interactive Media Design Degree is housed under the arts department at ATU. At the time, Arkansas didn’t really have an answer to that need.” ATU created the answer for them. Assistant Arkansas Tech Professor Dustin Simpson says, “there were a lot of individuals who were looking for a way to turn their passion for video games and technology into a career. The groundbreaking degree came from the interest generated by potential students and the general public who loved video gaming and wanted a way to pursue it as a course of study. What happens when you have a student who loves video games and longs to pursue gaming at the next level as a video game designer? In Arkansas, you send them to Arkansas Tech University.ĪTU established its Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game and Interactive Media Design Degree in 2016. With the invention of the Nintendo gaming system and subsequent systems like Xbox and Playstation, gaming integrated into our society. Video games have captured the imagination of kids since their inception in the 1970s. ![]() ![]() ![]() Depending on the retailer, you may be able to purchase an additional warranty that can provide even further protection and additional coverage for your Margaritaville blender. It’s also important to consider the type of warranty that comes with the blender, as these warranties can provide additional savings in the event of a malfunction down the road. If you are interested in the standard Margaritaville blender, without any added features, they can range from around $100 to $200, while upgraded versions with additional features can cost upwards of $300.Īdditionally, some retailers may offer discounts and other incentives that can lower the overall cost of the blender. She owns a concerning amount of glassware, from art deco Karl Palda decanters to 1800s-era crystal coupes, and she’s happy to wax poetic about all of them.The exact cost of a Margaritaville blender will depend on the type of blender you are looking for. She has been writing about the bar and spirits world for five years, including extensive coverage of glassware. ![]() Kate Dingwall is an experienced spirits writer and glassware collector. This roundup was edited by Jesse Porter, whose Cadillac margarita recipe is typically quite well-received by his friends, but he's gotten very little traction on his Lincoln margarita recipe. (And don't forget the dessert cocktails: You're not truly living if you don't use your margarita machine to sheepishly whip up a frozen mudslide at least once a year.) Frozen daiquiris are a gorgeous minimalist treat, and you can further elevate your rum cocktail game by getting into frozen mai tais or the many other complex drinks in the tiki oeuvre. What other frozen cocktails are there besides margaritas? Check out our roundup of The Best Tequilas for Margaritas for more ideas. You may want to opt for a higher-proof blanco so that the taste of the spirit comes through in the cold, icy preparation. No need to break out the expensive reposados or añejos-a humble blanco will shine brightly in your frozen margarita. What kind of tequila should you use in a frozen margarita? Blend until the mixture is smooth and frothy, and pour it into a salted margarita glass, and garnish with a lime wheel. However, for a simple recipe that works in any kitchen blender, simply place 2 ounces tequila, 0.75 ounces orange liqueur (triple sec or Cointreau), and 1 ounce of fresh-squeezed lime juice into your blender, then top with 1 cup of ice. FAQs What's a good frozen margarita recipe?Ĭheck the instructions that come with your particular machine to see if they make any specific recommendations. For the home mixologist looking for an easy-to-use and quick-to-clean machine at an appealing price point, the Nostalgia MSB64 64-Ounce Margarita and Slush Maker is a great option.Īn ideal margarita machine will produce a smooth, consistent blended marg with no ice chunks will be easy to clean will be made of high-quality parts, potentially including shatter-proof glass and will come with a warranty. For easy customization, the smoothest ice, and Jimmy Buffet cachet, go with the Margaritaville Key West Frozen Concoction Maker (and don't forget to search for your lost shaker of salt). ![]() My mouth was tense and I had blurred vision, I realised I had to go to the doctor. He explained: “My face was numb and tingly. About a month later, he woke up one morning and could not move his face. In early February 2023, Neil began getting pins and needles in his hands and feet, which eventually spread to his legs, and he had difficulty walking. Thankfully it didn’t go into my diaphragm as if that happens you have to be intubated in ICU, but they got it just in time.” “They quickly diagnosed me as having Guillain-Barre Syndrome, which attacks all the nerve endings. Neil tries to focus “on the positives” and is hoping to get a job where he can do “some good” as he knows he will never be able to return to his job as a theatre teacher as he cannot be “up on (his) feet all day.” Neil told PA Real Life: “I basically went from a well-functioning adult to a baby. Neil can now only walk for a few minutes at a time with a Zimmer frame (Collect/PA Real Life) Now he is living on his own and thinks he is about “80% of the way there” – he uses a Zimmer frame to walk for a few minutes at a time, but does not know if he will ever be able to walk as he used to. ![]() He had to be fed, washed, bathed and toileted, losing all his independence.Įven his eyelids were paralysed – he had to sleep with his eyes open, which his parents said made him look “like The Exorcist.” For about ten weeks he had one-on-one physio at the Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People in Surrey and eventually could begin to move his limbs, and when he could go to the toilet on his own he cried with happiness.īut his nerves were hypersensitive – just touching the bottoms of his feet with his fingertips “felt like a knife had been stuck” in them. Neil was soon diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a rare and serious condition that affects the nerves, especially in the feet, hands and limbs, causing problems such as numbness, weakness and pain. Neil Duggan, 45, an ex-theatre secondary school teacher, began getting pins and needles in his hands, feet and legs early in 2023, and a month later woke up with “blurred vision”, lost sensation in his face, and became paralysed. It does not store any personal data.A teacher in his mid-forties who became paralysed a month after getting pins and needles in his limbs - going from being a “well-functioning adult to a baby” - can now only walk for a few minutes at a time with a walking frame and has said the experience has made him realise that “life can change in an instant” as he is forced to leave his job behind. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. ![]() ![]() The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. ![]() Sheeran performs throughout the record with a small acoustic guitar, with "no band" and "no beats". + is influenced by rapper Eminem, hip-hop inspired duo Nizlopi and recording artist Damien Rice. Sheeran explaining the influence of the "Grime" style on +. I've started writing songs a bit more like that, lyrically." And me as a songwriter, that sort of fascinated me, like how can you get away with that? That really interested me. He'll do a two and a half bar rhyme and then stop, and go into something else. If you listen to Ghetts' flow, it's not necessarily like four-bar, four-bar, four-bar. Being a songwriter myself, I love the way they put lyrics together. "I'm always being introduced to new people that are really good. Throughout the production of +, Sheeran knew "how wanted every single song to sound", and because of this they only took around one day each to record, with the final product featuring "the same sound", which he described as an achievement. His musical inspirations from an early age surfaced from The Beatles and Bob Dylan, but he noted Damien Rice as a larger influence on his music whom he met after an intimate performance in Dublin. Sheeran started performing with the acoustic guitar aged 11 and his love for the instrument was what "got into music and singing". įollowing this, Sheeran signed to Atlantic Records and was signed to Elton John's management team called Rocket, which Sheeran discussed, saying: "Elton walked in and said, 'Where's Ed Sheeran?' I was like, 'F-ing hell! He knows my name!' It's surreal, growing up listening to his music and now he is one of the people who sings my praises and helps my career and rings me up and actually has an interest in me". In addition, Sheeran's appearances on YouTube also garnered success when he uploaded a performance of track "You Need Me, I Don't Need You", which garnered over half a million views, making him "one of the most talked about UK acts". Sheeran took the opportunity to record several tracks in the studio and attended several parties with Foxx, describing the time as "surreal". ![]() After performing on the radio show, Foxx gave Sheeran his number offering studio time free of charge. She invited him to perform, which he agreed to, and after the performance he was contacted by Foxx's manager, who then asked him to perform on Foxx's radio show. After performing a gig in the city, he was approached by Foxx's contact, who produced open-mic nights endorsed by Foxx. In early 2010, Sheeran was having what he described as a "rough time" in the UK, and he spontaneously left for Los Angeles to spend a month "to see what could happen". After spending four years performing in the British live scene, Sheeran met singer Jamie Foxx in Los Angeles, and Foxx liked Sheeran enough to "put on the path to success". Moving from place to place, he performed at open-mic nights across the United Kingdom, where he would sleep on his friends' sofas spending time self-releasing homemade EPs and albums. + is the ninth best-selling album of the 2010s in the United Kingdom.īackground Sheeran performing at Academy 1 in Manchester.Īfter completing school at age 16, Sheeran spent his student grant on rail tickets. The album was the highest debut for a British artist's first studio album in the US since Susan Boyle's I Dreamed a Dream in 2009. The album performed well on the US Billboard 200, peaking at number five, selling 42,000 copies. ![]() Upon release, + debuted atop of the UK Albums Chart with first-week sales exceeding 102,000 copies. ![]() The album was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. Worldwide, the album has sold more than 4 million copies. Three additional singles-" Drunk", " Small Bump", and " Give Me Love"-were released throughout the following year, all charting within the top 25 of the UK Singles Chart. " Lego House" was released on 11 November 2011 as the album's third single and matched the chart success of its predecessors, peaking at number five in the UK. Media interest surrounding + was heightened by its two preceding singles-" The A Team" and " You Need Me, I Don't Need You"-which peaked at numbers three and four on the UK Singles Chart, respectively. Jake Gosling and Sheeran produced the majority of the album, with additional production by American hip hop producer No I.D. He previously released five EPs independently. The album is considered Sheeran's commercial breakthrough. It was released on 9 September 2011 by Asylum Records and Atlantic Records. + (" Plus") is the debut studio album by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. When paired with the race car/muscle-themed appearance package, Grabber or Stallion, the reliable Ford Maverick’s popularity with the youth market was unmatched. Positioned between the bigger Mustang and Ford Pinto (1971-1980), the Maverick car was a ‘simple,’ uncomplicated machine that was easier to maintain.ĭuring its lifetime, the affordable and roomy compact car was available as a two-door sedan/fastback coupe (1969-1977), four-door sedan (1971-77), Grabber (1970-75) and Stallion (1976) in three economical sixes or low cost V8.ĭespite its modest horsepower, the classic Ford Maverick was the ‘answer to low-cost transportation,’ with ‘great gas mileage,’ making it very appealing at a pivotal time for the automobile when the 1973 oil crisis caused fuel prices to skyrocket, and high-performance vehicles like the Mustang II were too expensive to run. Whilst the Maverick replaced the Falcon as the main competitor to the Dodge Dart and Chevrolet Nova, its main intention was not to be a performance or muscle car, but to reclaim sales stolen by imports like the VW Beetle, Datsun, Toyota, and Honda. Like the Mustang, it used the same platform as Robert McNamara’s lightweight, compact sports car, the Falcon, which had been unable to match the 1964 Mustang’s success. Introduced on April 17, 1969, as a 1970 model, the Ford Maverick was initially conceived as a two-door sedan or saloon. With a new incarnation arriving in 2021/22, our short car review revisits this Ford classic car. Unchanged in 1970, an impressive 451,000 sales were made (Hagerty), eclipsing the 1970 Mustang which sold 200,000. Īfter its introduction in mid-1969, 127,833 were sold. ![]() Unfortunately underestimated by many today, the Ford Maverick broke the rules of what a compact car could offer, providing great value for money at a time of stringent legislation and frugality. Not to be confused with the 4×4 Maverick UK, the all-American Maverick car was affordable, economical, and shared the same long-hood, short deck, fastback profile popularized by Ford’s pony. Maverick also applies to the free-roaming mustang and Ford’s pony car, a symbol of the pioneering spirit of the American west.įord’s compact car, Maverick (Americas, 1969-1977), was an instant success that would unexpectedly rival the Ford Mustang. The Ford nameplate refers to an unbranded form of cattle. Maverick definition: An unorthodox/independent person who acts free from constraints and organisational guidelines. ![]() In the rest of the golfing scene in Despicable Me 2, we can see that the driver is a little taller than Kevin, so I subtracted the head of the driver (about 3 inches) to come to my conclusion. According to my research, your normal six-year-old golfer has about a 33-inch long driver. Now, your average child with a pair of golf clubs is going to have a pretty small driver. Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem Despicable Me: Minion Mania Despicable Me: The Game Minions Paradise Games in Film Minion Rush Minions Minecraft DLC Locations. The most likely answer is that the clubs belong to Anges Gru, who is six years old in Despicable Me 2. Evil Minions Kevin (Despicable Me 2) Jerry (Despicable Me 2) Jon (Despicable Me 2) Donny (Despicable Me 2) Aaron Brad Minionese Fun Stuff Games. Seen here, Kevin is about the same size as his golf club, but what size is his golf club? First off, we can tell that it is a driver and thus the longest of the golf clubs in a person’s bag.īut whose golf club is it? It cannot be Gru’s because a club for a 6-foot man would be close to 4 feet long and thus way bigger than a minion could ever use. So how did I answer the question of how tall is Kevin? Fittingly, I figured it out with his iconic golf club. 0:00 / 4:37 Giant Kevin Scene Minions (2015) Movie Clip MovieAndGameClips 9.67K subscribers 289 75K views 6 months ago Minions is a 2015 American computer-animated comedy film produced. MINIONS Clips - 'Giant Minion' (2015) JoBlo Animated Videos 2.19M subscribers Subscribe 110K Share 55M views 11 months ago Minions MINIONS Clips - 'Giant Minion' (2015). Unfortunately, I was not able to determine this essential bit of science from the traditional banana technique that we used to get Gru’s height and had to get creative since Kevin is so rarely seen with a banana, which is, of course, very uncommon for a minion. Almost an entire foot taller than your average minion. Kevin is around 30-inches (or 2’6”) tall. This is obvious given his distinctive twinkie-shaped body, unlike the rest of the cheese-ball-shaped bodies of the other minions. We have already determined that your average-sized minion is about three bananas tall (or 1’9”), but Kevin is not your average-sized minion. ![]() The lovable, golf-playing minion was first seen in Despicable Me 2. The heights of the characters in Despicable Me is a hotly debated subject, with some people claiming that Gru is a 14-foot giant and the minions are as big as your average 9-year-old. ![]() Plus you may have used Excel for spreadsheets in high school or college, so it’s something you’re already familiar with- if not, we have a guide to making a budget with Excel! Microsoft Office has been well-known for years and its programs can make your lives easier! So many people have access to Excel through work or school, so why not give it a shot? 7 Free Budget Spreadsheets to Make Life Easier 1. ![]() Many come with budget templates to use, where you can just plug-and-chug your own information easy-peasy. There are lots of different ways that you can set up a budget using a spreadsheet – it’s all about what works best for you. ![]() Many spreadsheets come with help options or you can check the manufacturers’ website for instructions- but my favorite is watching a YouTube video so I can get a play-by-play of the action and repeat it myself. How to Budget with a SpreadsheetĪ budget spreadsheet is what you want if you’re looking for something quick and responsive and can do all of the math and number crunching for you. If your goal is to obtain a bright financial future, you need a budget to get started and keep you on track. We actually think that if you want to do fun things, you needto budget. However, here at The Savvy Couple, we think of things a bit differently. We tend to give it a bad rep generally because we hear people turn down things like fun nights out because they’re “on a budget” – which means that we equate budgets with not being able to do fun things. Printable Spreadsheetsīudgets get a bit of a bad rep for sometimes being time-intensive, but we think that it’s essential when it comes to building wealth. 7 Free Budget Spreadsheets to Make Life Easier. ![]() Enjoy a fully-stocked buffet, 1950s diner, Mexican grill or fine dining at the casino's 1832 Steakhouse. Visit the Choctaw Casino Resort and whet your appetite with an astounding 10 dining options within the casino. Test your luck on one of 3,500 slot machines, head upstairs to the casino’s private poker lounge or enjoy the palpable energy of the casino’s Party Pit, complete with flat-screen televisions and table games. ![]() From interactive penny machines to intense high-stakes slots, this casino offers up excitement for both the casual and veteran gamer. Setting standards for both luxury and relaxation in southern Oklahoma, the Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant will have visitors hopping from game to game on its 300,000 sq. This glitzy hotel features slick accommodations and VIP suites reminiscent of what one might find in Vegas. ice-topped bar or take a break from the excitement in one of the Hard Rock’s modern hotel rooms, jam-packed with every amenity a high-roller would expect. When it’s time to relax, enjoy a smooth cocktail at the casino’s unique 80-ft. When it's time to dine, satisfy your hunger with homestyle American favorites at the sophisticated entrees at McGill’s on 19. Kick up your heels to the sounds of live bands performing at Riffs, unwind with a salt-rimmed margarita at Margarita Bay or enjoy the laid-back sounds of jazz at C:Note. Featuring state-of-the-art lighting and sound, big screen televisions and exclusive private suites, The Joint is the perfect place to catch your favorite performer. The casino's concert venue, The Joint, is set to a massive scale at 45,000 sq. Plan your night around one of the Hard Rock’s six nightlife venues and dance the night away to the rapid tempo of today’s popular dance hits. One of only seven Hard Rock casinos in the world, this Tulsa area hot spot features over 70 table games ranging from Texas Hold 'em to Pai Gow Poker. ![]() of gaming space and $2 million in rock music memorabilia on display, this casino will speak to your inner rock star. With more than 2,300 of the newest and most popular slot machines, 170,000 sq. Whether hoping to enjoy the flashing lights of a jackpot-winning slot machine or draw a royal flush at a poker table, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa offers stylish and pulse-pounding gaming action. This massive casino also features a 27-hole championship golf course, an award-winning organic spa and a 1,000 room hotel. luxurious poker room, the WinStar is ready to take your gaming experience to the max. ![]() The WinStar World Casino will appeal to anyone longing for the excitement of the jet-setter lifestyle, so visit this casino in southern Oklahoma and prepare to feel like royalty. From Madrid and Paris to Beijing and Vienna, the WinStar World Casino has created eight gaming plazas complete with fountains, crystal dragons, table games and endless rows of slot machines that seem to stretch on forever. While searching for a lucky machine, visitors to WinStar can take a tour of the most opulent cities in the world. The largest casino in the world, WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville takes international flair to new heights. Whatever your game, Oklahoma’s top casinos are more than willing to show you a good time. Tap into the excitement of hitting a winning combo on a slot machine or sit down at a packed poker table and wait for your card to be dealt. Home to some of the hottest casinos around, Oklahoma ups the ante with big name stars, state-of-the-art machines and the enthusiastic energy of an industry on the rise. Walk into an Oklahoma casino and enter an adult playland for the over 21 crowd. Long gone are the days when the gambling meccas of Las Vegas and Atlantic City held exclusive rights over heart-pumping casino action. ![]() So, through the network, it is possible for government agencies to track your data and information. It also means that this VPN is not the best choice for downloading torrents or other data, which requires faster internet speeds.Īlso, in the case of government surveillance, while Betternet has servers all over the world, the company is based in Canada and falls under that jurisdiction. With Betternet, a lot of the times, the speeds are extremely slow, as low as 100 Mbps, and it is a hassle to work on the connection. Malware and viruses could also penetrate the system, even with all the security measures. Also, there is always a doubt that your data is not safe, as the service provider does give access to affiliates to reach you. It is not a pretty sight or a clean experience, as you are being distracted by the constant messaging. With free VPN programs, the biggest drawback is the fact that you get to be subject to a number of advertisements and marketing messaging. It’s not a heavy program to load on the system, and What are the negatives of Betternet? Betternet VPN offers both 256-bit AES encryption over the OpenVPN protocol and 128-bit encryption over IPSec, making this a trustworthy network to pair with.īetternet is available across devices and is compatible with a number of operating systems, making it’s market penetration pretty high, and is one of the most well know unpaid VPN providers. It is a popular program, that is upfront and diligent about their privacy policy. From that aspect, it is better than some of the other free VPN programs available. The recent addition of Betternet Premium offers enhanced services at a minimal cost.īetternet does not sell your data to third parties and your privacy and security are well taken care of. While there are enough free and paid VPN programs available, Betternet assures of good quality for free, making their money instead of the number of downloads, ads that are visible to users, and relies on affiliate apps and programs for income. One of the biggest plus points of the program is that it is completely free. ![]() What are the positives with Betternet VPN? This can help with speed and with the fact that the transfer of data is through the Betternet VPN and not through your device. Betternet connects you securely to a remote network. What do you need to use Betternet for?īetternet is a great tool to reroute your router and device to a private network, so you are not dependent on the internet service provider (ISP). How it works is that it connects you to a remote server, and routes your device’s internet connection through a private server than the internet service provider (ISP). It can be downloaded on the desktop or as an app on the smartphone. Betternet is a free VPN software, which is available on Android, Windows, iOS, Mac, and other extensions. |
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