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Thu, 26 March 2020
The new Animal Crossing game could not have possibly come out at a better time...with millions of people across the world shut in their homes for months. Dan, Will and Will's friend and roommate Evan (all newcomers to the series) talk about Animal Crossing New: Horizons...having been thoroughly drawn in by the new entry.
Later in the episode we talk about the Nintendo Switch shortage, our lives in quarantine, DOOM Eternal and some Two Point Hospital!
Thu, 19 March 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic sets in the TSA Pod offers up some ideas for gamers to make the most of their isolation time. Not everyone has 600 Steam games they haven't played yet, so make use of the library you already have or play some new games that'll cost you next to nothing.
During "What We Played" Dan and Will BOTH played some CoD Warzone!
Wed, 11 March 2020
Sorry again about missing an episode last week, but we explain why in the "Our Weeks" segment. This week we cover the Final Fantasy 7 Remake demo like we had initially planned to, along with our progress for More in March. Which leads to some discussion about Ori and the Blind Forest and the newly released Ori and The Will of the Wisps.
After the outro we talk about the Golder Deer storyline from Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
Fri, 28 February 2020
Yes, February is almost over, but it's not too late to get in our predictions for the REST of 2020. It's ALWAYS fun to speculate what Nintendo might or might not do and unfortunately the coronavirus will have an impact on gaming this year. But stay positive, there's bound to be some surprise announcements, and we're pretty positive about 2020's outlook!
Fri, 21 February 2020
Since 4 in February has been a contentious staple for the Thumbstick Athletes Podcast, and we forgot about it this year...we decided we would make March the month where we tackle backlog games. Luckily Will was prepared with a few titles so only Dan had to scour his backlog for games to play.
We also discuss some of the announcement for Animal Crossing New Horizons and Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 2!
Direct download: 445_pod.mp3
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Fri, 14 February 2020
Dan played GRIS finally and it inspired a discussion on some of the better examples of artistic games out there. It's a topic that's very important to us, as we've been on team "Games are art" since the very beginning of this podcast. Also GRIS was spectacular!
Later on we talk about the new Fire Emblem DLC Cindered Shadows.
Thu, 6 February 2020
That Pokemon-esque MMORPG Temtem finally hit Steam Early Access and Dan was all over it. While there are certainly some similarities, the differences are what make it shine and help differentiate it from Pokemon. Temtem up!
Thu, 30 January 2020
On the request of Tito, Dan and Eric (and Corey through the power of email) discuss elements of great videogames. Is it graphics, gameplay, difficulty? All of them?
Later on Eric talks about seeing Joker and 1917 and Dan played some Temtem.
Fri, 24 January 2020
So yeah, a new Dragon Ball Z game has come out and...it's pretty good. If you're a DBZ fan of course, though some reviews say it holds up pretty well on it own. Either way, Will...a big Dragon Ball fan played a pretty good amount over the past week and offers up his thoughts.
In other news Stardew Valley has sold 10 million copies, Dan beat Pokemon Sword, and Will is playing a buttload of WoW.
Fri, 17 January 2020
It was a big week for game news, with some colossal game delays, surprise PC releases, and Pokemon and Smash news...so Will and I scrap our original episode idea and cover some these stories like true gaming pundits!
An early entry for the "Most Surprising Podcast Development" Thumbie award...Will has been playing World of Warcraft!?
Fri, 10 January 2020
Another annual episode for the TSA Pod....we do our 2020 Games Preview here talking about some of the big releases coming soon, including Cyberpunk 2077, The Last of Us 2, and Animal Crossing New Horizons.
This was also a "My Week" and "What I Played" heavy episode!
Thu, 2 January 2020
It's time for our semi-annual recap, where I play some clips for episodes of some the bigger game releases that we cover for episodes. At the end of the year, of course we cover the second half releases, meaning anything from July on...like Fire Emblem: Three Houses, WoW Classic, and Borderlands 3 among others.
Thu, 19 December 2019
It's time for the annual, end of the year celebration of games...where we nominate some games, and tear down others. We have some outlandish categories, like "Best Ambassador Game" and "Best Rainy Day Game." We also fuel the fires of the console wars with "Most Valuable Console." Then we have some more run-of-the-mill awards like "Best Indie Game" and GOTY.
Direct download: thumbies.mp3
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Wed, 11 December 2019
The 20-teens are almost and it's time to decide on the Thumbstick Athletes Podcast's game of the decade. We've been doing this since summer of 2011, so we've also been a Pod for most of the games we're talking about here. First we go through and name our individual GotD, and use that as a starter for the ultimate TSA Podcast GotD.
Fri, 6 December 2019
Up this week, a game from EA that's not a sports game or shooter....and it happens to be a Star Wars game. Typically this spells disaster, but Fallen Order appears to be a bit of a victory for EA. (Thank you Respawn!) Eric and Corey play the first Star Wars game from EA that doesn't stink and relate their experiences with it.
Later in the episode we cover The Game Awards nominees, Halo Reach on PC, more Pokemon Sword and Shield, and LOTS of other things!
Sat, 30 November 2019
The first mainline Pokemon entry has finally reached the Nintendo Switch, so find out our thoughts on some of the additions (and subtractions) to the series. Will is the resident Pokemon expert and played a TON over the past two weeks, so he has some good perspective on the new games.
Later on in the episode Dan talks a little about his vacation and GOG Galaxy 2.0 beta.
Direct download: 434_pod.mp3
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Fri, 15 November 2019
The Luigi's Mansion series is back, after what seems like a really long time, with Luigi's Mansion 3. Our reluctant hero Luigi is tasked with saving his friends from the clutches of the The Last Resort hotel. Dan is the only one that has played it to this point, so you hear his thoughts on the matter!
As for the rest of the episode, we talk about some of the XO19 announcements, The Outer Worlds, and Hearthstone Battlegrounds.
Fri, 8 November 2019
For clarification purposes, this episode is about The Outer Worlds, developed by Obsidian and is a Fallout, Borderlands, and Mass Effect-esque RPG. It's defined by it's interesting characters and entertaining dialogue and quest options, which mostly outshine some of the game's negatives. Yes, Outer Worlds...not Outer Wilds.
Later in the episode we discuss our Extra Life stream, (you can still donate by the way) the Pokemon leaks and Luigi's Mansion 3
Direct download: 432_pod.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:42am EDT
Thu, 31 October 2019
In addition to talking about the full release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare we also talk about the mobile version of the game, Call of Duty Mobile, which is quite good. For Modern Warfare, you pretty much know what you're getting...a polished shooter with a huge playerbase and excellent competitive online. Plus it seems the campaign is quite good also!
We also briefly touch on The Outer Worlds, the Borderlands/Fallout New Vegas-esque game from Obsidian that also rather excellent!
Thu, 24 October 2019
Yikes...Bethesda has really stepped in it again with the announcement of Fallout 1st, a subscription to a game you already have to buy that's kind of expensive and doesn't seem to get you that much. At least that's our take, but we use it as an opportunity to talk about some of the other great videogame subscription services like GamePass, Uplay+ and PS Now.
In other news, The Last of Us 2 was delayed, Shroud leaves Twitch for Mixer, Will played a lot of Persona 5 and Dan played a lot of Fortnite!
Fri, 18 October 2019
This episode is somewhat out of character for us, as we're all getting old and not keeping up with what the kids are playing nowadays...but something about the way Fortnite was taken down for a few days sucked us right in.
Direct download: 429_ep.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:15am EDT
Thu, 10 October 2019
We have our annual fall games preview for this week's episode...a few weeks later than usual. At least with recording it this late, we have fewer games to cover, and there seems to be fewer releases in general this fall. We have some heavy hitters like Call of Duty and Pokemon Sword and Shield, but other than that it more minor stuff and ports or remasters. Our wallets will thank us!
Other than that, we talked about our return to Extra Life this year, Persona 5, Link's Awakening, Untitled Goose Game and more!
Fri, 4 October 2019
Thanks to Idaho Jake for this suggestion a few weeks ago, where we (and members of the chat) answer 50 gaming related questions. Some examples are:
If you had to marry the last videogame character, who would it be?
Has a game's storyline ever made you cry?
What's your favorite game series of all time?
There's 47 other good questions there and we got tons of good answers from the chat! Thanks to everyone who pitched in!
Since that was most of the episode, we only had a little to talk about for the other segments...Will talked a bit about Persona 5 and Astral Chain and Dan talked a little Mario Kart Tour and a tiny bit of Link's Awakening.
Thu, 26 September 2019
This week's episode brings us back to the old days, as the remake of Link's Awakening brings up some surprisingly powerful memories. Nintendo did such a great job of balancing the classic feel of the game while modernizing it, a tricky task for such a beloved game!
Later in the episode Corey talks about seeing Doug Stanhope perform stand up comedy, and Dan played Untitled Goose Game and Mario Kart Tour for his week.
Wed, 18 September 2019
Borderlands 3 is finally out after what seems like forever...and also all the Thumbstick Athletes are all on the same episode after what seems like forever. Corey and Eric played some Borderlands 3, and even together! The good news is that it's more Borderlands, so you can kind of guess what that means, but they also threw in a few neat new modes for players to try. Now it just needs to make it's way to Steam so Dan can be happy again.
Later on in the episode, Eric talks about his experiences with Gears 5 Horde mode and the Athletes decide that Link's Awakening will be next week's topic!
Thu, 12 September 2019
Dan and Corey invite Shane and Brian onto the show this week to talk some Gears 5. We say early impressions because we all mostly dabbled in the various modes Gears 5 has, since there's quite a few and it really is a complete package. And to think we all played it mostly for free on Gamepass.
During "What We Played" Shane and Brian talk about Remnant: From the Ashes and Greedfall, while Dan talks a little more about Astral Chain.
Tue, 3 September 2019
Dan, Corey and Eric (Rephyr) played a fair amount of WoW Classic last week and discuss what the draw is for a game as antiquated as Vanilla WoW is at this point. What's the draw? Why is it so popular?
During "What We Played" Dan played a couple of new games in Astral Chain and Pokemon Masters.
Sun, 25 August 2019
Since this is a spoiler filled episode, where we discuss some of the significant happenings in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, we moved the main segment to the end of the episode....so feel free to listen up until I give the warning towards the end!
Other than Black Eagles spoilers, we discuss some Gamescom news, Gears POP! and and at the VERY end of the episode, our plans for WoW Classic!
Wed, 14 August 2019
With a last minute change of plans, we decide to cover the games we're most likely getting this fall, Like Pokemon Sword and Shield, the new Call of Duty and The Outer Wilds. We also took the opportunity to make a rough schedule on when we'll be doing an episode on the games we're getting, all the way through the end of November.
During "What We Played" we of course talked more Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Dan played Pokemon Uranium.
Thu, 8 August 2019
It's episode #420...so yeah, we cover the use of drugs in games. From the burning of the marijuana fields in Far Cry 3 to downing some skooma in Skyrim, we talk about the surpisingly few games that have actual drug use in them.
Later on we of course cover Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Corey relates his experiences with Cultist Simulator and SteamWorld Dig 2.
Wed, 31 July 2019
The newest Fire Emblem, Three Houses is FINALLY out and it does not disappoint! It's seriously oozing with content, and all really excellent content, making for a much deeper and more connected experience than we've had in awhile.
Outside of that we talked a little more Super Mario Maker 2 and Dr. Mario World during what we played!
Wed, 24 July 2019
With Fire Emblem: Three Houses just a night away, we decided it was a good time to revisit our favorite titles from this underutilized genre. Yes....we do have Final Fantasy Tactics on the list. Shut up about it, there are other games on the list too!
Wed, 17 July 2019
Since last week's episode was a semi-annual recap of the year's most important games, we didn't get a chance to cover some of the important news in gaming like we usually do. We made up for it this week with an entire main segment devoted to the most breaking gaming headlines...like the Switch Lite, Fire Emblem and Pokemon Sword and Shield news, and Ubisoft's new UPlay+ service.
During "What We Played" there is some more Super Mario Maker 2 talk, as well as first impressions of Dr. Mario World.
Wed, 10 July 2019
Time for the annual Mid year recap...a refresher for some of the games we've covered earlier in the year. This year we have excerpts from our episodes on Wargroove, Kingdom Hearts 3, Devil May Cry 5, Sekiro, and Fell Seal.
No nibblebits, feedback or "What We Played" for this week...but we'll get caught up on all that when we return to live episodes next week!
Fri, 5 July 2019
Super Mario Maker 2 is here, complete with new tools to create, new ways to play, and yes...a story mode. Corey and Dan describe their first week with the game, trying most of SMM2 has to offer aside from the versus modes. Later on in the pod, we discuss Harry Potter: Wizard's Unite and Summer Games Done Quick's outstanding new fundraising milestone.
Dan and Corey's Mario Maker 2 Levels:
Corey: Global Warming ID: 469-DPK-P2G
Dan: Participation Trophy 2 ID: 7BV-8FV-LDF
Touchdown Boy 2 ID: M65-V8K-JKF
Thu, 27 June 2019
For this week we do something we don't often do, cover a mobile game for the main segment. This time it's the Pokemon Go-esque Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. Dan, Eric and Corey get their Quidditch brooms ready and....yeah, none of us know Harry Potter that well. But the game is fun!
Immediately after the main segment Corey and Eric cover their games they've been playing, which include Cadence of Hyrule, Halo and Metro Exodus.
Thu, 20 June 2019
If you ever wanted to be an intrepid space explorer from a backwoods alien civilization, Outer Wilds has you covered. From the wooden launchpad to fellow astronauts strumming tunes on a banjo by a campfire on a distant planet....it oozes atmosphere. It also finds a way to kill or maim you in a horrible fashion. It's a must play!
Later in the episode, Dan and Val discuss the EA and Epic's defense of loot boxes and microtransactions, and they both played Cadence of Hyrule and Harry Potter: Wizards Unite!
Wed, 12 June 2019
While this year's E3 wasn't particular mind blowing, there were still some amazing moments to be had. Keanu Reeves in Cyberpunk 2077 during Microsoft's press conference, the excitement of Ikumi Nakamura while she was announcing Ghostwire Tokyo, and of course the sequel to Breath of the Wild being announced. Each show had at least something to be interested in!
Wed, 5 June 2019
Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark does something that no game has done in quite awhile....scratch that hard-to-reach Final Fantasy Tactics itch. Several have tried and failed, or just never came out. (Unsung Story) Fell Seal even improves upon the old formula with some modern quality-of-life improvements and runs really well even on old systems. Can't wait for the Switch version!
We also cover today's Pokemon Direct, which revealed some more info on the Galar region, some new Pokemon, and the Dynamax system. Some E3 news was touched on, and Dan gives brief first impressions of Outer Wilds.
Wed, 29 May 2019
With no Sony or EA press conferences this year at E3, Microsoft really has the opportunity to go big. Will we see Fable 4 announced, or the new console they've been working on? Will Nintendo give us something other than Mario Maker 2 and Pokemon Sword and Shield?
During Nibblebits, Death Stranding gets a new trailer and release date, the WHO officially labels "Gaming Disorder" as a recognized illness, and what the heck is Pokemon Go Plus +?
We also give brief first impressions of Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark...which we will cover more in-depth next week.
Thu, 23 May 2019
The cultural juggernaut Game of Thrones wrapped up last Sunday night, so we figured it was a good time to cover the episode as a main segment instead of having it after the episode. Turns out that was a good plan since the main segment alone ended up being over 90 minutes! We could have easily gone on longer, but will probably figure out some way to incorporate Game of Thrones in the future.
Those who don't want spoilers can skip ahead to 1:33:00 for the beginning of our Nibblebits segment.
Will joins later on to discuss his illness and all the Horizon: Zero Dawn he's been playing.
Thu, 16 May 2019
Dan and Corey talk about RPG/CCG hybrid SteamWorld Quest, the next game in the SteamWorld universe from Image & Form Games. It's an interesting blend of genres and gets quite a few things right.
Later in the episode we cover Nintendo's most recent Nintendo Direct that focused on the upcoming Mario Maker 2. In "What We Played" Corey gives some brief thoughts on Fell Seal, a Final Fantasy Tactics like strategy game that we're going to cover more in depth during an episode.
After the episode Dan, Val and Corey discuss the most recent episode of Game of Thrones...Season 8, Episode 5: The Bells.
Wed, 8 May 2019
We've mentioned characters before that we'd like to see in Smash Ultimate, but decided to have an official episode to compile and immortalize characters we'd like to see make the DLC cut. Obviously Cuphead and the character from Hollow Knight make the list since they're on the artwork for the episode, but there are others..some we've talked about before and others that go way off the board.
During "What We Played" Dan gives his first impresssions of Steamworld Quest, and Will played more Hollow Knight.
After the outro Dan, Val and Corey cover this week's Game of Thrones episode, The Last of the Starks!
Thu, 2 May 2019
It should go without saying, but this hangover episode contains spoilers for Season 8 Episode 3 of Game of Thrones....called The Long Night.
Since Corey was asleep for our first episode of the GoT recap for this week, we recorded a second where he could get his thoughts in. First Hangover in a long time!
Direct download: ep_406_Hangover.mp3
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Thu, 2 May 2019
Dan's household got the new Nintendo Labo VR for his oldest child's birthday, so naturally he used to it play Breath of the Wild first. Guess what? It's not as bad as games media is making out to be! Though mostly used for BotW, we did use some of the other stuff that came with it, which is quite good. During nibblebits we discuss Epic's acquisition of Psyonix and Rocket League and the Razer Toaster.
As usual during Game of Thrones season, we recap and give our reactions to the most recent episode after the outro....Season 8, Episode 3: The Long Night.
Thu, 25 April 2019
We once again decided to go a different direction to our "listicles" that used to do a lot of...so like our Favorite Game Characters series, we started a Favorite Boss Battles series. There's some obvious choices in there, like Kefka from Final Fantasy 6, but also some that may surprise. During "What We Played" Will gives his final thoughts on Mass Effect Andromeda.
Thu, 18 April 2019
Though this generation of consoles doesn't necessarily have the heavy hitters like last gen, there's still plenty of quality new IP's that came out this gen. Some even already have sequels of their own, like Destiny, Titanfall, and The Division. We also decided not to cover indie titles...which if you've listened for awhile, you know there are plenty.
After the outro this week, our Game of Thrones recap resume now that Season 8 has FINALLY started airing. This week we cover Episode 1: Winterfell starting at 1:42:28 of the episode if you want to skip ahead!
Direct download: Episode_404.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:30am EDT
Wed, 10 April 2019
The final season of Game of Thrones is upon us, so Dan uses the opportunity to discuss some of the games (and mods for other games) that involve our favorite fantasy universe. From Telltale's Game of Thrones to the excellent Crusader Kings 2 mod, we cover everything worth talking about. Also in this episode we discuss trouble at BioWare, Assassins Creed Origins, and some more Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
Wed, 3 April 2019
Since Val played Super Mario Sunshine last Sunday for this week's Rookie Camp video, we decided it was a good time to retroactively review it. How well does it hold up? How did it review when it actually came out 16 years ago? How does one access Super Mario Sunshine today? All answered this week, along with some discussion of Borderlands 3, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and Assassin's Creed Origins.
Wed, 27 March 2019
This week we cover the latest From Software game Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, which shares some DNA from the Soulsbourne games but is quite a bit different. Even Will, who is not a fan of From Software's games, likes this entry, which adds more stealth and action elements.
Also discussed this episode was the Wall Street Journal's report on the two new Nintendo Switch models, the ending of Far Cry 5, and also some of our early plans to do more Thumbstick Athletes content.
Fri, 22 March 2019
Dan and Corey continue with Part 2 of our 400th episode extravaganza....covering the rest of the segments we didn't have the time, energy, or coherence to finish. We finally got to cover Google's Stadia announcement and the Nindies Spring 2019 Showcase....Corey played a butt load of games, and we talked ever so briefly about Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
Direct download: 400_part_2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:04pm EDT
Thu, 21 March 2019
It's time to revisit our top 10 favorite games lists in this throwback style Thumbsitck Athletes Podcast episode. While revisiting our lists, we do some drinking, go off on tangents, argue, and cry...just like the old days! Because this episode lasted so long, we plan on having a Part 2 to Episode 400 where we get to the rest of the segments. Sorry to those who sent in feedback, we'll get to it ASAP!
Thu, 14 March 2019
Eric and Will take the lead for the main segment this week, talking about over-the-top action game Devil May Cry 5. It got fabulous reviews from games media, find out if the members of the TSA podcast liked it as much! Also the Master Chief Collection is coming to PC and adding Halo Reach....sweet! And during "What We Played" Dan finally started Starlink: Battle for Atlas.
Thu, 7 March 2019
Looking back on the library of the Gamecube, there were some absolute gems available for the system. Not to say anything of Super Smash Bros. Melee which is still played competitively....and the controller still being perfect for Smash to this day. During "What We Played" Will played a some more Far Cry, including but not limited to New Dawn and Dan tried a little Crackdown 3.
Thu, 28 February 2019
Dan, Eric and Will give their first impressions for Anthem,the newest looter shooter from Legendary developer BioWare. It's definitely a gamble for them, to inject classic BioWare storytelling into a genre that's generally suffered from poor stories. During Nibblebits, the Pokemon Sword and Shield reveal is discussed. Eric talks about Apex Legends during "What We Played" and Will played some FarCry New Dawn.
Thu, 21 February 2019
Dan and Corey cover the Disney/Square Enix RPG that has been many years in the making. Did all that time in development serve the game well? During "What We Played" Corey played Civ 6's newest expansion Gathering Storm and Dan spent quite a bit of time playing Valkyria Chronicles 4.
Thu, 14 February 2019
Dan, Will and Corey discuss the newest Chucklefish release Wargroove....the spiritual successor to Advance Wars now on PC and Switch. Also covered this week was Nintendo's Jam packed Direct from February 13, 2019...complete with some details on Mario Maker 2, Fire Emblem: Three Houses and the remaster for Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening.
Thu, 7 February 2019
Again in lieu of an Anthem beta episode, we decide to do something different at the last moment. This time we reach way back, revisiting some of the Thumbies awards from the previous years. Thanks again to Corey for creating the Thumbies master list! During "What We Played" Dan and Will give some early Wargroove impressions.
Thu, 31 January 2019
It was a snowy mess last week here in Upstate NY, this week it's miserably frigid and windy...so we figured it was a good time to cover our favorite snow/winter experiences in games. Made better by the fact that they can be experienced from the warmth and comfort of our couches. Lots to cover this week in Nibblebits, with Metriod Prime 4 being scrapped and restarted and Metro Exodus exiting Steam. What We Played has some more AC Odyssey talk, first impressions of Kingdom Hearts 3 and the Anthem Beta.
Thu, 24 January 2019
Dan and Will welcome Val on this week to discuss the latest Wii U game ported to the Nintendo Switch in New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe. Another solid Nintendo game that should be experienced by the much larger group of Switch owners and not just the few, but proud Wii U owners.
Direct download: 392_audio.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:43pm EDT
Thu, 17 January 2019
Dan and Will cover all the games (AAA mostly) coming out this year with real actual release dates. Sure, plenty more will be coming out and some that we cover here may even see last minute delays. But before we get into our main topic, Val comes on to get us caught up on her experiences with Rookie Camp games from November and December. Also EA is still very poorly handling the Star Wars franchise and we gush some more about Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
Direct download: 391_episode.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:23pm EDT
Thu, 10 January 2019
This week we kick off our 2019 gaming coverage with a predictions episode....what new hardware will we see? Unannounced games? Then Dan talks about all he's played since we've had a regular episode, which includes Pokemon Let's GO Pikachu, Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Red Dead Redemption 2. There's also some fairly big news stories that we cover, like Bungie and Activision splitting up and The Division 2 skipping a Steam release for the Epic Games Store.
Thu, 3 January 2019
Dan, Eric, Corey and Will change the format a bit for this year's Thumbies and discuss live which games they want for the winner of each category.
Sat, 29 December 2018
Dan takes blurbs from episodes on Octopath Traveler, Life is Strange 2, Monster Hunter World and of course Red Dead Redemption 2 for this year's second half recap leading up to the Thumbies.
Sat, 22 December 2018
We cover the newest Pokemon games for this week's episode, which Will has played a lot of and Dan....watched on YouTube. (Thanks ZackScottGames!) It's a lovely remaster of the originals with some new mechanics thrown in. During "What We Played" we of course talk some more Smash Bros. Ultimate!
Thu, 13 December 2018
Smash is here, and Dan, Corey, Eric and Will relate their experiences with it after spending most of the weekend together playing it. We also cover some of the announcements from The Game Awards and Eric talks about Fallout 76.
Wed, 5 December 2018
Two and a half years after release, Pokemon GO has morphed into a pretty good AR mobile game. Dan and Will cover some of the new features added since launch and why now is a good time to pick it back up.
Thu, 29 November 2018
We have another "Just the News" main segment, where we cover gaming's hottest news, and also some boring news too. No nibblebits this week, since the entire main segment was news....and during "What We Played" Will talks more Spyro Reignited Trilogy.
Fri, 23 November 2018
Dan and Will hash out how this year's Thumbies Awards will go down...the categories, the format.....and who will be invited. During "What We Played" Will talks more Spyro Reignited Trilogy.
Thu, 15 November 2018
Will covers the complete remaster of one of our favorite games of all time in Spyro The Dragon and it's subsequent sequels. Find out if it holds up to our modern day scrutiny. We also cover the nominees for this year's Game Awards.
Thu, 8 November 2018
For this week we cover the over the top backlash against the Smash Ultimate full roster reveal and announcement of Diablo Immortal. Everyone needs to just chill a bit! During "What We Played" Will talks about his brief experience with Red Dead Redemption 2 and Dan tries a little Destiny 2.
Thu, 1 November 2018
Eric and Corey return this week to talk about Rockstar's newest masterpiece in Red Dead Redemption 2, which some have called the greatest western of all time. High praise....but it may just live up to it. We also give Will's thoughts on the last Smash Direct before the release of Smash Brothers Ultimate, and Val recaps the games she played for Rookie Camp in October.
Thu, 25 October 2018
We relive the old days with one of the best strategy games of all time, AoE2. It was one of the first games Will ever played, and one of the first online games Dan played with friends.
Thu, 18 October 2018
Eric and Will cover the single-player-campaign-less new Call of Duty game, Black Ops 4. Yep, they got it again. And against all odds, Dan's internet cut out twice, but both within a few minutes of each other meaning only one interruption! Eric also updates us on what he's been playing the past few weeks.
Thu, 11 October 2018
Dan, Val, Will and Corey sit down to talk about the first episode of Life is Strange 2.....a series much loved by the members of the show. Obviously, and it should go without saying, but.....CONTAINS SPOILERS!! Outside of that, some good news coming out of the Telltale closing, and Will played some more Forza Horizon 4.
Thu, 4 October 2018
Ever have a crappy day? Dan and Will cover some games they like to get absorbed in when things aren't going right. During "What We Played" Dan ever so briefly talks about Life is Strange 2: Episode 1 (full episode next week), and Will played some Forza Horizon 4.
Thu, 27 September 2018
Dan talks about Shadow of the Tomb Raider for this week's main segment. During nibblebits, the Athletes talk about the very sad loss of jobs for the majority of developers working at Telltale games and Will talks about NHL 19 during "What We Played"
Thu, 20 September 2018
For this week Dan and Will reminisce about all the great games on the original XBOX....Halo, Fable, KOTOR...the list goes on. In nibblebits we talk about the PlayStation Classic, and what a pleasant surprise that was. We also cover Nintendo Switch Online and Dan very briefly talks about his first impressions of Shadow of the Tomb Raider.
Thu, 13 September 2018
Lots of Nintendo this week as we cover Breath of the Wild again with a special guest, as well as the most recent Nintendo Direct. Kingdoms of Amalur fans also had something to cheer about with THQ Nordic buying up the IP.
Fri, 7 September 2018
At some point in our past, we did our top 5 five favorite characters in gaming list. This episode is more a celebration of some of the great characters in games. Every so often we'll do one of these episodes and try to include different characters.
Thu, 30 August 2018
The annual late August Fall Games preview...where it seems like there are fewer heavy hitters than usual, but still some solid games. Stuff like Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and the obligatory Call of Duty and Battlefield releases. During "What We Played" Val comes on to give her thoughts about the games we've covered for Rookie Camp so far.
Thu, 23 August 2018
We cover Monster Hunter: World for this week's episode, and because we didn't play as much as we would have liked, we welcomed longtime friend of the show Tito to come on and cover our butts. Some other things covered this episode include BBQ food, Will's leggings make an appearance, road trips to Florida, and Amazon taking away the 20% off preordering for games.
Thu, 16 August 2018
In this week's episode we tackle new topic, on two things often at odds with one another. Joined by Val, the Athletes talk about gaming in education...how it's changed over the past few years, and the more current trends of both acceptance and using games positively in the classroom.
Thu, 9 August 2018
Nintendo just yesterday had an over 25 minute Direct on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, so we covered it for this week's episode. Will is the resident expert on Smash, so offers some good insight and Dan...just kind of enjoys the series. During nibblebits we dicuss some Fallout 76 news and plagiarism with an IGN review for Dead Cells.
Thu, 2 August 2018
Hello Games just launched a major update for No Man's Sky in conjunction with it's release on XBox One. Dan, who liked the game at launch, revisits NMS to try out some of the updates. During Nibblebits, New York State kicks out ISP Spectrum for sucking, and "What We Played" was dominated by Octopath Traveler.
Thu, 26 July 2018
The gang is all here this week for a modern take on classic JRPG's in Octopath Traveler. It's got stunning visuals, interesting mechanics, and is yet another title selling like hotcakes on the Nintendo Switch. Also covered this week is Nintendo's lawsuit on ROM sites and Will making a fashion statement.
Thu, 19 July 2018
Taking a break this week and doing our annual mid year recap, where I play a blurb from episodes for some games we've covered so far this year. Expect to hear a little about Fortnite, Ni No Kuni 2 and God of War among others. Back to the normal routine next week!
Thu, 12 July 2018
Four hosts for this week's episode as Dan, Val, Will and Corey all hold down the show. The main segment is on The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit, a prequel to Life is Strange 2 coming out this September. An emotional roller coaster as you would expect from a LiS game. It does contain spoilers.....ye be warned! During "What We Played" Will played a lot of Hollow Knight, Corey beat Ni No Kuni 2, and Dan bounced around with a few different games.
Thu, 5 July 2018
In honor of American Independence Day, Dan and Will discuss some of the most patriotic characters in gaming. Dan covers the Twitch Prime rewards for July and Dan and Will both gush some more on Hollow Knight.
Thu, 28 June 2018
Dan and Will have listener Eric back on to talk some Mario Tennis Aces for the Nintendo Switch. During Nibblebits we talk about EA blaming Breath of the Wild for Mass Effect Andromeda's failures...and then we talk more Hollow Knight during "What We Played."
Thu, 21 June 2018
This week Dan and Will do a first annual E3 awards recognizing the best and worst of this year's E3. During "What We Played" Dan and Will talk about Hollow Knight on the Switch.
Thu, 14 June 2018
Dan and Will welcome listener Eric (Rephyr) to the show to talk about all of the E3 things. Recapping the conferences, positive and negatives of each, favorite reveals, etc. During "What We Played" Dan finally got to play some Far Cry 5, Dan and Will played Hollow Knight on the Switch and Eric talks about Vampyr.
Thu, 7 June 2018
For this week Dan and Will go over some of the games they won't be getting this year, which include some annual sports franchises, annual shooter franchises....ehem....Red Dead Redemtion 2....ehem. It's a good way to let you, the listener, know which games we aren't going to be covering in the future.
Thu, 31 May 2018
We bring back Retro reviews this week and talk about Spyro the Dragon. It's timely...as this September marks the 20th anniversary of the original and the Spyro Reignited Trilogy releases this September.
During Nibblebits Dan and Will cover and address Fallout 76, and the new Pokemon games Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee and Pokemon Quest. Last, Dan talks about Pokemon Quest during "What We Played."
Fri, 25 May 2018
Dan and Will preview and make some predictions for this year's E3. Will Microsoft announce a new console? Sony a new handheld? Steam on the Nintendo Switch? During "What We Played" Will briefly talks about Hyrule Warriors Definitive Edition.
Thu, 17 May 2018
Corey's back!!! At least for one episode anyway, as he and Dan talk about This War of Mine developer's new game Frostpunk. Corey also updates us on some of the other games he's been playing, like Into the Breach, and Steamworld Heist. Will talks a bit about his vacation to Florida and Dan won HQ.
Fri, 11 May 2018
Dan is joined this week by his wife Val to talk about the Nintendo Switch port for Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. It's one they missed when it came out for the Wii U, but has been given a second chance at life on the Switch. During "What We Played" Dan talk briefly about the switch version of Death Road to Canada.
Thu, 3 May 2018
Dan and Will list their 10 favorite game franchises for the main segment. During "What We Played" Dan talks about new indie platformer Light Fall.
Fri, 27 April 2018
Eric, Will and guest Mike talk about the newest PS4 heavy hitting exclusive God of War. An early GOTY favorite and critical darling, God of War takes a more open world, 3-D and cinematic direction, which seems to have paid off. During what we played, Mike and Eric talk some Fortnite.
Thu, 19 April 2018
It's been awhile since we last covered mobile games, and much has changed since last time. Hell, there's even gaming focused phones now!


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The 2020 conference will consist of plenary talk sessions, concurrent talk sessions, posters, technology and art exhibits, social events, entertainment, pre-conference workshops and satellite excursions.
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Over $800,000 in Sales Realized in 2015 with Another $292,000 Under Contract
Schenectady, N.Y. – Mayor Gary R. McCarthy announced today that the City of Schenectady will sell eight properties for a total of $94,950. The property sales, which must be approved by the City Council, continue the Mayor's successful Home Ownership Made Easy in Schenectady (HOMES) Program. The HOMES Program is a $10 million effort to renovate homes, demolish buildings that are beyond repair and encourage families and home owners to invest in Schenectady. Over $800,000 in sales of City-owned homes has been realized this year while supporting the goal of more home ownership. Another $292,000 in sales is under contract for closings in the near future.
"We are taking City-owned buildings and getting them back in the hands of new owners who will renovate them and help us continue the revitalization of Schenectady neighborhoods," Mayor McCarthy said.
The eight properties include:
– 1459 Van Curler sold for $1,000 to Malizia Development, LLC. The company has a track record of purchasing and rehabbing City-owned properties. The company previously rehabbed both 2522 and 2602 Campbell Avenue.
– 541 Harrison Avenue sold for $16,250 and will be owner occupied.
– 1202 Pleasant Street sold for $24,500 and will become the primary residence for a relative of the buyer once renovations are completed.
– Two lots next to 1509 Crane Street sold for $2,000 to the adjacent property owner to consolidate the lots and expand their property, allowing for a driveway and fenced-in yard.
– 1605 Foster Avenue sold for $13,000 to a property owner who lives on Foster Avenue and owns other property in the neighborhood.
– 8 Van Voast Street sold for $700 to the adjacent property owner to consolidate the lots and expand the homeowner's property.
– 14 Hawk Street sold for $37,500 and will be owner occupied. Additionally, the property owner will rent the second unit to tenants who were impacted by the tax foreclosure on the property.
The Schenectady City Council is scheduled to approve the property sales at its meeting on Monday, September 28th.
The innovative and award winning HOMES Program has brought together private and public partners from the real estate, banking, and other housing-related areas to promote the values and opportunities available in Schenectady. The City also uses the program to promote the sale of City-owned property with an emphasis on attracting new owner occupied homeowners. Currently the City is working with over a dozen professional Real Estate agents and has dozens of listings currently or soon to be available. Many of these are showcased on the Capital Region Land Bank's website (http://capitalregionlandbank.com), which promotes the sale of houses owned by the City and the Land Bank.
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"Sometimes, property owners fail to maintain their sidewalks. When poor property maintenance causes an injury, we are ready to help." - Merle Mermelstein
Property owners have an obligation to maintain their property in such a way so as to avoid injuries to others. Slips and falls are often the cause of very serious injuries. Often, slips and falls occur in parking lots and sidewalks and are caused by potholes, uneven surfaces, snow and ice, inadequate lighting, slippery conditions, torn carpeting and obstructions. A property owner who was aware of such hazardous conditions but took no steps to correct the problem may be liable for the injuries caused by their carelessness.


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March 09, 2020
The number of building permits issued for single-family homes is the best indicator of how many newly built homes will begin to come to market over the next few months. According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Residential Construction Report, the number of building permits issued in January was 1,551,000. This is a 9.2% increase from December.How will this impact buyers?
New inventory means more options. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), explained how this is good news for the housing market – especially for those looking to buy:
"More construction will mean more housing inventory for consumers in the later months of this year…Spring months could still be quite tough for buyers since it . . .
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The Fiesta metered air fresheners chemically neutralize unpleasant odors. Products can be used in conjunction with many automatic actuating aerosol dispensers that deliver fresh fragrance every 15 minutes. One can keeps an area deodorized for up to 30 days. All active ingredients are released, making this the most effective technology for odor counteracting on the market today.
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Game Music Connect is for aspiring and professional composers of all backgrounds, featuring interviews, practical demonstrations and roundtable discussions with some of the world's leading composers and audio directors. Jason will be returning to London in September as a guest speaker.
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Soundtrack Cologne 10
Jason is a featured speaker at this year's Soundtrack Cologne in Cologne, Germany. The festival takes place November 20-24 and celebrates music from film and games.
International Game Developer's Association
Jason is the guest speaker at IGDA in Raleigh on October 9. He will be chatting with members about all things game music related, including interactive music showcasing his recent scores, working with composers and the future of music in games. Visit them on Facebook for more details.
PlayFest 2013
Jason will be conducting several world premiere arrangements at this year's PlayFest in Malaga, Spain. Selections will include Tomb Raider (with 50 person choir), Heroes of Might and Magic and Blazing Angels. He will also be giving a 90 minute masterclass on music for games.
Game Music Connect, London
Jason will be speaking at Game Music Connect on September 9, 2013 at the Southbank Centre, London. Come hear several of the world's leading games industry composers and audio directors talk about creating music for games – from both the composer perspective and that of the developers who work with them.
Joystick 5.0
"For the fifth incarnation of the immensely popular JOYSTICK concert series, the Malmo Symphony Orchestra will perform several pieces by the acclaimed Jason Graves. A brand new heroic suite from the Tomb Raider soundtrack will be conducted by Graves himself. The audience will also experience his chilling music from sci-fi horror franchise Dead Space."
Game On! An Insider's Guide to Video Game Scoring
American Composer's Forum is pleased to offer this unique introduction to the exciting world of video game scoring, hosted by MPR's Emily Reese and featuring composers Jason Graves and Lennie Moore. Jason will be presenting more than five hours of material the first day including detailed, inside information for the working composer and cutting edge interactive ideas for music in games. The evening will conclude with a concert of original music arranged specifically for the event. See the complete schedule.
PAX East – Behind the Music of Blockbuster Video Games
"Ever wondered what it takes to score original music for blockbuster video games? Learn from the industry's most accomplished composers as they share their experiences and discuss the craft of scoring music for some of the biggest franchises in interactive entertainment." Saturday, March 23rd at 2:30pm. Official PAX website.
Scoring Tomb Raider: The Music Behind the Game
"Tomb Raider is being rebooted for a modern audience. Every aspect of the music will be covered from the creative direction, composition, implementation and the technology behind it." Jason will be speaking with Crystal Dynamics Music Director Alex Wilmer at SXSW in Austin, TX on Saturday, March 9th at 12:30. More details.
Tomb Raider: The Final Hours – A Story of Survival
What are your plans for launch night? Geoff Keighley is offering up one final peek behind the scenes at Tomb Raider's development. The Final Hours: A Story of Survival airs Monday, March 4 at 9:35 PM PST/Tuesday, March 5 at 12:35 AM EST on Spike.


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Our gut is the body's second brain. It controls most of our body's major systems and is responsible for ensuring that each and every part of our body gets the nutrients it needs to perform their jobs well.
Believe it or not, our bodies are made up of trillions and trillions of bacteria that reside and live on in our bodies. They survive the harshest conditions and can be found almost everywhere. Normally, a balance of 85% good bacteria and 15% bad bacteria makes up for a healthy body.
Bad bacteria come from everywhere. Our bodies contract them through the food we eat, the environmental toxins we are exposed to and the stresses we have to put up with everyday of our lives. The bacteria that resides in our guts break down and absorb all the nutrients from the food we eat. They are essential to our survival.
Examples of good bacteria are Lactobacilli, Bifidobacterium and Caulobacter. Bad bacteria include Salmonella, Clostridium and E.coli. If you ever happen to experience food poisoning, that is a sure sign that the bad bacteria had taken over your gut.
A leaky gut syndrome happens when the lining of your intestinal walls become too thin because the good bacteria is unable to effectively guard the walls due to the increase in the bad bacteria in your gut. This results in numerous toxic substances permeating directly through the bloodstream and causes major illnesses and diseases.
A leaky gut results in our body systems going haywire. The normal processes become disrupted and a war between good and bad bacteria ensues. If this condition is ignored, the battle to keep our systems from functioning normally carries on until ultimately, we suffer from all the diseases and illnesses brought about by the war that happens inside of us.
Food is medicine. It can help us maintain a healthy balance between the good and bad bacteria. The kind of food you choose to eat determines your overall health and well-being. By constantly being mindful of what you eat, you could be able to heal and repair a leaky gut that will keep you from getting sick.
Here are the best foods that you can choose to eat in order to achieve that.
1. Bone broth
Do you find yourself craving for a bowl of soup whenever you are sick? This might be the body telling you exactly what it needs. Soup made from bone broth would be the perfect choice to satisfy your soup craving.
Bones are rich sources of nutrients that help improve nutritional deficiencies. They contain collagen that nourish your gut's lining when it gets broken down into gelatin. It supports the mucus in your gut that will help protect your intestinal wall by preventing inflammation.
There are many other health benefits of having bone broth as part of your regular diet. Apart from healing your gut, bone broth is also good for your joints, helps provide healthy hair and nails, calms your nerves, and inhibits viruses.
2. Coconut oil
Coconut oil is one of the healthiest superfoods in the planet. It contains medium chain triglycerides that reduce inflammation and heal the lining in your gut. Lauric acid is the active ingredient in coconut oil, the same thing found in high quantities in mother's milk.
Lauric acid is a powerful antimicrobial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory agent that kills bad bacteria and yeast. Use coconut oil whenever you can in salads, shakes or smoothies. You can also try adding some coconut oil and cinnamon to your coffee.
Coconut oil is also good as a skin moisturizer. Using it as such improves your skin microbiome and it gets absorbed directly into the bloodstream resulting in a positive effect on your physiology.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar or ACV is a natural antimicrobial. It kills off bad bacteria associated with acid reflux and stomach ulcers. ACV helps you digest food more efficiently. It reduces stress on your digestive system by improving the production and flow of digestive juices such as pancreatic enzymes, stomach acids and bile.
Choose organic, raw or unfiltered ACV, preferably with the "mother" intact. ACV contains probiotics, enzymes, magnesium, potassium, acetic acids and polyphenols. Apart from helping repair a leaky gut, ACV helps lower blood pressure, decrease stress and aids weight loss.
Use it on salads, in soups and stews or better, as a morning primer by mixing in 1 tbsp of ACV with water. That would be enough to get you through your day.
4. Peppermint
Peppermint is considered to be a carminative herb. Carminative herbs help tone the mucus and increase peristalsis or the muscle contractions in your gut that results in the gentle movement of food through your digestive system.
It helps in the expulsion of gas and prevents flatulence, bloating, acid reflux and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Its active ingredient, menthol acts as a muscle relaxant that helps get rid of your body waste by tightening and relaxing the muscles in your gut. Try to drink a cup of peppermint tea after a meal for better food digestion.
5. Fermented food
Live bioactive enzymes, organic acids and microorganisms contained in fermented foods aid in the maintenance and repair of our guts. They help improve digestive functions by producing healthy stomach acids and enzymes necessary for optimal digestion. Fermented food help increase the growth of good bacteria.
Every culture has their own unique version of popular fermented food. Load up on fermented foods by eating as much kimchi, pickles, yogurt, sauerkraut, tempeh, natto or miso.
Fermented foods not only improve digestion. They also help in the effective absorption of nutrients and restore the body's levels of good bacteria.
Today's diets contain high amounts of sugar, fats and calories that disrupt our body's normal functions. A lot of people lead sedentary lives brought on by advancements in technology where people become inactively content just sitting on the couch or laying in bed watching TV or getting busy with their mobile devices.
It's about time you take control of your health. Leading active and meaningful lives with the best of health and well-being should be at the top of our priorities. It all starts with the food we eat. Choose well and wisely.
If this article has helped you, please let us know by leaving us a comment below. Feel free to share this article with someone you think might be able to benefit from it too.


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This pink design is perfectly adapted as a girl birth sampler
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Teddy bear in blue shade ideal for a newborn boy!
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The pattern of the whole alphabet for this design is available Free here.
It will enable you to personalise this cross stitch pattern as you wish.
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The ancient Tamils have given the names of the natural plants to the land as well as the city that depends on it. Hence, the meaning of 'Thalaichangaadu' can be understood, if it is separated as 'thalai+changu+kaadu'. 'Changu' flowers (shell-like flowers) were grown abundantly in the gardens here and were sent to these temples and also to the surrounding temples. The inscription informs that the name 'Thalaichangaadu' must have come into vogue because of these flower gardens.
Women come here for begetting issues. Those women observe 'pournami vrattam' (vow on the full-moon day), consume a small amount of the sandal-paste that has adorned Ambal's body and pray to beget child.
The temple is structured in conch-shape. The darshan of the three prime deities Brahma, Vishnu and Siva is available in the same Siva temple. The Prime Deity and the Pratosha Lord separately bestow grace on the devotees. The cosmic billionaires, 'Sanganidhi' and 'Padumanidhi' receive us at the front portals of the temple itself. The Chola king Kochenkannan has built many Siva temples. Of these he has built temples with narrow entrance where the elephant cannot get in. This is one such 'maadakkoil'- temple with narrow entry.
The temple has the 'somaskanda structure'. That is, when we enter the temple, on the left side is the sanctum of Lord Siva, in the center is the Lord Murugan's sanctum and on the right is the sanctum of Ambal. It is significant that Tiruthalaichangaadu in its temple pattern follows the line of the temples in Tiruvenkaadu, Tiruccaaikaadu, Tirumaraikkaadu and Tiruttalaiyaalankaadu. This sacred place is commemorated in the five aaranyams, namely, Sankaaranyam, Swethaaranyam, Vedaaranyam, Vilvaaranyam and Vatavaaranyam.
Lord Vishnu, in order to protect this world and its inhabitants, had worshipped Sankaaranyeswarar and procured the Conch as His weapon. Hence, there is a separate sanctum for Lord Vishnu in this temple.


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Curry is a popular spice all over the world. It's believed to have many health benefits for us humans, but what about dogs? Is curry good for dogs as well? Can dogs even eat curry?
The answer would be no, it's not recommended to give your dog curry. According to Manchester Evening News, one 11-year-old dog ate food leftovers with curry, and it gave him tummy problems.
The ASPCA also does not recommend to give spices or spicy food to a dog (this includes curry). The problem is that dogs have a delicate constitution, which is not suited for hot spices. If a dog would eat curry or other spices, it would most likely upset her stomach.
To sum it up, the answer to the question whether dogs can eat curry or not is definitely "no", in fact it's not recommend to give your dog any spices at all.


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Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M "Ryder Cup" Edition
The Ryder Cup Watch
The Ryder Cup is one of golf's most hotly contested competitions, with teams from Europe and the USA battling it out every two years. Through OMEGA's partnership with the PGA of America, the brand is at the heart of the Ryder Cup and has produced a unique Aqua Terra timepiece to celebrate that role.
Competition Colours
Made in stainless steel, this 41 mm watch embraces the colours of the Ryder Cup logo, with a silvery opaline dial that features blued hour/minute hands and indexes, an 18K yellow gold OMEGA logo and central seconds hand, as well as red numbers and Seamaster wording.
"The blue structured rubber strap includes 18K yellow gold links."
Golden Caseback
As well as providing a view of the movement inside, the caseback's sapphire crystal is coated with a vibrant Ryder Cup logo in 24K gold, giving wearers a special link to the famous golf competition.
Precise Movement
The Master Chronometer Calibre 8900 that powers the timepiece has reached the Swiss industry's highest standards of precision, performance and magnetic resistance, as approved by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS).
Perfect Presentation
Customers who purchase the Ryder Cup watch will receive it in their own presentation box with an additional stainless steel bracelet, changing tool and customised Ryder Cup pouch.
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For fans of golf, this is a watch that links beautifully with the game's iconic trans-Atlantic competition. Wear it on the course or when you're cheering for the pros.


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Today's new premade covers! Available in the shop soon.
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Well, I tried to quit. It stuck for a few months. But, as of now, The Book Cover Machine is back in business full-time. Certain events have made this a necessary move for me (some of you may have seen my recent post about pet surgery and unexpected expenses, which is really just the smallest in a chain of much larger events). This was not my plan, but life has a way of changing your plans. I was really hoping to be able to stick to some other ventures and enjoy some family time, and I had a short but sweet span of doing just that, but alas. Yesterday some decisions had to be made that drastically changed our living situation, and in order to make ends meet, it's back to work I go. At least for the time being, I have to return to this as a source of income.
So! What does this mean? In a nutshell, I'm back. Even though I just said I wouldn't be. But I am restructuring, so I'll update when changes to my pricing structure, design process, and website take effect.
For right now, I will be dumping premades into the shop (and posting them here), and you are welcome to contact me for custom work (email@example.com).
I apologize if any of my posts have sounded frustrated or chaotic. It's been quite a ride lately! The good news is, my break allowed me to refresh, and I'm coming back not nearly as burnt-out as I felt when I left.
I hope you all are well. Anything I can help anyone with?
Getting very little traction on anything these days, reinforcing that I probably made the right decision in quitting awhile back, but I am trying to raise funds for a cause right now, so here I go, trying anyway…
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I will keep making premades until I sell something. What is everyone looking for these days?
If you want to check out my cause, here's the GoFundMe I just set up: https://www.gofundme.com/f/emergency-pet-surgery-for-baby-moo
Even $5 helps. Feel free to share.
Just wanted to drop in and post a new premade cover, which I put together to keep my Photoshop skills sharp.
This cover is available for $350. If interested, email me at firstname.lastname@example.com. If that price tag makes your heart stop, all I can say is…these types of covers take a lot of time and tedious work, and it's come to my attention that I've been under-selling my work of this nature for years. I recently followed some other cover designers' pages just for fun, because I love seeing the art, and I was shocked that while I've been selling premades for an average of $49 ever since the beginning, many of my contemporaries are raking in $500+ a cover. While I personally would still feel guilty charging that much (and there are definitely some covers that take less time and I'm okay with letting go for $49), it has occurred to me that I SHOULD take into consideration the time that actually goes into each cover, and I shouldn't feel guilty for charging accordingly.
I am aware that there are many authors on a budget who can't afford this higher price tag, and I'm happy I've been able to provide cheaper options in the past. I'll probably continue to bust out premades on occasion that fit the cheaper criteria. That said, now that I have 6+ years of experience under my belt, I feel it's time to promote myself into a higher league, so to speak.
Now that I've taken a break from the cover design scene, I'm less burnt out and feeling inspired to make premade covers again, when time allows. This does not mean I'm returning to custom work. I'm still doing a million other things full-time, and even when I think to myself 'I have a few days where I'll have time, maybe I can take on a custom project'…these projects almost ALWAYS expand and evolve and end up taking more time than I have.
HOWEVER – if there is something we've been working on together, and you feel it's absolutely necessary to finish up with me and not take it to someone else, I will be checking my email over the next two weeks solely for this purpose. My intention was never to leave anyone hanging. I had to get out for my own health and sanity, and wouldn't have done you any favors trying to serve you during my burn-out. And, as I mentioned, I'd been trying to get out for some time. All this to say…this is your opportunity to finish up anything we may have started (additional series covers to match others we've done, making a paperback version of a cover I've done for you, etc). As soon as spots fill for this two week period, I won't book anything else.
If you reached out to me after my last announcement that I was quitting, please forgive me for missing any messages. When I said I wouldn't be checking messages anymore, I meant it 😉 If you reached out and didn't hear from me, please reach out again, and understand I will do my best to get to everyone. My email, in case you need it again: email@example.com


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Back in March, Mitch McConnell made a brash prediction about how Senate Republican incumbents would fare against Tea Party insurgents in the upcoming primary season."I think we are going to crush them everywhere," the minority leader told the New York Times. "I don't think they are going to have a single nominee anywhere in the country."At the time, McConnell's remark sounded like bluster. After all, the GOP establishment had taken a beating over the previous two election cycles as their preferred Senate candidates lost to Tea Party challengers (who later proved to be fatally flawed general election candidates) in Delaware, Nevada, Colorado, Indiana and Missouri.What's more, Tea Party upstarts in the 2014 midterms were better funded than ever before, with such groups as the Senate Conservatives Fund and FreedomWorks adding big outside money to buttress the simmering grassroots support for anti-incumbent Republican challengers.But with Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander's victory over state Rep. Joe Carr on Thursday, the Republican establishment secured a clean sweep in 2014 Senate primary races -- the first time since 2008 that every GOP senator seeking re-election has been re-nominated.
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- 1 Best Wasp Spray
- 2 Let A Pro Handle It.
- 3 Is that a wasp?
- 4 How to deter wasps from invading your home
- 5 What about the wasp nest?
- 6 Is wasp spray safe to use around people and pets?
- 7 Questions and Answers
- 8 Wrapping it up
Wasps are not the kind of neighbors you want to find setting up home right next to your house. Wasps won't actively target humans or pets, but accidents do happen, and stings can be extremely painful. If you have a severe allergy to wasp venom, a sting can even land you in hospital.
In this Buyer's Guide, we've reviewed five of the very best wasp spray products that are currently available to buy online. You'll also find lots of helpful information to help you win the war against the black and yellow peril!
Best Wasp Spray
We've included only the most popular and effective wasp sprays you can buy in this section of our Guide. Click on the links to read full details of each product, including other users' reviews. When you've found the perfect wasp spray for your needs, click to place your order.
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Pt Wasp Freeze II Aerosol
This product is powerful enough to take out the largest wasp or hornet nest, immediately killing the insects. The clue to how the spray works is in the name; it freezes the wasps on contact, allowing you to knock down the nest without getting stung.
The active ingredients contained in the product are allethrin and phenothrin, both highly effective insecticides.
- d-Trans Allethrin 0.129%, Phenothrin 0.12%
- Wasp-Freeze is for Outdoor Use Only
- Ready to Use
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What we like:
- The product is highly effective, freezing the whole wasp nest from the outside.
- You don't have to get too close to the nest to use the spray; it can be deployed from up to 20 feet away.
What we don't like:
- The spray can kill plants and stain clothing, so be careful to cover your clothes and any vulnerable garden plants before using the product.
Hot Shot Wasp & Hornet Killer
Hot Shot is one of the most popular wasp killing spray products on the market. It's very effective, despite being more affordable than many other comparable products. The spray works by creating a durable foam that kills wasps, yellow jackets, and hornets on contact. You can deploy the spray from up to 27 feet away from the nest, avoiding the risk of getting too close.
- KILLS ON CONTACT: Hot Shot Wasp & Hornet Killer controls wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, scorpions, mud daubers and tent caterpillars
- UP TO 27 FOOT JET SPRAY: With a jet spray that reaches up to 27 feet, you can stand a safe distance from the nest
- NON-STAINING: This product is non-staining to most home siding depending on age and cleanliness – before using in areas where spray may contact home siding, test in an inconspicuous area and recheck...
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What we like:
- The product is highly effective and can kill the whole colony.
- You don't need to get too close to the nest, as the spray can be deployed from up to 27 feet away.
- The product is ready to use, so you don't need to mix it with water first.
What we don't like:
- Some users report that the spray doesn't always eliminate every last wasp in the colony.
Wondercide Natural Indoor Pest Control Home and Patio Spray
If you're looking for an all-natural wasp spray that's safe to use around pets and children, Wondercide is the way to go. You can safely use the spray anywhere inside and outside your home because it doesn't contain toxic chemicals or leave nasty stains behind.
You can spray the product directly onto your skin as an insect repellent, and it works on over 100 species of insects, including wasps and hornets.
- KILLS & REPELS. A preventative and a treatment, this natural spray kills and repels indoor pests and keeps your home pest-free. Kills flying, crawling, biting and stinging pests including ants,...
- WORKS ON CARPET & FURNITURE. This versatile spray is also an indoor flea treatment and flea killer for your home. It kills fleas in carpet, furniture, bedding and flooring, and eliminates adults,...
- SAFE FOR DOGS & CATS. Pet-friendly, this spray is gentle enough to use several times a week around your loved ones, yet powerful enough to fully eliminate pests and provide lasting repellency in your...
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What we like:
- The spray contains lemongrass and peppermint oil, so it smells great in addition to working well to repel wasps.
- The ingredients are all-natural, so there are no toxic chemicals in the spray that could harm pets or children.
What we don't like:
- The smell can be a little overpowering.
- The spray doesn't kill the wasps; it only repels them. However, it's handy for keeping the buzzing menaces away during mealtimes or outdoor parties.
Martins Viper Insect Concentrate
Viper Insect Concentrate works well and is easy to use, although you do have to mix it yourself. The active ingredient contained in the spray is cypermethrin, a potent insecticide that kills insects quickly. In small doses, the spray is safe to use around kids and pets.
Once you've mixed the spray, you will need to buy an attachment to deploy it. The Chapin 2-gallon sprayer is perfect for this job, and we highly recommend it.
- Cypermethrin 25.3%
- Viper EC is for use inside as a crack and crevice spray of nonfood areas including cabinets, windows, doors, closets, shelves, baseboards, and garages. Outdoors Viper may be applied to all areas as a...
- Mix Viper Insecticide at a rate of 1.3 oz. per gallon of water and apply as a coarse spray to areas of pest infestation. Fill sprayer with the desired volume of water and add Martins Viper EC...
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What we like:
- The active ingredient, cypermethrin, is derived from natural ingredients, so you can safely use the spray around kids and pets.
- The spray is affordable and efficient, killing wasps, hornets, and other winged pests quickly.
What we don't like:
- You need to buy a separate sprayer attachment to deploy the product. However, once you've bought the sprayer, it's there for use whenever you need it.
Wasp and Hornet Killer
Raid is one of the most well-known and popular brands when it comes to insecticides and pest killers. Their wasp and hornet spray can be used to kill pests from 22 feet away and kills on contact. Also, the product will continue working after the initial delivery, so you know the wasps will die, even if they initially make a break for it!
The spray comes in a ready-to-use aerosol can and as a pack of three, making this a very cost-effective product to choose, particularly as it works on other insect pests too.
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- Country of manufacture: United States
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What we like:
- The product can be used from a safe distance of up to 22 feet.
- You don't need to buy additional attachments.
- The spray is ready-mixed, so you don't have the hassle of having to prepare the product yourself.
- The three-pack is very economical, as the spray works on other insect pests as well as wasps and hornets.
What we don't like:
- The product can't be used to kill a whole wasp nest, although it's fine for dispatching individual problem insects inside your home.
Is that a wasp?
Contrary to popular belief, not every insect clad in black and yellow is a wasp. Some black and yellow insects are completely harmless, such as the hoverfly whose innocent aim is to pollinate the flowers in your garden and patio tubs.
The yellowjacket, on the other hand is another matter. Yellowjackets are a species of wasp that will sting if aggravated. Then there are hornets. There are many different species of hornet, some being relatively harmless, and others decidedly aggressive and very dangerous.
If you discover a nest on your property and you're not sure who lives there, contact a professional pest control company for advice before attempting to tackle the colony by yourself.
How to deter wasps from invading your home
All the products we've reviewed in this guide will kill wasps. But what can you do to keep wasps away from your property in the first place?
Wasps come into your home or invade your patio party because something you have is attracting them. Wasps love anything sugary, so if you're drinking soda or eating fruit and sticky cakes, you can expect a flying raiding party to gatecrash your soiree.
You can use the wasps' penchant for sweet things to your advantage by placing a sugar and water solution in a container and siting it far away from your living and socializing areas. That way, you and the wasps can live in harmony without anyone getting stung.
What about the wasp nest?
Sometimes wasps build their nests in places where you definitely don't want them. For example, in your garden shed, in your garage, under the eaves of your house next to a window, or beneath wooden garden decking. If the proximity of the nest to your home presents a danger to you and your family, it's best to get rid of the colony.
If the wasp nest is in a spot where it's difficult and potentially dangerous to tackle it yourself, or if it's a vast colony full of aggressive wasps, don't risk it; call in a professional pest controller.
However, small nests can usually be dealt with safely.
Here's how:
- It's sensible to buy some eye protection and thick gloves too in case things go wrong. Also, you will also need a headlamp with a red filter option; wasps cannot see the red light so will not be attracted to the light's beam.
- If the wasp nest is in a site that's up high, don't try to tackle it from a ladder. If you do get stung, there's a risk that you could fall. Instead, invest in a 30-foot wasp pole (we like this one). That's a specially designed extending pole that allows you to spray insecticide from up to 30 feet away.
- Wait until the sun has gone down and all the wasps are safely back inside the nest. Put on your eye protection, gloves, a long-sleeved shirt, trousers, socks, and boots; this will protect you from any wasps that might come out of the nest when disturbed.
- When you examine the nest, you'll see one entrance hole, usually situated at the bottom of the sphere. Aim the nozzle on your wasp killer spray right up into the hole, and give it several good pumps to infiltrate the nest fully.Don't hang around to see what happens! Leave the area immediately and shut the door behind you if the nest is inside a building.
- The following morning, check the nest for signs of activity; all should be quiet with no sounds of buzzing from within and no wasps flying around nearby. Leave the nest in place for a few weeks before removing it by knocking it down with a stick into a bucket and then burning it.
Is wasp spray safe to use around people and pets?
Now you've chosen a wasp spray; you'll want to know how safe it is to use around your family and pets.
Most wasp sprays that are designed for domestic use are safe to use in your home. That said, many do contain toxic chemicals and should be used with care.
Before using the spray:
- Be sure to read all the manufacturer's instructions; not all wasp sprays are the same.
- Wear thick rubber gloves to protect your hands.
- Wear eye protection if you're using the spray outdoors and there's a risk of the wind blowing the chemicals back into your face.
- Do not get the chemical on your skin.
- If the spray requires mixing before use, take care not to touch the pure, unmixed chemical.
If you're using the wasp spray outside, try to pick a day when it's not windy. In case you do accidentally inhale a mouthful of spray, get into the fresh air as quickly as possible. Loosen any tight clothing around your neck so that nothing is hindering your breathing or obstructing airflow to your lungs.
If you experience severe breathing problems, call an ambulance. Tell the dispatcher what the product is that you've inhaled.
If you get some spray in your eyes, wash your eyes under clean water immediately. Tilt your head to one side, and allow the water to flow gently across your eye. Although a splash of domestic-use wasp spray in your eye will be extremely painful, it won't cause permanent damage. However, if symptoms persist, contact your doctor for advice.
Questions and Answers
This section of our Guide provides you with answers to some of the questions that are commonly asked about wasps and how to deal with them. If you don't see the information you're looking for, drop us an email, and we'll try our best to help you out!
Q: How long does it take for a wasp nest to die?
A: Typically, it takes between two and 24 hours for a wasp nest to die off completely after you've sprayed it, depending on the species of wasp, the spray you used, and the size of the nest.
Q: Will cold weather kill a wasp nest?
A: Not necessarily. Queen wasps are resistant to very cold weather and frost once they're hibernating. Cold weather merely tends to slow wasps down and can even extend their lifespan. Wasp colonies die off during the winter through starvation, not because of the cold.
Q: Do wasps sleep at night?
A: No. Wasps don't sleep. However, they don't fly after dark, which is why night time is the best time to tackle a nest. Be careful though; hornets do fly outside at night time. That's why you must be sure who's living in the nest before you try to take it down.
Q: Do wasps attack you without provocation?
A: Unprovoked wasp attacks are very rare. Wasps usually only sting to subdue their insect prey or to defend themselves or their colony.
Q: Can wasps smell your fear?
A: Wasps are usually attracted by the smell of your food, not your fear of them! But you should know that distressing a wasp is potentially asking for trouble as they give off pheromones that will bring their nest-mates in numbers, rushing to their aid.
Wrapping it up
If wasps are bothering you by invading your home and outside space, or if there's a wasp nest in a place that presents a danger to your family or your pets, you can use a good wasp spray such as those we've reviewed to deal with the problem.
We especially like Pt Wasp Freeze II Aerosol if you have a wasp nest to tackle. The spray works by killing the wasps on contact and is powerful enough to take down a whole colony. Also, you can use the spray from up to 20 feet away, so you don't have to get too close to the wasps.
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A super cold hardy water bamboo that is one of the rare species which can handle areas where the water does not drain well. Like other forms of water bamboo it has air canals in the rhizomes and roots which allow it to grow in wet soils where other bamboos would suffer, although it will do best in well draining soil. Sometimes has distorted, shortened and swollen internodes. These solid stem bamboos are strong and flexible. They are also very resistant to splitting, making them very useful.
Solid Stem is a running bamboo, which means it spreads. Bamboo can be easily controlled in a small area (a normal city yard) simply by mowing or stepping on the young shoots that emerge one time a year in spring. New shoots could also be used for culinary purposes and cooked, much like asparagus. Keep in mind that running bamboo only puts up new shoots for a short time each year, and when they are "shooting", the new plants are very fragile and easy to destroy. Root pruning, a Bamboo Root Barrier or growing plants in above- or below-ground containers are other methods to control spread.
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Huge quantities of bright white flowers on compact plants / 2.5' H x 3'W / Full Sun or Part Shade / ...Read more
Mikawa yatsubusa Japanese Maple
The geren leaves of the multi-branched, compact Acer palmatum Mikawa yatsubusa grow closely together ...Read more
This dwarf tree has tiny leaves that emerge a pinkish orange with a splash of pink, then change to a ...Read more
Kumoi Nishiki Japanese Maple (Rare)
The rare 'Kumoi Nishiki' has green leaves that have cream colored variegation for a beautiful spring ...Read more
One of the most brilliant of all Encore Azaleas, Autumn Bonfire will set your landscape on fire with ...Read more
Fjellheim Dwarf Coral Bark Japanese Maple
Sun or Part Shade / 6-8'H x 4-6'W / A dwarf form of the Coral Bark Maple with red branches in winter ...Read more