![]() ![]() In order to extrapolate the meaning of a particular Quranic verse, Muslims rely on exegesis, or commentary rather than a direct translation of the text. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims typically complete the recitation of the whole Quran during tarawih prayers. A verse is sometimes recited with a special kind of elocution reserved for this purpose, called tajwid. Someone who has memorized the entire Quran is called a hafiz. ![]() During prayers, the Quran is recited only in Arabic. Supplementing the Quran with explanations for some cryptic Quranic narratives, and rulings that also provide the basis for Islamic law in most denominations of Islam, are hadiths-oral and written traditions believed to describe words and actions of Muhammad. It sometimes offers detailed accounts of specific historical events, and it often emphasizes the moral significance of an event over its narrative sequence. The Quran describes itself as a book of guidance for mankind ( 2:185). It summarizes some, dwells at length on others and, in some cases, presents alternative accounts and interpretations of events. The Quran assumes familiarity with major narratives recounted in the Biblical and apocryphal scriptures. There are, however, variant readings, with mostly minor differences in meaning. Caliph Uthman established a standard version, now known as the Uthmanic codex, which is generally considered the archetype of the Quran known today. Shortly after the prophet's death, the Quran was compiled by the companions, who had written down or memorized parts of it. According to tradition, several of Muhammad's companions served as scribes, recording the revelations. Muhammad did not write it as he did not know how to write. The Quran is thought by Muslims to be not simply divinely inspired, but the literal word of God. The word Quran occurs some 70 times in the text itself, and other names and words are also said to refer to the Quran. Muslims regard the Quran as Muhammad's most important miracle a proof of his prophethood and the culmination of a series of divine messages starting with those revealed to Adam, including the Torah, the Psalms and the Gospel. Muslims believe that the Quran was orally revealed by God to the final prophet, Muhammad, through the archangel Gabriel incrementally over a period of some 23 years, beginning in the month of Ramadan, when Muhammad was 40 and concluding in 632, the year of his death. In addition to its religious significance, it is widely regarded as the finest work in Arabic literature, and has significantly influenced the Arabic language. The Quran ( / k ʊr ˈ ɑː n/, kuurr- AHN Arabic: القرآن al-Qurʾān, 'the recitation'), also romanized Qur'an or Koran, is the central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be a revelation from God. For other uses, see Quran (disambiguation). This article is about the central religious text of Islam. ![]()
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![]() ![]() This model features stress tracking, as well as blood oxygen measurements. This function was available in select regions only at launch. The Sense received FDA-approval for its electrocardiogram function. ![]() The Fitbit Sense was also released at the end of September 2020 as the most advanced product of the brand. The feature to store music on the device, as available in the Fitbit Versa 2, however, is not available in the Fitbit Versa 3. These features and the addition of a speaker required a slight increase in the thickness from 12.15 mm to 12.35 mm. Android users can answer phone calls using the Versa 3. More improvements to the previous model include Active Zone Minutes, a display with a higher resolution, and fast charging. This model adds the GPS function compared to its predecessor, Versa 2, and Google Assistant integration. The Fitbit Versa 3 was announced in August 2020 and released at the end of September 2020. New features include Amazon Alexa, 24/7 heart rate tracking and sleep tracking. The Fitbit Versa 2 was released in September 2019. In addition to all the Inspire 2's features, it has an Oxygen sensor, stress tracking, and an always-on display mode. The tracker looks similar to the Luxe tracker, a more premium version of the Inspire. ![]() But it does not have music control or music streaming feature like Fitbit Charge 4.Īnnounced in August 2022, the Fitbit Inspire 3 was released on September 15, 2022. The features includes heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking female health tracking and 5 days of battery life. Rather than the grayscale display of other Fitbit fitness trackers, it comes with a colour touchscreen display. ![]() However, this is a fashion-forward fitness tracker that mainly targets the female users. In terms of features and specifications, it is almost similar to Fitbit Inspire 2. Fitbit Luxe įitbit Luxe is a fitness tracker released on 30 April 2021. The Fitbit Charge 5 is said to be redefining how you overall track your health & well-being while keeping in mind the pulse of your fitness, heart health, stress & the add-on ability to track your body to carry out the required workouts. The Fitbit Charge 5 is a tracker released in September 2021. In addition to all the Inspire HR's features, it has an improved screen, double the battery life & new Active Zone Minutes feature. The Fitbit Inspire 2 was released soon after the Charge 4 sometime in 2020. An optional clip-on accessory allows the Inspire HR to be worn in other locations such as a belt, waistline pocket, or bra. There are also two different strap colors. According to Fitbit, once kids outgrow the design, they can use their Ace 2 or Ace 3 with any Inspire, HR or 2 bands and accessories.Īnnounced in February 2019 in three different colors: black, lilac, and white. The Ace 3 is a slightly smaller version of the Ace 2, only with a curved screen and a smaller band. In March 2021, the Fitbit Ace 3 was released. In March 2019, the Fitbit Ace 2 for kids aged 6 and above was released. Released in March 2018, the Fitbit Ace is a version of the Alta for children aged 8 and above. Current products Trackers įitbit Charge 3 displaying time, heart rate, and steps Fitbit Ace range ![]() ![]() ![]() Girls of color are almost completely absent relative to the majority culture.Īs caregivers of children we must nurture our children’s imaginations and equip them with the resources so they can be emboldened to act. Black girls are underrepresented and in many cases missing. Children’s literature in the United States and abroad is homogeneous and exclusionary. She thought she was dealing with a personal matter, but she quickly learned from the outpouring response from the public that her personal problem is in fact an engrained social issue. She imagined a world where black girls are the main, not minor, characters in children’s books. Marley Dias has an active sociological imagination. Family and work obligations as well as our biases can stunt our imaginations however, as adults it is our charge to foster the imagination of our youth. Sadly, in today’s society we often lack the imagination to deal with some of the most deeply rooted social issues. Our address is:įinancial donations are always welcomed. ![]() If you know of a black girl book, not listed here, please send us a copy so we can add it to our collection. We could not do it without all of you who donated, our volunteers and the librarians from West Orange Public Library.Įach month we will update the list and continue to serve as an information repository for Black Girl Books. This time-consuming task would not be possible without your financial donation to hire some interim part-time staff. We have also catalogued the books by reading level. We have reviewed the titles and descriptions of books to ensure that they fit the criterion of having a black girl as the main characters. As caregivers it is our responsibility to develop the imagination of children so that they can dream, create and structure opportunities for freedom and equity. Reading is a pathway to freedom and liberty. My charge to parents and caregivers is a simple one: listen to your children, encourage them as well as promote their reading and literacy skills. Lauren Wells, Chief Education Officer, City of Newark who offers us tips on how we can foster and promote reading and literacy among our children.Īs the President and Co-Founder of GrassROOTS Community Foundation, I have added a few words and call to action to the guide. This resource includes words of welcome from Marley Dias, Creator of the #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign. Beginning in April, each month we will provide you with updates of new book titles. As a small organization with only two full-time staff, our resources are limited. We have not yet catalogued all the books. Here we are sharing with you the first 700 book titles. And because of you, we have received thousands of books. Like Marley Dias, so many of you have asked for books with black girls as the main characters. This resource guide was created in direct response to the multiple requests made by educators, parents and students. ![]() ![]() ![]() NOV220314 – MOSELY #1 (OF 5) CVR H UNLOCKABLE VAR LOTFI – 4.99 NOV220313 – MOSELY #1 (OF 5) CVR G FOC REVEAL VAR – 4.99 ![]() NOV220312 – MOSELY #1 (OF 5) CVR F 50 COPY INCV FOIL HUDDLESTON – 6.99 NOV220311 – MOSELY #1 (OF 5) CVR E 25 COPY INCV HUDDLESTON – 4.99 NOV220310 – MOSELY #1 (OF 5) CVR D 10 COPY INCV PALMER – 4.99 ![]() NOV220309 – MOSELY #1 (OF 5) CVR C FOIL GUILLORY – 6.99 What difficult choices will tear Leto Atreides apart as Baron Harkonnen plots against not just House Atreides, but the Bene Gesserit and the Emperor himself? 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Anthrax is an American heavy metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. It was released just prior to the 2004 presidential election. ![]() Mosh is an protest song that was released weeks before the 2004 US presidential election. My name is Marsh and this world, I'm out of it (Out of it) 'Cause with all this A-B-C shit, I'm starting to sound like ALF a bit Ha, I kill me, this medicine's counterfeit I was mislead by the sound of it, how am I gonna get turnt up on this Valium shit? (Yeah) Checked in at the Royal Garden To chill and avoid my problems Until paranoia caused me To feel like I'm going bonkers For real, think my toilet's talkin' I spilled like, like forty bottles Of pills, think your boy is startin' To feel like a spoiled carton of milk 'Cause it just occurred My girl's cheatin', I'm kickin' that fucking bitch to the curb But the word "fucking" ain't meant to be a descriptive word The type of bitch she is, ain't no adjective, it's a verb Ho thinks her snatch is magical But that's how she attracts men, though Traps 'em and attack similar to an actual arachnid Or a vaginal tarantula or black widow In fact, it'll be nothin' to throw that lil' bitch with a capital B out the back window Of the black Cadillac limo like a whack demo When I'm strapped, when I spit rapid, like a ratchet A halfwit, I'll aim at, then I'll Been fire bitch, I can outrap Reynolds A pad and pen'll be great, but a napkin'll do Return of the whack sicko Head spinnin' like Invisibl Skratch Piklz Yeah, Shady's back, see the bat signal It's time to go bat shit, like you accidentally ate a Louisville slugger and crapped it I'd like to introduce myself Hi there, bitch. ' Mosh ' is a protest song by Eminem, released on Octoas a digital single and the second single from his fifth studio album, Encore (2004). Mosh is an Eminem song which appears as the sixth track on the Encore Album and lasts for five minutes, seventeen seconds (5:17). Watch the video for Mosh from Eminems Encore for free. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() And in general, procreation is a basic instinct of all the spieces. The WW are few and not invulnerable: even if they took over Westeros there would still be a risk, that they die by accidetaly cutting themselves with dragonglass or Valyrian steel left by the humans. Well, procreation should be the NK’s purpose one way or another. This is unlikely to be some random castle that we haven’t seen before that they’re building these elaborate sets and props for. And since they’ve constructed this whole new set it’s probably going to be King’s Landing, considering they couldn’t be bothered to construct new sets for the sieges of Casterly Rock and Highgarden. I can’t see why they would be constructing trebuchets for anything other than a human-based siege. I could envisage Theon and/or Yara rocking up with the Iron Fleet at King’s Landing late in the game, just as Theon promised Robb before he betrayed him. They’ve also already set up a potential Golden Company / Euron / Theon twist that would become redundant if Cersei is already dead and millions of King’s Landingers assimilated into the Night King’s army. I can’t see how or why the Night King would bypass all of these major narrative obstacles to attack King’s Landing, kill Cersei and then meet Jon/Dany in some final showdown. Plus the shortcuts to defeating the Night King and his army have already been established. I think it would make most sense as things stand if the Night King is defeated and then our survivors march on King’s Landing to defeat Cersei and unite the Seven Kingdoms once and for all.Įverything that is needed to defeat the Night King now resides in The North: Dany and the dragons, Jon, Bran, all the Valyrian steel, a horde of Dothraki, the Unsullied, Jaime Lannister, the North and Vale armies… It very much looks like a castle is going to be sieged in season eight, and the sequence will be big enough to warrant building all of it! With each new photo we form a better picture of what this new set is supposed to be: initial reports suggested that the sequences set here would involve a controlled fire two massive defensive walls seem to headline this elaborate set and now a siege engine has materialized nearby. However, there is little doubt the trebuchet will be moved somewhere, as shipping containers weren’t really a thing in the Middle Ages, so it’s likely that the siege engine will end up as one of the many props in the larger castle set, which is on the other side of the road. Though the trebuchet is near the new castle set, it’s currently not in the exact same location, so there is no way to know if they will belong to the same sequence. Here’s a closer look: Judging by the shipping containers around it, the trebuchet appears to be about 25 foot high! There is an opening between the walls with a rise at their end perhaps for a gigantic entrance ![]() Watchers on the Wall commenter Apollo brought these new photos to our attention, taken by Northern Irish reporter Paulo Ross, which not only show the trebuchet but also offer a much better sense of the distribution of the new castle set. Or a siege, at the very least!įilming for Season 8 looks to be almost underway. And if there was any doubt, now a new siege engine has appeared nearby. You don’t build an entire castle set for a quick appearance - the only times sets of this magnitude have been built, they were either permanent locations, such as Winterfell and Castle Black, or structures specifically designed for a battle sequence, such as the battlements of King’s Landing built in Magheramorne for the Battle of Blackwater Bay.Ĭonsidering the next season will also be the last, permanence is not a likely quality for any set, so it must be the alternative: the kind of 360º cohesive set designed for a dynamic action setpiece. Whatever it is the Game of Thrones production is building next to their studios, it’s big. Try to keep it away from enemy formations.We have only seen trebuchets once before mounted on the slavers’ ships in the siege of Meereen This unit is poor when fighting hand-to-hand. This unit has powerful ranged attacks that can pierce armoured foes with ease. Ordnance units excel at scything down enemies, particularly when on high ground and protected by infantry. The dense and tough undergrowth that plagues the jungles of the South is a hindrance to all those who try to penetrate into the heartlands of the Nanman. ![]() Trebuchets launch heavy projectiles over long distances to batter down walls and barriers.Ī heavy counterweight is raised to lower a beam, and the projectiles are loaded onto the beam’s sling.Ī switch drops the counterweight, launching the projectiles the impact is devastating but inaccurate, so trebuchets are best used against immobile targets such as walls rather than moving enemy troops. When besieging an enemy settlement, the first and greatest obstacle to overcome are its defences. ![]() ![]() Thanks to Amazon KDP’s launch in 2007, modern writers are faced with an important decision when determining how to become an author. It is one of the top self-publishing companies and currently dominates the self-publishing book market.Īmazon KDP is a major player in the publishing industry, currently holding at least 80% of the eBook market. Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is Amazon’s book publishing platform that can be used to self-publish a book online, which readers can purchase as an eBook or print-on-demand book. #3 – Benefits to publishing on Amazon KDP Here are the steps to format and publish your book on Amazon’s KDP: In this complete guide to all things Kindle Direct Publishing, we’ll walk you through the process on how to publish a book using Amazon’s KDP, starting with how to properly format your book files.īy the end of this KDP guide, you will have your book available in the Kindle Store, and ready to get into the hands of your readers. Traditional Publishingīut, the process can be overwhelming – especially if you want to make sure you’re doing it correctly from beginning to end, from book formatting to book launch. In fact, it’s pretty easy to publish your book on KDP, which is why it’s caught on so rapidly, especially for those who found traditional publishing to be a roadblock in their author journey. Amazon KDP has taken the publishing world by storm.įor the first time in history, authors can self-publish a book with the click of the button – and Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing has made the process more accessible than ever. ![]() ![]() ![]() Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Sign up for our Email Newsletters here.Summary: 15-year-old Alma is consumed by her out-of-control hormones and fantasies that range from sweetly romantic images of Artur, the boyfriend she yearns for, to down-and-dirty daydreams about practically everybody she lays eyes on. HOW WILL IT PLAY? If allowed to keep its racy title, “Turn me on, dammit!” could do magical numbers on VOD. With so much promise leading up to that point, the dispiriting climax is a major turn-off. However, at 75 minutes, the filmmaker cuts to black just when the story begins to take an interesting new direction. Jacobsen conveys this situation with a delicate touch and whimsical stylistic flourishes: Occasional black-and-white images sum up the events, while a playful indie rock score fleshes out the atmosphere. Her burgeoning sexuality is only one expression of that burning need. Meanwhile, Alma’s close friend begins to obsessively send letters to American prisoners on death row, a reminder that Alma and her peers harbor a genuine desire to escape the constraints of a boring existence. Needless to say, that doesn’t improve her lifestyle conditions. When Alma’s mother eventually learns about her daughter’s phone sex habits, Alma takes a rebellious route, openly moaning from her bedroom and snatching a Playboy from her day job at the drug store. Which begs the question: Did Artur actually run his rod into Alma’s leg, or was it simply another one of her lewd daydreams? The uncertainty matters more than a firm answer because “Turn me on” focuses on the lingering perceptions of young people still figuring out how to communicate. On her own, Alma’s imagination runs wild, and she begins to have a series of amusing fantasies in which she envisions sexual advances from those around her. Now nicknamed “Dick Alma,” she quickly becomes ostracized by the only world available to her. Instantly spreading word to her peers, Alma finds herself the subject of disdain when Artur denies the act. That also applies to a later plot point, which finds Alma having an awkward encounter with young stud Artur (Matias Myren) at a party, when he randomly rubs his member against her leg. Instead, the scene emphasizes her frustration over being forced to repress her needs. The difference here, aside from the gender, is that Alma’s close call doesn’t really play for laughs. The Best True Crime Streaming Now, from 'Unsolved Mysteries' to 'McMillions' to 'The Staircase' The Biggest Oscars Contenders Are All Vying for Best Original Screenplay 'BlackBerry' Review: The Once-Ubiquitous Smartphone Gets Its Own Spin on 'The Social Network' 'The Adults' Review: Michael Cera's Cringe-Out Sibling Drama Is Surprisingly Moving When her mother suddenly comes home, Alma’s frantic scrambling recalls the opening of “American Pie,” when a jittery Jason Biggs gets busted by his folks while jacking off to late night porn. (School bus riders ritualistically flick off the town sign as it passes by them each morning.) Still, Alma does think about sex a lot, appearing in the first scene sprawled out on her kitchen floor with one hand down her pants and a phone sex operator whispering in her ear. Growing up in a remote community far from the bustling urbanity of Oslo, Alma’s desire to get off represents only one piece of the wider angst afflicting everyone her age in the area. Adapted from the novel by Olau Nilssen, “Turn me on” plays like a familiar entry in the teen sex comedy genre without the sex. The gentle, emotionally honest narrative feature debut of writer-director Jannicke Systad Jacobsen follows horny teen Alma (Helene Bergsholm, in a believably understated breakout performance) as she explores her sexual curiosity, falls into an embarrassing situation with her peers and copes with becoming a pariah, all while dreaming of a better life. Despite the confrontational title, Norwegian coming-of-age movie “Turn me on, dammit!” doesn’t take an abrasive approach. ![]() ![]() ![]()
![]() ![]() Even though you can only have a squad of 6 (4 Rangers and 2 Companions), you can gain additional temporary followers like animals, and other strange additions.Be sure to bandage up or cure those in need before they go down even after the battle ends, and you can also wait out non-lethal debuffs if you have the patience. Debuffs will last for a certain amount of turns in battle, but afterwards will slowly tick down in realtime.Some drugs have some pretty bad withdrawal effects after the boost wears off, but you can use the same drug again to automatically remove its negative effects. If side stuff bores you, consider raising your Survival Skill to skip them entirely. Some of them can be worth your while to interact with, so keep your eyes open. Traveling the World Map of Colorado is full of random events.Consider saving them - either for when you run into a scenario where you're just under the required skill check, or for when the skill costs more points to level up, making them an even better investment. You can find rare Skill Books that automatically raise a character's skill by 1.There's often multiple solutions to every problem, but some of them may make certain factions unhappy with your actions - be warned!.If your party is unable to disarm a trap, or cannot reach it safely, consider just attacking the trap with a ranged weapon to trigger it remotely.While your Rangers are ready to follow you into hell, certain companions abide by moral codes and will warn you if you're steering down the wrong path, and may leave or even turn on you! Think carefully when taking preemptive measures to attack people who aren't hostile, or using weapons like shotguns or flamethrowers in crowded areas where civilians are caught in the cross-fire.If you need to attack something or someone while not in combat, you can trigger an attack by pressing Left Ctrl (just remember opening fire on civilians or people who haven't yet become hostile may have consequences!).A designated lockpicker will have plenty of chances to gain free experience, and combined with high Charisma will let them level faster, and high Intelligence to gain more Skill Points per level - at a much faster rate than the rest of your party. Success in a Skill Check (like speech checks, lockpicking, and hacking) will grant you a fair bit of experience.You can also specialize in one skill with multiple options - like a Character good with Small Arms that uses both pistols and shotguns. ![]()
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