![]() The closest the War Rooms came to being directly hit was in September 1940, when a bomb fell on Clive Steps, leaving a small crater near what is now the visitor entrance to the site.ĭarkest Hour's Map Room and "beauty chorus." / Sarah Greenwood You can see its kind of lack of bombproof-ness everywhere you go, especially when you look up into the ceiling and you can see the gigantic layer of concrete that they had to add to the ceiling in order to try to improve the protection.” "The war is not necessarily a surprise, but the War Rooms are not a lavishly purpose-built facility. “One of the most important things to understand about the Cabinet War Rooms is they’re an extremely improvised space," Ian Kikuchi, senior curator, Second World War at Imperial War Museums, tells Mental Floss. Greenwood noted the War Rooms’ contrast to the Nazi sites for World War II operations depicted in the 2008 film Valkyrie: “It’s very sharp and organized and clear and cold colors,” she says. The recreated typists' bay, on the set of Darkest Hour at Ealing Studios. There’s this forest of beams from when they brought in a Naval architect to shore the whole thing up when they realized that it was not bombproof.” She remembers being most struck by how apparent it was that this all-important nerve center of war operations was “cobbled together at the 11th hour, furniture brought in from home. Greenwood, along with other members of the art department, visited the Churchill War Rooms about half a dozen times. Because we’d been to the real War Rooms, we knew what we were trying to capture.” “And I think that came from knowing what it was going to be like. “I designed, drew up the rough plans and everything over a weekend, and when I showed it to Joe, he was just like-and this is very rare-he was like, ‘Yep, that’s great.’ There were very few changes that we made to that,” Greenwood says. Wright has spoken about how Greenwood often helpfully challenges his choices, but her plans for the War Rooms were an unusual instance of immediate agreement between the two filmmakers. Gary Oldman and Lily James as Elizabeth Layton, Churchill's secretary, in the recreated Map Room in Darkest Hour (2017). “We argue a lot," Greenwood tells Mental Floss, laughing, of their longtime collaboration. With the exception of 2015’s Pan, she has worked on every feature that Wright’s directed, plus two of his miniseries. Greenwood came to Darkest Hour as a longtime collaborator of director Joe Wright ( Atonement, Pride & Prejudice). The Darkest Hour crew spent three and a half weeks filming scenes that take place in the War Rooms, recreated by production designer Sarah Greenwood and her team at West London’s Ealing Studios. Located underneath the Treasury building in Westminster, it covered about 3 acres and accommodated up to 528 Cabinet and supporting staff members. ![]() © IWMĪs war dawned and Churchill took the reins after the period of appeasement led by his predecessor Neville Chamberlain, the humble underground government storage space was hurriedly converted into a military information hub. The Cabinet War Room as it’s seen today within Churchill War Rooms.
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![]() So much of Sunrider Academy is predicated on raising Kayto’s stats. But others? Why do I care about fitness? Or luck? I think charm is probably related to building relationships with the girls, but… Only a few stats are self-evident: intelligence is important for studying and grades, homework must be completed, stress is something you want to avoid, and money is good for buying things. But here’s the joke: I still don’t know most of them. I cracked at the start that I didn’t know what most of the stats did at character creation. So why does Sunrider Academy lose its luster? Four reasons. Which was harder than you’d think, nut just because of all the reading, but also because Sunrider Academy‘s audio sliders are terribly calibrated - Windows Volume Mixer, you’re my one and only friend. Later on, it became podcast fodder: something to fiddle with and click through while something more interesting was happening on the auditory channel. Early on, I played Sunrider Academy with intent. While the character stories are still good and the larger plot actually has some interesting developments in store - as well as pointless nudity, because that’s just how visual novels tend to roll - everything about the gameplay becomes less and less interesting over time. ![]() But I liked spending time with these doofuses, if nothing else.įrom a strong enough early start, Sunrider Academy… declines, over time. There are, let’s say some plot-heavy dei ex machinae, and I won’t pretend the whole thing is an organic narrative evolution throughout. But the thing is: almost all the story beats that I remember spring from these character interactions and are driven by them. And Ava’s… okay, I haven’t really gotten anything out of Ava yet, she just looks like an ice queen any way you slice it. Asaga’s laissez-faire attitude that masks so many insecurities that her genuine emotions start getting covered too, Chigara’s unwanted genius and the great responsibility that comes with great power, Sola’s detached utilitarian view that hides an unfairness greater than herself. I wouldn’t necessarily say that I came to care about these characters, but at the very least I had their measure. At its heart, the visual novel core of it, is a collection of fairly interesting stories driven by strong characterization and coherent, if a little outlandish, worldbuilding. Because things can never just be easy in these hyper-complicated Denpasoft stat-storms. So, if I put that much of my precious time of life into Sunrider Academy, that must mean it’s good, right? Or at the very least fun to play? Well… I’m gonna say, yes and no. ![]() On this scale, an empty space was left for strengths between 0 and 1 standard deviations higher than the background noise. Meaning that every 12 seconds the strength for each different frequency channel was printed as a single number or letter that represented the 10-second average strength, minus the strength of the background noise. The signal was sampled for 10 seconds and then processed by the computer, which took 2 seconds. The signal strength was measured by how much more powerful it was than the average background noise over the previous few minutes. The signal did, however, have a continuous wave. The signal itself did not appear to change in a way that would have allowed for a message to be encoded, although any change that would have happened in less than 10 seconds or longer than 72 seconds would not have been detectable. This string actually represents the signal's strength over time, expressed in the particular measuring system adopted for the experiment. The string 6EQUJ5 is commonly misunderstood as a message encoded in the radio signal. Plot of the signal's strength over time, fitted with a Gaussian function. The event was later documented in detail by the observatory's director. While looking at the data collected on August 15 at 22:16 EDT (02:16 UTC), he noticed a series of values showing signal strength and frequency that left him and others amazed. In 1977, Ehman was working at the SETI project as a volunteer his job involved going through large amounts of data processed by a computer and recorded on paper. The radio telescope was located near the Perkins Observatory on the campus of Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio. ![]() In 1973, after completing a survey of radio sources coming from other galaxies, Ohio State University assigned the Ohio State University Radio Observatory (nicknamed "Big Ear") to the scientific search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI), in the longest-running program of this kind in history. In a 1959 paper, Cornell University physicists Philip Morrison and Giuseppe Cocconi hypothesized that any extraterrestrial civilization trying to communicate with radio signals might do so using a frequency of 1420 megahertz ( 21 centimeters), because is naturally emitted by hydrogen, which is the most common element in the universe, and is likely familiar to all technologically advanced civilizations. Īlthough the Wow! signal did not have any known encoded message, it remains the strongest candidate for an alien radio transmission ever detected. Many explanations have been given on where the signal comes from, including natural and human-made sources, but none of them have been accepted by scientists as good enough to fully explain the signal. The entire signal was detected for the full 72-second window during which Big Ear was able to observe it, but has not been detected since, even though many, such as Ehman, have tried. He was so impressed by the strength of the signal that he circled the text that represented it, "6EQUJ5", and wrote the comment "Wow!" on its side, leading to the event's widely used name. Ehman found the signal a few days after it was received while reviewing printout of the data collected by the telescope. The signal appeared to come from the direction of the constellation Sagittarius and met all the expectations of a signal of extraterrestrial origin.Īstronomer Jerry R. The Wow! signal was a strong radio signal received on August 15, 1977, by Ohio State University's Big Ear radio telescope in the United States, which was being used at the time in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. The original printout with Ehman's handwritten exclamation is kept by Ohio History Connection. In order to overcome conflicts with the Cartographer /way command, you can also use /tway to access TomTom's waypoint command.The Wow! signal represented as "6EQUJ5". In addition you can use the /way command to add and reset waypoints. Can set waypoints by clicking on quest objective POIs on the World Map and watch frame.Ĭan automatically set waypoints to your closest quest objective.Show a waypoint that points you towards your corpse for easy recovery.Displaying the "crazy-taxi" arrow or coordinate block in compatible LDB displays (such as NinjaPanel).A floating "crazy-taxi" style arrow that points you to your destination.Player and cursor coordinates on the World Map (these can be hidden). ![]() A draggable coordinate display with customizable accuracy.Set waypoints via command, or by clicking on the world map.TomTom offers the following major features: Thanks to Esamynn for Astrolabe, which does the bulk of the work in this addon. This addon is very simple, but provides a nice set of functionality. TomTom is your personal navigation assistant in World of Warcraft. Also, the graphics were given a major upgrade and finally looked decent again on the surface. The world was free for your conquering and one of the best aspects of this game was that you could explore a good part of the world. This version had some interesting new dynamics including a large interconnected highway system like that found in the recent Test Drive Unlimited. Then in 1998, Road Rash 3D was released for the Sony Playstation console. The physics and graphics of Gran Turismo had redefined what was thought possible of racing games. Titles like Mortal Kombat, Killer Instinct, and Twisted Metal completely transformed the role that casual violence played in the video game industry. Road Rash's popularity was apparently diminishing and it was not exactly the hot-topic of playgrounds anymore. (IGN scored the game a 5.0 out of 10 source) While the graphics had been polished, the game just was not “next-generation enough” or fresh enough to stand out. The same videos were used for the 3DO version and most of the same art. Later, this version was ported to the Sega Saturn and Sony Playstation in 1996, but all along, the gameplay was very similar to its roots, as a track-based racer with minimal physics. Sex and drinking! Road Rash had the right idea! When a player unlocked new levels, they were treated to videos like this. Sometimes you'd get hit by other bikers or traffic on the way, further slowing you down. Crashing was part of the game, and after a wreck you'd have to run back to recover your bike. There were plenty of roadside obstacles to slow you down, including signs, trees, and animals. ![]() Occasionally the opponents had weapons such as crowbars and bats that they would use to beat you, and if you timed it right, you could steal these weapons to help you further dominate the field of other bikers. A couple jabs to the face or kicks to these opponents and they'd spill all over the pavement and slide hundreds of feet in your rear-view mirror while you chuckled with glee. There was Biff, Lester, and of course Gunther. Your opponents had names and seemed to develop personalities from their primitive AI. ![]() In a field of fifteen bikers, you started in dead last, and had to push and beat your way to the front of the pack, all while evading their counter-attacks and traffic. You began with a basic crotch rocket that was rather tame. It's true there were many racers before it including motorcycle racers, but this one stood in a league of its own. Road Rash offered a new type of gaming dynamic. Even the name kicked ass, and you knew when you purchased that cartridge that you were in for a whole lot of hell if your parents found it in your room. Electronic Arts' Road Rash had just what the world needed: sport bikes, speed, and best of all, a shit-ton of 'illegal' violence. 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Nitrofurantoin is approved only for the treatment of urinary tract infections caused by microorganisms known to be susceptible to the drug. Pregnant women, individuals with impaired renal function (creatinine clearance <40 mL/min), and children <1 month of age should not receive nitrofurantoin. A course of therapy should not exceed 14 days. A single 50- to 100-mg dose at bedtime may be sufficient to prevent recurrences. The oral dosage of nitrofurantoin for adults is 50-100 mg four times a day with meals and at bedtime. Severe polyneuropathies affecting both sensory and motor nerves also have been reported, most often in patients with impaired renal function and in persons on long-term treatment. Elderly patients are especially susceptible to the pulmonary toxicity. Subacute reactions also may occur, including interstitial pulmonary fibrosis. Acute pneumonitis may occur acutely the symptoms usually resolve quickly after drug discontinuation. Hypersensi-tivity reactions occur occasionally, including fever, leukopenia, granulocytopenia, hemolytic anemia associated with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, cholestatic jaundice, and hepatitis. The most common side effects are anorexia, nausea and vomiting, and diarrhea. The urine should not be alka-linized because this reduces antimicrobial activity. Before we discuss some of the evidence that is out there, please keep in mind that being on any antibiotic can cause you to feel nauseous, possibly leading to vomiting or. This include the antibiotic nitrofurantoin. The plasma t/2 is <1 hour ~40% is excreted unchanged in the urine. Unfortunately, the answer as to whether or not antibiotics reduce the efficacy of birth control is not a simple yes or no. Antibacterial concentrations are not achieved in plasma at recommended doses because the drug is eliminated rapidly. Nitrofurantoin is absorbed rapidly and completely from the GI tract. The antibacterial activity is higher in acidic urine. Bacteria reduce nitrofurantoin to toxic products that apparently mediate cell damage. Nitrofurantoin (furadantin, macrobid, others) is a synthetic nitrofuran that is used to prevent and treat urinary tract infections. ![]() Strengthens Agiliti’s capabilities in the supply chain, permitting greater control over R&D, manufacturing and logistics for a vital and differentiated product category.Įxpands Agiliti’s value proposition with the exceptional market reputation and deep expertise that Sizewise is known for, to further address the clinical needs of bariatric patients and those at risk of skin and fall injury.Īligns with Agiliti’s proven, end-to-end service model, providing best-in-class, high-utilization devices delivered within a comprehensive service framework. The company believes the transaction provides several key benefits:īuilds on Agiliti’s unique, at-scale infrastructure, optimizing the companies’ complementary distributed operations networks-including facilities, vehicles, staff, products and operating systems-which will help increase local market presence and support meaningful operating synergies. The combination enables Agiliti to broaden its portfolio and clinical expertise within the growing specialty equipment services market, expand its total addressable market opportunity and target meaningful growth and cost reduction synergies. The combination builds on our existing geographic footprint and adds relevant scale to our Equipment Solutions service line, while simultaneously expanding our capabilities to bring differentiated products and services to market for our customers.” “The acquisition of Sizewise is a perfect example of our ‘overlap and extend’ approach to M&A. “We are pleased to welcome the Sizewise team and their customers to Agiliti and are excited about merging our best-in-class portfolios of product and service offerings,” said Tom Leonard, CEO of Agiliti. Sizewise is headquartered in Kansas and operates a 24/7 nationwide network of 65 local, in-market service branches and four manufacturing centers. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2021, the business generated revenues of $155 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $30 million, inclusive of an estimated benefit from COVID-19 of approximately $5 million in Adjusted EBITDA. Sizewise is a leading manufacturer and provider of specialized bed frames, therapeutic surfaces and mobility equipment serving more than 3,000 customers in the acute and post-acute care markets with products that address the needs of bariatric, geriatric, pediatric and standard patient populations. ![]() Following the close of the transaction, Agiliti will provide an update to its full year 2021 financial guidance at the time it reports quarterly results for the period ending September 30, 2021. Subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to close early in the fourth quarter of 2021. The Boards of Directors of both companies have unanimously approved the agreement. Agiliti intends to finance the transaction through a combination of cash and debt. healthcare industry, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sizewise Rentals, LLC, (“Sizewise”), a manufacturer and distributor of specialty hospital beds, surfaces and patient handling equipment, in a stock purchase transaction valued at $230 million or approximately 7.7x Adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ended June 30, 2021. (NYSE: AGTI) (“Agiliti” or “the Company”), an essential service provider to the U.S. ![]()
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