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Meander blue9/19/2023 ![]() Sconce Bedside Lamps: Glass Globe Wall Sconce in Brass from World Market Sconce Bedside Lamps: Ikea (discontinued) Pendant Light: Allen + Roth 8″ Bronze Standard Mini Pendant Light with Clear Glass from Lowe’sĬeiling Fan: 44″ Minka Concept II Brushed Nickel Hugger Ceiling Fan from Lamps Plus White Table Lamps: Large Double Gourd Lamp Base Shell from TargetĬeiling fan: 52″ Casa Solara Industrial Bronze Outdoor Ceiling Fan and Light from LampsPlus Master Bedroom – Rugs USA Bosphorus BD07 Distressed Persian Rug in Blueīrass floor lamp: 3 Head Globe with Marble Base Floor Lamp Brass from Target Girl’s Room – Rugs USA Ephiphany Stripes Yellow Rug (Sold out)īoys’ Room – Land of Nod Tally Rug in Blue Living Room – Rugs USA Tuscan Terali Moroccan Trellis Rug in Ivory Walls: base – Benjamin Moore Yours Truly, Stencil overlay- Benjamin Moore Simply White, Board and batten- White Doveįront Room – Rugs USA Textures B01 Braided Rug in Off-White Shiplap Accent Wall – Benjamin Moore Simply Whiteīunk Bed: General Finishes Java Gel Stain Walls after 3/2016: Farrow & Ball Cornforth White Walls prior 3/2016 as pictured below: Valspar Redstone Dakota Sandstone Secretary: Fusion Mineral Paint Homestead Blue Walls on accent molding wall: Benjamin Moore Simply Whiteīench: 50/50 Mix of Annie Sloan Duck Egg and Old White Walls above chair rail: Benjamine Moore Mascarpone Post 7/2016 as seen below: Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue You know, except when I was walking in there to clean it.Prior 7/2016 as seen below: Sherwin Williams Meander Blue We actually used this color in our guest bathroom in our first home and it made me smile every time I walked in to see it. Sherwin Williams Tidewater in Real Homes Bathroom Tidewater is definitely more pigmented and has more of an aqua vibe going on. Sea Salt is a very calming aqua blue, but its undertones of gray stick out more in my opinion. ![]() You can read all about my affinity for Sea Salt here. In our bedroom at our old house, we used Sherwin Williams Sea Salt on the walls and I loved it. Comparing Tidewater to Other Popular Colors SW Tidewater vs. It’s a great wall color choice for a room that doesn’t receive a lot of natural light, like a bathroom. Tidewater has a LVR of 65, so it’s considered a light paint color. LVR is on a 0 to 100 scale with black being 0 (absorbs all light) and white being 100 (reflects all light). The Light Reflective Value (LVR) is how much light is reflected by the paint. What is the Light Reflective Value of Tidewater? You can see in this picture up close that on occasion, it may have a blue or gray undertone, but it’s only if you go cross eyed staring at it. I used a flat finish because our walls were textured and I wanted to minimize the appearance of the texture. One of my favorite projects that I’ve done over the years is Owen’s bright and colorful nursery in our first house. Most of the time, I’m not fun, but that time when I am, watch out – I’m like, really fun. Or this view of our bedroom that is still my favorite that features an electric fireplace that we installed ourselves.īut occasionally I’m really fun and decide to add a color on the walls. ![]() Like this view where you can see we just added arguably the cutest DIY stairway gallery wall with the cutest family I know in it. If you’ve been around for any amount of time, whether that was in our first home or in our current house, you’ve probably noticed that we don’t have a ton of color on the walls. Sherwin Williams Tidewater in Real Homes.Comparing Tidewater to Other Popular Colors.What is the Light Reflective Value of Tidewater?.What color is Sherwin Williams Tidewater?. ![]()
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Emc insurance company9/19/2023 ![]() will cut some jobs next year as it ends a line of business. Share this page on Twitter Share this page on Facebook Share this page on LinkedIn Overall, we highly recommend looking into EMC National Life with your independent insurance agent to be your next trusted carrier for life insurance. EMC National Life offers several forms of important life insurance coverage to customers in 19 states across the country.ĮMC National Life provides several contact options for their customers and various benefits on their coverage, such as accelerated and critical illness riders. An affiliate of EMC Insurance Companies, the carrier is highly rated by AM Best and the BBB. We award EMC National Life a final rating of 4 out of 5 stars. ![]() Overall, EMC National Life can indeed be considered a good insurance company. Is EMC National Life a good insurance company?ĮMC National Life is a part of the EMC Insurance Companies and is highly rated by AM Best and the BBB. Great for people looking for affordable level premium for the rest of their livesĪn independent insurance agent can help you find more information about EMC National Life's whole life insurance, as well as their other products offered.Potential to receive an offer in as little as two business days.Payment period options of continuous pay, 5-Pay, 10-Pay and 20-Pay.Benefit amounts of $25,001 to $250,000 based on the applicant’s issue age.One of which is accelerated whole life, which offers the following perks/benefits. Does EMC National Life have good whole life insurance?ĮMC National Life offers several forms of life insurance, and a few types of whole life insurance, as well. The carrier also has an active social media presence and provides several contact options for its customers. Does EMC National Life's create a user-friendly experience for customers?ĮMC National Life's official website is well laid out and easy to navigate. However, an independent insurance agent can file claims for you, as well as keep you updated through every step of the process. What is EMC National Life's claims process?ĮMC National Life does not provide much information about its claims process beyond how to file. What is EMC National Life's customer service availability?ĮMC National Life is available at regular business hours during the week via phone, and allows customers to contact them through several mediums. EMC National Life FAQ What is EMC National Life's average claim response time frame?ĮMC National Life does not provide a specific claims response time frame. Independent insurance agents can help handle claims and other matters for you, so you can relax and enjoy your coverage. To ensure a great customer service experience, work together with an independent insurance agent. Reviews from AM Best indicate an insurance company’s financial strength and creditworthiness and are based on comprehensive evaluations of the company’s operating performance, business profile, and annual report. High ratings from AM Best assure customers that EMC National Life offers guaranteed coverage.Įstablished in 1899, AM Best is one of the oldest rating companies in the world. AM Best gives EMC Insurance Companies an overall “A-” rating, indicating the carrier is an excellent choice for insurance customers. Thanks to their strong parent company, EMC National Life has earned itself a reputation as a stable insurance provider. Their LinkedIn social media network states that the insurance company has between 51-200 total employees. The carrier offers several forms of life insurance coverage and annuities in many different states. The EMC network has 19 branch locations across the US.ĮMC National Life is a privately held insurance company. The carrier is an affiliate of EMC Insurance Companies, which was founded in 1911. What to Know about EMC National LifeĮMC National Life was founded in 2003, giving the carrier a couple decades worth of experience in the insurance industry. Your independent insurance agent can help you find more information about the coverages offered by EMC National Life, and help you decide if this insurance company is right for you. ![]()
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Skullgirls umbrella concept art9/19/2023 ![]() ![]() Big Eater: "Eating" is listed among her likes.It's a fighting game, however, so it's unavoidable. She's also a Glass Cannon and one of the more powerful playable characters. Beware the Nice Ones: She's arguably the nicest character in the entire game.Badass Bookworm: Considering the fact that "reading and learning" is listed in her likes.Badass Adorable: Filia is as adorable as she is a fierce fighter.The two also attempt to do this at the end of Eliza's story mode. Back-to-Back Badasses: Helps Squigly defeat Double in the True Final Boss of Squigly's story mode.The Atoner: Becomes this when she remembers what happened to Carol, to the point where she wishes on the Skull Heart for her to be able to go back to a normal life.Apologetic Attacker: She doesn't want to fight, but she has to.Considering Eliza left room for her nose to breathe, she's probably still conscious in there. ![]() She's promptly beaten up, bound and mummified in a blood construct until she can find Samson a new host. And I Must Scream: In Eliza's story mode, Sekhmet still has a sadistic crush on Samson despite everything that happened, but doesn't particularly care for Filia.Amnesiac Hero: Her memories were erased when Samson was bonded to her. ![]() A core component of Filia's mobility is her airdash, which is one of, if not the fastest in the game, and is built around her stubby air normals. While she has relatively short-ranged attacks, she more than makes up for it with her incredibly high mobility, which is further supported by her small size. Filia is an incredibly versatile rushdown character with an emphasis on mixing up her opponent. ![]()
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Bubble gun9/19/2023 ![]() The fan: Every bubble gun has a tiny fan that creates the air pressure needed to make bubbles. The muzzle of the toy gun serves the same purpose as a bubble wand: it holds the solution in place until air pressure can be applied. It then deposits it in the front opening of the plastic gun. The pump: The pump draws the bubble solution up and out of the reservoir. How does a bubble gun work?Ī bubble gun has two important parts: the pump and the fan. Not enough air pressure and the bubble won’t form too much air pressure and the bubble will burst before it is made. All that’s needed to create a bubble is a little air pressure. The dish soap reduces the surface tension so the water molecules can spread out into a thin film. When you turn the glass over, water immediately rushes out, and the index card falls in the sink. ![]() ![]() You can prove this by repeating the experiment, only this time, add a little dish soap to the water. Now, if you add dish soap to water, it reduces the surface tension of the water. (Note: If you try this experiment, do it over the sink in case something goes wrong!) The principle is that surface tension doesn’t allow water to spread thin enough to create a bubble. The surface tension, along with a little help from atmospheric pressure, will hold the index card to the glass, and no water will spill out. When it is upside down, you can remove your hand from the card. You can easily prove this by filling a glass with water to the brim, placing an index card completely over the top of the glass, and quickly inverting the glass while holding the card. Water doesn’t make the best bubbles because it has too much surface tension. What to consider in your search for the best bubble gun How do you make a bubble? Once you have these tools, you can shop with confidence, knowing how to find quality at a great price.Īvoid shaking or stirring your bubble solution too much, as this may cause it to foam up and inhibit bubble production. Additionally, it can help to have an unbiased top-products list so you know which models are considered the best to buy. The best way to do that is to read a buyer’s guide from a trusted source. With the best bubble gun, you can make hundreds of bubbles in a few seconds.īefore you purchase a bubble gun, it is important to understand how they work, what the various features are, and how much you can expect to spend. No more making only a couple bubbles at a time with the messy dip-and-blow process. A bubble gun is a plastic, battery-powered toy that creates a multitude of bubbles with the squeeze of a trigger. There’s only one thing that could make bubbles even more fun: having more of them! When the bubbles pop, they’re gone, so there’s no cleanup. ![]() Bubbles get kids outside in the fresh air. They are fascinating for children (and adults) of all ages. You could argue that bubbles are the perfect toy. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() A spiritual heir to yesteryear's heroic quests, adventurers are invited to explore a world of hand-drawn wonder, as they wind their way through trap-infested dungeons, battle slavering beasts with swords or custom-made spells, and steal entire town's worth of treasure from unsuspecting townsfolk. Blending turn-based combat and spellcasting with puzzle solving and adventure, players can choose from three character classes - brigand (strength), rogue (stealth), or sorcerer (magic), each with unique storylines and adventures - in one of the largest retro role-playing experiences ever. Blending turn-based combat and spellcasting with puzzle solving and adventure, Why Be Famous When You Can Be Infamous? Return to the glory days of role-playing and adventure with this humor-filled fantasy epic, styled in the vein of classic PC RPGs, where you play the charming villain. Summary: Why Be Famous When You Can Be Infamous? Return to the glory days of role-playing and adventure with this humor-filled fantasy epic, styled in the vein of classic PC RPGs, where you play the charming villain.If you still want to modify the saves, then any hex editor will do. If you're a wizard or thief then you have no business fighting him at all. He is not meant to be a mandatory fight, and you will learn a password to get past him when the time comes that you actually need to get to the other side of that cave. He's supposed to be a "final challenge" for fighters that actually did take the time to build up their stats. Fred the Troll (who is found in a cave) is the most powerful enemy in the game. Just run away from the ones that you encounter outside at night. If you are talking about actual trolls, then the good news is that they're completely optional enemies. With good timing, you can even just run around him because he's so slow. If you have the "calm" or "dazzle" spell you can stun him and just walk past. He walks so slowly that he'll be almost dead by the time he gets into melee, and finishing him shouldn't be too hard if you have any combat experience whatsoever. The best way to fight him is to throw daggers or firebolts (if you have magic) at him as he walks up to you. Contents 1 Background 2 Notable Centaurs 3 See also 4 Behind the scenes 5 References Background Centaurs also have pointed, elf-like ears. I suspect the enemy you're having trouble with is the Ogre found in the north-east of the valley. Centaur Quest for Glory Omnipedia Fandom in: Races, Centaurs, Creatures Centaur Edit Centaurs are a tauric, hybrid creatures 1 race featuring the torso and arms of a human and the hindquarters of a horse. If you haven't completed the dispel potion yet, I wouldn't worry too much about pressing forward. If you're running into an apparently "mandatory" fight, that means you're getting pretty close to the end-game. Secondly: this game is actually really short if you bee-line to the important locations. Obviously the Fighter is absolutely the wrong class if you want this approach, but even then it can be done with the right cross-class skills. So, is there a way to boost my character stats, so I can play this game like King's Quest, focusing only on the "point and click" segment, winning every fight easily? First things first: it is entirely possible to win QFG1 without ever having to fight anything. ![]() I mean, I can't even beat the first troll I meat, I continue to die, and die, and die. Punished_Snake: So I recently started Quest of Glory, but I really, really hate those fight. ![]() |