![]() ![]() If this is done in careful moderation, a parrot can enjoy a taste of meat as a snack without causing him harm.Īuthor Patty Jourgensen specializes in avian health, behavior and nutrition and has been working with and caring for rescue birds since 1987. Some parrots enjoys a bone with bits of meat on it. Athens Canine Rescue is a non-profit organization of foster homes in Athens, Georgia. I will occasionally (accent on occasionally) allow mine a bite of lean, well cooked meat, like chicken or steak. To answer your question, meat is not a necessary part of your bird’s diet, and can complicate his health if his protein intake is already high. microbiologist at the Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory in Athens, Georgia. Excessive amounts of protein in your birds diet (taking pellets into account, which are also high in protein) will almost certainly lead to kidney problems in his future.įurther, meat is high in saturated fats and cholesterol, which are not good for us or our birds. Hultins initial attempt to rescue the 1918 virus was unsuccessful. Legumes (kidney beans, garbanzo beans etc), nuts and seed will fulfill all their protein needs (and more) without having to resort to animal proteins. However, the natural diet we should be feeding our parrots has enough protein to cover that dietary requirement. ![]() Yes, meat has protein, and yes, a parrot requires protein in its diet, some species more than others. Just because a parrot (or kid) eats something, it doesn’t mean it should. I doubt that it was ever on the dinner menu at his house. In 2017, Bird and Lime introduced dockless electric kick scooters. Reds, Buff Orpingtons, White Purebred, Athens, Ga. I think we all went to school with a kid that ate the paste that glued pieces of construction paper together. A scooter-sharing system is a shared transport service in which electric motorized scooters. Pedigreed Birds of Oar Birds are Competing ' Farm Fertilizers, by W. Offer them a cookie, they will do the same. However, when offered a piece of chicken, many parrots will accept. Q: Is it safe to give my bird meat? -Joann, Athens, GAĪ: Meat is not part of the natural diet of a parrot. ![]()
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![]() ![]() It’s the lack of details, the palpable restraint despite Swift’s clear heartbreak behind its lyrics, that makes “You’re Losing Me” perhaps the most devastating song in her catalog (yes, even more so than “All Too Well.”) Amid the grief and sadness of the song, there’s also a feeling of inevitability, of sorrow that nothing more could be done, of pointlessly waiting for action when you know nothing is coming. On the bridge, Swift reveals that she “wouldn’t marry me either,” perhaps offering the tiniest, sliver of hints into one of the reasons why they ultimately fell apart: “And I wouldn't marry me either/ A pathological people pleaser/ Who only wanted you to see her/ And I'm fading, thinking/ Do something, babe, say something (say something)/ Lose something, babe, risk something (risk something)/ Choose something, babe, I got nothing (I got nothing)/ To believe, unless you’re choosing me.” “Every morning, I glared at you with storms in my eyes/ How can you say that you love someone you can't tell is dying?/ I sent you signals and bit my nails down to the quick/ My face was gray, but you wouldn't admit that we were sick,” she sings. There are no mic drop moments or explosive gossip The closest Swift gets to revealing any details is on the second verse, when she seems to suggest that the relationship hadn’t been OK for a while now. There are no accusations or fingers pointed at who’s at fault. “You’re Losing Me” is rife with frank, confessional lyrics, but still keeps many of the exact contours of the split obscure. Perhaps Swift’s biggest skill on this song is being able to convey all the heartbreak and roiling emotion without actually providing any specifics into the breakup. The most heart-wrenching part of the song comes in on the chorus, as she warns her other half, “Stop, you're losing me/ Stop, you’re losing me/ Stop, you’re losing me I can't find a pulse/ My heart won't start anymore/ For you/ ‘Cause you're losing me.” The lyrics mirror the song’s production which sounds like a quietly pulsing heartbeat, driving the knife’s blade of the song in even deeper. ![]() The pre-chorus lays out the song’s big question: “Do I throw out everything we built or keep it?” But waiting for resolution feels like something Swift doesn’t want to do anymore: “I'm getting tired, even for a phoenix/ Always rising from the ashes/ Mending all her gashes/ You might just have dealt the final blow,” she sings. “You say, ‘I don't understand,’ and I say, ‘I know you don’t’/ We thought a cure would come through in time, now, I fear it won’t/ Remember looking at this room, we loved it ‘cause of the light/ Now I just sit in the dark and wonder if it's time,” she sings in the first verse, painting a portrait of two people who are unaligned and have seemingly grown apart in their relationship. Its lyrics don’t waste any time getting into the tragic heart of the matter. With the release of “You’re Losing Me,” Swift seems to offer a window into her perspective of how things ended while also releasing one of the most devastating songs she’s ever written. ![]() When Entertainment Weekly first broke the news of their split in April, sources for both parties diplomatically described the breakup as amicable, and that “it was not dramatic.” “The relationship had just run its course,” one source told ET. Though Swift doesn’t include any names or details, it’s not hard to see why fans are interpreting it as being about her and Alywn. The nearly 5-minute track is a devastating relationship ender if we’ve ever heard one, as it details the hopeless and tragic dissolution of a relationship. On Friday (May 26), Swift released a second deluxe edition of her 2022 album Midnights, which included four new songs, among them the CD-only release “You’re Losing Me,” a song fans have deciphered as ostensibly about her split with Alwyn. But it turns out they didn’t have to wait long. It’s been a while since the super star has released a breakup song, but it was only a matter of time since the singer split with Joe Alwyn, fans have already began anticipating the inevitable breakup album. Whether she was writing about young love, relationships, or breakups, her songs never flinched from trying to paint a full picture, even if it was one that was hard to look at. ![]() Taylor Swift’s lyrical candidness is what has always made her standout as a songwriter. ![]() ![]() ![]() When a keyboard is connected to your secondary device, we have added a feature called Exclusive Fullscreen Mode that will allow you to access your secondary Mac's contents using the Cmd+Tab shortcut using your secondary device's keyboard.Apps like these include Karabiner-Elements, Keyboard Maestro, Fluor, etc. If you encounter issues with your keyboard input even when its connected to your primary device, we recommend verifying whether you have a third-party keyboard app that could be interfering and disabling it while Luna is in use. When using a Mac's keyboard, macOS will still remember your settings, but you may have to switch to your desired keyboard by pressing the language change (the globe on the Smart Keyboard) button until your desired keyboard is selected. Support for non-QWERTY keyboard layouts, such as AZERTY and Colemak.If you are using one keyboard for both devices, keeping it attached to the primary will typically provide a more stable experience in this case. Minimizing issues that can stem from having two devices that utilize different keyboard layouts due to different operating systems, like a PC-to-Mac setup.This is useful if you often use keys like "Delete" (MacOS) or "Backspace" (Windows). Repeating key strokes when holding down a key on the primary keyboard.Utilizing a keyboard attached to your primary device will provide you with the most functionality on your devices, but we understand this may not always be the most convenient setup. While keyboards are supported on both devices, we typically recommend that you have a keyboard connected to the primary device. ![]() Please note that Luna Display does not have a built-in on-screen keyboard. Two keyboards, one for the primary and one for the secondary, that can be connected and used to control your devices independently of each other. ![]()
![]() ![]() This is a Lewis Mountain trail map (150 kb), showing trails to Bearfence Mountain (including the Appalachian Trail hut), Lewis Mountain, South River Falls, Upper Pocosin Mission, and others. This is a Rapidan Camp trail map (150 kb), showing trails to access Rapidan Camp (Mill Prong and Laurel Prong), south of the Byrd Visitor Center and east of Skyline Drive. You’ll also find the Big Meadows Lodge and campground. This is a Big Meadows trail map (150 kb), showing trails near the Byrd Visitor Center to waterfalls such as Dark Hollow Falls, Rose River Falls, and Lewis Falls. You’ll also see the Rock Springs hut o the Appalachian Trail. This is a Hawksbill trail map (150 kb), showing hiking trails to Hawksbill Mountain, Rose River Falls, and a few others accessed from Skyline Drive. ![]() Trailheads from Skyline Drive and other nearby Virginia roads are included. It shows trails to Old Rag Mountain, Upper and Lower Whiteoak Falls, and others in the area. This is a Skyland trail map (150 kb), showing trails to Stony Man Summit, Little Stony Man, Millers Head Lookout, Limberlost, Corbin Mountain, and many others on fire roads and foot paths. Also included are some text descriptions of the popular routes. Most of these hiking trails are east of Skyline Drive, such as Buck Hollow and Pass Mountain. This is a Mathews Arm and Elkwallow trail map (100 kb), showing several trails both east and west of Skyline Drive, including the Appalachian Trail and a number of overlooks and waysides. Trails include Fox Hollow, Snead Farm Loop, and Dickey Ridge. This is a Dickey Ridge trail map (50 kb), showing trails originating from the Dickey Ridge Visitor Center area. Otherwise, the free maps below should be sufficient, although they aren’t in color and don’t have topographic lines. It probably isn’t necessary for a quick day-hike, but it certainly comes in handy when doing overnight backpacking trips. If you’re looking for one Shenandoah trail map to cover the entire national park, then you might want to get the National Geographic Trails Illustrated map from Amazon. Click the image to view a full size JPG (40 kb) or download the PDF (500 kb). This is a detail map of Loft Mountain, showing the campground, trails, overlooks, visitor services, and Skyline Drive. Click the image to view a full size JPG (30 kb) download the PDF (500 kb). This is a detail map of Lewis Mountain, showing the campground, picnic area, cabins, and nearby Appalachian Trail. Click the image to view a full size JPG (50 kb) or download a PDF (650 kb). ![]() This is a detail map of Big Meadows, showing the campground, lodge, visitor center, and hiking trails (including the Appalachian Trail). Click the image to view a full size JPG (50 kb) or download the PDF (600 kb). This is a detail map of Skyland, showing overlooks, hiking trails (including Stony Man), and lodging. This is a detail map of Mathews Arm and Elkwallow showing the campground, viewpoints, trails, and picnic areas. Click the image to view a full size JPG (1 mb) or download the PDF (500 kb). I’ve provided it because I think it’s easier to read than the new version. ![]() This is the older official Shenandoah National Park map (pre-2013). The full park map is also available as a high-quality art poster print from the NPMaps Shenandoah store. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In contrast, sAC does not have transmembrane domains and is localized in the cytoplasm compartments and within distinct organelles, such as nuclei and mitochondria ( 17, 22). ![]() The activity of tmACs is regulated by physical and functional interaction with G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) in the plasma membrane ( 19– 21). Each AC has various functional roles and distribution patterns in tissues ( 18, 19). To date, ten distinct AC genes (AC1-10) have been identified by molecular cloning techniques, and these genes encode nine mammalian transmembrane ACs (tmACs AC1-9), and a soluble AC (sAC AC10), respectively ( 15– 17). The activation of cAMP signaling causes opposite effects on cell survival in a cell-type-specific manner ( 8), because it exerts its effect through various effectors, such as cAMP-dependent protein kinase A (PKA) ( 9, 10), exchange protein directly activated by cAMP (Epac) ( 11, 12), and cyclic-nucleotide-gated ion channels ( 13, 14).Īmong the key regulators of the cAMP signaling pathway, ACs are enzymes that catalyze the synthesis of cAMP from adenosine 5′-triphosphate (ATP). Upon stimulation, cAMP synthesis and its degradation are tightly regulated by adenylyl cyclases (ACs) and cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases (PDEs), respectively ( 6). Its signaling pathway exists in all types of cells and contributes to numerous biological processes, such as cell growth, differentiation, death, gene expression, inflammatory cytokine secretion, and neurotransmission ( 5– 7) in the central nervous system (CNS). Regardless, the biological basis of glaucoma pathogenesis is not yet fully understood, and the factors contributing to its progression are currently not well characterized.Ĭyclic adenosine 3′,5′-monophosphate (cAMP) is the first discovered second messenger for signal transduction ( 4). Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), the most common form of open-angle glaucoma, is characterized by a slow and progressive degeneration of retinal ganglion cell (RGC) axons in the optic nerve head (ONH) and retinal nerve fiber layer, leading to an excavated appearance of the optic disc and visual impairment ( 1, 3). It has been estimated that glaucoma will affect more than 80 million individuals worldwide by 2020, with at least 6 to 8 million individuals becoming bilaterally blind ( 1, 2). Glaucoma is an optic neuropathy and the main cause of irreversible blindness worldwide ( 1– 3). ![]() Also, we will further focus on cAMP signaling in RGC growth and regeneration by soluble AC as well as ONH astrocytes by transmembrane ACs to understand its potential role in the pathogenesis of glaucoma neurodegeneration Keywords: Adenylyl cyclases, cAMP, Glaucoma, Optic nerve head astrocyte, Retinal ganglion cells In this review, we will discuss the functional role of cAMP in aqueous humor dynamics and IOP regulation, and review the current medications, which are related to the cAMP signaling pathway, for glaucoma treatment. Although recent studies revealed that cAMP generated by adenylyl cyclases (ACs) is important in regulating aqueous humor dynamics in ocular tissues, such as the ciliary body and trabecular meshwork, as well as cell death and growth in the retina and optic nerve, the functional role and significance of cAMP in glaucoma remain to be elucidated. The second messenger cyclic adenosine 3′,5′-monophosphate (cAMP) regulates numerous biological processes in the central nervous system including the retina and the optic nerve. However, lowering IOP itself is not always effective for preserving visual function in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma. Intraocular pressure (IOP) is the only modifiable risk factor, and reduction of IOP is the standard treatment for glaucoma. Despite its high prevalence, the biological basis of glaucoma pathogenesis still is not yet fully understood, and the factors contributing to its progression are currently not well characterized. Glaucoma is characterized by a slow and progressive degeneration of the optic nerve, including retinal ganglion cell (RGC) axons in the optic nerve head (ONH), leading to visual impairment. ![]() ![]() To define dialects for the directories, go to Settings | SQL Dialects. You can tell DataGrip which SQL dialect is used in the work directories so that the IDE can analyze your code correctly. The first push will actually create all the files that you need in the remote repository.Īfter performing Push, we have all the files we need on GitHub! Paste the repository address in the URL field and click OK. Go to Git | Remotes…Ĭhoose the repository you need and click +. The final thing we need to do is to add this remote repository to our local one. If you used the option Initialize this repository with a README, don’t forget to pull your repository before pushing commits. Log in to your account and click + | New repository.ĭefine all the fields you need and click Create repository. Now let’s create an empty remote repository on GitHub. Go to VCS | Import into Version Control | Create Git repository.Ĭhoose the folder. First, we need to create a Git repository on our machine which will then will be linked with the remote one on GitHub. If you have already and worked with it – great! Suppose we have a MyScripts folder which we want to share on GitHub. If you have no folders attached yet, you can do it from the context menu. When you work with files in DataGrip, you need to attach the directory from your computer to the Files tool window. In some cases, the Local History is the only thing you need, but sharing scripts on GitHub can also be a good idea. Perhaps you’ve realized that you can’t track changes on your SQL files and you cannot revert to previous versions of your scripts. Sharing the user scripts directory on GitHub Now you’re ready to change your files, commit, and push your changes! To do that, go to Settings | Version Control, locate the folder that is needed, and click +. The only thing left to do is to register root. Open the Files tool window ( Alt/Cmd+2). The connections are in the left part, but the directory mapped to the GitHub repository isn’t attached and you don’t see it in the Files tool window. If you click Yes, it will suggest that you create a new project. In our example, we will clone the public DataGrip repository with various database dumps: īy clicking No, you indicate that you want to work with the repository from an existing project where you have already attached directories and have connections. Paste the link to the GitHub repository in the URL field and click Test. ![]() Anyway, there is a way to do this through the menu too – see our screenshot. We should mention that all the actions, including this one, can be performed from any place in the IDE via Find Action ( Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + A). Suppose you want to work with an existing GitHub repository. Let’s go through the use cases we mentioned above.Ĭloning an existing GitHub repository with SQL-scripts and other files If everything is OK, you’ll see that your account is linked. The GitHub plugin is a must if you use two-factor authentication. Add your GitHub account there so the IDE is able to connect and use it during interactions with GitHub. Once you’ve installed these two plugins and restarted DataGrip, please go to Settings | Version Control | GitHub. This happens because we use a special plugin repository in DataGrip. Note that they can appear at the end of the list. They’re both provided by JetBrains, which is indicated by the small JB icon on them. Since we’re going to work with GitHub, we’ll need the Git Integration plugin and the GitHub plugin. To have support for a particular version control system, please install the corresponding JetBrains plugin from Settings → Plugins. In DataGrip, VCS support doesn’t come out of the box. We’ll cover two general use cases: - Cloning an existing GitHub repository with SQL scripts and other files - Sharing a user scripts directory on GitHub DataGrip is no exception! But because database developers usually do things a little differently from other developers and because DataGrip’s project model has its own specific workflow, the integration between the IDE and VCS support isn’t quite as straightforward as with other JetBrains IDEs. ![]() All IDEs based on the IntelliJ Platform have Version Control System integration. ![]() ![]() ![]() Clockwork Aquario has its cheap moment or two (as it was originally supposed to be an arcade game, likely designed to eat your quarters), but it’s a short and sweet playthrough that can easily be mastered once you know where the enemy spawns are and you’ve got the boss patterns down. I completed the game three times, two of which were on Normal and once on Hard, which included a 1-credit-clear run (1CC)! The sign of a good, old-school arcade game is if it’s both challenging but rewarding to complete a 1CC run of the game. ![]() ![]() Apparently, releasing the game in the state that it’s in was quite the endeavor, too. I discovered the game from someone random on Twitter tweeting about how they thought it felt like it was a precursor to Klonoa: Door to Phantomile, so I had to play it. I had no idea that Clockwork Aquario was a cancelled project, so it was wild to see it resurface in late 2021. Clockwork Aquario’s visuals are bright and colorful and the sprites are chunky and detailed the game simply looks good.Ĭlockwork Aquario surfacing from the cancelled depths… Give me a set amount of continues in an old-school/retro game and I’ll work within those limitations until I improve. There’s Normal, Hard and Arcade modes available and the game gives you a set amount of continues that you can use for each difficulty, which I appreciated. Collect enough gems and you’ll gain an extra life, and that’s the gist of it. Along the way you’ll kill enemies in succession by grabbing and tossing them into each other (similar to Klonoa?), which will make them drop gems. In Clockwork Aquario, you choose from three different characters (I’m not sure if there’s any gameplay differences, but the robot is very tall) and from there, you’ll tackle five stages which culminate in boss encounters. MM5 feels even easier and more streamlined than MM4 extra lives are plentiful and drop frequently from enemies (or maybe I was just lucky), stages don’t overstay their welcome, checkpoints are mostly fair, and the bosses are surprisingly unaggressive (outside of a few).Ĭlockwork Aquario, originally developed by Westone, is a 2D action-platformer arcade game that never saw the light of day until now. ![]() Gravity Man’s stage was probably the most interesting mechanically with its inverted controls and upside down sections, but it feels like something that’s been done before in one of the earlier MM titles. Some of the bosses felt phoned-in (Stone Man?) and the stage design, outside of a few, felt uninspired. As the fifth mainline entry, you can sort of see the developer’s waning creativity. MM5 felt mostly unremarkable, although I still enjoyed revisiting the game. I’ve been replaying classic Mega Man (MM) games from Capcom’s Mega Man Legacy Collection for the past few years and Mega Man V (MM5) was next on the docket. If you find more cars that you think worth buying.At the start of each year, I typically play something old-school/retro as a sort of palate cleanser. Here you can find cars that barely have anything in them so you don’t have to do extra work by taking them apart. Try to find I4/I6 engines.Īlso use the junkjard and the auction house as often as you can. Also try avoiding V12/V8 engines cause they take more time to make (but also more fun to make). This way you only have to buy thing if it’s engine specific. Tips: When you start doing the achivement I recommend buying 100-200 piece of every usually/always used part. The cars only count if you do every piece 100% so if even 1 rusty screw remains and you sale the car it won’t count. An avarage build is around 40-50 minutes a fast is 30 minutes. This achivement can take 30 to 70 hours depending on your building speed and if you want to try them out you have to add 10 minutes for every build. To unlock this achivement you have to renovate 50 cars on your own and sale them. ![]() ![]() For here, there was no man, no woman, no master, no yellow, no black, no white. There were the two of them being happy in a new way. You’re the water to my river, the heart to my life.One river, two rivers, being with you is all that matters.If you’re taking your partner to the river or having a romantic date by the river, pick a caption for river photo illustrations! For more couple captions, check out our 300+ short couple captions here and our 400+ couple travel quotes and captions here. Starting this river captions for Instagram post, you’ll find this first section about romantic Instagram captions for rivers and couples. ![]() Fishing in the river captions for Instagram.River captions for Instagram pictures about life.Instagram captions for floating the river.Inspirational river captions for Instagram."Love takes off the masks we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within."You can't blame gravity for falling in love." -Albert Einstein."The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves." -Victor Hugo."Love is the voice under all silences, the hope which has no opposite in fear the strength so strong mere force is feebleness: the truth more first than sun, more last than star." -E."Never love anybody who treats you like you're ordinary." -Oscar Wilde."Have enough courage to trust love one more time and always one more time." -Maya Angelou. ![]() ![]() But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt." -Charles M. Love is something that finds you." -Loretta Young "There’s nothing that I wouldn’t do to make you feel my love." -Bob Dylan."True love stories never have endings." -Richard Bach."To be fully seen by somebody, then, and be loved anyhow-this is a human offering that can border on miraculous." -Elizabeth Gilbert.It's there for everyone to embrace-that kind of unconditional love for all of humankind." -Coretta Scott King "To love is to recognize yourself in another." -Eckhart Tolle.You stole my heart, but I guess you can keep it.I never have to fake a smile when you're near.Couples that laugh together, last together.It wasn't love at first sight-it took a full five minutes.Is there anything better than being with you?.Thank goodness you agreed to a second date!.No matter what, using these romantic, non-cheesy couple captions is guaranteed to make everyone on Instagram gush over how darn cute you two Let's stay together a while. We've also got plenty of Valentine's Day captions here, including plenty of Valentine's Day quotes that are perfect for sharing on February 14. Or, you could opt for subbing in lyrics from your favorite love songs! There are also a few love quotes to choose from here if you really want to get sentimental. (What better way to tell the world that you're "just a couple of weirdos in love"?) Or, if you're after summer captions to document your recent beach vacay, a sweet phrase like "the sunshine of my life" might be spot-on. These Ideas help sum the two of you up.ĭo you keep each other laughing to the point where you're crying? Then you'll want to choose from the funny couple captions, happy quotes, and emoji-filled love puns we've compiled here. That's where these cute, clever couple captions for Instagram come in. ![]() And much like the Drummonds, you probably want a few sweet words to pair with your pics, especially if you're taking a trip or even a honeymoon (like Alex and Mauricio's dreamy escape to the Maldives!). It doesn't matter if you're high school sweethearts or have just celebrated a first anniversary-your phone is ripe with images for a whole selfie scrapbook. You adore them! And the Drummonds prove that there's no such thing as too many pics. It's hard to resist posting cute and silly pictures of your sweetheart (or whatever nicknames you two use □). ![]() ![]() ![]() The university significantly shapes Ann Arbor's economy as it employs about 30,000 workers, including about 12,000 in the medical center. Ann Arbor is also included in the Greater Detroit Combined Statistical Area and the Great Lakes megalopolis, the most populated and largest megalopolis in North America.Īnn Arbor is home to the University of Michigan. It is the principal city of the Ann Arbor Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Washtenaw County. The 2020 census recorded its population to be 123,851, making it the fifth-largest city in Michigan. state of Michigan and the seat of government of Washtenaw County. 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The entire audience was in fits of laughter almost every time he spoke. I didn’t think it was possible, but Olaf’s wit and humor rose exponentially throughout the film. There IS a silver lining to Frozen 2 however, and that is Olaf. Lost in the woods? For half the film? So Disney can focus on Elsa and Anna? As Deadpool (A.K.A Ryan Reynolds) would say: “That’s just lazy writing.” However, I don’t approve of Kristoff disappearing halfway through the film because he’s lost in the woods. I understand that Disney wanted to continue to make the film with Elsa and Anna’s relationship at the forefront of the Frozen world and I wholeheartedly approve. For as little time as Kristoff had on screen, I have to wonder why Disney put him in the movie at all. Here’s what it sounded like (try to imagine a dying seagull): “Into the unknoooooooown! Into the unknooooooooown! Into the unKNOOOOOOOOWWWAAAWOOOOOOOOOOOOON!!!!!!!!!!!Īs far as my expectations for Anna and Kristoff’s relationship development, I was sorely disappointed. I can honestly say that as soon as my family left the theater, I was trying to see if I could hit those high notes, much to my brother’s dismay. The only song that had that effect on me was “Into the Unknown”. They are the songs that are constantly on repeat on your playlists and the ones that you belt out at the top of your lungs. From my experience, the best film music, whether it be an instrumental piece or a musical number are the songs that you can’t help but have stuck in your head for weeks after seeing the film. As for as the music itself, it’s mediocre at best, at least for the most part. Unlike the music in Frozen, which flows seamlessly in and out of dialogue, Frozen 2 seems to stop and start in abrupt fits as if the musical sequences are plugged into the film in a haphazard fashion. Unfortunately, Frozen 2 only delivered on one of those expectations. I was expecting a extraordinary soundtrack, relationship development between Anna and Kristoff, and hilarious antics and humor from the much adored Olaf. Perhaps I over hyped the film for myself, thinking that somehow Disney would surpass Frozen. I was finally able to see Frozen 2 in theaters over Thanksgiving break. However, that’s a moot point (and somewhat of a Disney tradition). Those of us Disney fans have waited six long years for the sequel to the epic cinematic experience that was Frozen….After all that time Disney creators spent working, you’d think they would have come up with a better title than Frozen 2. ![]() ![]() ![]() Sasuke! Canon 3/6/03 23 Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off! Mostly Canon 3/13/03 24 Start Your Engines: The Chunin Exam Begins! Mostly Canon 3/20/03 25 The Tenth Question: All or Nothing! Canon 3/27/03 26 Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death! Filler 4/2/03 27 The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death Mostly Canon 4/2/03 28 Eat or be Eaten: Panic in the Forest Mostly Canon 4/9/03 29 Naruto's Counterattack: Never Give In! Mostly Canon 4/16/03 30 The Sharingan Revived: Dragon-Flame Jutsu! Mostly Canon 4/23/03 31 Bushy Brow's Pledge: Undying Love and Protection! Canon 7/2/03 32 Sakura Blossoms! Canon 5/7/03 33 Battle Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho! Canon 5/14/03 34 Akamaru Trembles: Gaara's Cruel Strength! Canon 5/21/03 35 The Scroll's Secret: No Peeking Allowed Canon 5/28/03 36 Clone vs. For those looking to take their time savoring Naruto Shippuden, it might be worth checking out a block of filler and then skipping if it doesn’t resonate.Episodes 1-20 # Episode Title Type Aired 1 Enter: Naruto Uzumaki! Canon 10/3/02 2 My Name is Konohamaru! Canon 10/10/02 3 Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes? Canon 10/17/02 4 Pass or Fail: Survival Test Canon 10/24/02 5 You Failed! Kakashi's Final Decision Canon 10/31/02 6 A Dangerous Mission! Journey to the Land of Waves! Canon 11/7/02 7 The Assassin of the Mist! Mostly Canon 11/14/02 8 The Oath of Pain Canon 11/21/02 9 Kakashi: Sharingan Warrior Mostly Canon 11/28/02 10 The Forest of Chakra Canon 12/5/02 11 The Land Where a Hero Once Lived Canon 12/12/02 12 Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns!! Canon 12/19/02 13 Haku's Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice Mirrors Canon 12/21/02 14 The Number One Hyperactive, Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight!! Mostly Canon 12/22/02 15 Zero Visibility: The Sharingan Shatters Mostly Canon 12/23/02 16 The Broken Seal Mostly Canon 12/24/02 17 White Past: Hidden Ambition Canon 12/25/02 18 The Weapons Known as Shinobi Mostly Canon 1/31/03 19 The Demon in the Snow Mostly Canon 2/13/03 20 A New Chapter Begins: The Chunin Exam! Mostly Canon 2/20/03Įpisodes 21-40 # Episode Title Type Aired 21 Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals Mostly Canon 2/27/03 22 Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. The two characters are important but are generally underrepresented in the series, and these episodes help to remedy this.īeyond these three, the filler arcs in Naruto Shippuden are generally decent. This story revolves around Hinata and her sister Hanabi. This arc runs from episode 349 to 361.Ī short, punchy arc that’s worth checking out is episodes 389 and 390. It also explores the role of the ANBU, a covert ops group that several key characters were a part of. This delves into Kakashi’s past and role in a number of key moments from the Naruto backstory. The only drawback is that the arc is 24 episodes long with 21 episodes of filler, so it’s a sizable time commitment.įor those who don’t want to invest quite as much time, another filler arc that’s worth looking up comes in the “Kakashi: Shadow of the ANBU Black Ops” arc. The events shown in this arc happen off-screen in the manga, but the anime adds an extra bit of intrigue to this story. This arc centers around Orochimaru and the Akatsuki pursuing the three-tailed beast Isobu. The first major filler arc worth watching comes with episodes 91-111. ![]() ![]() ![]() These can expand upon major story beats or fill in some of the gaps from the manga. There are some filler episodes that are worth watching even though they don’t necessarily affect major storylines. Naruto Shippuden guide to good filler episodes Some of the filler episodes are still worth a look. Though these episodes are filler, there are certain instances where they’re referenced in future non-filler episodes, but little is lost by skipping these episodes. There are entire seasons of filler, making it easy to just skip forward in the episode list and roll from there. The good news when it comes to Naruto Shippuden is that most of the extraneous episodes come in chunks. ![]() |